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Sorry for the late response, this book actually graded a 7.5... Thanks for the replies

On 3/13/2020 at 8:52 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Nice Books!!!

Just from looking at the pics you posted my initial thoughts on grades are...

110 - FR/GD 1.5, 97 - VG/FN 5.0, 111 - FN 6.0 Assuming the cover is fully attached and secure

https://comics.ha.com/tutorial/comics-grading.s?show=comicdefinitions

So far, Marvelmaniac got the first book 110 spot on, hope right on the rest. The other two are still being graded. Will keep u posted...

The verdict is in and it's a 1.5 Just thought I would share the update. Others are being graded...

Added the pics, thanks again for looking!

Not sure if this comic is worth grading or what it will actually grade at given condition. The book is in nice shape, but someone with sticky/wet fingers appears to have lifted the black ink from cover or moved yellow ink. You can see in pics, with zoomed in image....

Thanks for all the looks and feedback! I did want to clarify one thing...

6 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

It's not just the piece missing, it's the tape and tape stains that really limit the grade. At least the back cover appears to be the correct one for the book.

I'd say 1.0 at best...

There is no tape on the book and as far as I can tell, the discoloration along the spine is just staining from moisture at some point. Sorry if pictures are not the best!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Can this grade any higher than a .5 with the comic number missing? Thanks for looking...

This book is from the same lot as #110. It is in much better shape overall. But has the same dank, musty spell. I believe that is also affecting the staples, although both appear to be holding in this book. Again, simple question is should I grade? Thanks for looking.

I believe it's no better than .5 The bigger question is should I have it graded at all. The cover is loose from the book. There are at least 6 pages with PCS missing along edge. And severe wear front and back. It is also a 9 pence version. So should I grade?

Thanks for the replies

7 hours ago, steveinthecity said:

Nice group of books. First Dr. Strange, Baron Mordo, Aunt May, and certainly desirable by many collectors. Also neat to see a pence copy of ST#110. As for "quality", are you asking for grades to determine value? Is the cover coming loose from the top staple on #111?

Anyway, enjoy the books and welcome to the boards!

Yes, that is what I was hoping for. A rough idea of the grade. I know you would need to see whole book, and hard to do in pictures. I just don't have a feel at all for what's what and the grading criteria appears to be somewhat subjective. FYI: I guessed between .5 - 3.0 for 110, so a 2.0 basically. And between a 5.0 - 7.0  on 111 so a 6.0. I don't believe the cover is coming loose from opening and looking through the pages. These were just two examples of extremes in the stack. The other was middle of the road.

BTW: I enjoyed all the comments. Good laugh after long day!

Sorry folks, working two jobs at the moment and it said moderator had to approve my first post, so wasn't sure how long that take. Anyway, here are a couple. 

Just posted similar question, would like opinions when you are able to respond. Thanks

Just wondering if anyone would care to comment on quality of recent purchase. Ie. Did I find something good. Also, should I have comics pressed before grading? Thanks