Rick1014

Hi - Thanks got the info. That makes a lot better of sense. Kind of would be nice to know beforehand so I can plan accordingly.

Hi - I will be attending the NYC Comicon on Sunday and was wondering about autographs in artists alley. Some artists list in booth signings. Does this mean they will sign for free? Or are these artists who charge for signings? The artist alley list has about 20 to 30 percent of artists who advertise the in booth signings. Hope someone out there can clear up my confusion. Thanks.

Hi - Just got a nice newsstand copy myself at a garage sale which i will probably get graded soon. That being said, i cannot find a value on this anywhere. If you have an idea, let me know. Thanks, Rick

Hi - I just noticed that it does say qualified on the submission page. Thanks for the assist.

Hi - Thanks for the input. I haven't received the book back as of yet, but will interested to see which label is used.

HI - Just got my Amazing Spider-man 238 graded and received a 7.0. among the comments is name on cover in magic marker. The book is in excellent shape and i had it autographed by Johnny Romita Jr. at a comic store signing. So my question is - Does the unverified signature reduce the grade of the book? Thanks for the input.

Hi JollyComics: Glad Too. Thanks for the assist.

Hi Comicquant - Thanks for the input. In hindsight i probably should have dry clean/press, but i am getting so many conflicting opinions, I'm not sure which way to go. I see e-bay sells a do it yourself pressing machine for around $250.00 which is tempting. Figured if i went this route, i would practice on numerous dollar books first. I would be a bit nervous doing this with expensive books of course. If it is done professionally, and there is any damage in their possession, do you have any recourse? Thanks again.

Hi ThothAmon: (Boy that's a mouth full) The 100 charge is the Express charge with the 5 day turnaround. I think what is difficult here is that when submitting you almost have to grade it yourself. I'm not an expert, but thought the book was around a 9 and worth around $1,100.00 FMV. so that is what i submitted. If i knew the book to be standard, ($1,000.00 or less) it would have been $65.00. I guess they do not refund the difference if your book is downgraded. Thanks for the input. I'm learning some lessons here as i go along.

Thank you Bomber Bob. The crunch in the upper right actually looks worse to me in the picture almost like a fingernail imprint. There is no color breakage. The top left is actually not a crease but a small dust line. Does look like a crease though in the picture. My line of thinking is similar to yours as they would have to crack it open and there is no guarantee it would get a better grade. Thanks again for the input.

Hi - I just got my first book back from CGC. Amazing Spider-man 129 which i would have sworn was a solid 9.0. It came back 7.5 as there was supposedly a crease across the top. In getting it back i did see two very faint indents on the back cover top. The front is pristine except for a small red dye mark which i believe happened during printing. Now i am not sure what to do. Should i spend the money to get it pressed and regraded? or just accept the 7.5 as it is? Since it is still around a $900.00 book. It cost me a hundred bucks the first time to get it graded. Do they give any kind of discount the second time around? Here are a few pics to give you a better idea. You may have to blow them up to see what I am talking about. The biggest blemish is on the upper back right hand side. The line on the left is not a crease but a little dust mark. I see numerous other books get 9 or better that have more issues. The graders remarks said a slight crease across the top. Thanks for letting me vent.

Hi - I believe it is a small red bit of ink that i believe was from when it was printed. But not positive. I have owned this book since 1977-78. Probably paid around 50 cents at the time Thanks for the feedback. Obviously, i am not a professional grader, but wanted to get some opinions since i see other books with lots more issues coming in at 9. I want to send more books to CGC but i am a bit leery with the disparity in grading.

Hi - Here are a few pics as discussed. You may have to blow them up to see what I am talking about. The biggest blemish is on the upper back right hand side. The line on the left is not a crease but a little dust mark.