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Leave this guy in the HOS and move on 
 

On 11/22/2023 at 5:53 PM, MrBedrock said:

Naw. It's cool. I mean...maybe, but it's cool.

no one should be publicly commenting on a sales thread where they don't agree or feel the need to question the content of the listing. That is what the moderators are for...it's in poor taste and reeks of an ax to grind

On 11/21/2023 at 8:49 PM, Paul (GG) © ® ™⚽️💙 said:

If it's cracked out, doesn't that invalidate the claim, that it's the single highest graded? Because would there not be an argument that others may have a raw copy equally as good if not better?

I'm confused by the claim. I'm all for cracking out books...but can you still claim the grading? I'd like to know if this a thing, where you can crack out and still claim the CGC grade?

  

uncool

e) Removal from the Hall Of Shame must be decided by a poll.

HoS also follows rules from PL

5) Probation List versus Hall Of Shame

a) The Probation List is for transactions that have not been fulfilled as promised.

b) The Hall Of Shame is for serious transgressions. For example, selling a book/books and sending nothing of value in the package. Interfering with someone's business. Being a multiple offender.

c) The Hall Of Shame candidate is subject to all of the above rules.

d) Inclusion in the Hall Of Shame must be decided by a poll.

e) Removal from the Hall Of Shame must be decided by a poll.

4) Removal From The PL

a) If the accuser requests the accused be removed form the PL, the accused will be removed.

b) If the accused makes full restitution to the satisfaction of the accuser, the accused will be removed from the PL.

c) If multiple accusers are involved, and full restitution is satisfactorily made to all accusers, the accused will be removed from the PL.

On 11/21/2023 at 11:58 AM, MAR1979 said:

I agree with 9.0 as mentioned above, however over the past year I've seen books in similar shape receive a 9.2. So lets say 9.0-9.2

 

 

depends if high school is in session or if the kids are on winter break 

9.0 

On 11/18/2023 at 3:22 PM, Changer said:

Ok, just to get it out of the way, Im the one who got bidding fever on this one (no regrets so far.. ) and now I have to sell  more stuff  

congrats! beauty

On 11/9/2023 at 9:29 AM, LadyDeath said:

Wish I could've went, a bit too far away. Any good Bakers floating around?

yes...

high grade Phantom Lady's

several very nice Seven Seas

saw a bunch of teen age romances and diary secrets

@Telegan

Thank you for the well thought out report and I'm glad your experience was positive

Please post all pics from the event that you are willing to share 

On 11/6/2023 at 6:09 PM, mysterio said:

2024? 

In the works with perhaps a twist and a turn. Stay tuned!!!!!!

On 11/2/2023 at 7:50 PM, gunsmokin said:

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On 11/1/2023 at 10:04 PM, Changer said:

awesome, how do we sign up for tour? 

No sign-up
Just show up...lunch no longer included 

is that a spine split from the bottom staple down?

On 10/26/2023 at 8:20 PM, MultiSig Mike said:

Is this a hole in the back of my 9.8 book, or just some object between the inner and outer case?

clearly, damage to the cover

On 10/26/2023 at 12:51 AM, RedGiant said:

My updated Blue Ribbon run.  It's been a wild 15 months putting this together, some of these are ghosts, thank you to all who have helped me on this journey.  Not sure I'll ever be 'done' working on this set, but I'm certainly going to slow down now and shift my focus elsewhere for the time being.

On 10/24/2023 at 1:07 AM, grendelbo said:

4.0 is fair. 

Thanks for posting. Glad to see @Funnybooks make an appearance.  With co-guest star @zzutak. 

I have my original copies from the lcs as well. 
Very nice copy that should squeak out a 9.4 

sorry about the passing of your dad. I hope undergoing this process helps you feel connected to him.
If you have the time and inclination, stay in this thread and follow along with other books that have been posted or will be posted and you will learn/improve how to grade. The forum is full of terrific collectors  who also happen to be very knowledgeable and generous about grading.

whereas....for example...

Fine (FN) condition

A comic in FN condition is considered "above average" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye appeal is somewhat reduced due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: Slight spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a spine split of less than 1/2", minor water spotting or residue (less than the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.

On 10/20/2023 at 1:39 PM, Kimmie6 said:

I only have this one pic. 
grader notes were: 

creasing to cover

spine stress lines to cover

staple tears 

classic "VG" copy

Very Good (VG) condition

A comic in VG condition shows some significant wear, but has not accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye appeal to the point that it is not a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. Acceptable defects on a VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2" to 1" spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining.

Here's a very similar copy with a much nicer spine:

welcome Kimmie
Do you have any pics of the book raw?
 

*Based on these pics and the cgc notes, 4.0/4.5 seems like a "fair and accurate" assigned grade. This copy presents well but grading is based on a technical scale and is subjective.

On 10/20/2023 at 11:49 AM, action1kid said:

Thanks

enough for about 3 modern variants these days