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[Blackmassangel]

I’ve heard different answers should I buy gloves when I take my comics out of bags or not wear gloves? 

[csaag]

I see CGC videos of them handling comics and they're  not wearing gloves (not sure of their specific olicy, there just individual videos)

I don't though I do wash my hands first.  I wish I had done that as a kid when I first bought them 

[theCapraAegagrus]

What Age(s)?

[gradejunky]

For moderns I wear gloves as I tend to fingerprint/smudge books easily.  I think it has to do with the fact that the inks are so fresh, and they haven't cured totally?  On older books from the CA and before I have way less problem just handling them with freshly washed hands and tend to not see any type of fingerprinting happen.  

[Blackmassangel]

3 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

What Age(s)?

Silver age and bronze age mainly 

But i just bought a Hell boy #1 signed and Im gonna post pics i believe i should get it graded looks in a amazing condition 

[Blackmassangel]

1 hour ago, gradejunky said:

For moderns I wear gloves as I tend to fingerprint/smudge books easily.  I think it has to do with the fact that the inks are so fresh, and they haven't cured totally?  On older books from the CA and before I have way less problem just handling them with freshly washed hands and tend to not see any type of fingerprinting happen.  

Only modern im gonna be buying these days is Hell boy and Walking dead series should i wear gloves for these?

[Blackmassangel]

1 hour ago, PleaseDontTouch said:

Gloves are no good for grading, you need the tactile sensation, and some gloves can damage your book. Cue the video of Matt counting the pages of a Superman #1 with his bare hands.

Thank you 

[Blackmassangel]

4 hours ago, csaag said:

I see CGC videos of them handling comics and they're  not wearing gloves (not sure of their specific olicy, there just individual videos)

I don't though I do wash my hands first.  I wish I had done that as a kid when I first bought them 

i been washing my hands whenever i bag and board my comics 

[Blackmassangel]

1 minute ago, PleaseDontTouch said:

FYI it won't get a Yellow label.

That’s fine still want it graded I belive it’s a 9.4 or so but I’m not amazing at grading but the seller said it’s in Excellent condition 

[comicginger1789]

On older books I wouldn’t wear glove. Clean hands are all ya need. 

Newer glossier books, I have yet to leave a fingerprint on one with clean hands and I’ve tried for personal interest. If my hands are dirty from eating then going outside and doing some exercise and then I touch a comic, I can leave a fingerprint. So even here washing hands is good enough. 

[seanfingh]

1 hour ago, comicginger1789 said:

On older books I wouldn’t wear glove. Clean hands are all ya need. 

Newer glossier books, I have yet to leave a fingerprint on one with clean hands and I’ve tried for personal interest. If my hands are dirty from eating then going outside and doing some exercise and then I touch a comic, I can leave a fingerprint. So even here washing hands is good enough. 

This.

[Blackmassangel]

29 minutes ago, PleaseDontTouch said:

Ok, just so you know, CGC won't validate the signature. Unless you're trying to sell it I'd say slabbing it is a waste of money.

And believing what the seller says has caused the creation of  many a thread here 

gonna sell it later on most likely when i get older

[EC Star&Bar]

I think I've heard once or twice that the oils in your fingers can begin to re-emerge in as little as 20 minutes.  Regardless, if you're handling books for an extended period of time, you may have need to repeat the hand-washing routine.

When I handle my trades and hardcovers, I like to use a paper napkin in the hand I'm using to cradle the book's spine.  Then I carefully turn pages' edges with the other, bare hand.  Just a habit I've formed -- I try to avoid much direct fingertip contact with the pages' and covers' surfaces.  I only break out my white "film editor's" gloves on rare occasions.

Edited July 28, 2020 by EC Star&Bar

[Deadpoolica]

14 hours ago, Blackmassangel said:

should I buy gloves when I take my comics out of bags or not wear gloves?

no

[Avi]

You guys are over thinking this. Just have basic good hygiene and enjoy reading your comics.

[Ryan.]

31 minutes ago, Avi said:

Just have basic good hygiene 

You say that like it's so easy. 

[ExNihilo]

For what it's worth, I wear gloves when handling/reading all my books now.  

[Blackmassangel]

2 minutes ago, PleaseDontTouch said:

Well it's worth pretty much the same raw or slabbed, so you might as well save the fees.

sounds good i will

[GlennSimpson]

If would probably be a good idea to wear them when handling newer books with lots of black space.  I have several of the Marvel books with the black "RIP Stan Lee" cover with fingerprints.

[Keys_Collector]