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Hello. I’m processing some books from a recent purchase and came across this copy of Batman 415 (Jan 88) with a DC sticker covering the bar code. Curious if this is a concern or an appeal for resale. Perhaps an early direct edition copy? And insight appreciated.

On 4/13/2023 at 4:18 PM, grendelbo said:

Looks flawless. 9.6 or better.

Thanks for posting.

A fellow deadhead! Nice!! 
 

I was there too, I think!

Was psyched to find these in a collection I bought recently. Looks solid NM, but curious what folk think.

On 4/3/2023 at 2:13 PM, scburdet said:

The CGC books says 3.0-4.0 for a 2-3 binder holes. You'd have to post photos per forum guidelines to get a better idea. The 3.0-4.0 is just the ceiling, which I view as more or less a perfect book that's been punched.

I would not buy a book as a 3.0 that had hole punches. I’d keep looking in that situation.

Sorry, super busy. The back cover is clean and would not affect grade, aside from the same top edge damage that you can sort of see. I do thInk the interior pages would flatten nicely with a pressing, leaving some minor creasing visible. I was also thinking 7.5, but wasn’t sure if the impacted edge would lower that. Thanks. I’ve had a few of these pass through my collection over the years; not too rare, though I’ve been surprised by some prices lately.

7.0

5.5

6.0-6.5

Thanks. in advance. There is an impact crease along the top edge that affects every page of the book. It would probably press out nicely, though it's there now, and I'm curious how this impacts the grade. 

On 1/25/2022 at 5:36 PM, PiggyTTV said:

It is not. Only authorized dealers are currently allowed to drop off books at CGC.

Thanks! I sort of figured that was likely the case.

On 1/25/2022 at 7:34 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

If you're planning to sell, the ROI is much too high to pass on.

Thanks much for the replies. I’m of many minds on such things and don’t want to inadvertently revisit what are surely tired discussions ‘round these parts. I’ve learned a lot reading these forums.
I don’t doubt the above truth - indeed, I and I’m sure most others would be hard pressed to consider buying a book at this level without professional grading. On the other hand, it’s a lot of money. In terms of ROI, I have a stack of silver age keys that I’d love to have slabbed, but at the price multiplied a few times, I could buy a really nice book or two (if I had the money,  ). I’m an old timer, I guess. Fwiw, I paid $500 in the early ‘90s for the book I mentioned to start this discussion, a nice X-men 1. Hard to beat that for ROI! Of course, if I want to sell it, I will need to invest in the process. Could be a good excuse for a road trip if “walkthrough” is an actual, literal thing. 

I asked this on the ask CGC forum, but I suspect I may get a faster response here to my uninformed question. Thanks in advance:

I'm sorry for what is surely a noob questions, though aside from CGC stuff, I am an experienced collector (35+ years, lots of books...). 

Can someone tell me how to figure out the cost of submitting/grading an expensive, older book. The best I can see on the CGC website seems to be 3% of market value for walkthrough. All the other max values are too low. How much would it cost to grade and slab a high grade copy of X-Men 1, for example, valued at around 25k at current "fair market value". 3% of that is $750, which is getting too steep. Any help appreciated. 

I'm sorry for what is surely a noob questions, though aside from CGC stuff, I am an experienced collector (35+ years, lots of books...). 

Can someone tell me how to figure out the cost of submitting/grading an expensive, older book. The best I can see on the CGC website seems to be 3% of market value for walkthrough. All the other max values are too low. How much would it cost to grade and slab a high grade copy of X-Men 1, for example, valued at around 25k at current "fair market value". 3% of that is $750, which is getting to steep. Any help appreciated. CGC Noob, signing out.

Thanks!

Thanks!

The most important thing is a small, light tear below "the Chameleon". This is a very attractive book that retains nice color and glossiness. Close inspection reveals some evidence of handling on the cover. The most visible and important flaw is the corner crease top right corner. There is a tiny, hard to see tear below the “the Chameleon”, lower right. There is some top cover overhang with a small sliver out top left. The spine is nice and tight, with a few spine stress lines visible. Back cover is nice an clear, with tiny corner crease lower left.

Thanks in advance for insights. Scanner is down, but hopefully photos will do.

Based on limited early response, I am adding a 15% discount to the listed prices to see if this inspires movement. Thanks for looking.

Thanks, PM sent!

73 NM- 9.2 (June 1969) Stunningly clean cover with a vivd Romita image; sharp corners; slightest touch of edge wear top edge; minute touches of spine wear; slight edge bend top edge back cover

Amazing Spider-man #69 (Feb. 1969) VF 8.0. Another really clean spine; some slight overwrap; nice glossiness to cover; viewed at an angle, one can see some minor cover wear. Very attractive book.

Amazing Spider-Man #68 (Jan 1969) VF 8.0. Clean spine and sharp corners. Some tanning on right and top edge keep this VF, perhaps a half grade better. There is also an unobtrusive ball point date top left corner; some impact corner wear top right.

Amazing Spider-Man #65 (Oct. 1968 FN 6.0. Nice book with some spine stress wear; very slight corner rounding; several spine stress lines with one or two color chips from spine. Tight and clean!

Amazing Spider-Man #64 (Sept. 1968) VF+ 8.5 Notably sharp and clean copy; it’s always hard to find Silver Age in this condition. Slight corner wear lower right; slightest, hard to see reading crease near center of cover; minor staple ceases top staple; nice, clean spine.