PGM GA Phantom Stranger 5

[phtmEVENstrngr]

Hi everyone.

 

I'd really like to upgrade this, but I'm not sure what to grade it as when I sell it. I'm thinking it's a solid 1.0. It presents better, but the bottom of the front cover is very brittle. I found this out when, reading it, the pieces in the middle of the bottom just came off. . The pages are tan, but supple. Only the cover is brittle. I don't really know how to account for the brittleness in grading it.

 

Also, even in as low of a grade as it is, would it be worth it to get this cgc'd?

 

 

Thanks everyone!

[rjpb]

Looks decent, but if the cover is that brittle along the bottom , I'd say 1.0 is a safe bet. I wouldn't think there would be any value in getting it slabbed before selling, as long as you disclose the problem. The only concern might be if it's so brittle that it keeps flaking off pieces as it's handled in and out of the mylar or bag.

[phtmEVENstrngr]

Thanks for your input. I was able to put it into a new mylar without any problems. As long as undue torque isn't applied to the cover, it's all good.

[rjpb]

If it were me I'd probably just list it as "low grade due to brittleness on bottom of cover with great eye-appeal" when you sell it. Some folks will be turned off by the brittleness, but others will be happy with a copy that looks nicer than grade would indicate. In the sub 2.0 grades I think buyers make decisions more on how they feel about flaws than the number grade.

[SuperiorSpiderMan]

2.0

 

Beautiful colors!

 

 

[timfinz]

1.8 IMHO! I had to do a little research on the brittle category. The first mention of brittleness shows up at 1.8 according to the Overstreet Grading Guide. I use this as my bible when I need clarification. The book certainly presents itself well. brittle cover aside.

[phtmEVENstrngr]

Thanks everyone!

 

The cover being so nice was what really sold me on the book. Except for the problems on the spine, the cover itself is very nice looking.

[jimjum12]

You'd probably get a better CGC grade due to the eye appeal.....I'd see it getting a 3.0 to 3.5 with the brittle notation..... but it would likely sell for less than 3.0 FMV...... GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[divad]

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