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universal soldier

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  1. universal soldier
    A few close ups of the creases in question. Definitely some wear along with it... I don't think this is pressing gone wrong as IIRC a local LCS purchase from a collection 13-14 years ago and they weren't the type of shop that pressed incoming books. Still possible though I suppose.
  2. universal soldier
    Probably not given the volume they deal with. eGerber seemed a bit less than that but either way ransomware attacks are a scary reality these days. Never ever click on a link or an attachment from an external email. I even think twice if the email is internal...
  3. universal soldier
    It didn't seem to be too sophisticated of an operation. I was thinking index cards and rolodexes in a cigarette smoke filled room when I placed my order. Hopefully nothing sensitive was accessed.
  4. universal soldier
    Wow, not a good thing at all. The supply chain is a mess for bags and boards and it seems that it will only get worse. Glad I got my supplies when I did.
  5. universal soldier
    I'll take some pics of the back area that may be a printer's crease and add them later today.
  6. universal soldier
    I doubt I'll be sending this in soon because of the long TaT at the moment. I had this graded as 2.5 with a shot at a 3.0 so good to see I was in the ball park. The strong colors were what drove me to purchase this book years ago, happy to have in my collection.
  7. universal soldier
    Parts of this are rough but not too bad of a book. Stain on Hulk's fist, and more on the back. Staples loose but attached. Biggest problem is the missing inside piece (does not affect story) and 2" spine split on the top.
  8. universal soldier
    I struggle sometimes with these lower grade issues. Back creasing seems to be printer creasing for the most part. Over all solid and firmly attached at the staples. Wee bit of spine roll.
  9. universal soldier
    I just had my LCS put the new copy they had on the wall in my pull. I'll pick it up next weekend but yes, it's been hot.
  10. universal soldier
    My dad was a dentist so growing up all our vacations were centered around dental conventions. New York City around 1977 was my first as both cons were going on the same weekend. Managed to snag a NM- or so copy of ASM #122 for $8. Forever hooked after that.
  11. universal soldier
    I can play. Board pick up many years back.
  12. universal soldier
    It's in tough shape a but a great book to have. 3.0
  13. universal soldier
    A few more issues than your other post. 8.5
  14. universal soldier
    Seeing a bit of stacking curl and slight ding near the top staple on the front. seems to be a bit of ink transfer/dirt on the bottom back? I would say 9.0 if I'm not seeing things.
  15. universal soldier
    6.5 seems good.
  16. universal soldier
    I think that color rub keeps it from a 9.8 but can see a 9.6. Solid book.
  17. universal soldier
    Tough corner crunch. Probably a 8.5 as is but should be able to press most of that out. Seems pretty solid otherwise.
  18. universal soldier
    This is a tough one to grade. I thought maybe a 5.0 at best. Be interested to see how this comes back.
  19. universal soldier
    8.5/9.0 is spot on. Great book!
  20. universal soldier
    I'm leaning a bit more towards the 3.5 side but could see a 4.0.
  21. universal soldier
    7.0 as is. At least a half grade bump with a bath.
  22. universal soldier
    8.0 from me.
  23. universal soldier
    7.5, nice book!
  24. universal soldier
    I concur with the 5.0
  25. universal soldier
    I'm good with a 6.0. Dust shadow and a wee bit of staining in that area on the back keeps it down for me.