Tricky Pringles

On 6/15/2023 at 5:42 PM, timfinz said:

9.4 IMHO Pressing looks definitely possible on this book and then 9.8 would not be out of the question (again IMHO)

That sounds great, thank you! ✌️

On 6/15/2023 at 1:39 AM, scburdet said:

A crease that damages the paper is essentially the same as a color breaking crease. Those could be lighter bends, so pressed it might be >9.2

Thank you! 🙏

On 6/15/2023 at 2:33 AM, MikeTheSpike said:

Why are the prices on this so high? Like 10x #2 or #4.

Basically because of the first appearance of Doctor Aphra. For this, I guess because it was the last printed series of this issue. Seeing that the 2nd print had 34.000 copies, the 3rd ~7.000,  I'd say it has also the lowest print run, so it makes it "rare".   

On 6/14/2023 at 8:56 PM, morbius21 said:

9.2 at best.  Great book!  Wish I had one.

Yeah, really good book! I have the first print but I really wanted to get this one too. Even if it's not a 9.8

Hey Everyone!

There are a few spine ticks, but since it's mostly a white cover they can't really break the color. I wonder if a pressing would solve the problem? Otherwise (in my opinion) the book looks good. Thanks in advance! 

Hey Everyone!

So I finally got this book, but not sure if it's worth to send it to grading. It has some flaws, and I'm curious about your opinion on them. Thanks in advance, have a nice day! 

On 4/19/2023 at 8:56 PM, AhsokaTano Jedi Apprentice said:

  This day and age it will probably come back a 9.6

That wouldn't be that bad. Thanks!

On 4/19/2023 at 7:44 PM, cchunn3 said:

9.4

Thank you! 

Hello there!

I finally found this book in a really nice condition. It lays flat, nice glossy cover, no color rub, but there are a few tiny ticks on the spine. (It was probably me, when I was taking it out of the bag. I was a little bit clumsy, shame on me.) They look bigger on the photos - for my eyes at least - than they actually are. Also, I think that maybe a pressing could be helpful because of the upper left corner. I would really appreciate your opinion about it's grade.

Thanks in advance! 

On 5/31/2022 at 4:14 PM, Galen130 said:

Someone had some acid on their finger…that’s awful. 

9.4

Yeah, when I bought it I didn't notice that  Thank you anyway! 

Hello there!

Looking for some opinions about this. I tried to show every flaws.
Thanks in advance!

On 5/25/2022 at 5:36 AM, grendelbo said:

9.0 as well.

Thanks for posting.

Thank you very much! 

On 5/25/2022 at 5:27 AM, grendelbo said:

9.4, maybe better.

Thanks for posting.

Thank you!

On 5/22/2022 at 8:43 PM, timfinz said:

9.0

Thanks!

Thanks!

Hello again!

Tiny spine ticks, a crease on the bottom and some minor flaws. Thanks for any opinions!

On 5/21/2022 at 11:02 AM, CHASEnBLUE said:

9.4 to 9.6 depending on the grader. It's been hit and miss for me at least the last year.

Well, that doesn't sound that bad. Thank you very much! 

On 5/21/2022 at 4:09 PM, WilliamLunt said:

Nice book! 9.0

Thank you very much! 

Hello!

Lays flat, glossy surface, sharp corners, but there's a light, small fingerprint mark on the right edge of the front cover, and a small color rub on the rear cover. I don't see other defects. I wonder what score could it get.
Thank you in advance! 

Hello there!

I have this nice copy, but it has some minor (or not so minor) flaws, tried to show everything on the pictures. Lays flat, sharp corners, nice glossy surface, no fingerprints. It has a tiny but long line close to the edge at the right top/middle area, which I just realized it's not part of the cover... Also, there's a small spine tick on the front, and a few tiny on the rear. What could be the highest possible score on this?

Thank you, if you spare a moment for this!  

 

Hello there!

My name is Szabolcs - Hungarian name -, a graphic designer for years, and just getting into 3D modelling.

I'm an absolute newbie to comics. I started collecting a few months ago, and right now I'm only searching for Star Wars books, because that's what I'm interested in. I was always curious about comics, always liked to collect things, but as a kid I couldn't afford much, so I guess I'm compensating it now. (Who knows, maybe my next hobby will be buying super expensive lego kits, or wh40k figures...) I already made some bad purchases (and some really great ones too), so I'm on the way of learning. 

My avatar sums me up pretty much, but generally I consider myself as a cheerful person. My first post went in a wrong topic, so I hope I'm at the right place now
Have a nice day everyone!  

On 5/19/2022 at 5:19 PM, marvelmaniac said:

You will not receive a NM+ 9.6 with the corner bend which appears to break color, the overall condition of the book will determine how much of a grade hit the book will take due to the bend/crease.

If you want an approx. overall grade I would suggest you post in the...

https://boards.cgccomics.com/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/

You will need sharp/clear pics of the entire book, front/back/inside/outside of covers, spine, corners, centerfold.

9.6 NEAR MINT+  Almost imperceptible indentations are permissible, but no creases, bends, or color break. 

9.4 NEAR MINT  Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break.

9.2 NEAR MINT-  Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. 

9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT  An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. 

8.0 VERY FINE  An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken. 

Yes, in the meantime I realized I posted in the wrong category. 
Thank you very much for the help!

Hello there!

I've never sent anything for grading, but I planned it in the near future. I just got a kenobi 1:25 variant, it's brand new, but the rear cover has this color defect (also the top left corner is bended / creased a bit, whatever). Everything else looks perfect to me. Is it worth to send it for grading, or will these defects drop it way below 9.6? Thank you!