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In reality, maybe. But public perception is another matter.

I'm not familiar with CBCS, but I think you're right - they would likely be seen as a "knockoff" of CGC. The signature is so large and obtrusive as revat pointed out, I think I'd be better off taking my chances with CGC blue or green label grading and letting the potential buyers decide. It really does eat me up though that I had SUCH a nice book signed. At the time I thought it would be like having a signed, first edition HG Wells novel or something. me. It cost me a pretty penny to buy another unslabbed copy that's in worse condition than this one.

Sure, rub it in.

Thank you for this information. I have never had a book graded by CGC or anyone else, so this info is helpful and enlightening. I wasn't hoping for anyone to provide solid data on sales trends and value figures, just general opinions. Like I said, I know the value is subjective. Thanks again!

So are you saying you think CGC would have graded the book higher than an 8.0 if it wasn't for the Claremont signature?

Yeah. Had it signed at Dragon*Con in 1996. I'm not sure what you mean by "you're not being very specific with what you want your comparison points to be." If the book grades at an 8.0, and an 8.0 sells on eBay for an average price of $800, what, in your opinion, could I reasonably expect to get for this book on eBay with a green label 8.0 grade?

I know this is a subjective question. I'm just looking for opinions. Years ago, before CGC even existed, I did something dumb - I had Chris Claremont sign a high grade copy of X-Men 94. I'm no expert at grading, but the book is in REALLY nice shape, maybe a 7.5 to 8.0 give-or-take a couple of decimals. If I got it graded, it would end up with a green label. How much do you estimate the signature would reduce the value? Thanks!