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Don’t think it’s worth it; I doubt it be worth it financially, even if you did get a higher grade here.  Go up a full point and the fair market value is only a bit more than the grade you just purchased.

Definitely ask the experts if anything can be improved, but I don’t see much improvement on that book’s value with what grades are within reach.

@Old Fashion PB and JThat was my initial thought too, but surprised it made it to 9.6 with it!

Just trying to get better at grading books on my own vs what CGC may determine.

Thanks everyone!

@The Lions Den more just confused by what exactly is on that bit of the book?  Whatevs; it be what it be!

Just curious what the flip it could be that would permit a 9.6…..

@The Lions Den exactly!  I’m bewildered by this one.

Got Batman 423 (1st print) and Amazing Spider Man 194 for sale; both are 9.6.

Amazing Spider Man 194 is $950 OBO

Batman 423 is $500 OBO

Still a small time guy; so can’t do returns.

All items are free shipping with Priority Mail!

Hey folks

Trying to expand my knowledge, and got a question for you all.

What type of defect is the circled spot on the book below?  I’m providing a non-zoomed in pic too for reference.

It looks like some type of stain or foxing??  What do you folks think?  Thanks as always!

Marvel Premiere 15 9.8 still available at $4050 OBO.

They clearly used an electron microscope to observe the atoms have been permanently displaced by an extra 4 pico-meters.  
 

Automatic 1 point deduction!  Joking aside; I think they just used bad wording here.

They call it a smear, but there is another note that says “small writing” in the same area.

The small writing note makes me think someone tried to erase something from the cover.

You likely won’t get a 9.9 from CGC; not because CBCS is “lesser”, but because the statistics for a 9.9 are so absurdly small that the probability is non-existent.

Keep it as is, unless you are ok with it being a 9.8 from CGC.

Thanks @LowGradeBronze; can’t physically touch it, as it’s encapsulated.

However, you’re thinking what I’m thinking; I thought it looked like either a sticker was there or someone had tried to erase some writing:ink from the cover.

I was hoping it was maybe an ink smudge from the printing process……but I think this one may just be damage 😱😭

Hey folks

Looking for help on whether this is an ink smear or some attempted erasing/“corrective” measures someone took.

Providing a screenshot of the book, and an example of what the area normally looks like.

Also: I will charge my phone after this post; I promise 😱🤡.

Thanks again @CGC Mike!  I appreciate the help!

Thanks for the heads up and help @CGC Mike!  Let me know if folks need extra details for the forum requirements.

Edit 4/21: SOLD!  Thank you for your business buddy!
 

Hey folks

Got a Tomb of Dracula 10 9.2 for sale; see pics below.

I’m asking for $2250, or best offer.  DM to talk!

Venmo or Paypal only, please

Will ship via USPS  Priority Express for free.

Small time guy, and so I can’t do returns right now.

Hey folks

Got a Marvel Premiere 15 9.8 for sale; see pics below.

I’m asking for $4050, or best offer.  DM to talk!

SOLD: Batman Adventures 12!

Also for sale: Batman Adventures 12 Newsstand 9.6.

I’m asking for $950, or best offer.  Again, DM me to talk!
 

Paypal or Venmo, please

Will ship via USPS Priority Express for free.

Small time guy, and so I can’t do returns right now.

Mine got there on 4/1, and it took until 4/8 for it to ship.

You should get it out in the next 1-2 business days.

oooooo!  You just saved me some headache; I had read once that you should try to send books in (if possible) where the books are from the same era.

On 4/12/2024 at 10:36 AM, BingBangBong said:

No, that shouldn't affect anything. They will be returned in 2 separate boxes tho if pre-1975.

On 4/12/2024 at 9:16 AM, The Lions Den said:

While I'd like to think that all the graders at CGC are experts in their respective areas, the high value graders likely have a bit more experience with different types of books...

 

Thanks hombre!  I had once read that the more seasoned graders tended to the High Value and Unlimited Value tiers, but wanted to run it by some folks who know much better than me here.  Just trying to figure things out.

I’ll likely divide the books up into eras too; I accidentally shipped books from the 70’s with ones from the 90’s, so I expect that may have scrambled the results too.

@joeypost @The Lions Den

Hate to bother you guys, but I know you two are the local experts here.

Hey folks

Got a question: does CGC use different graders based on whether you submit a Modern Era, High Value, or Unlimited Value book?

I’ve NEVER gotten a 9.8 from an ME submission, but had alot of 9.8 books from High Value and Unlimited tiers

Just curious because I have some books that I’m getting graded, and thinking of paying extra for them to go to High Value; if there are better graders, that is.

Thanks folks!

Got my books back from the recent batch; was really disappointed with the resulting grades.

Might not be the best time to ship in for grades?  When is there a lull in the upcoming convention schedule?  I prefer to get my stuff graded when the graders are less overworked and cranky 😅.

On 4/10/2024 at 2:31 PM, KCOComics said:

I'm sorry! That's frustrating. Do the grader notes say where the CT is?

Yea! Top and bottom of the spine, plus at the bottom right of the front cover.

Hey folks

Need help figuring stuff out.

Recently I re-sent in my Thor 165 that had been graded as a blue label 8.5; after having Joey crush it on the ol’ press and clean, I was excited for a possible bump (or at least the book losing it’s dimples).

Just got the grade back from CGC, and they marked it as Restored.  I’m confused about this one…..can anyone help me figure out if I have any recourse with CGC?  I bought the book as a Blue Label 8.5, and so I’m curious if I have any grounds to claim that CGC messed up the original book grade; or even if they anyone has any idea how CGC might be able to help rectify this one?

Regardless of the outcome, thank you everyone for always helping me!  Find pictures attached too.