jonsby

On 12/13/2021 at 11:08 AM, Funnybooks said:

Can you clarify as I'm slightly confused...did you change the first photo/pic or add additional pics after the initial posting?

The right edge ( by the words Hammer and Anvil ) on the first and second pics don't seem to be the same or the angle is distorting the good seized defect...I don't recall seeing this the first time around..

Thanks for your insights! I didn't change any pics. Any differences between pics must be from a different placement of the light source and camera angle. All I added was a pic of the MVS.

On 12/11/2021 at 2:10 PM, mark vega said:

It looks like a 7.0/7.5 as it sits. If you were to clean it and press it I think it could hit a 8.0. It looks like it could definitely benefit from a nice clean. Let us know what grade you got once you get it back? I'd like to know too!

Thanks! I'm a mega newb, so how much do you guess it will cost to send in for cleaning/pressing/grading? 

I've added a photo of the intact MVS.

On 12/11/2021 at 11:15 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Is the Marvel Value Stamp present? If not you will receive a "Qualified Green Label" rather than a Blue Universal Label.

Blunted Corners With Slight Creasing, Slight Staple Tears, Slight Edge Wear, Slight Color Rub, Minor Foxing/Staining.

IMO, the outer corner creasing prevents this book from being a VF 8.0 but since the book does not show any visible stress lines, IMO it is better than a FN/VF 7.0, so...

 VF- 7.5

 

8.0 VERY FINE (VF):  Back to Top
An excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal. A limited accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Cover is relatively flat with minimal surface wear beginning to show, possibly including some minute wear at corners. Inks are generally bright with moderate to high reflectivity. An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. Spine is almost completely flat with a possible minor color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present. Paper is cream to tan and supple. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.

 

Thanks! I've added a photo of the intact MVS.

Thanks all! I've added a photo of the intact MVS.

Thanks Foggy!

I got the Incredible Hulk 180, 181, 182 for Christmas back in the late 80s. Just dug them out and want to get them graded. Here's 182 for your guesstimate evaluation. I appreciate it!

I got the Incredible Hulk 180, 181, 182 for Christmas back in the late 80s. Just dug them out and want to get them graded. Here's 181 for your guesstimate evaluation. Thanks in advance!

I got the Incredible Hulk 180, 181, 182 for Christmas back in the late 80s. Just dug them out and want to get them graded. Here's 180 for your guesstimate evaluation: