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  1. lostboys
    22 years ago I put together 3 complete McFarlane runs ...all bought from Ebay. This year I sent the #300s to CGC to be graded and I just got the grades...im less than thrilled. I actually had trouble sleeping last night I was so worked up. The best one came back a 9.0 - off white to white Light increasing to cover...light stuffing to cover...light spine stress lines to cover The other 2 both came back 5.5s. 5.5 white pages Moderate bends to cover...mod creasing to cover...moderate spine stress lines to cover 5.5 off white to white Light creasing to cover...moderate bends to cover...mod spine stress lines to cover...mod staining to cover I'm a bit shocked at the 5.5s because I figured for a book to be that low it would have to have some rips, writing or structural damage...loose or rusty staples etc. I'm also a bit baffled that 2 books I bought 20 years ago, from 2 diff sellers, both came back with the same low grade. What are the odds? My main question is, in your opinion, how high would a pressing raise these grades? I haven't received them yet so I can't post pics. Sorry for ranting it's just I was expecting nothing lower than a 7.0 and I'm sure you've all been where I am right now. I'm getting past the anger stage and moving toward acceptance...lol Thanks for reading.
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    I go on comics go collect to get FMV before bidding or buying a book. Is that a good place to go?
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    Thanks for reading. Does the FMV go up and down strictly based on sales? I'm a 80s kid so older books don't make me tingle like a good McFarlane cover or the Punisher/Wolverine limited series' do. Spider Man 299 in 9.8 has dropped from 600 to 425 in the past month or 2. Punisher 1 Limited from 180 to 130. Then you have Spawn books that came out 2 years ago going for crazy prices. On top of that...most sellers on Ebay seem to always expect to get more than FMV. Any advice on navigating this minefield?
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    I have an older CBCS slab with a bunch of scratches holding a Killing Joke 9.8 and I want to put it in a clean case. I know CGC did this at one time. Thanks!