Rayzor13 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hi All, After getting the news that the one lone book I submitted for the Todd signing received a harsh 9.4, I’m second guessing my ability to differentiate between a 9.8 - 9.4 type of book. Can you give me your opinion on this copy of Deadly Foes #1? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Wondering if that edge wear is a manufacturing, or handling, defect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OuterboroGuy Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Front cover right edge creased; somewhat ragged edge to back cover (presumably production defect); small tear at bottom of spine (same); ink smear (or stain?) in middle of spine. 9.0 - 9.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJohn123 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 9.4-9.6. Couple of really tiny flaws, but should still get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Wondering if that edge wear is a manufacturing, or handling, defect. It looks to be mfg, as is the small ink smear. The book could definitely benefit from a press, but I’m guessing that it would never pull a 9.8. Sadly I can buy a slabbed copy for $60, so this one will never see CGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 9.0+ IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, JeffJohn123 said: 9.4-9.6. Couple of really tiny flaws, but should still get that. Exactly where I am at. Unfortunately, the SM 1 I submitted was in much better shape. Unsure what happened there. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJohn123 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rayzor13 said: Exactly where I am at. Unfortunately, the SM 1 I submitted was in much better shape. Unsure what happened there. 🙄 Honestly, I reckon if you send it for a press you should almost definitely get a 9.6 (maybe a 9.8 if you get lucky, but I wouldn't hold my breath) Kramerica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I would've put it at a 9.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks for taking the time to look and reply! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Rayzor13 said: Exactly where I am at. Unfortunately, the SM 1 I submitted was in much better shape. Unsure what happened there. 🙄 You can always pay for the grader notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, William-James88 said: You can always pay for the grader notes. Really? I’d be interested in doing that. I spoke with a CS rep too see if there were any additional notes in the system that might offer an explanation but he said usually a book graded 9.4 or higher typically wouldn’t list the minor flaws preventing the book from achieving a 9.8. I would think it would be more relevant but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I saw a couple non-color breaking bends that would bring it into the 9.2 range IMO. And I agree with what @JeffJohn123 said about the press. I didn't see anything that broke color so you could get a 9.6, maybe higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Rayzor13 said: Really? I’d be interested in doing that. I spoke with a CS rep too see if there were any additional notes in the system that might offer an explanation but he said usually a book graded 9.4 or higher typically wouldn’t list the minor flaws preventing the book from achieving a 9.8. I would think it would be more relevant but what do I know? Some have (you can see that in the current McFarlane event thread) but not all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
