Payal Yusaf

Andar has it spot on. I agree with about 7.0 - 7.5, but cgc does grade color-breaking creases strictly (Coming from experience), so this could be graded a 6.5 on a bad day.

On 6/19/2017 at 7:50 PM, Payal Yusaf said:

Today, (6/19) it switched to graded at around 11:00 AM. 

It switched to quality control/grading on 5/22.  

There are color breaking spine ticks, fuzzed corners, and A LOT of dirt. I'd grade it around a 6.0 - 6.5 at this point. A press might help to get rid of all of that dirt. Without that dirt, your book is a great 8.0 - 8.5. Therefore, you should definitely press it. 

5 hours ago, I like pie said:

When you send books to CCS first, do they not show up on your invoice list until they hit CGC?

They do. It says something like "rec.-CCS required" until CCS finishes. 

On 6/16/2017 at 7:10 PM, Payal Yusaf said:

Online - 3 Books in the Modern Service

Book #1: New teen titans #2

Book #2: Tales of the Teen Titans #44

Book #3: Omega men #3

Received - 5/22

Verified - 6/9

Scheduled for grading - 6/16

This process was supposed to take 23 business days. With the shipping there, it is approaching 23 days in a couple more and my books still aren't encapsulated. Does anyone know if there's something slowing the process down?

Today, (6/19) it switched to graded at around 11:00 AM. 

Comics as old and nice as this generally grade in the 9.2 range. I'd personally say a 9.0 - 9.2, but you could get a 9.4 due to its age. 

I'd say a 5.0. If your only problem was the spine ticks, it would probably grade an 8.0 - 8.5 due to their abundance.

Around a 4.0 or a 4.5. 

I'd say 7.5, maybe 8.0.

Online - 3 Books in the Modern Service

Book #1: New teen titans #2

Book #2: Tales of the Teen Titans #44

Book #3: Omega men #3

Received - 5/22

Verified - 6/9

Scheduled for grading - 6/16

This process was supposed to take 23 business days. With the shipping there, it is approaching 23 days in a couple more and my books still aren't encapsulated. Does anyone know if there's something slowing the process down?

Due to the spine ticks and top corner, I'd say a 9.0. I have numerous similar books that have all received 9.0. 

There are numerous spine ticks (which should press out well, if not completely, because like the cover, they are white). In addition, the bottom left corner has an extremely small blunt which breaks color. Assuming all the spine stresses were pressed out (probably not likely) you would get a 9.6 due to the small defect, however you have a color break on the back, so a press should ensure a 9.4, possibly a 9.6 on a good day.

That back desperately needs a press. If you press it I think you can secure a 6.0. That means the book is worth around $70,000.

I'd say around 7.0  - 7.5.

Spine and corners are well worn, there are color breaking folds, ripples, and some foxing. I'd go with a 3.0 - 3.5. 

Hello all, I am a bit unfamiliar with the signature series process and I wanted to get a few books signature series certified later this year at NYCC. What I had in mind for the signature series process is you get a cgc employee from their table, then wait on line for the writer/artist you want, and have the cgc employee witness the writer/artist sign the book(s) that you want signed. Is this the process to get your books signed and then stabbed with a yellow label or am I missing something?

That press would definitely improve the grade. Firstly, even if the bend did break color, it would be a white color break and since it's on white anyway, it would look like it was never even bent. This book is a 9.4 with a press, easily. I'd say press and grade it, but on the lowest tier. Otherwise it would be too expensive for what you'd sell it for.

The spine is not in good condition. The corners are well worn. There are a lot of color breaking folds. Lasty, there is little to no cover gloss, there are some instances of tanning, and there are slight ripples across the cover. I hate to disagree with my other forum mates, but I think a 5.0 is a bit of a stretch here. I'd say a 4.0 maybe on a good day, a 4.5. However, this is still worth about $650 at the bare minimum, and if I am wrong (which is definitely in the realm of possibility) and you get a 5.0-5.5, then you are looking at around $1000. Therefore, this is worth grading. Great book!

Thanks everyone! It's not dirt on the back cover. I was really worried about that defect. Thanks for reassuring me that I might actually get a 9.4 with a shot at a 9.6! But since it's not dirt, would a press help just to get rid of finger dents?

You have to zoom in a lot to see the spine ticks. Thanks for the response!

Without the crease, I'd grade it a 9.4 because of the small spine stresses and the worn corners. However, that bend should bring it down to a 9.0-9.2.

Thanks for your response. I was going to send it in purely because I am going to have Claremont and miller sign it later this year. Would you guys send it in or should I consider the eBay option recently given to me?

Spine is well worn, corners are well worn, and there are heavy amounts of foxing. There are also a lot of color breaking folds and the tear. I think it's safe to say you should expect a 5.5-6.0. 

Thank you for your response. I am in that range as well. That blob is the scanner.