TOS # 39 5.0

[JiveTurkeyMoFo]

Looks like a pretty sharp book for a 5.0, certainly a lot cheaper then a 9.0

 

TOS 39 CGC 5.0

[blowout]

Buy the book not the label.

 

The great thing about these kind of auctions is the seller has posted a nice big scan to allow the potetial buyer to make an informed choice based on their own preferences, and not those of CGC.

[murph0]

What grade do you think it is? Looks like a 5.0 to me. Lots of stress and marks on that spine, ashame though as the right side looks gorgeous.

 

Brian

[JiveTurkeyMoFo]

Lots of stress and marks on that spine,

 

I'm not saying its better then a 5.0, but there doesn't appear to be any corner creases or other eye-detracting defects that are normally found on the grade. And as you note, the right side is pretty sharp for a mid grader.

[murph0]

Yeh, it's nice looking but the price isn't

 

Brian

[Mr. Zipper]

What grade do you think it is? Looks like a 5.0 to me. Lots of stress and marks on that spine, ashame though as the right side looks gorgeous.

 

Brian

 

I still think 5.0 is a bit harsh, even considering the spine. I'd give it at least a 5.5... maybe even a 6.0 if it's glossy enough.

 

That said, perhaps there is something we don't see on the back.....

 

It was always my understanding that FINE is supposed to be the widest grade range -- structurally solid, good eye appeal and an accumulation of small defects allowed ... seems like Fine is pretty narrowly defined in the CGC book.

[sfilosa]

Could have bought a TOS #39 6.0 on ComicLink for $1,100.00

 

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[comicmankev]

Thats a nice looking book from the scan

[JiveTurkeyMoFo]

Someone BINed the book....if its a Forumite, I'll take that 10% finder's fee via Paypal.

[comicmankev]

Nice sale! It had to go at that price!

 

And while we are on this issue, can anyone say RESERVE NOT MET?

[FFB]

I love how he calls Dallas Stephens "one of the most selective collectors in the history of the hobby." What utter B.S. Most of the key Silver books in that guy's collection are mid-grade or worse.

 

Nice sale! It had to go at that price!

 

And while we are on this issue, can anyone say RESERVE NOT MET?

[comicmankev]

Chuck is one crazy cat if he thinks they command those prices! Check out the DS Star Wars issues on his site, only about 20 times the current sale price on Ebay