Couchy81 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 S'all good. Though I do believe that CGC goes a little soft on this book. I've had the same experience with CGC's competitor as well. Those books scan really poorly too - the defects always look worse in the scan than they do on the book. how about copies that are flawless on top but have colour break on the spine? Will it affect grading if there is colour break the entire length vs. only on a certain %? I imagine this set is hard to find never-been-read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have an in with CGC. Nothing personal my friend,just was a little taken aback. I've always thought they graded on structure as well as cosmetic appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 S'all good. Though I do believe that CGC goes a little soft on this book. I've had the same experience with CGC's competitor as well. Those books scan really poorly too - the defects always look worse in the scan than they do on the book. how about copies that are flawless on top but have colour break on the spine? Will it affect grading if there is colour break the entire length vs. only on a certain %? I imagine this set is hard to find never-been-read. Do you have a pic of what you mean? And yes, 9.8's are freaking hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 S'all good. Though I do believe that CGC goes a little soft on this book. I've had the same experience with CGC's competitor as well. Those books scan really poorly too - the defects always look worse in the scan than they do on the book. how about copies that are flawless on top but have colour break on the spine? Will it affect grading if there is colour break the entire length vs. only on a certain %? I imagine this set is hard to find never-been-read. Do you have a pic of what you mean? And yes, 9.8's are freaking hard to find. I believe there are only ten Crow #1's in 9.8. Yeah that's pretty scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 S'all good. Though I do believe that CGC goes a little soft on this book. I've had the same experience with CGC's competitor as well. Those books scan really poorly too - the defects always look worse in the scan than they do on the book. how about copies that are flawless on top but have colour break on the spine? Will it affect grading if there is colour break the entire length vs. only on a certain %? I imagine this set is hard to find never-been-read. Do you have a pic of what you mean? And yes, 9.8's are freaking hard to find. I believe there are only ten Crow #1's in 9.8. Yeah that's pretty scarce. With SS & Qualified copies, there are 20 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couchy81 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 S'all good. Though I do believe that CGC goes a little soft on this book. I've had the same experience with CGC's competitor as well. Those books scan really poorly too - the defects always look worse in the scan than they do on the book. how about copies that are flawless on top but have colour break on the spine? Will it affect grading if there is colour break the entire length vs. only on a certain %? I imagine this set is hard to find never-been-read. Do you have a pic of what you mean? And yes, 9.8's are freaking hard to find. Yes I just snapped a pic of my #2 and #3 for example. The spine on #2 is much cleaner than #3, so wondering how the grade of one would be affected by the spine vs. the other, all else being equal for sake of comparison. #2 - http://i.imgur.com/9yoxLyf.jpg #3 - http://i.imgur.com/MK2HyUZ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yes I just snapped a pic of my #2 and #3 for example. The spine on #2 is much cleaner than #3, so wondering how the grade of one would be affected by the spine vs. the other, all else being equal for sake of comparison. #2 - http://i.imgur.com/9yoxLyf.jpg #3 - http://i.imgur.com/MK2HyUZ.jpg I don't think Crow 2 will be impacted that much on grading. I've seen enough of those that it shouldn't be a bad experience. Crow #3 is the one that at that upper spine where the white line now starts to bleed out onto the front cover where it may have some grading impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couchy81 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Yes I just snapped a pic of my #2 and #3 for example. The spine on #2 is much cleaner than #3, so wondering how the grade of one would be affected by the spine vs. the other, all else being equal for sake of comparison. #2 - http://i.imgur.com/9yoxLyf.jpg #3 - http://i.imgur.com/MK2HyUZ.jpg I don't think Crow 2 will be impacted that much on grading. I've seen enough of those that it shouldn't be a bad experience. Crow #3 is the one that at that upper spine where the white line now starts to bleed out onto the front cover where it may have some grading impact. Okay cool thanks. The upper portion of the spine on #3 is completely undetectable from a top down view of the front cover, it is essentially flawless front and back except for the spine. I imagine it takes it down significantly though, it's not really pretty to look at. I was at a show today hunting for Crow books, only found #2 for $55 which seemed OP, and some kitchen sink sets of flesh and blood. The one vendor who had a #1 sold it at the start of the show, I didn't find out the exact price but it was hefty from what I gather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Just wait until the trailer hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couchy81 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Just wait until the trailer hits. Crossing my fingers for production delays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. I have some really great Crow books because of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. I have some really great Crow books because of you. Man, he just hooked me up too. Big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. You deserve the praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you are looking for a #1, you may want to get with Bosco. He's hooked me, and others, up with Crow books. I don't know if he has any spare #1's though. You deserve the praise. Thanks Reed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 It looks like Crow 3: Death has the first-ever 9.8 in the census, in addition to a new 9.6 after years of there being only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 FYI, a nice looking 9.4 #1 is coming up in the next CL auction. Not mine, but I know people are looking for nice copies. Here she is - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 FYI, a nice looking 9.4 #1 is coming up in the next CL auction. Not mine, but I know people are looking for nice copies. Here she is - Now that is a nice looking book! (thumbs u Good luck to whomever gets this catch,they are only going to get harder and harder to find. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
