TC33

How many people here were tempted to sell their Showcase 22 over the past few months with all the movie hype and eye popping values realized? (seller realizing his profits) ha ha

Very solid structure, staples, spine etc. From what I have seen, it is really hard to find these above 4.0 or 4.5. I would have estimated a 5.0 if I had sent this to CGC so fairly accurate slab grading. Hey, they seem to be improving and I wanted to give the little guys a chance and save some serious $ on grading, so don't bag on my slab.

I found a black light on ebay a while back for like $15 or $20 (they had a ton) and even the best invisible color touch restoration jumps right out in the black light of a dark room. Also works for some glue restoration detection. Without this, I have seen some excellent CT that was near impossible to spot to the naked eye. A very worthwhile purchase without breaking the bank. Still wish I could get some hands on training at spotting trimming though. I see some in CGC slabs with that and I keep scratching my head how they can tell when it is done with skill (not a hack job). Sorry, the step by step look for straightness and triangle does not work for me unless someone shows me in pictures what the heck I am looking at. I am a visual person.