KCOComics Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Hello, I've had a couple of WWII cover ACs for a years and I'm considering sending them off to be graded. The covers have creases, but wonderful color. There is a big crease on the back cover. It isn't ripped, but it looks like a rip in the photo. Any opinions on if pressing / dry cleaning would be beneficial vs detrimental? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 58 minutes ago, Deadpoolica said: 4.0 Thanks, would a press / dry cleaning improve the grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 4.5 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 TY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 18 hours ago, KCOComics said: Thanks, would a press / dry cleaning improve the grade? I don't think so since the defects that bring down the grade are the missing pieces on the corner and the staple tears, none of which are rectified through a press. Pressing is more for folds and such, which is not the biggest issue your book. I too would say 4.0-4.5 Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 I appreciate all the feedback! Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I grade this book: AWESOME! A press could remove the slight spine roll, and might also make it look a little better in a slab. I'm not sure I'd have it done though. It's not that severe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Yorick said: I grade this book: AWESOME! A press could remove the slight spine roll, and might also make it look a little better in a slab. I'm not sure I'd have it done though. It's not that severe. See, that's the same grade I gave it! I bought these about 10 years ago and never thought about having them graded until recently. They are probably worth getting protected at this point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 The tiny wrinkle in the tank (center of book) may be made WORSE by a pressing. Not sure if that would come out correctly. The other light kinks around Supe's right fist would probably go away. Things to ponder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 4.0-4.5. I wouldn't bother with pressing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
