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[VintageComics]

Is it me or is that a fairly unattractive 9.4? Perhaps it's not the best scan.

 

Out of the slab, I'd be going VF/NM, perhaps NM- at a real squeeze.

 

Really? I understand why you say this about other books but if you're talking about the FF #12, I'm curious as to why.

 

I thought that was a pretty sharp looking book as far as CGC grading goes.

 

Linky.

 

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

Corners and top edge...not what I personally would expect in a NM.

[DR.X]

Corners and top edge...not what I personally would expect in a NM.

 

I agree, the top edges look a little rough. It would be argued that it's production related. Still not very appealing though for a 9.4.

 

DR.X

[chrisco37]

A little on the soft side for 9.4,IMO. But not totally out of line with other books I have seen get 9.4.

[VintageComics]

Corners and top edge...not what I personally would expect in a NM.

 

Gotcha.

 

In my experience, CGC has always been a bit soft on Marvel overhang, especially if it's only a soft bending over (Out of context thread, anyone?) rather than a harsh crease or bump but I see your point too.

 

(thumbs u

[paperheart]

Is it me or is that a fairly unattractive 9.4? Perhaps it's not the best scan.

 

Out of the slab, I'd be going VF/NM, perhaps NM- at a real squeeze.

 

so consistent w/a 9.4 slab

[pickycollector]

Corners and top edge...not what I personally would expect in a NM.

 

+1

 

I agree, that and the tanning/dust shadow around all edges make that FF #12 overgraded to me at 9.4 but I 'm not surprised, it seems that most recent books graded by CGC were very weak.

 

Once again, buy the book, not the label. No way I would have paid 9.4 price for that book

[supapimp]

holy moley! STT 107 CGC 9.6

[pickycollector]

The big number on the upper left corner is impressive indeed..

[Silver Surfer]

This collection is just awesome, would be tough to sell off all those beautiful copies. I thought the FF#5 was a great looking copy, someone picked up a nice book.

[Ghost Town]

Anybody know how many books in the collection? I'm curious why it didn't get a pedigree designation by CGC. From what we've seen so far, it's more impressive than pedigrees like the Rocky Mountains or Suscha News. Maybe there aren't enough books in the collection?

[Monkeyman]

Are these the full runs or are they going to cycle through each title again with higher numbered comics?

 

Mike

[Monkeyman]

Anybody know how many books in the collection? I'm curious why it didn't get a pedigree designation by CGC. From what we've seen so far, it's more impressive than pedigrees like the Rocky Mountains or Suscha News. Maybe there aren't enough books in the collection?

 

In the other thread the explanation was that there are almost only Marvels. I don't know if that makes any sense.

 

Mike

[Bruno_s4]

Glad to see that others are questioning the lax grading on these books....At least I'm not the only one that doesn't pretend to see the Emperors new clothes...every one of these books has enough cumulative faults to make it nigh on impossible to achieve the grades they were given...the FF 17 in 9.4 is a classic example...OK I know its a tough book in grade but have a look at the blow ups of the corners,every corner has issues not to mention the book length toning along the right edge...a 9.4??...how

 

And then we have the FF29 in 9.6 with a small chip from the bottom right corner

 

The list goes on

 

For a newbie with 13 posts you have been pretty active going after grading on these books? Any ulterior motives?

 

I do see your point though....it's just when I see such knowledgable posts with pictures, I think shill.

[joeypost]

Anybody know how many books in the collection? I'm curious why it didn't get a pedigree designation by CGC. From what we've seen so far, it's more impressive than pedigrees like the Rocky Mountains or Suscha News. Maybe there aren't enough books in the collection?

 

CGC needs to see the collection in it's entirety don't they? If a collection like this is released by the owner in pieces it might not qualify for the pedigree designation.

[Korvac Saga]

As many have said, because of the sun/dust shadows primarily, I think alot of these books were overgraded. Also, the JIM #100 9.6 is an example where the corners + edge wear simply cannot exist in a 9.6 holder, IMHO.

[VintageComics]

Anybody know how many books in the collection? I'm curious why it didn't get a pedigree designation by CGC. From what we've seen so far, it's more impressive than pedigrees like the Rocky Mountains or Suscha News. Maybe there aren't enough books in the collection?

 

CGC needs to see the collection in it's entirety don't they? If a collection like this is released by the owner in pieces it might not qualify for the pedigree designation.

 

There was not enough books (breadth and depth) from what I understand.

 

 

[Silver Surfer]

Glad to see that others are questioning the lax grading on these books....At least I'm not the only one that doesn't pretend to see the Emperors new clothes...every one of these books has enough cumulative faults to make it nigh on impossible to achieve the grades they were given...the FF 17 in 9.4 is a classic example...OK I know its a tough book in grade but have a look at the blow ups of the corners,every corner has issues not to mention the book length toning along the right edge...a 9.4??...how

 

And then we have the FF29 in 9.6 with a small chip from the bottom right corner

 

The list goes on

 

Lax grading is good for business.

[Flaming_Telepath]

Lax grading is good for business.

 

Correct. (thumbs u

 

Without cycles of 'harsh' and 'lax' grading, an income stream is closed off in the re-sub business.

[Flaming_Telepath]

Additionally, when it's known that standards are poor, business will rise as people submit items that they wouldn't otherwise submit, as it wouldn't be worth doing so without the grade bump.