rjpb Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/13/2017 at 11:19 AM, 29dukedog said: Then, I guess the question becomes, "How long will it take to finally arrive at a set of definitive standards that need no further revision?" Or, will grading standards always be evolving, and never become definitive? Even if standards became fixed, the interpretation of those standards as they apply to a given book and in what degree, especially when considering other attributes and defects, will always allow for some variance. There is not now, nor will there ever be an absolute grade for any comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I don't know if you guys have noticed but it seems like there has been a dry spell of Baker St John books available the last couple weeks. Not a lot of books coming to market right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 42 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said: I don't know if you guys have noticed but it seems like there has been a dry spell of Baker St John books available the last couple weeks. Not a lot of books coming to market right now. I was just thinking the same thing, Rick - an interesting lull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just now, sacentaur said: 44 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said: I don't know if you guys have noticed but it seems like there has been a dry spell of Baker St John books available the last couple weeks. Not a lot of books coming to market right now. I was just thinking the same thing, Rick - an interesting lull. You two bought them all! Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 au contraire mon ami 6 choice books in the upcoming future, something for everyone TAR 1 4.5 affordable - TAR 16 6.5 2nd highest - TAR 21 6.5 highest - TLP 2 4.5 (B1) affordable - Cinderella Love 15 2.5 affordable and a big book, Romantic Marriage 24 6.5 2nd highest that lineup doesn't make your Baker hearts go pitter pat? Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dr. Love said: au contraire mon ami 6 choice books in the upcoming future, something for everyone TAR 1 4.5 affordable - TAR 16 6.5 2nd highest - TAR 21 6.5 highest - TLP 2 4.5 (B1) affordable - Cinderella Love 15 2.5 affordable and a big book, Romantic Marriage 24 6.5 2nd highest that lineup doesn't make your Baker hearts go pitter pat? I have to wait over a month to have any of those though. On second thought, never mind, forget this discussion entirely. Just note the books above as the only Bakers available. Edited May 15, 2017 by Ricksneatstuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 13 hours ago, Dr. Love said: au contraire mon ami 6 choice books in the upcoming future, something for everyone TAR 1 4.5 affordable - TAR 16 6.5 2nd highest - TAR 21 6.5 highest - TLP 2 4.5 (B1) affordable - Cinderella Love 15 2.5 affordable and a big book, Romantic Marriage 24 6.5 2nd highest that lineup doesn't make your Baker hearts go pitter pat? Great consignment there, Dr. L! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 12 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said: I have to wait over a month to have any of those though. On second thought, never mind, forget this discussion entirely. Just note the books above as the only Bakers available. Ah, ha! Hiding something, are we?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Sqeggs said: Ah, ha! Hiding something, are we?? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said: Nope I better get into heavy research mode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Quite happy with this one just back from FL. Highest and ONLY graded copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1952 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 3 hours ago, archiefan said: Quite happy with this one just back from FL. Highest and ONLY graded copy No Matt Baker credit?? several Baker Art Illustrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Congrats on super high grade 9.8 with the uber PQ! Nicely presented in the spacious magazine holder. The spine looks great too. FoggyNelson and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 4 hours ago, Dr. Love said: Congrats on super high grade 9.8 with the uber PQ! Nicely presented in the spacious magazine holder. The spine looks great too. Thank you DL. I specifically mentioned the Baker illustrations for the label but they disregarded it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Awesome book, that Nugget! You gotta be happy with that grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 10 hours ago, archiefan said: Quite happy with this one just back from FL. Highest and ONLY graded copy Holy mackerel! For a random eBay copy to come back as a 9.8 White is like hitting a grand slam, getting back to home plate, calling for another pitch, and hitting that one out of the park, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 2 hours ago, archiefan said: 6 hours ago, Dr. Love said: Congrats on super high grade 9.8 with the uber PQ! Nicely presented in the spacious magazine holder. The spine looks great too. Thank you DL. I specifically mentioned the Baker illustrations for the label but they disregarded it Did you try to talk them around on it? I've managed to do that, although this could be a tough one. I'm not sure they'd accept documentation like The Art of Glamor checklist. Could be worth a try, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Just now, Sqeggs said: Holy mackerel! For a random eBay copy to come back as a 9.8 White is like hitting a grand slam, getting back to home plate, calling for another pitch, and hitting that one out of the park, too. Thanks Tony...Yes I was very lucky on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Just now, Sqeggs said: Did you try to talk them around on it? I've managed to do that, although this could be a tough one. I'm not sure they'd accept documentation like The Art of Glamor checklist. Could be worth a try, though. I mentioned it on the online form...but didn't pursue it further. I'm not sure if it is a separate group of graders for the magazines and maybe Baker is not on their radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Just now, archiefan said: 2 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Did you try to talk them around on it? I've managed to do that, although this could be a tough one. I'm not sure they'd accept documentation like The Art of Glamor checklist. Could be worth a try, though. I mentioned it on the online form...but didn't pursue it further. I'm not sure if it is a separate group of graders for the magazines and maybe Baker is not on their radar The magazine graders do seem willing to make label notations. I think there are several variant versions of Playboy 1 with label notations. But I think you are right that they aren't on the lookout for Baker in a book like this and probably had no easy way to verify your claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
