PGM Hulk 181

[PeasOfCrap]

there is a CGC grade and ill let you know what it is, i really just dont believe it.

 

 

 

 

[newmommy-migration]

I'm not sure how much to deduct for the writing on the BC, but it looks really, really nice, and I'm jealous because I don't own it.

 

I really don't know, but it should be a high"er" grade.

 

Are you in disbelief because you think the grade is too low? Or too high?

 

[PeasOfCrap]

too low, note the color break on the on the front cover by the hulks arm under the name wolverine. im guessing its from someone reading the book.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

7.5/8.0

[joeypost]

7.0 thats a major scratch with a possible tear. There is also some damage upper corner BC above the writing.

[PeasOfCrap]

what is terrible is that i think that damage on the back cover corner came from the book being shaken around in the case.

 

joey if you think that is a tear will that lower your grade or are we still talking a 7.0?

[ROBTOTHEC]

Hard to see flaws when encased. At first it looks 8.5! I will say 8.0 and if it's lower than that, what a shame!!

[PeasOfCrap]

well everyone, it got a 5.0 under the old blue label. im going to have to call for the notes and see why. you all think that the if its a tear on the front side by hulk arm that it would lower it to a 5?

[nik]

Yes

[rza808]

I once had a ASM 50 just like that flaws were interior pages!!! I have bought so many ASM 50's it is ridiculous. The first one I bought was and 8.0 and got it for fine price never got a deal on that book since. Crack the slab(181) and sell it raw

[newmommy-migration]

That's the best looking 5.0 I've ever seen. Ever.

[Cimm]

If it's an old label, I would crack it out, and resubmit it... I think that tear might bring it down to the 6.5/7.0 range, but not 5.0... the rest of the book is just too nice (IMHO)...

[Gone Phishin']

If it's an old label, I would crack it out, and resubmit it... I think that tear might bring it down to the 6.5/7.0 range, but not 5.0... the rest of the book is just too nice (IMHO)...

 

I concur..

[PeasOfCrap]

what do you all think about getting a restoration on the tear?

 

i think i can get a SS/purple label with Herb and Stan.

 

will that then bring the grade up if done professionally?

 

thanks for all the input. this is the first time i am playing with the idea of restoration for a non golden age book.

 

 

[TFL-migration]

You have the book restored and there goes the value of the book. The signatures wont matter much... Leave it alone. I'd take 5.0's like this all day long. Even with the minor tear. It is a better book than a 5.0... Buy the book. Not the slab... Best bet money wise is to crack it from the slab and sell it raw... Second best is to re submit the book. It should get better than a 5.0 this time around.. IMHO..

[ROBTOTHEC]

RESTORATION NEVER BRINGS THE GRADE UP! DO NOT RESTORE!

[TheAvenger80]

wow, I cant believe that's a 5.0.

[PeasOfCrap]

i am going to have to resubmit!

 

btw, i thought the writing on the back wont effect the grade, correct? it was mentioned in this thread about the $.75 bringing the grade down.

 

[oakman29]

I would buy 5.0s like that all day long.

[TFL-migration]

If you decide to sell it raw. I would look into getting the .75c removed from the back cover. It says it is written in pencil. It could be "erased" by a good professional. A sponsor of theses boards is Classics Incorporated. They may be able to get that price off of the book and still keep it in a Blue Label slab. You could always call them up and see what they think. I'm sure they would want good hight res. scans to take an initial look see. It would be worth it to have that work done if it can be done and still leave the book in a blue slab condition. It would help the book. Both in grade and it's value. It would be up to you to disclose this work onto the buyer or not.