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Probably not. Your book has quite a few additional defects -- like a once-detached cover (which is why the extra post-production staples were added), considerable cover wear, and a bunch of tape.

A 2.5" by 1" piece out of the front cover does not, by itself, warrant a grade of 0.5 PR.

Tape and added (post-production) staples are not considered restoration. Hence, in the absence of color touch etc, my best guess would be neither. I believe CGC would treat this book as an unrestored copy with a missing 2.5" by 1" piece at the top-left corner and award it an appropriate a Universal Grade. I'm basing this opinion on the dozens of books that have been certified as having an incorrect back cover (which is definitely a more substantial "incorrect" piece added). Here are just a few examples:

No mistake. There are a number of specific blemishes/defects that make an otherwise high-grade book eligible to receive a Qualified Grade. Two such blemishes are unwitnessed creator signatures on the cover and stickers placed on the inside cover. When a CGC Grader encounters such a book, he/she has the option to either (1) account for the blemish/defect and assign the book a Universal Grade, or (2) ignore the blemish/defect and award the book a higher Qualified Grade (unless the customer/submitter has explicitally requested that the book be assigned a Universal Grade). The Qualified Grade is not a mistake; 9.8 reflects the condition grade of the book excluding the interior cover blemish/defect. That being said, if you'd like to see this book encapsulated with a blue label, submit it for regrading (on your dime) -- but be certain to indicate on the submission form that you want it to be assigned a Universal Grade. Just don't expect that the book will still receive a 9.8 (because it will not). "Detached cover" is another defect that makes an otherwise high-grade book eligible to receive a Qualified Grade. Would you prefer the book to be encapsulated with a green label in the NM range or a blue label in the VG range?

Not tricky or quirky, as there are literally scores of comparable examples out there. Here are just two:

Not that it matters, but this writing looks more like permanent marker than grease pencil to my old eyes. I was buying comics off the rack during the 10-cent and 12-cent era. I never stumbled across a newsstand that marked down the price of comics. Used book/magazine stores? Yes. Newsstands? No, never. Obviously, I can't say it never happened, but it certainly wasn't routine.

It's more likely the differences in hue/saturation/brightness are largely due to the use of different scanners and/or scanner settings. Just look at the two labels (which almost certainly would appear identical in hand).

This rectangular discoloration (that just happens to be covering a nasty tear) makes me wonder if there's a tape repair on the inside front cover.

Yeah ...... but what CGC will never say is that you'll never see this grade on anything other than a true Golden Age mega-key.

But please note that this $150 credit has a lifespan of exactly one year.

I don't believe any books have enough actual/real, contemporaneous sales data to allow one to calculate/estimate the market value of a each restored variant (A-1 thru C-5) from the market value of an unrestored copy in the same grade. That being said, if you'd like to know the "relative value" CGC places on each of the 15/16 degrees of restoration for any specific issue in any specific grade, just pull up CGC's Comic Slot Score Detail for that issue. Comic Slot Scores are more commonly known as Registry Points: For example, let's say one was curious about how CGC "valued" a House of Mystery #1 in Apparent 5.0 with type A-3 restoration. The table above indicates that CGC would award this copy 138 registry points (compared with 460 points for a Universal Grade 5.0 copy). Hence, CGC is saying, from a Registry Point perspective, the A-3 restored copy is "worth" only 30% (138/460) as much as an unrestored copy. These "reduction factors" may or may not vary with title, issue, and/or numerical grade (I've never bothered to check). Fair Market Value (FMV) does not correlate well with Registry Point Value (RPV); hence, most buyers and sellers do not even consider RPV. So think of this as an interesting "academic" exercise that's somewhat responsive to your question.

You've grossly simplified the "one is restored" aspect. In CGC's system, there are currently 15 possible degrees (quality-quantity combos) of restoration (A-1 thru C-5) for each and every specific numerical grade -- or 16 possible degrees, if you include the Conserved grade.

Neither Blue Label Universal Grade nor Purple Label Restored Grade. Books with A-1 type reinforcement (slight, high/professional quality repairs with archival materials) are normally awarded a Blue/Grey Label Conserved Grade. Since the certification notes identify the grade category as Universal, this would appear to be a Grading Room error (checking the wrong box) rather than an Encapsulation Room error (pulling the wrong color label).

It's extremely unlikely (let's say less than a 0.01% chance) that you would maximize your profit by assuming personal responsibility for the sale of your grandfather's collection. You almost certainly (1) know very little about grading comics, (2) know very little about marketing/selling comics, and (3) are 7600 km away from the location of the book's most likely buyers. Items (1) and (2) will result in potential bidders/buyers offering you far less than top dollar for your books. Item (3) will result in a large percent of any sale price going to Correos or USPS. Now deduct the capital you'll be giving up as a result of selling venue commission (13% on eBaay), international money transfer fee (around 5% via PayPal), and the cost of packaging/shipping supplies. Lastly, deduct the capital you spend up-front to have any books certified prior to sale (including pressing fees, CGC fees, shipping and return shipping fees, and insurance). My recommendation? Consider consigning your grandfather's entire collection to a very experienced/reputable U.S. seller that specializes in vintage comics. One such seller would be Lone Star Comics aka My Comic Shop (CGC Chat Boards alias @mycomicshop). Good luck!

One can make this determination without looking at a single raw or certified book. The relation between Overstreet Price Guide (OPG) value and numerical grade is linear for grades less than or equal to 6.0 FN. Hence, for grades ≤ 6.0, the "value per point" ratio is constant (at $x/point, with x varying from issue to issue). At a grade of 6.0, the relation becomes parabolic (with a continuously increasing "value per point" ratio). The largest bang for the smallest buck/bang ratio always occurs at 6.0 FN. There is no subjectivity to the math.

$558,000 at auction. And yes, unopened wine can go bad if the storage conditions are not ideal or if the cork seal is not perfect (and the wine oxidizes).

eBaay allows a buyer to include up to 5 photos with his/her feedback (and 1 pic is worth 1000 words).

Hi, all. Only one item this time around. Payment may be by PayPal, Cashier’s Check, USPS Money Order, or business/personal check. Payment must be received within seven calendar days of being invoiced (unless other arrangements have been agreed to via PM). All books will be shipped within two business days of your payment (fully insured with delivery or signature confirmation). Free USPS Media Mail shipping to any domestic address (the exact cost of shipping will be added to any international orders). Returns will be cheerfully accepted (provided that you alert me to the return via PM within one week of receipt), but the cost of shipping and return shipping will be on you. Post the within the selling thread to claim your prize. Happy hunting! Heroes Reborn Omnibus: The Original Epic (2nd Edition; Marvel 2021) New (still shrink-wrapped, never opened). No visible dings to any corners. Price = $60. SOLD – Thank You! ISBN 978-1-302-92971-8 Hardcover (HC) 7½” x 11⅛” x 2½” and 1360 pages Item weight = 7 lbs 10.2 oz Publisher’s list price = $125 US; $157 CAN. Note: This thread will remain open through Thursday (12-14-23). At that point, it will automatically close, and all items listed herein will be subject to prior sale through any other venue.

An Action Comics #242 in 2.0 would be appropriate for the High Value tier, but anything better than than should be submitted under Unlimited Value. What reference(s) do you use to estimate the FMV of your books?

Strange Adventures #38 claimed by Ghastly542454. Many thanks, David!

That's all, folks! This thread will remain open through this coming Sunday (12-10-23). At that point, it will automatically close, and all books listed herein will be subject to prior sale through any of the A-1 Comics retail storefronts (or any other venue). Many thanks to buyers and browsers alike, and best wishes to all for a healthy and happy holiday season (and beyond)! Jay, Brian, Coledan, and the entire A-1 Comics team.

Young Heroes #37 (ACG; Jan-Feb 1955). Grade = CGC 7.0 ow-wh. Price = $285. Best CGC-certified copy (top census copy). Shiver me timbers!

Wild Frontier #1 (CDC/Charlton; Dec 1955). Grade = CGC 7.0 ow-wh. Price = $250. Best CGC-certified copy (top census copy).