Boba

So you think it'll press out to a 9.2

The cover of WW #3 is a jewel of a cover in the 1-10 run. Just fantastic colors on that cover.

Ok, fair enough. But I still think they could tell us how many of a certain combination of defects add up to a particular technical grade? I realize there are other factors, PQ, yellowing, detached staples, etc., etc., but I don't think you can say it's impossible to document. How would they train the graders if nothing is written down? I mean are they taught using verbal instructions passed from one grader to the next.

I think publishing useful CGC guidelines would be an impossible task. There are just so many different combinations of defects, flaws, wear, and aging that any complete guidelines would take up a large chunk of the internet. I know people point to Overstreet's guidelines as an example. They are somewhat useful. But they are also woefully incomplete. I also can imagine the kind of lawyering that CGC would be subject to if they did publish any standards. "Mr. Litch, may I turn your attention to subsection 67c, paragraph k, wherein..." I guess I believe grading is more an art than a science. And art doesn't lend itself well to any type of rigid standards. So it is a mystic art, that only CGC staff have the capacity to comprehend

After all, misery loves company. The 8, 13 & 14 are tough to find in decent shape.

Maybe It's high time CGC published the guidelines they follow for grading. Why all the mystery

Well, now you have the #4 (as evidenced by that splendid copy in your signature line) so let's get going

Nice to see it has great company in it's new home (thumbs u

Safe in the sixes that's where I like to be.

That makes sense. Just like with any submission where you can't put different service tiers or categories on the same form

True, but as PQ can vary from one re-submission to the next, how critical is this really, especially in the case of DC's? I hope not too damming, as 3/4 of my collection of DC's are CR/OW Didn't one of your SC22 got better PQ the next time around. Yep. So did my AF #15 (CR/OW to OW) . . . my blathering redacted But I totally understand why Bob prefers W pages, you'd be nuts not to

True, but as PQ can vary from one re-submission to the next, how critical is this really, especially in the case of DC's? I hope not too damming, as 3/4 of my collection of DC's are CR/OW

Wowser

Indeed Flash105 is pretty distintive and unique on the boards. Wish I'd been a little more creative when I dreamed up my board handle.

Besides yours, these are the only other board handles that start with showcase: showcase4 ShowcaseNE Unless I am missing something, which is also possible

Yep, it was complete - I would guess it was about VG +/- Happy as a pig in poo

So Showcase4 man, looking forward to your 7.5+ . . . and perhaps an identity change to Showcase-4 It's not taken yet

It's a pretty book for sure thanks all for the compliments! It occurred to me this morning that this will be my third copy - my first was bought off Howard Rogofski for $90 I think a million years ago. I think I'll hold onto this one though. It's top of the line at my pay grade ok, some new blood! http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?id=942047

Thanks Jay (thumbs u your old copy found a new home as well Thanks

Now you guys are making me

It absolutely had the best home with a patient master who helped get me my grail (and it ain't going nowhere any time soon ) But we did have a family reunion of sorts <3

Here's my new addition! Thanks to Flash105 (thumbs u

Upgrade for you peewee22. and Bob. Oh yeah, that's affirmative I just have to get off my duff and scan it. Such a great book to own, and when it's time to upgrade, if you're lucky to find one and timing is right, someone is always ready to take your under copy.