PGM: Secret Wars #8 - GRADE IS IN

[2AGuy]

I posted earlier in the "Secret Wars #8, Wolverine #1: 9.0+ possible?" thread, but I've realized that I didn't follow the posting guidelines in that post. (Sorry! I'd delete the post if I could!) I have plenty of questions, but let's start here:

 

HighRes scan of front (600dpi, 2.7MB): https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24670207/comics/SecretWars_8_front_300dpi.jpg

 

HighRes scan of back (600dpi, 3MB): https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24670207/comics/SecretWars_8_back_300dpi.jpg

 

 

[fastballspecial]

I think you would pull 9.2 easy on this book. Those spine tics are very minimal and that print defect wont matter.

[2AGuy]

Thanks!

 

If I have it pressed to hopefully remove or lessen the spine ticks, do you think that will help the grade?

 

Anything else I should consider doing?

[1Cool]

I'm thinking 9.4 with a possible 9.6 after a press. The back cover may need a quick clean but a sweet book.

[fastballspecial]

I agree I think it will help get to 9.4 and with small chance at higher.

 

[2AGuy]

Any tips on how I would go about getting a "quick clean" on the back cover? Is that a service I could pay for in addition to the press? Or are you saying it's something I could do? Thanks for the advice.

[fastballspecial]

Yeah there are several guys on here that can do a cleaning for you. Most will press it and clean it if you want. Personally I just think your book needs a press if you want a chance 9.6 or higher. If you happy at NM I think your fine.

 

[2AGuy]

Hi all, last call for anyone else that wants to guess the grade!

 

I am getting this book back today in a batch of 12 that I sent in at the end of January. I had all of the books cleaned and pressed at CCS before grading. I will post the grades this weekend, stay tuned!

[Point Five]

9.8

 

 

[2AGuy]

I thought the books were going to arrive on Saturday, but they are still in transit. However ... here's the grade and grader notes from the CGC website:

 

 

 

9.8

WHITE PAGES

 

Notes: None