SilverSniper

If you go to CGC's main site it's all there in black and white.

https://www.cgccomics.com/grading/

As DeadOne said, we can't help much without scans. However, you can try and determine it for yourself by starting here: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza7d39m0FViqSPlk69F7SjSBNEdm9lqA

2 hours ago, topcat54 said:

That does not look like water to me.I have a few slabs with the same look.

Someone told me two slide a piece of paper in the side and it will take that away.

That helps with the rainbow affect which occurs when the mylar comes into contact with the slab, but this is actual waviness in the comic itself. It's not uncommon on newer books, but there's nothing to be done about it.

1 hour ago, ThothAmon said:

The right edge looks a little wavy

This book is known for that, it's a production issue.

I bought a copy of ASM 129 from Polansky and he was a pleasure to deal with. All around A+, thanks!

1 hour ago, mdean2437 said:

9.2  They are hard on this book IMMO 

Anecdotally, I agree. I've owned a few of these. Currently in possession of one that looks nearly identical to this and it's a 9.0.

1 hour ago, ThothAmon said:

8.0. 

Why so low?

On 3/2/2018 at 2:19 PM, Mercury Man said:

Also, just because something is slabbed doesn't make it automatically desirable.   Too many people send off insignificant or mid grade books that really have no business being encased in CGC plastic.   

Example- "Hey look your Fantastic Four #103 came back a 6.0....good for you".    Nobody cares, (unless you are a 6.0 completeist). 

True, but if people didn't submit those books (especially moderns) I wonder if CGC would remain viable as a company.

7 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said:

Assuming when you refer to 'cleaning' you are talking about dry cleaning, not a chemical 'wet' cleaning. A 'wet' cleaning will result in a restoration designation by CGC. A dry cleaning is merely rubbing an eraser over white 'dirty' areas of the book. I don't believe it will help all the extensive foxing going on with this book. BTW, I don't think you needed the grader's notes to see what is wrong with the book, it's pretty obvious. To be honest, I think 8.5 is a generous grade and if resubmitted you have just as good a chance to get the grade downgraded as upgraded. In summary, I would not invest any money into this book. Sorry. 

Yeah... I just realized most of this on my own. I had no knowledge of how books were cleaned and didn't realize that a wet cleaning would incur a restored grade. Thanks for the response, this is good to know, I just got a bit excited.  I bought the book for my own collection and I'm extremely happy to have it (the front looks great!), so no disappointment on my end. Thanks!

Grader's Notes: Full Bottom Back Cover Small Moderate Foxing

So yeah, that would be it.  I have no idea if this can be removed, I've found conflicting information all over.

Note that I'd be sending the book to CGC for cleaning if I decide to go that route. Also, I'm going to pick up the graders notes in a few minutes and post them here.

I have never submitted a book for cleaning (never even submitted a book for a grade myself), so I'd love  to hear from those who have as to whether or not it would be worth cracking this issue open and having it cleaned. When I say "worth" I'm purely speaking in terms of "how many points could I gain?", forget cost v potential value increase and all of that. Only interested in how this book may benefit. from what I can tell, the assigned grade is almost completely a function of some soiled areas on the book. Everything else looks excellent, though I have no idea what actually soiled this thing (neither did the seller.) If you need more/better pics just ask, thanks in advance.

Edit: Here are the full grader's notes

Grader's Notes: Full Bottom Back Cover Small Moderate Foxing

Not unless I really like the cover and it's reasonably priced. It's obviously a cash grab, but I'll pay a little extra for the art on occassion.

New to the forums, but have been collecting off and on for about 25 years. Made my first purchase today and this looks to be a great forum, plan on sticking around.

On 3/4/2018 at 5:22 PM, Polonsky said:

Amazing Spider-Man #129 8.5 First Punisher! 

$1,350

Take! per PM

Well, my homely collection is worth about $6k not counting the mounds of $5 stuff I buy to read. This thread is inspiring. I don't collect as an investment, but hot damn some of you have built up quite a lot of value just buying stuff you like over the decades.

34 now wishing I had spent more money on comic books and less on clothing in my twenties 

Thanks all, makes sense

I've been an off and on collector since the early nineties and I've always (and still do) collect for myself. I'm not a speculator by any means, but I have been thinking about upgrading some of my issues and I'm wondering if I shouldn't be buying higher grade copies up front for situations where I want to e.g. sell 2 lesser books to buy some dream book of mine.

I ask because I've noticed that, at least sometimes, higher grade copies appreciate at a greater rate then mid-low grade copies. Technically I could afford e.g. a IH181 @ 9.8, but it would be a silly thing for me to spend that much money on. However, when faced with the decision to buy a 6.5 or an 8.0, or a 9.0... well I'm not sure. If the 6.5 presents well I'm more than happy as a collector, but am I missing out on value 5+ years down the road? I guess the answer is "it depends", but I'm wondering if other collectors have thought about this more than I have.