MicroJow Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I've only been sending books in to be graded for a short while now, but I've already received several disappointing returns: 3 books with the dreaded RESTORED label which I had no idea had any restoration done. Granted, I purchased these books back in the mid 1980s when I had no idea "restoration" was even a thing. I was just trying to fill holes in my collection. Here's the one that broke my heart, tho: djpinkpanther67, silverseeker, lou_fine and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Wait, you sent in a book to be graded not knowing there was tape on the inside cover? BigLeagueCHEW, djzombi and Namtak 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheOldCollector said: Wait, you sent in a book to be graded not knowing there was tape on the inside cover? Color touch Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 It also says tape on interior cover. Namtak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Carmine Infantino was going to be at either NYCC or the Carbo show in the early 2010s. I had several books ready for him, but I really wanted a Batman 181. Bought one at my LCS 7.0-7.5 shape with great gloss. I never looked at it, just put it in the window bag and shipped it with everything else to the facilitator. When I got it back - it was a 0.5 because the pinup was missing. UGH. silverseeker, MGsimba77, Larryw7 and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Just now, TheOldCollector said: It also says tape on interior cover. Does tape alone get a purple label? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namtak Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Does tape alone get a purple label? BigLeagueCHEW, JollyComics, Larryw7 and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Does tape alone get a purple label? I guess not. I assumed it did but this is what comes up when I searched for it: "While tape could be considered restoration because it is usually used to repair defects, its prevalence on comic books has led collectors to accept tape as a defect rather than restoration. As such, CGC does not recognize tape as restoration, rather downgrading a comic book accordingly if it is present." THE_BEYONDER and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroJow Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: Does tape alone get a purple label? Nope, I had several books come back with blue labels noting tape. The Lions Den, BoogieWoogie, Larryw7 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 See even old ones like myself learn something new everyday. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Popeyeak49 Posted May 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2021 When I submitted this I was expecting a 9.4. Sent it in un-pressed and the grader’s notes indicated finger bends on the front cover and a crease on the back cover (which I can’t see). It’s the nicest 7.5 I’ve ever seen… djpinkpanther67, mrc, Larryw7 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, TheOldCollector said: See even old ones like myself learn something new everyday. Taaaape but complete! It irks me that incomplete doesnt get green! Cause most 0.5s are incomplete oye ! Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 That is pretty nice looking to be a 7.5. You sure there was something else wrong on the inside? Show us the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldCollector Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Taaaape but complete! It irks me that incomplete doesnt get green! Cause most 0.5s are incomplete oye ! That's crazy, then why do people have green labels with marks for cover being detached not just slap some tape on it and get a blue? ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Namtak Posted May 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said: Taaaape but complete! It irks me that incomplete doesnt get green! Cause most 0.5s are incomplete oye ! Its still an epic copy dont hide yourself in the fridge just for that ADAMANTIUM, Larryw7, TheOldCollector and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 minute ago, TheOldCollector said: That's crazy, then why do people have green labels with marks for cover being detached not just slap some tape on it and get a blue? True and I think its graded as if the tape isnt there or some such, but check out the grading restoration part of the forum for up to date answers, I'm not as familiar with it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludriver Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Popeyeak49 said: When I submitted this I was expecting a 9.4. Sent it in un-pressed and the grader’s notes indicated finger bends on the front cover and a crease on the back cover (which I can’t see). It’s the nicest 7.5 I’ve ever seen… Sometimes it is not worth getting graded if you plan on re-selling. For books like that Batman #251, many people will look at the grade and not the book itself. It is a beautiful book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Namtak said: Its still an epic copy dont hide yourself in the fridge just for that I'm just glad that its complete, that alone should give it the grade bump, but I'm thinking the cover may detached if take were removed, ige still had 2.0 cover detachment books so idk I'll leave what I wrote in this edit, but it was more wishful thinking that complete "should definitely grade higher", I mean it could only be considered as a candidate for a bump in grade due to other factors be it press or tape removal, hope that clarifies Edited May 8, 2021 by ADAMANTIUM cgcsketcherz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeyeak49 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, TheOldCollector said: That is pretty nice looking to be a 7.5. You sure there was something else wrong on the inside? Show us the back. MGsimba77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroJow Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Methinks someone at Hasbro may have been inspired by that "Imposters" ad... Namtak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
