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Question, were The Bell-Ringer, The Man In The Mummy Case, and There are Martians Among Us ever printed in  any other issue? I was really curious to read these and if they were. Wasn't able to find much info online! Thanks!

Here's an update. I received the book and took some more pics while still in the case. I was hesitant to crack it quite yet.

On 8/18/2017 at 3:17 PM, SteppinRazor said:

I don't know, sorry.  I've never had a book pressed.  From what I understand though, it doesn't help things like rounded corners

On 8/17/2017 at 6:48 PM, SteppinRazor said:

Apparently most of them have some spine ticks near the 50 Years

 

I don't think the corners are sharp enough for a 9.8, personally.  Doesn't have the spine tick though...

On 8/15/2017 at 10:42 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

I've been burned more than once on those who dare not speak the name cases 

I am at an 8.0 personally.

14 hours ago, SteppinRazor said:

Apparently most of them have some spine ticks near the 50 Years

 

I don't think the corners are sharp enough for a 9.8, personally.  Doesn't have the spine tick though...

Do you think a pressing would do anything to help it out? 

9.4-9.6 is in the realm of possibility imo. Good luck

I would say 4.0-4.5

I'm surprised CGC hasn't just listed it as a production defect. 

5 minutes ago, Terrapin said:

That is insane. Is this some key I don't know about. A book from the 90's I'm sure there are tons of high grade copies out there. Probably few have submitted them because it doesn't seem particular sought after and you can buy high grades raw for $10-20. What am I missing?

Not a key, most of them apparently have two or more serious spine creases and a dent on the spine from the printer. Only 7 graded at 9.8 on cgc and some of the early 9.8s probably shouldn't have graded that high. 

4 minutes ago, Terrapin said:

It doesn't look like pressing will help that corner. I also think about 9.4 seems reasonable. Big gamble.

Definitely a gamble but I figure I'd gather some opinions, I will try to post better pics once I receive it. I paid about $60 for it so we shall see. 

1 minute ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolverine-35-CGC-9-8-Super-Rare-/282601468201?hash=item41cc5c3129%3Ag%3AMM8AAOSwxxVZh-JQ&nma=true&si=8ezL5zso0XZgmDAyLXLEIoI1CC0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That's crazy  to me though, why?

Haha! Yes...now you see my point. There is only 7 CGC 9.8!

2 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

Small tick towards back top staple with slight staining on the spine side of the back, that and the corner I'd think more 9.4, CGC tends to grade tougher than others...... so  but if you already have it graded "might" not be worth regrading with cost etc......

Ooh yes, I saw that! It's currently graded a 9.8 through PGX...Would a press be worth it to try and CGC it at the same grade? 

Book is currently slabbed by another company but I was hoping to get it regraded by CGC and hopefully get a 9.8! All thoughts are appreciated. 

Thank you!

I would also go with a 9.8, Great book!

16 hours ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

The book also appears to lay flat and No spine ticks that I can see on my phone

I'm also not good at looking for finger prints, I've never bought gloves to handle my books

To me or imo they handle them at the LCS, anyway I don't want a tangent of my own, 

I just don't know how serious finger prints are....

Haha, Thanks for your thoughts! I'm not the most familiar with specifics either so it's always great to get an opinion. Looking to get it graded. 

No guesses at all?

Sorry for lack of better pics, thanks!

Awesome, thanks!

Anyone else? Getting lonely here...

Thanks Kav! I was thinking the same. Anyone else have an opinion? Would really appreciate any notes. Thanks again! 

Hi guys, looking to pick this up and I wanted to see what you thought? Should I be worried about anything on this book? Looks really great to me but I would love some feedback and what you think the grade would be. Thank you!