Bomber-Bob

Agreed, but if you compare the graph of 2008 vs 2016, you can clearly see the percentage of current decade moderns tripled proportionately, while the other decades remained flat, proportionately. I'm talking percentages here. In 2008 it looks like an equal number of books from each of the 60's,70's,80's, and 2000's. In 2016, it again looks like an equal number of books from each of the 60's,70's, and 80's but the number from 2010's is triple the other categories. i.e. 150,000 from 2010's vs 50,000 from each of the 60's,70's, and 80's. My point here is that current Moderns were not being slabbed in 2008 like they are today. Today, current Moderns are a much bigger market.

I think CGC totally disregards miswraps unless they are so bad the book can't fit properly in the slab. Your description of a perfect 1/8 inch on the spine does not sound like a problem. However, many collectors dislike miswraps and the valuation may be affected.

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I have no desire to debate the pressing issues. My advice is simply if he likes the book as is, why mess with it. Anything can happen. We see posts all the time about this book didn't have this corner ding when sent in, this book is rippling in the slab,etc. etc. etc.

Understand, but if the book is a sentimental keeper, why would a grade nudge make any difference ? Also, to some collectors, like myself, a clean and press takes away the originality of the book. I've had many books pressed and I've learned to leave the keepers alone. Sometimes the book just doesn't look the same. The 'alignment' may change, the signature ink may smear, staples tears may be introduced, heck even the placement in the new slab may look off. For OCD collectors like myself, if you like the look of the keeper book you have in hand, leave it alone.

With the exception of a trade(swap), I think all transactions assume payment is to be made first. Payments like money orders or Bank Certified checks yield more risk to the buyer. Personal checks yield more risk to the seller. Paypal is definitely a nice balance with protection on both sides. As savvy as our Board members are, I think Paypal is the preferred payment method. Sure, the seller has to eat a fee but that is his only fee. I don't like money orders.

Okay, I should not have used the word 'rarely' but certainly much less than today. In 2008 it looks like about 180,000 books were slabbed with maybe 1/4 from the current decade. In 2016, 400,000 books were slabbed with about 150,000 from the current decade. In 2008 ,Moderns were not nearly as speculative as today.

I think the whole environment for graded comics back in 2008 was different. The quantity of slabbed books was no where near today. Moderns rarely got slabbed. I'm not sure when SS started but the number of signed books were insignificant. The census for high grade books was tight. A Silver Age 9.4 was a big deal. CGC was generally tight and pressing was not as pervasive. So, if you bought keys back in 2008, you did well. If you bought the highest graded Bronze, maybe not so well. Prices on books, especially in auction, definitely eased up in 2008 but never got 'cheap'. As Roy mentioned, there were more collections coming out of the closets. Books were very available but, again, never got 'cheap' .

I was thinking the same thing. You really should remain stealth on such transactions. No need to tell us all the details.

I have to ask the OP, Ray, is resubbing a Secret Wars #8 in 8.5 really worth the time, effort, expense, and risk ? Without seeing the book, I would have to say it is not worth it.

My point on this topic is, if you are holding a quantity of a perceived 'hot' book, the smart play is to stay stealth. It is beneficial to propagate the perception that the book is scarce. Seeing rows of the book spread out destroys the image. To this day I have never bought a copy of the SA book Iron Man and Sub Mariner after seeing pictures of Cal's hoard. For me, it destroyed the perception. The pictures made me feel the book was abundant, not rare, and thus not valuable or worth owning. Collectors like to feel they own something rare.

Star Wars 49 has no merit as a hot book. As you said, it's only the words on the cover 'Last Jedi'. They are not hard to find, as evidenced by the hoard displayed here. BTW, I've never understood why anyone holding a hoard of a newly speculative modern era book would show it off. I would think people remember and it would hurt valuation, at least if you try and sell here.

Thanks. It's nice to hear from collectors that share the the same appreciation for things like cover colors. The colors indeed pop on this book in hand. I had to step up to the plate to purchase it but I am very pleased with it.

When I click on the pictures they are still the same size = very small. Also, the pic of the BC of the X-men 94 is only half the book. Sorry but I guess I'm saying your pics are too small.

You're right, I hate those oversized defects. Glad you pointed this out, I'm out on this issue.

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Just got these, so tough to find in nice shape. They all have White or nearly White Pages, unbelievable preservation.

Regarding the press, be careful. There was an incident where the submitter of an AF15 sent the book in for pressing but it was not screened for potential damage. It had something to do with the type of service. Apparently, after pressing, the staples popped. This was a comment from Matt Nelson of CCS..... Hi All. This book was submitted through CCS. I called Dave, left a voicemail, and also emailed him as of Thursday, so I'm not sure why he made this post only two days ago. The book was not screened before pressing. It was also not previously CGC graded, so there was no definitive way to tell when or how the staples popped. I do check all books before they leave here, but at that point, I would not be able to tell how the cover came loose. The book has a good bit of damage besides the detached staples, so I'm not really sure what effect this had on the grade. This is a good time to reiterate, please PLEASE be cautious about submitting tanned or fragile books, especially if they have weak spines. If you have any doubt, utilize the screening service. Otherwise, it's going to get pressed. There are many times I will reject books during the process, but only if I catch them. And even then there are books that split or pop without warning (like those '60s DC books that have notorious staple pops for no reason). Matt

I'm sorry but everyone seems to be ignoring how brown and brittle looking this book is. I would not get it pressed. There was an incident a year or so ago where a brittle AF15 was pressed and caused significant damage. As mentioned a press would probably only bump it up a .5 at most, not worth the risk. I suspect a lot of those chips would fall off. I would put this book in an oversized bag and board and ship to CGC as is. BTW, to the OP, CGC only does onsite grading at a select few sites during the year. Probably not at a Buffalo area show.

Let's say your book is 6.0ish without the detached staple. My guess is the detached staple will put it in the 4.5 range. The detached centerfold can be put into a Blue label but it will be noted on the label as such. It will cause a grade hit, not sure how much.

Logically, the Green Label should not be the kiss of death, but IMO, it is. Many collectors cannot look past the green label and will not want it. I also do not agree with your comment that anyone can see the sig is Stan's. If that were true we would not need the SS program. Collectors want the guarantee. The 'To Eric' makes this book personalized, another negative factor for most collectors. IMO, this book will be a difficult sell no matter what. Finding the right buyer will not be easy.

He's right, you are not supposed to advertise here. I've seen the Mods delete these types of posts before. It gets out of hand quickly and ruins the thread. Sorry.

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