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Mr. Zipper

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  1.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What means FA on MHC stickers?
  2.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: Impress me.
  3.    BingBangBong reacted to a post in a topic: eBay acquiring Goldin Auctions?
  4. Mr. Zipper
    Is this the hill you wanna die on? In all seriousness, this is common practice in almost all auctions houses for high-end collectibles. Goldin routinely sells six and seven figure items. And they have global bidding clientele. I assume the Social Security number is for tax purposes and also to prevent fraud.
  5.    The Lions Den reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  6.    The Lions Den reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  7.    thehumantorch reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  8.    Tony S reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
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  10.    Paul Kosnik reacted to a post in a topic: Older book graded by CBCS as "Exceptional White" pages - thoughts on restoration and regrading?
  11.    Paul Kosnik reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  12. Mr. Zipper
    It's likely a small amount of color touch can be removed without reducing a 2.5 grade. If I was mine, I would probably give it a go using a credible third party presser. There's not a lot of downside on trying with a PLOD 2.5.
  13.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  14.    EastEnd1 reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  15.    Stefan_W reacted to a post in a topic: Pressing and color breaks
  16. Mr. Zipper started following eBay acquiring Goldin Auctions? , Older book graded by CBCS as "Exceptional White" pages - thoughts on restoration and regrading? and What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  17. Mr. Zipper
    This is all true, and an unsettling trend. However, I believe most of these peroxo-bleachers are doing the cover, not the internal pages. In fact, that is one of the ways CGC is flagging it... an unnaturally white cover paired with internal pages that are toned.
  18. Mr. Zipper
    It can, especially on dark colors. Pressing a light break flat can make the break wider and slightly more prominent. It depends on the severity of the break. In this case, it appears the paper fiber is lightly broken (even if the color is not.) This may press flat, but there will always be a fine disruption to the surface of the paper.
  19. Mr. Zipper
    So "poorly pressed" was probably the internal grader notes that were inadvertently entered into the actual grading notes. I would take that as a wake up call.
  20. Mr. Zipper
    Right. For $15 you'll get a one and done and out of the press as soon as it cools. Probably no dry cleaning or spot ironing.
  21.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: Clean and Press results
  22.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  23.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  24. Mr. Zipper
    My guess is that these books suffer from a constellation of issues related to poor pressing and it was easier to note this than go though a laundry list of flaws. I'm glad to see this and I wish CGC did it more. Why? To stem the tsunami of janky Facebook / YouTube pressers who are ruining books. A casual viewing of these channels you will quickly see yahoos doing everything wrong and taking bad shortcuts: Pressers who insert backing boards between the cover and first page, leaving staple tears and a sharp crease parallel to the spine Pressers who bake books at way too high temps Pressers who crush books leaving them flat and lifeless Pressers who spray books with a steamer instead of proper humidification Books with wavy open edges, humidity ripples, erasure marks and more Books being cleaned with peroxide, bleach, and other unknown "magic" solvents sold by Comic Hobby Snake Oil Salesmen I could go on and on. But what is even more sad is that there are star struck schmucks waiting in line to use the services of these clowns. This isn't an anti-pressing post. But if you are going to do it, do it right. Teach yourself the proper way, or use a true professional like Joey.
  25.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  26.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: What is "Poor Pressing" and how is that a book defect and not an opinion?
  27. Mr. Zipper
    I'm not sure I get it. So Goldin Auctions will continue to be branded Goldin, but they will use ebay as their auction platform?
  28. Mr. Zipper
    What makes you say that?
  29.    Mr. Zipper reacted to a post in a topic: Are prices still climbing or have they eased up a bit???
  30. Mr. Zipper
    If the point is that TPAs make mistakes, "fakeautographs" is using a misleading example. The seller "fakeautographs" is referring to is a Chinese seller who offers fakes with COUNTERFEIT Beckett stickers. Beckett is not certifying the fakes. Chinese knockoff slabs and stickers are a problem, but usually easily identifiable especially when coming from a Chinese seller with hundreds of items at 1/10th typical FMV.
  31. Mr. Zipper
    The stain on the back cover is going to knock it down. Plus, it's evident from the back spine there are a lot of transverse creases that appear to break paper fiber. These may press flat, but the break will always be there. And there are fingerprints in the black that may or may not be able to be fully removed. I'd be surprised if it went higher than 8.0.
  32. Mr. Zipper
    Is the glue now fully pulled away? If it is no longer performing any function to hold the cover on, it may be possible it won't get PLOD.
  33. Mr. Zipper
    I'm in.
  34. Mr. Zipper
    I'm guilty on #1 and #4. That said, I considered Mike a "internet friend" who I had known for 10+ years... and what kind of person does not to give a friend the benefit of the doubt at the beginning? Seeing conspiracies and scams lurking in every shadow isn't a good approach either, although it makes for better message board drama. They trick is finding the right balance... prudent skepticism vs the sky is always falling.
  35. Mr. Zipper
    Haha. The Big Lou life insurance ads are the best! ”Smoke? Overweight? Got a touch of sugar diabetes? Call Big Lou… he’s on meds, too!”