Iron Man #55- Image attached

[maggy]

Hi, I have a nice copy IM#55. Would probably CGC rate at 8.0, but it is missing a small piece ( about the size of a pencil eraser) of the corner of the back cover. How much do you think they will down grade for that ?

 

http://community.webshots.com/s/image9/9/93/93/109999393PEzntJ_ph.jpg

 

http://community.webshots.com/s/image9/9/94/33/109999433CTZXdw_ph.jpg

 

If the links don't work, look at the attachments.

 

 

Thanks

[backtomarvel]

post a scan if you want a reply

[Aces]

 

From the back I'd guess it is somewhere in the 3.0 - 8.0 range.

Front cover scans are much better.

But it looks like you have QP (quality of prodution) problems.

 

 

[Tomega]

There is no scan of the front but I would guess in the 3.5 to 4.5 range, maybe a 5.0 on a good day at CGC ( if the front is better then anticipated.) I know that may seem low but you have a 1/2 square missing from the back, it is off center, there is writing on the back, and there is some soiling (foxing?) With all those factors and the anticipated condition of the front cover, CGC would hit it within that range.

 

Tom

[Aces]

Did you see the FF 3 on eBay with the piece out of the back getting a 7.5?

 

But that was a Winnipeg copy and maybe it got "special treatment".

 

Link: huh?

[Tomega]

Did you see the FF 3 on eBay with the piece out of the back getting a 7.5?

 

But that was a Winnipeg copy and maybe it got "special treatment".

 

Link: huh?

 

Are you sure that is a chunk missing? It almost looks like printers ink, especially since I see something on the same spot on the front. Could be a shadow , hard to tell. If it is a chunk ( which the more I look at the more I think you are correct) , I would have given the book 5.5 at best. Book is definitely not a 7.5 and I think you are right about the Winnepeg pedigree treatment. Also, something does not look quite right about the staples - replaced or cleaned?

[143ksk]

I agree. I think that's bleed from a distributors mark. Which is good, 'cause even without a chunk missing that's an unattractive 7.5.

 

Oh, and judging from the back cover only, I think the Iron Man 55 (If that's truly what it is... ... ) would be lucky to get into the fine range. Not worth submitting.

[maggy]

here's the front.

 

 

[Tomega]

You lopped off the right side and bottom. Comic is 5.0 or less. Do not bother CGC'ing it.

[Mr. Zipper]

Did you see the FF 3 on eBay with the piece out of the back getting a 7.5?

 

But that was a Winnipeg copy and maybe it got "special treatment".

 

Link: huh?

 

Even without the chunk/mark to the upper back and front covers, that is a very weak 7.5. Soft corners, creased spine, edge chips... Probably scored as well as it did because it's clean and bright.

 

Structurally 7.0 at best IMHO.

[burntboy]

while the back cover certainly has it's issues, with the writing, missing chunk and very obvious mis-wrap, the front cover seems much nicer and better than perhaps anticipated. while it's true that the scan lops off about half of the total edging, if the missing part is as nice as what's visible, i'd call this a fine 6.0.

 

having said that, i'm not sure it would be worth slabbing as the cost would require you to sell for about 2x guide to break even. (all IMO)

[Rickdogg]

I recommend not sending in this particular copy. It wouldn't be worth it to slab it if you plan on selling.

[maggy]

Thanks for the help guys !