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How to crack out the new CGC cases safely
Bomber-Bob replied to ADAMANTIUM's topic in Comics General
Takes me about 10 seconds but I like to maintain the posts, free of cracks. I especially enjoy the first generation inner wells that literally peel off, no cutting required. -
True but the corners are not the usual target for CT. It's usually on the spine tics, often by the staple area. BTW, don't rip the corners off, use a fingernail clipper to get a rounded effect and CGC may allow it as a bindery flaw, a chip that fell off.
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I agree. The color scrape is so obvious as the paper underneath is usually snow white. It looks terrible. IMO, it is destruction, done to game the system for profit. This book should stay as is. I like Bob's suggestion of ripping off the cover better than the color scrape.
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Is this a 9.6?
Bomber-Bob replied to BleekerBob's topic in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues
This book was graded in 2011, without a doubt the most loose period in CGC grading history. I've stated many times around here that I avoid purchasing any book graded in 2011. It was a good year for the submitters but a bad year for the buyers. -
Amazing Spider-Man Collecting Thread!
Bomber-Bob replied to Point Five's topic in Silver Age Comic Books
You could be correct OR the books may have simply been reholdered, not regraded, in which case the label info remained the same ? -
Just asking but, by any chance, did you recently install a smart thermostat ? Turns out I had problems this week with my AC also, sounds somewhat similar to you. At first they thought it was the TXV, then they thought the compressor, and finally they sent out a technician that figured it out. It was my Nest thermostat. I guess these new smart thermostats draw more power and tap the heating/cooling system for the voltage it needs = my AC was not getting enough voltage. It ran but was blowing room temperature air. He fixed it by feeding the thermostat directly, something called a common line ?
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I always like the Seinfeld episode where he returns a jacket because he didn't like the salesman. They ask him the reason for return and he answers 'spite'.
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Yes, the grade is definitely not hammered. I know I have a Silver Age specimen @ 8.5 . It's usually not an obvious flaw, you have to angle the book to see it, but I know it's there.
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What's new in your Silver Age collection this week
Bomber-Bob replied to Silver's topic in Silver Age Comic Books
I would inspect this book very carefully, compare it to any original sales pics. Though the case may be intact, I am concerned the book may have shifted inside the slab. It looks like the left side and top edge of the book is wedged up against the walls of the inner well. They are usually not encased this way as it is proper to leave room for a little movement. -
I think you threw us off with your original description. 'Small curve leaving a hollow space' = waviness. Nothing to worry about, very common on Moderns these days.
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I know exactly what you are talking about. It's usually from a price tag that was written on while on the book. I also hate this flaw, drives me crazy. It definitely affects the grade. IMO, send it back.
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Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to quickly assess your new, off the shelf books for 'flaws' like this. In this case, you just picked a copy with a dent, sorry. Take it back and exchange it.
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Can you go in person to drop your comic?
Bomber-Bob replied to Fato's topic in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues
I wouldn't know but a quick search on this question yielded the following..... Yes you can submit to CGC in person in Sarasota, however in order to do that you need to have one of our paid collector's society memberships and we also need a 24 hour advance notice. -
I totally agree. I've seen pre-chips fall off in the slab. For this kind of money, it is a risk.
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I'm sure your books will be fine. I live in the Chicago area = same humidity as you. I have my books in the basement with a dehumidifier going 24 X 7. The house AC alone doesn't get the humidity level low enough for me. I'm surprised, living in the midwest, you don't have at least one dehumidifier in the house ?
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What is the worst thing you've ever found in a comic?
Bomber-Bob replied to Get Marwood & I's topic in Comics General
Worst thing I ever encountered, mold. Trust me, if the book is moldy, toss it, immediately. Don't attempt to salvage it, don't even breathe around it, just toss it. -
What is the worst thing you've ever found in a comic?
Bomber-Bob replied to Get Marwood & I's topic in Comics General
On the few books with inserts I encountered, they seem to add support, similar to a backing board. The books were remarkably flat and free of creases. I kinda like them. -
PICS Posted - GRADES ARE IN - PGM FF49 X 3
Bomber-Bob replied to c_mkv's topic in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?
I like the tight grading, I really do ! Personally, I would never give the first book an 8.0 with that crease but I've seen CGC allow it in an 8.0 too many times. -
Eric since all your posts are for similar requests, I think you should post them in the correct forum, CGC Registry. There, your posts will be read by someone that can act upon it. We can't do anything.
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This Week in Your Bronze Age Collection!!
Bomber-Bob replied to TupennyConan's topic in Bronze Age Comic Books
Happy Birthday ! I really think this is the issue to have for the 1st Red Sonja. Great copy, CONGRATS ! -
Loose CGC slab/cracked posts?
Bomber-Bob replied to Doc Velez's topic in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues
I wouldn't reslab for the dust and debris but maybe for the smudge, if it's on the case ?Regarding the debris, here's a 'trick' for you. Since the sides on the older generation slabs are generally loose, take an envelope, or something slightly thicker than a sheet of paper, and slide it into the slab. You should be able to either remove the debris or shift it out of sight. -
TMNT No. 1, First Print
Bomber-Bob replied to Billy1974's topic in Hey buddy, can you spare a grade?
I agree that it should be slabbed and it is a mid grade, 6.0ish, book. However, I don't like the browning on the spine. Also, it appears the page quality is darker near the top and whitens up near the bottom half. How was it stored ? Was it bagged and boarded, if so, was it sealed at the top ?