PGM ASM 20

[Red84]

First time posting here. Please take a look at my Amazing Spider-Man 20. I'm just starting to learn about grading. My initial view is that this book is a 7, but I could be way off. Let me know what you think.

Thanks

 

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[timfinz]

A very warm welcome to the boards!

[timfinz]

There appears to be a large crease on the back cover at the top of the book on the spine side. It appears as though this could be pressed out. I would say that as is the book is 5.5 but presents much nicer. With a press and a clean from joey you might get this up to 7.0

[timfinz]

I did not read your grade prior to looking at the book, but I think your grade is accurate provided you go with a press and clean! (thumbs u

[Red84]

Thanks. Who is Joey, and what is his process?

[timfinz]

Thanks. Who is Joey, and what is his process?

Read about Joey Post here:

Joey Post Thread

Visit his website here:

CFP Comics and Services

 

[Red84]

Thanks!

[timfinz]

Thanks!

[Philreal]

6.0 as it sits IMHO! Nice copy! WTTB!

[Red84]

Thanks. Is the issue where the edge of the front cover appears onto the back called spine roll? Or is that something else? Is that issue something that would have been a factory issue? Learning as I go.

[timfinz]

Thanks. Is the issue where the edge of the front cover appears onto the back called spine roll? Or is that something else? Is that issue something that would have been a factory issue? Learning as I go.

This is referred to as a mis-wrapped cover. It is a printing defect and does not effect your grade!

Actually it is probably more of a bindery defect then a printing defect! Or a combination of both!

[trmoore54]

FN- for me but as previously stated by others presents nicer...

This is what I would grade the book. If you're considering sending it in to CGC bear in mind CGC is presently grading EXTREMELY TOUGH! From what I've seen of my own submissions and others in the last couple of months they are hammering books...appears to be a current philosophy of how low can we grade the book...not how high...

 

[ROBTOTHEC]

6.0 for me. Depends on gloss and what it is like in hand.

[Red84]

I'm getting it pressed and then sending it in. Would be ok with a 6.0 and fingers crossed for a 7.5/8.0

It looks even better in person.

[timfinz]

I'm getting it pressed and then sending it in. Would be ok with a 6.0 and fingers crossed for a 7.5/8.0

It looks even better in person.

Good luck Red! I hope it comes back in the grade you hope! Please keep us posted when you do get the results!

[Red84]

Will do. I'm sending in the books I posted here ASM 6, 20, 121, and 129 so it will be interesting to see the final result.

[Red84]

I'm revising my grade prediction to 8.0.

My books are coming back higher than I expect so I'm thinking it will be an 8.0.

 

It moved to grading/quality control today.

[Conan_Aficionado]

Looks like joey does more miracles than jesus.

[SkOw]

My first thought before reading was 5.5 - 6.0 but after reading some of the other posts I think 6.0 that could press up is appropriate.

[Wilson3d]

I'm revising my grade prediction to 8.0.

My books are coming back higher than I expect so I'm thinking it will be an 8.0.

 

It moved to grading/quality control today.

 

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