Or Learning all over again.

I turned over a copy of Mister Miracle #7. I looked it over and graded it between a 9.2 and possibly getting a 9.4 at best. Originally I was going to press the book and have it graded but decided against the pressing. I figured doing this raw would help me discern what I will have to look for, after all if I can't see what is wrong, then what's the point of grading.

I received the book back on Sunday and was shocked at the 9.0. What did I miss? Where did I go wrong? I looked the front and back over, seeing a stain I missed the first time. I knew there was one in the back, but how did I miss that one in the front? I'm still happy I have the book and will eventually upgrade, but what do I do now?

I checked on eBay and a 9.6 could have been purchased for less than the book and the grading. As much as I gained on my first three birthday books in Philadelphia, I lost here. And yes, I am ok with that. I try to put my money where my mouth is. I'm pretty good at grading modern age books, but I'm horrendous with the Bronze Age. That's ok, I'm learning.

Thanks for Reading.

Tnerb.

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