ALewis1978

I'd say a 6.0, maybe 6.5.

3.5

5 hours ago, mysterio said:

It does look that you may have an "old new" case without the inner well, and that could be causing the waviness in the book. If so, then having it reholdered by CGC, which they should still be doing for free because of the problems with that case, should help the eye appeal.

Thank you for the suggestion mysterio.  Is CGC offering to replace the "old new" case for no cost?  I didn't know they were doing that.

Thanks for the input all.  I'll leave it as is.  Here are better pics of the staples. 

1 hour ago, NP_Gresham said:

Hard to tell from your photo, but I am detecting possible rust on the bottom staple with beginnings of migration?

I would want it regraded  if I were buying it, it might be a 7.0- 7.5

Definitely not a CPR candidate, but it might give you peace of mind to know if you have 7.0 with an 8.5 label

I’ll send add a clear pic of staples soon, but didn’t see any issue.

1 hour ago, comicquant said:

Do you have the graders notes?  This would be a crucial aspect of any decision when CPR'ing a book.  If there aren't any additional defects outside of what's visible then I wouldn't have it pressed.  The fanned CBC below the top staple is fairly substantial but the rest of the book looks great.  If that fanned CBC were missing you'd have a 9.2 on your hands.  

I purchased this Marvel Spotlight #5 a number of months back that was already graded 8.5 by CGC.  I've been going back and forth on deciding if I should take a chance on CPR'ing as I see plenty of wave and some dimples that would easily be corrected with a press along with the itty bitty crinkle on the back at the top.  I see three very minor spin ticks and two major.  Is that enough to keep it from going to an 9.0 with a good press.  I can't stand to see waves in already graded books, but won't invest in a CPR either if there isn't a chance for a higher grade.

I appreciate your thoughts and guidance.

I also say 9.2. 

If that's a wave/wrinkle in the top left on the back, get it pressed first.

8.5-9.0

I've never had to deal with a possible "quality of service" issue with CGC, but for what you probably paid to get it graded, slabbed and being one of the top demanding comic books, I'd be calling them to see if they are willing to do something about it.  Maybe re-slab it for free.  Not sure if pressing would be a good idea.  Books in too bad of shape can actually take a hit from pressing.  I had a Hulk 181 that was a 6.5 that I had pressed and re-graded.  During pressing, the cover detached at one of the staples and it came back as a 4.5.  I didn't use CSS for that press job, but not sure if the result would have been any different if I did.  To be fair to the guy who did press it, he did warn me before hand that it wasn't a good pressing candidate and it was my call. 

I think they could surprise you with a 6.0 because the chip is out of the back.  I've gotten 6.5 on books before that had some chips taken out at the bottom on the front.  Not quite that large, but still.

If the cover is still holding strong at the staples, I would have it pressed it first. 

I'm guessing 8.0-8.5 with those color breaks in the top corners and the stain in the top-mid.

Is it just me, or is that a bad slab job?  Looking at what you started out with, I wouldn't think the back should have pushed over like it did.  

But like everyone else, I'm super envious of your find.  Congrats!