PGM Tales of the Teen titans 44

[stanley1883]

Plan on submitting it eventually, hopefully the $50 price tag was worth it. Thanks for your input!

 

 

 

 

[Scturo]

8.0/8.5

[Conan_Aficionado]

9.2

[vaillant]

I’m comfortable with a 9.2 too, if the cover lies perfectly flat. Could be a 9.0 VFNM, but no less.

 

And thanks for your grading on mine!

[stanley1883]

Thanks for the opinions! I think the 8.0/8.5 is

 

No way this is less than 9.0, I'm thinking it's a solid 9.8. Those whiteatks are the staples, not spine ticks

 

I wonder what everyone sees to knock this down several grades. In person it looks super clean

[vaillant]

I don’t know how familiar you are with grading with scans, but the little I have learned in the two years I have been here is that everyone tends to undergrade because the scans (depending on hoiw good you are to adjust them to reflect how the book actually look) really magnify many defects, while there are defects which are not visible. This "double direction" problem can be partly avoided by giving a detailed description besides the pictures, highlighting the pros and the cons of the book.

 

Honestly, I would have said NM-/NM, because I personally would not allow minor ticks in 9.6-10 grades, but I am not a professional grader and I also keep into account my personal preference.

 

So I think it’s a solid NM, maybe better I don’t know…

 

I have an example of what I said in a book I am going to post in the next days: a Fantastic Four #64 which apparently is no less than a VF+, but has a defect which is entirely invisible in the scans.

[David-Lance Roten]

9.2-9.4

 

edit: Just to add to what Vaillant above said, it's REALLY difficult to grade from scans. Regardless of scan resolution. Night/day from having the copy in hand.

[stanley1883]

9.2-9.4

 

edit: Just to add to what Vaillant above said, it's REALLY difficult to grade from scans. Regardless of scan resolution. Night/day from having the copy in hand.

 

 

Totally understand and agree with everything said. However even considering that, I would still say differentiating a 9.0+ from an 8.0 would still be "fairly simple" granted there are no defects that aren't visible. But again you are all right, It will determined by CGC in the end and scans do make it difficult.

[vaillant]

No doubt it is in the 9.0+ range, it all depends how much flaws there are.

 

I doubt a 9.8 is doable, but a 9.6 maybe – I still can’t get the "refined" higher grades.

 

I purchased some 9.4 raw from Worldwide and they look a bit better than your scan, but again, I purchased a 8.5 and it was more like a 8.0…

[stanley1883]

I'd be happy with a 9.6. I'd be ecstatic. If it got that, maybe some sorcery from Mr Post would give me a shot @ 9.8.

[vaillant]

I’d be happy keeping it raw – unless you like the comic as an "object", that is.

[stanley1883]

I’d be happy keeping it raw – unless you like the comic as an "object", that is.

 

Not sure what you mean by object???

 

Basically I like getting issues signed because It makes it nicer for display IMO. I like the idea of a wall lined with graded pieces.

 

Also way way down the line, like when I'm in my 90's I could sell it for more. Of course this goes with a few assumptions, but the main reason is I just honestly like how graded books look.

[Scturo]

Thanks for the opinions! I think the 8.0/8.5 is

 

No way this is less than 9.0, I'm thinking it's a solid 9.8. Those whiteatks are the staples, not spine ticks

 

I wonder what everyone sees to knock this down several grades. In person it looks super clean

 

Haha, that's actually funny. Sorry if my opinion offended you. But it is only one persons opinion. And last I check, we all are paid the same for them. I hope you get a 9.8 buddy, ....

[stanley1883]

Thanks for the opinions! I think the 8.0/8.5 is

 

No way this is less than 9.0, I'm thinking it's a solid 9.8. Those whiteatks are the staples, not spine ticks

 

I wonder what everyone sees to knock this down several grades. In person it looks super clean

 

Haha, that's actually funny. Sorry if my opinion offended you. But it is only one persons opinion. And last I check, we all are paid the same for them. I hope you get a 9.8 buddy, ....

 

Oh, I wasn't mad, I was confused. It would be pretty silly to post a book asking for opinions and getting upset at those opinions. No offense taken my friend, I was just honestly confused at what you saw giving it an 8/8.5.

[Conan_Aficionado]

[Conan_Aficionado]

^ instigator

[stanley1883]

 

That's hilarious!

[Conan_Aficionado]

I’d be happy keeping it raw – unless you like the comic as an "object", that is.

 

Not sure what you mean by object???

 

Basically I like getting issues signed because It makes it nicer for display IMO. I like the idea of a wall lined with graded pieces.

 

Also way way down the line, like when I'm in my 90's I could sell it for more. Of course this goes with a few assumptions, but the main reason is I just honestly like how graded books look.

 

A lot of collectors buy comics, bag, board and store them. So, for someone who does that, there is not much difference between a raw and slabbed comic. Raw or slabbed, they're still objects. You want to enjoy the writing and the art, TPBs and digital copies work just as well.

[Conan_Aficionado]

[stanley1883]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I agree with the TPB and digital comics comment. That's pretty much how I do it.