Hulk 181 CGC 8.5 should it be pressed

[jedisam2013]

I bought years ago a CGC 8.5 181 off to white pages. The Serial Number is 0116346003. I tried to look on CGC's site to see what notes if any as this was graded oh lord at least 9 years ago. I am considering upgrading or getting this pressed. My main concern is the cover is not centered. Will pressing help? I saw a 9.0 that mine looked better than that started making me curious.

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[faster friends]

pics?

[jedisam2013]

thank you I just added pics

[Conan_Aficionado]

The good defects are defects that can press out.

 

Good defects (do not break color)

Dents

Bends

Folds

Light creases

Minor spine stresses

Impacted corners or edges

Slight warping

Ripples (with no stains present)

Spine rolls

Waviness

Stacking bends

Light cover impressions

Light pencil marks (usually in white areas)

Dirt

 

Bad Defects

Creases that break color

Missing chips or pieces

Tears

Stains

Detached staples or staple tears

Spine stresses that break color

Fading

Fingerprints or smudges

Dust shadows or sun shadows

Rusted staples or rust stains

Rounded or blunted corners

Pen markings or printer ink

Cover veins

Brown or brittle cover or pages

 

 

[jedisam2013]

good info thanks and I saw this recent 8.5 that ended on ebay hulk 181 cgc 8.5 auction

[Guardian Comics]

Looking at the pics you posted, it looks like the book is an 8.5 due to just old fashioned minor wear. Pressing is not going to help the top right corner.

 

Jim

 

 

[jedisam2013]

thanks- I appreciate the input.

[jeranimal]

It's hard to tell from the pictures if a press will improve the grade. It's basically a crapshoot. I don't think they reduce the grade alot because of bad centering.

 

If you're interested in pressing and resubbing it, you might want to call and check the grader's notes.

 

Good luck and WTTB

[oakman29]

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