Danno561

Grade is in!  Well done on your assessments!

3 hours ago, James J Johnson said:

Yes, and the marker has little effect on the condition in this grade. 

Thank you for this additional info.

6 minutes ago, FoggyNelson said:

Mid grade 5.0- 6.0

I’ll take that.  Thanks!

I would appreciate your thoughts on just how much that marker is going to hurt this one.

27 minutes ago, Robert Shauer said:

Problems spine-side and top of back cover. It's a rare "Red Star" version so that's a plus. Don't know how much pressing will help. Think it would grade out in the 6.0 - 7.0 range but have had hundreds of Playboys graded by CGC and the final grade seems to depend on who the grader is, some being more harsh (or lenient) than others & don't forget that for every Playboy they grade, they grade a thousand comic books: ergo, Playboys are not their thing. Hope this helps and good luck.

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated.  I had CGC grade #1 a couple years ago and The iconic MM issue graded at 5.0 due to a color breaking crease on the cover.  I suspect this will grade a few notches higher but I understand your point regarding consistency. I will report back in a couple months

1 hour ago, FoggyNelson said:

I don’t know much about magazine grading criteria, but it can’t hurt to quick press before submit

I think we have a consensus!  I will get a clean/press and submit for grading. I appreciate the input of all that contributed.  Merry Christmas

2 hours ago, FoggyNelson said:

It’s definetaly worth grading, I looked up issue 3 on EBay an it’s worth it

Would you agree that it’s worth investing jn clean and press as well?

3 minutes ago, Randall Ries said:

7.0-7.5. Pressing might take it to 8.5-9.0

That sounds like a solid investment.  Would you agree on the prospects of a positive ROI on cleani/press?  Are they still allowing walk-in evaluations and drop offs in Sarasota?

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated!

Would appreciate your thoughts on this February 1954 Playboy magazine. 

Selling original art work from the 1980 Marvel Calendar featurimg Stan Lee.  The frontispiece features “A Mystical Message From Stan The Man” and is signed by the artist Peter Ledger, as well as Stan Lee.  Comes with a copy of the calendar, as well as a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/ DNA validating Stan’s signature.  $1500 via PayPal, shipping included.

6 hours ago, allthingskryptonite said:

5.5

Novice grader here.

I appreciate your opinion.  Thank you!

6 hours ago, allthingskryptonite said:

I'm not sure how to penalize those scratches on the front cover. Someone experienced should be able to help you. 

Structurally the book looks nice. My guess would be 7.5 or higher. 

Thanks for your thoughts.  Very much appreciated!

Thoughts?  How much will those surface scratches hurt?

6 minutes ago, oldrover said:

6.5 to me. Nice book!

Thanks!

I would appreciate your thoughts on this

That’s pretty awesome!

1 hour ago, wurstisart said:

The man has his place in history whether folks like it or not. Without Stan a lot would be different. Not sure if all of us had the chance to meet him in person, or listen to a live interview. He was an incredible person. 
In my opinion any published art that shows him has quite a value. Nuff said.

My only encounter with Stan Lee was when we were walking down side streets in Hollywood.  He was being driven around in a Rolls Royce convertible that had to stop  at the corner to let my wife and I cross the street. With my wife and I just smiling, he nonchalantly waved at us. 

13 minutes ago, JadeGiant said:

Great piece - congrats!

Thank you

Great to hear! Thanks so much

The art for August would be incredible.to own.  That is a great combination of characters and colors.  What do you value that at?

34 minutes ago, GreatEscape said:

Very cool piece from a vintage Marvel calendar— I own Pollard’s Defenders pin-up art used for August. FMV is hard to peg for a Stan Lee drawing by an artist best know for his work on Disney’s Uncle Scrooge...Heritage archives shows 20 pieces sold between $500 - $2500.  I’d say upper end of that range given the Marvel lineage and perhaps label it a “Frontispiece” (always loved that word) to maximize value. That’s my     

FYI, below is the published Defenders pin-up from the August calendar:

Uncle Scrooge! Lol. Anything near the midpoint of that range would be fantastic.  Thanks for your input.  I had the signature authenticated by PSA/DNA, thinking this might help marketing it in the future.

A few years ago, I acquired this original art from the 1980 Marvel Calendar, signed by Stan Lee and the artist Peter Ledger.  This page was the “Mystical Message from Stan the Man”.  Does anyone have a crude idea of value?