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I have a book that has been graded by a different company but I would like to have it graded by CGC.  

Do I need to remove this book from the slab before I send it to CGC or can I send it as is?  Thank you.

Yeah, Avengers #257.  I got a nice copy here, but that small blue spot on the cover really bugs me.  Not sure if I should return the book to the seller and find another copy or just roll the dice and have the book graded.  Hmm...

Thank you everybody for the replies. 

Is this something that would affect the grade?  I have had books receive a lower grade due to "color rubbing" and while this isn't the same I do feel like it's in the same ballpark.  Thanks.

Bought this comic on ebay and upon further inspection I noticed what looks like a blue spot on the cover.  Not sure if this is something that occured during printing or man made. (blue marker)  It's a really clean book that I was hoping to have graded, but now I'm not so sure.  Thanks.

BTW I checked other books online and haven't been able to find one with the same mark.

With NO grader notes, has anybody popped the slab open and sent the book back for a second opinion?  Don't get me wrong 9.6 is OK, but for $19 has anybody given a book a second chance? A different person, a different grade.  Just checking...  Thank you.

I've dealt with Comiclink many times before without any problems.  They'll work with you too as far as payment and shipping goes.  I'm doing the PP dance everytime I see an auction coming up.  Woo Hoo!

Thank you everybody for the replies.  Will definitely look into those books listed above.  Thanks again.

Aside from Batman #181, are there any other important books one should add to their collection?  Doing some research myself but I'm not really coming up with a whole lot.  If you know of one, please let me know.  Thanks.

Thank you. 

Just curious why this book is worth so much?  Checked an online price guide and a CGC 9.8 tops out at $650.  One just sold at an auction for $459 (CGC 9.8)  Thanks.

I was examining a New Mutants book at an auction and I noticed it said this on the tag at the top.  It's says New Mutants #97. Then under that it says Marvel Comics, 1/91 and then under that it says 2 siamese pages.  What does this mean?  Thank you.

New Mutants #97

Marvel Comics, 1/91

2 siamese pages

I've noticed that some of these graded books can be faded so to say.  At first glace the colors on the "tag/CGC receipt" look cool, but after a double take they look washed out.

Is it safe to say that these books were hung on the wall or exposed to the sun long term? (NO, VHO, T5, MH etc)  Just a poster on the wall?   Should I stay away from these?  The grade will always be there, but the color seems to fade?  Thanks.

5 hours ago, Karl Liebl said:

 

 

Last thing to note...  If the offset staple bothers you today, it probably will tomorrow too.

Hmm...  I think that's the answer I was looking for.  I'll keep my eyes open for another.

Thank you both for the replies. :)

Have my eye on a book on ebay, but upon further inspection I noticed that the bottom staple seems a bit off.  The top one sits flush with the fold of the book, (perfect) but the bottom staple seems to be maybe 3/16" too far to the right.  The fold is good too though, your not seeing parts off the back of the book up front, it's just that the staple looks a little weird. (location wise)  Hope this makes since.

Just curious if this is a major flaw and will knock the book down considerably in grade.  Hoping to send it off to CGC.  Thanks.

Thank you everybody for the information. Much appreciated. :)

On 7/17/2018 at 9:24 PM, The Lions Den said:

I just had five books graded through the Economy tier. It took about 2 full months from start to finish. The cost was $38 per book plus an $8 handling fee, plus shipping and insurance both ways. So around $250 total. I hope this helps...

This is exactly what I was looking for.  Thank you.  :)

Membership aside, how much would it cost to send in 5 books and have them graded?  I'm in no hurry to get them back either so shipping doesn't have to be fast.  Just wondering what something like that might cost me.  Thanks.

Here's a picture of that blemish I was talking about.  No big deal?  Thanks. :)

I just purchased a comic of ebay and it looks great, but on the cover there is what looks like a small indentation from a pen or something similar.  There's no ink on the book, just this small recess.  It couldn't be more than 3/16" long and not very noticeable, but I know it's there and it drives the you know what out of me.  Anyways, is something like this a big deal when it comes down to grading?  I'll try and post a picture of what I'm talking about later today.  Thanks.

2 hours ago, Bomber-Bob said:

 Anyway, I don't think you should continue using this thread to ascertain whether your purchases were fairly priced. Sorry but you need to do your own homework.

Not worth your time anymore huh?  Wow! I really didn't expect a response like this right off the bat.   At least flatter somebody who might be newer to the hobby than you a little longer.  You know what, I'm done with you.  (IGNORE)

Hmm...    How about this one; I  just spent $170 for a NYX #4 at an auction.  A beautiful 9.8 sealed copy. (CGC)  Beforehand though I did a little research and saw that one was selling for almost twice as much at a respectable website online.  Whether or not this price is "on the level" so to say I don't know.  This guy could have drawn straws for all I know.  Thoughts?  Thank you.

I got another question for you guys & girls if you don't mind.  I just spent $165 on an X-Men #256.  ($150 for the book., $15 for the shipping/Psylocke appearance)  It's graded at 9.8 by CGC and is an absolutely beautiful sealed copy IMO, but how do I know if I got ripped off or not?  I figure $50-$60 bucks went for the grade/slabe etc, but was the comic in it's raw form worth the extra money? ($100 give or take?)  What do you guys use to price your comics?  I just starting collecting again after a 20 year hiatus or so and back in the day we used to just check the Wizard and be done with it.  With all these graded copies nowadays, does a price guide like this exist or have any bearing on the worth/price of a comic?  Thanks  

Just as an example something like a Dark Knight lll Master Race #1A would be something I would like to have in my collection. (CGC 9.8)  I'm assuming I shouldn't pay any more than $55 or $60 for this book, being that I can still get it raw for $4.99?  I've tried too, but what I've been sent just didn't meet my expectations unfortunately.  A blemish of any sort really stands out on that black cover.  Thanks for the help btw.

I stumbled on to this yesterday.  It should keep me busy for awhile.

http://cmro.travis-starnes.com/character_details.php?character=867&page=1&list_type=2&limit=10&order_listing=1

Ok thanks.

So basically it's going to cost me about $50 or so to have a book graded give or take?  (fees, shipping costs etc)  Hmm...  If I ever wanted to sell a graded copy would I have to figure these costs into the price?  Just as an example, would a comic book with a $4.99 cover price and a 9.8 grade go for around $55 dollars or so?  Sorry about all the questions, I'm just trying to figure all this stuff out.