twoseezy Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hi everyone,Finally got this recently! I really want to get it in a new CGC holder, a few questions: 1) Should I submit it for pressing and a regrade? Do you guys think this is a candidate for a higher grade? Please take a look! 2) If it's not a regrade candidate, should I simply get it in a new holder? Thanks guys! 1950's war comics and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 This book is way above my pay grade but imho, I would take a chance at a regrade as the book falls firmly at 4.5 and has an outside chance at 5.0...hard to tell the condition of the spine with this view. I would be very surprised if the book came back at a 4.0, so risk is minimal Press? Not sure you’ll get a benefit by I would press any keys like this unless the book was in danger of falling apart Good luck and great book! id love to hear what the pro graders in the group have to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Honestly I wouldn’t touch it it looks like a good 4.5 and you never know what could happen when you crack it out anyway great comic to have and your copy looks great comicjack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, silversufer27 said: Honestly I wouldn’t touch it it looks like a good 4.5 and you never know what could happen when you crack it out anyway great comic to have and your copy looks great Or this...haha is your intention to reholder a matter of esthetics with the new case, looking to sell ( hoping for a grade bump), or some other reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I wouldn't move it. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoseezy Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Funnybooks said: Or this...haha is your intention to reholder a matter of esthetics with the new case, looking to sell ( hoping for a grade bump), or some other reason? I do like the new case and I definitely want to keep it. Do you think it could get a grade bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, twoseezy said: I do like the new case and I definitely want to keep it. Do you think it could get a grade bump? New cases are nice as the previous 2 boardies mentioned, There’s always a chance that a book gets “damaged “ due to handling and the grade suffers I’m a gambler at heart and so I would take the chance but your mileage (stomach) may vary I don’t believe a press would improve the grade. It would be a matter of getting a grader on a “good day” for a grade bump. Anyone have more experience with sending books in for regrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Nice looking 4.5. Looks like it could use some dry cleaning. Hard to tell from the scan if there are subtle, non color-breaking dings that might be pressed out. What do the graders notes say? Is that top staple popped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 First thing is to get the grader notes, without that we can't tell. Funnybooks and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoseezy Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, MatterEaterLad said: Nice looking 4.5. Looks like it could use some dry cleaning. Hard to tell from the scan if there are subtle, non color-breaking dings that might be pressed out. What do the graders notes say? Is that top staple popped? Here are the grader notes: Grader Notes: Bottom Back Cover Chip Out Center Spine Hole Front Cover Multiple Bend Front Cover Wear All Edges Breaks Color Left Bottom Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Right Top Back Cover Tear Spine Moderate Wear Breaks Color Top Staple Front Cover Detached The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10centcomics Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 minute ago, twoseezy said: Here are the grader notes: Grader Notes: Bottom Back Cover Chip Out Center Spine Hole Front Cover Multiple Bend Front Cover Wear All Edges Breaks Color Left Bottom Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Right Top Back Cover Tear Spine Moderate Wear Breaks Color Top Staple Front Cover Detached Thanks for sharing the notes. I would think the "top staple front cover detached" and the existing spine wear would hold it back from higher grades. That being said, this is a really nice 4.5 copy as it has no Marvel chipping. I'd recommend just holding this beautiful book as it is and avoiding the risks of cracking it out, shipping, re-grading, etc. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT0428 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, twoseezy said: Here are the grader notes: Grader Notes: Bottom Back Cover Chip Out Center Spine Hole Front Cover Multiple Bend Front Cover Wear All Edges Breaks Color Left Bottom Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Right Top Back Cover Tear Spine Moderate Wear Breaks Color Top Staple Front Cover Detached The tear, Center spine hole and back cover chip out most likely will keep at 4.5. I wouldnt chance it especially with the new CGC disclaimer that they are not liable insurance wise if book were to get damaged for reholder purposes The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, 10centcomics said: Thanks for sharing the notes. I would think the "top staple front cover detached" and the existing spine wear would hold it back from higher grades. That being said, this is a really nice 4.5 copy as it has no Marvel chipping. I'd recommend just holding this beautiful book as it is and avoiding the risks of cracking it out, shipping, re-grading, etc. This A reholder would be desired only if you really like the new cases. That is a 4.5 and the popped staple should keep from 5.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, twoseezy said: Here are the grader notes: Grader Notes: Bottom Back Cover Chip Out Center Spine Hole Front Cover Multiple Bend Front Cover Wear All Edges Breaks Color Left Bottom Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Right Top Back Cover Tear Spine Moderate Wear Breaks Color Top Staple Front Cover Detached Agree with everyone else who has said leave it alone, an upgrade seems unlikely based on these notes. Its a beautiful 4.5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Leave it as is. These days, it could go to a 3.5-4.0. Hold on to it and let its value rise naturally. It's a sure thing. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 With those notes, I'd leave it as is. I don't think it could go much higher and might even drop a half point. For eye appeal, you could have it dry cleaned but it still might not grade much higher. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCohen Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Popped staple=no increase. Reholder would look beautiful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Funnybooks said: Anyone have more experience with sending books in for regrade? It can go either way. In this case, I wouldn't ever crack this book out of the holder unless it was absolutely necessary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I would do neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 7 hours ago, twoseezy said: Here are the grader notes: Grader Notes: Bottom Back Cover Chip Out Center Spine Hole Front Cover Multiple Bend Front Cover Wear All Edges Breaks Color Left Bottom Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Right Top Back Cover Tear Spine Moderate Wear Breaks Color Top Staple Front Cover Detached Oof, ok that answers it well. Leave it in that holder and dont touch it. It can't get higher but it could get lower, so avoid extra handling. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
