EMazman

On 5/17/2024 at 12:18 PM, JollyComics said:

Let us know what grades you will get from CGC.

Will do.  It'll probably be around August by the time I sent it in and get it back.  Only #11.  If it comes back at 9.0+ then all I will need is issue #9 to complete the run.

On 5/16/2024 at 3:12 PM, JollyComics said:

The last copy has some rubbing areas on the spine BC - slight color loss.  More likely 8.5.

The top copy looks solid 8.5/9.0.  Maybe better.

I wound up buying the #11 (top copy).  I paid a bit of a high price for it only because it's one of 2 issues I'm missing 9 & 11.  I already have a #8 that's an 8.5 so I'm not taking that risk just to get another 8.5.   If I get a 9.2 I'll be super happy.  9.0 I'm ok with.  Under that I'll be dumping it at a loss.  You know...OCD.

On 5/16/2024 at 12:18 PM, MAR1979 said:

Nice looking Dr Solar's

9.2 or 9.4 on both

 

 

Thanks.  I hope so.  I'm upgrading my #8 and #11 is one of two remaining I needed.

After a good clean and press thoughts on grades for these 2?  I'm most worred about the back of #11 with all the markings that I hope will clean up somewhat.

One more! Now I'm only missing 9 & 11!

On 1/4/2024 at 2:30 PM, EMazman said:

Yeah that's my best assumption. I'm so tempted to buy this but really want 9.0+ on this book for my collection and it's too borderline.

The grade is in!  9.0

The grade is in! 9.2

A few new additions today.  Thought the Spektor's were easily over 9.0 but whatever.

I have 4 more to add later from this batch.

2 new additions today!  

Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #6 (GOLD KEY)

Pretty clean copy.  Gonna send this one off to CGC.  It has a little defect on the back cover bottom corner by the spine but I think it'll get a 9.2 still...hopefully 9.4 but we'll see.

On 4/15/2024 at 11:56 AM, grendelbo said:

If it's in the grade range you think it is I don't think the flaw is likely to downgrade the book any further. Of course, full pics of both covers and disclosure of any hidden flaws is needed for an (accurate) grade assessment.

yea it's very clean front and back.  no color breaking. Just this corner and a slight faint wear on the front logo.  it looks better than 9.2s and 9.4s of same book...aside from this defect

This is a silver age book I'm considering and this is the best pic I have...so far.  The book looks like a 9.2-9.4 except the bottom right corner of the back of the book has this defect.  I can't tell if it's a tear or just a bad crease.  So the question is how much would this defect affect the grade?   Been trying to get a better picture of that area but the seller hasn't responded yet.

Just received the new one back!  Wowsers!

In my never ending quest to find a NM version of the book I got another 8.0 matching the one I already have.  I do have a NM candidate at CGC now being graded so crossing fingers.  I'll be putting one of my 8.0's up for sale I guess.