migmtl76

4 minutes ago, The Lions Den said:

After careful consideration, I'm going to venture that it hasn't been replaced...

Thanks for your opinion. Does CGC offer a pre-screen fo restoration ?

Opinions ?

Thanks guys

On 12/21/2020 at 1:18 PM, DS Comics said:

For what it's worth....  I don't think that crease will affect the grade as much as one might think, because that is a common production defect on that book that I think CGC is aware of based on numerous other slabbed copies I've seen that have this crease.  I actually owned two copies of this book, bought from a closed down shop's storage unit recently.  Both copies had this exact same crease.  I ended up selling both copies raw.  Anyway, although it's a semi-significant defect, I suspect CGC might be a little easier than usual on grading since it's a production defect.

Thanks for input, if its a 9.4 or 9.6 it might be worth it since I bought it a cover price. A 9.8 sold for about 600$ on ebay a few days ago ! Nostalgia fever !

7 minutes ago, joeypost said:

It’s hard to get that crease out 100% due to the thickness of the cover. 

Ok thanks Joey !

4 minutes ago, joeypost said:

Understood. I feel for you guys outside the US border. Shipping costs take a huge bite out of your profits. 

That's why I asked if it was presssable so that the buyer knows if it can be fixed.

It's not an obvious answer to me since I don't press haha

51 minutes ago, joeypost said:

Are you pressing these books yourself?

No Joey. I am selling the book. I've had it for years and I"m not willing to send a single magazine size book to CGC because of shippiong costs. Not worth it

Hi guys,

Any pressers here who could tell me if this crease can be fixed 100% ?

Thanks !

13 minutes ago, The Lions Den said:

It may depend on the grader...

Yeah I guess hard to tell. Not going to risk it for such a low value book.

Hi Guys, I was going to submit this book to CGC but then I noticed that two pages were flawed.

How much would this affect in the grade in your opinion ?

Thanks

1 minute ago, Iceman399 said:

He posted a WTB thread back in the summer looking for an Aliens 1 9.8.  I had one heading there so contacted him.  We agreed to a price and kept him informed of when it was coming back/back.  Upon it's arrival back he asked for a bit more time to pay for the book (being a Canadian sucker, and hoping to gain a new customer as well) I agreed to give him more time.  Deadline passed and he's now ghosted me  I see he's still active on the boards and he's read my facebook messages so let's put him on the list where he belongs. 

@migmtl76 

Timeline:

Price was agreed to on Sept 9th.

Asking for a couple of weeks to get me the payment on Sept 10th. (so if we need to bump the "nomination" I guess that would make the new payment date of Sept 20th), he then asked to extend until October 8th.  He's since admitted he has no intention of purchasing it (tonight).  

 

Like I said no problem you got a lot more money from someone else. I won't buy a 9.8 comic with a dent in the corner tha could pass for a 9.4. Someone at CGC was feeling generous that day.

You sold it for way more so just be happy 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Horse-Aliens-1-CGC-9-8-NM-MT-Mark-Verheiden-amp-Mark-A-Nelson-1st-Printing-/193733383838

I said I was sorry. If you think this is realy necessary then I'm glad we didnt do any business.

Picture speaks for itself. Anyways take care Eric. No hard feelings , you got a great price so pour the champagne instead of hating

12 minutes ago, joeypost said:

The dirt and rippling can be removed. Whether that results in a grade bump is up to CGC. 

OK thanks. Yes cgc the almighty 

3 hours ago, joeypost said:

You would be surprised what can be done.

Thanks for the feedback.

So you're saying the ASM 129 could be improved to maybe a 6.0 or 6.5 with a proper press ?

Hi all,

I wonder if it's worth cracking this slab and having it pressed again to improve the grade.

The book has already been pressed once but not cleaned (oupsie).

Do you think it would make a difference ? Has anyone done this with a grade boost?

Thanks

I believe Picclick removed the Filter option for show only (ex. Completed Sold)

https://customerservice.picclick.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000780552-Show-Only

This is a major bummer !

I suspect either a) Ebay told them to remove it or b) They make more money not having that feature because the affiliate link is worthless when on a sold item (more likely)

On 9/17/2020 at 8:42 PM, aardvark88 said:

Pmail @427Impaler. He can help you reduce the finger print smudge on cover quite easily  and do other conservation work as needed.

Thanks. Not sure if you can answer but do you think the scuff Mark is permanent? 

12 hours ago, Gaard said:

I emailed them a while back about their late night slowdowns & was told that was when their server updated.

i was told technical issues but keeps happening at 12 am EST when comics are still being put on ebay on the West Coast

Anyways bummer. It  always is down when you need it.

Hi guys,

So here are two comics with visible issues but itherwise are nice.

Can the scuff mark on the GSX 1 can be removed or at least partially ?

Also there is a finger print (top left) on the Hulk 180 comic seen bellow. I don't know if it's dirty or ink. Opinion on cleaning?

Thanks for your help

1 minute ago, Doctor Dositheus said:

Their primary competitor is GPAnalysis. Both sites have their own strengths and weaknesses. GoCollect I find really slows down late at night, which can suck for an ebay night owl.

Exactly why I'm thinking of switching. I hear covrprice is also good

Is it just me or is Go Collect always having issues ?

Can you please you recommend a better site.

Thanks

On 9/2/2020 at 9:07 AM, comicginger1789 said:

I think that large crease prevents from hitting 5.0 (and some of the other colour breaking creases too). A press will guarantee 4.5 I feel and at least make it a tad more presentable. 

makes sense thanks

Hi Guys,

Here is my beat up copy of GSX1.

Might send it to CGC.

What do you thnk the grade would be as is and/or with a clean/press

Thanks !

9 hours ago, William-James88 said:

Just wanted to add something. We were talking about SS books not being worth it for us. Well check this out. We know it cost $90 for the signing, and on top of that you have the shipping both ways (to and from CGC), the extra 5$ handling fee and the possible 20$ pressing fee (to make sure they get that 9.8). So yeah, money is being lost all around.

 

SS books are mostly worth it for high priced items. Otherwise you might as well buy it signed already it will come out cheaper.

Some people send in raw copies and have them Signed but don't yet know the grade of the book.

I sent in an Amazing Spider-man #300 in hopes of getting back a 9.6 signed by MsFarlane.

It turned out to be a 9.4 and so it cost me alot in the end. It would have been cheaper buying the 9.6 copy signed already.

On a sidenote, Todd didn't even sign in the blue square I had carefully prepared for him (LOL)

15 hours ago, Frederic9494 said:

check your PM!

Hi Fred, I'm also from Montreal can you PM me too ? Thanks

12 hours ago, jokiing said:

Sloppy teeth marks?

Are the interior pages affected at all?

Nope

20 minutes ago, Lobo1969 said:

It makes little sense that shipping costs have gone from $90 to $180 (25 books) over just a few months and Canada is in the same costing tier as Europe and Africa. I emailed CGC looking for more of an explanation.

Thanks keep us posted Hamburglar