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Pressing project results--post here

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awe4one

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As if you have any personal experience whatsoever to make such a libelous comment . . . yeahok.gif

 

Your auctions speak for themselves...the comments in the Grading Section didn't stop you from describing yet another 9.8 on eBay... 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

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EBay Auction

 

the man-child that says everyone likes him . . . 27_laughing.gif

 

I don't need or expect anyone to like me...those Forum members I respect already know what a great guy I am...you don't fall into that group... poke2.gif

 

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Matt's evaluation upon receipt:

 

Witching Hour #13

press to 8.5 - 9.0

notes: flaring, 1/8" crease bottom corner front cover, bend mid front cover, spine wear, impact bottom edge front cover

 

My notes before sending:

 

TWH #13

4" bend down center of front cover through logo; 10-12 NCB spine bends; small crescent crease BEFC; light bending along REFC; VF 8.0 White

 

Analysis: Center bend still visible, although lessened (thought this would have disappeared entirely); 7-8 NCB spine bends still present; crescent crease unaffected; bend along REFC still visible, but lessened to same extent as center bend.

 

Notes: book is definitely flatter, but not a "pancake" by any means; there appears to be no effect to the shape of the spine or additional flaring of the pages; perhaps grade increased to 8.5 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

However, there is now a 3" "scratch" (or cut), dead center below the (our) left eye of the man extending from the spine to the center bend, which was not present before pressing / handling. It's very light, but quite disturbing once you focus on it.

 

Summary: Should have left well enough alone. sumo.gif

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As if you have any personal experience whatsoever to make such a libelous comment . . . yeahok.gif

 

Your auctions speak for themselves.

 

Yes, my auctions (as well as my actions) DO speak for themselves, the problem IS that yours don't. You're a wannabe in the worst way 27_laughing.gif Suck it up Seargent-boy! sumo.gif

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I don't need or expect anyone to like me...those Forum members I respect already know what a great guy I am...you don't fall into that group

 

All well and good, as they'd fit on the head of a pin . . . 27_laughing.gif

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I don't need or expect anyone to like me...those Forum members I respect already know what a great guy I am...you don't fall into that group

 

All well and good, as they'd fit on the head of a pin . . . 27_laughing.gif

 

Who's talking out of ignorance now big boy... 27_laughing.gif Keep 'em coming... grin.gif

 

Jim

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I don't need or expect anyone to like me...those Forum members I respect already know what a great guy I am...you don't fall into that group

 

All well and good, as they'd fit on the head of a pin . . . 27_laughing.gif

 

Who's talking out of ignorance now big boy... 27_laughing.gif Keep 'em coming... grin.gif

 

27_laughing.gif the joke's on you jim 27_laughing.gif

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As if you have any personal experience whatsoever to make such a libelous comment . . . yeahok.gif

 

Your auctions speak for themselves.

 

Yes, my auctions (as well as my actions) DO speak for themselves, the problem IS that yours don't. You're a wannabe in the worst way 27_laughing.gif Suck it up Seargent-boy! sumo.gif

 

I don't wannabe like you in any way...I have too much integrity and self worth to act like you and your auctions... gossip.gif

 

And that's Sergeant to you... 27_laughing.gif

 

Jim

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I don't need or expect anyone to like me...those Forum members I respect already know what a great guy I am...you don't fall into that group

 

All well and good, as they'd fit on the head of a pin . . . 27_laughing.gif

 

Who's talking out of ignorance now big boy... 27_laughing.gif Keep 'em coming... grin.gif

 

27_laughing.gif the joke's on you jim 27_laughing.gif

 

Says the king of raw 9.8s...who's deluding who here? 27_laughing.gif

 

Jim

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Matt's evaluation:

 

Ghost Rider #1

press to 6.5 - 7.0

notes: many dents cover, many spine stresses, wear bottom edge

 

My notes before pressing:

 

Universal minor surface "wrinkling" to both covers; 7 NCB bends along spine; edge rippling TEFC and BEFC; FN/VF 7.0 White

 

Analysis: Edge rippling and wrinkling somewhat lessened, but not appreciably; no effect on NCB spine bends; again perhaps an increase of .5 to 7.5

 

Summary: Not sure I would pay to have this done . . . confused-smiley-013.gif

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Book #2 - Ghost Rider #1

 

before pressing:

 

GR1ss.jpg

 

after pressing:

 

GR1pp.jpg

 

893scratchchin-thumb.gif There appears to be a slight increase in the amount of white band along the spine above the top staple 893scratchchin-thumb.gif No other surprises.

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Btw, my comments here (except those made to ahem, little jim) are strictly for the purpose of providing an independent analysis of the effects of pressing on the books I submitted. I have no interest in increasing the value of these books, establishing a relationship with Matt Nelson, or appealing to one side or the other on the subject of pressing books. It is well known, that I don't press books, and that I don't agree with the pressing of books. Neither do I have an "axe to grind" with those that press books. I feel you can do whatever you want to your own books . . . (just don't sell them to me as "unrestored") grin.gif

 

I have to add (without sucking up) that Matt was quite generous with his time and resources in offering this experiment gratis. His communications were great, and he is a professional in every way, and I commend him for taking on the task for us skeptical board members. 893applaud-thumb.gif

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so did the GR 1 go up in grade at all? and what were you trying to improve on that one?

 

Yes, I would say it went up .5 (see notes above) Many board members graded it 7.5 from scans, but in hand I was not quite there due to surface wrinkling and edge rippling. These were lessened by pressing, sufficient to confirm its appearance in scans.

 

p.s. I'll look at the other three books tomorrow. sleeping.gif

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It is well known, that I don't press books, and that I don't agree with the pressing of books.

 

You mean you "didn't" press books.

 

You have now.

 

Which is why I'm having trouble with the last part of your statement above. confused.gif

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It is well known, that I don't press books, and that I don't agree with the pressing of books.

 

You mean you "didn't" press books.

 

You have now.

 

Which is why I'm having trouble with the last part of your statement above. confused.gif

 

Oh, c'mon that's a joke. Everyone knows what this was. makepoint.gif

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It is well known, that I don't press books, and that I don't agree with the pressing of books.

 

You mean you "didn't" press books.

 

You have now.

 

Which is why I'm having trouble with the last part of your statement above. confused.gif

 

Oh, c'mon that's a joke. Everyone knows what this was. makepoint.gif

 

Everyone? Really?

 

I don't know. A pressing submission. Raw 9.8s on Ebay. If one didn't know any better.....

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It is well known, that I don't press books, and that I don't agree with the pressing of books.

 

You mean you "didn't" press books.

 

You have now.

 

Which is why I'm having trouble with the last part of your statement above. confused.gif

 

Oh, c'mon that's a joke. Everyone knows what this was. makepoint.gif

 

Everyone? Really?

 

I don't know. A pressing submission. Raw 9.8s on Ebay. If one didn't know any better.....

 

But you do, so why the carp? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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