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The back is actually straight at the top (not jagged), not sure what would create that jagged looking effect with the dust shadow.

The back is where the bigger issues are, it seems. Not sure exactly where this would fall.

There isn't a piece missing at the bottom left of the cover, the cover is simply not printed on that small section.

5 hours ago, TT44ly said:

9.6 is "low grade? 

Oh man, speaking of OCD

The second one is a normal 9.8. So if you don't find it nice enough then as others have said, you might look into collecting 9.9 or 10.

The first one is not (or more likely no longer) a 9.8. You could return it, but only mention that you could not see that tear in the pics. Saying it's not a 9.8 may not work in your favor if paypal reviews the case. 

Its not a rare book so if I were you, I would just send it back saying the damaged case was not in the description and buy another one.

On 2/3/2020 at 7:45 AM, Iconic1s said:

 

I also don’t agree that modern collectors are OCD. Everyone has the right to be particular about what they buy. 

People have the right to collect however they like, including being ocd about it.

It's hard to say that's not the case when you see stuff like this on these boards:

He called 9.6 a low grade.

9.0-9.2 would be surprised if higher.

What would there be to restore?

4.0

Assuming the top is fine, 9.0

On 2/2/2020 at 6:59 AM, mike devon said:

Update - I've sent the book for a clean and press and the chap thinks it may get a 5.0 from CGC - maybe a 6.0 on a good day as the internal split is over 5cm.  He's deducting a whole 1.0 for the split.

Be interested to see what you guys think.  It has very mild issues - beside the split - but is a lovely book.  Value wise a 5.5 say would 'only' be about $900 and I think that seems low for the overall condition..?

I would have thought easy FN/FN+ i.e. 6 or 6.5 but then its my book so I'm biased

Best thing to do at this point would be to send to CGC and have the grade set in stone.

Was the dirt/soiling removed after your clean?

Also, if he is deducting 1.0, does that mean he thinks it would be a 6.0 withput the split?

Yup, 3.0

I estimate a 3.0.

I too fear trimming.

4.0

5 hours ago, Deadpoolica said:

2.0

Same

4 hours ago, blazingbob said:

You had me until you said Superman, Superboy and Lois lane.

 

Same. DC Silver age is really not popular. Marvel clearly won that decade and since collectors only have so much income, you end up with a lot of DC silver age on the market that is just remaining there unsought and unbought (I am specifically speaking of mid grade examples here, which is what I assume is being purchased from an older gentleman). It is weird that he said no keys and sends you an image of a key. But if that's his only key, I'd say your $10,000 could be better put elsewhere. I just worry that it's money you'll have to work extra hard to get back and may not be worth your time. 

On 1/27/2020 at 7:43 PM, zombieshaner said:

So, I sent in a Spawn 300 and 301 to get signed by Todd McFarlane and both had never been read or out of their bags until I made the window bags for them.  I got pressing done on both because Todd isnt gentle, and I still got a 9.2 on the 300 and 9.6 on the 301.  What the Hell?!  Does this sound right to everyone?  

 

Yes, it does. The default grade of new books bought on the news stand are 9.2. That's as far as the price guide goes and that's the grade which accepts all kinds of bindery defects, like your colour break. Not saying it's the average grade, just saying that's the kind of grade you can expect (9.2 or higher). 

Your disappointment is the reason there are entire businesses around preordering books with a guaranteed 9.8. If you wanted a guaranteed 9.8, you have to purchase a guaranteed 9.8. If not, you're just rolling the dice in the high grade game.

here is an example of places that let you preorder 9.8s, you'll see you pay a heavy premium

https://mutantbeavercomics.com/

On 6/26/2019 at 4:23 PM, Point Five said:

Have your cat or dog nibble the edge a bit.

 

HAHA, that's what I was going to say

There was as a good looking comic I was looking at and the description said a term I was unfamiliar with:

"Very small amount of silverfish damage to the top right edge of the cover"

So, what is silverfish damage and is it like staining and waterdamage where it just can't be accepted at grades beyond 7.0 (nomatter how minute it is)

22 minutes ago, flashlites said:

This is a beautiful looking golden age book!!! The amount of dust shadow is minimal but it's very dark and I believe it could keep it out of the higher grades. I would feel comfortable at a 7.5, but I would not be surprised if it came back an 8 or maybe a little higher.

The seller put it as VF. So not a big difference, but I was wondering how it would be seen when graded. Thanks for your answer.

4 minutes ago, mike devon said:

Cheers - even with that chunk missing from the top of the cover..?

Yeah, that would be allowed, even at a 4.0 (in my opinion). What is hurting the grade the most is simply the amount of wear all across it (especially the spine). I had a Fantastic Four #5 that looked as beat up as this and it came back 3.0.
And a press wouldnt really help since there's nothing bringing the grade down that a press could fix.