PGM ASM 124, 136, 121...

[THE_BEYONDER]

 

[timfinz]

That's a great looking copy! I see a number of spine tics that appear more prevalent on the back cover than the front. The corners are sharp and the book overall presents very well.

9.4 IMHO (thumbs u

[THE_BEYONDER]

Yeah. Book looks fantastic from the front, but you can see 5 color-breaking spine hits on the bc. I would think that drops it to 9.2, maybe even 9.0

[GAMBIT]

outstanding book!... Id absolutely wouldn't say 9.0!, this book at worse is 9.2 and has a very solid chance at 9.4

[timfinz]

Yeah. Book looks fantastic from the front, but you can see 5 color-breaking spine hits on the bc. I would think that drops it to 9.2, maybe even 9.0

I think you under estimate what you have! I did some comparisons to CGC graded books and as long as you don't have any hidden defects 9.4 is not out of the question at all!

I usually review the scans and determine the grade that I feel it is worthy of. I post it and then I go search out graded copies to see how close I was. This I find has helped my grading skills. Not always 100% but I think if you check out the link below you will see what I am talking about!

ASM #124 CGC and Non-CGC HA List

[THE_BEYONDER]

I haven't submitted anything in years. Might be time to do so....

[timfinz]

I haven't submitted anything in years. Might be time to do so....

So let's see more of your books!

And maybe we can help determine which to send! Or at least enjoy looking at them!

 

[THE_BEYONDER]

Rather than overrun the PGM Forum, I'll post a couple more in here that I'm considering for submission. (thumbs u

[THE_BEYONDER]

 

[timfinz]

Nice! Probably 9.4 with an outside chance at 9.6. I think there are three and maybe four spine tics, but they are on the small side. The rest of this book looks pristine! (thumbs u IMHO

[THE_BEYONDER]

[THE_BEYONDER]

Posted this before, but the scans really weren't large enough for an accurate assessment

 

[THE_BEYONDER]

This is a double cover book....

 

[THE_BEYONDER]

And last but not least.....a DC for good measure.

 

[timfinz]

I'm going to say 9.4 for ASM 136. I can't really tell if that is a CB spine tic on the Marvel banner or not?

If it is not then I might push it to 9.6 (thumbs u

You've got some beautiful books TB!

[THE_BEYONDER]

[timfinz]

TOD is a 9.2 IMHO

You've got spine tics (albeit small, but 3-4 and they might BC but it's tough to tell), blunted TLHC (Front)/TRHC (Back), abraded bottom corner on the spine side and a rounded bottom comer opposite. The rest of the book looks great! (thumbs u

[timfinz]

AC #473 looks quite remarkable (but all of the books you posted here were FAB-u-OUS)!

The spine on this book is immaculate from the front (which to me is most important) however the back shows 4-5 minor stresses, very minor. Again some corner issues but very minor this time.

I would give this book a 9.4 with a strong possibility of a 9.6 the way CGC has been grading lately. (thumbs u

In my opinion they have loosened their grading standards slightly. They are more lenient on the spine tics including those that break colour and the corner dings also seem to be more forgiving than earlier graded books

(like 2000 to 2010 maybe?)

Great set of books any way you look at it. It's really nice to see some clean, well cared for books!

[timfinz]

This book (ASM #121) is probably a 9.2 (thumbs u

Small spine stress and the corners on the spine side are rounded. There is also what appears to be a scratch on the Marvel banner just next to the CCA badge.

Still this is a beautiful book

[timfinz]

for sharing all those books!