af 15

[trashcollector]

My first post with an image doing this all by phone hope pics are ok and I can do a bc cover pic

[trashcollector]

[Jaydogrules]

Nice copy. Looks like you have some correctable defects on the back cover there that could improve the grade as well. As is I'm going to say a solid 3.0. (thumbs u Would have been higher without that tear on the back.

 

-J.

[Chicago Boy]

Really nice! I'd say 3.0 as well although it appears nicer than a lot of 3.0's Ive seen

[trashcollector]

Was hoping for 4.0 and 4.5 on a good day didnt know how bad the chipping and bc tear would bring it down any opinions on pressing and if it would improve the bc thanks in advance to all opinions and advice

[Chicago Boy]

personally I wouldn't touch it, nothing there to me to think that pressing would help the grade or appearance (maybe dry cleaning the back?) plenty of af 15;s out there 3.0 and a little up with chipping. that's a nice looking book

[Jaydogrules]

There is a kink on the back cover spine that a press would help. How much would that improve the grade ? Who knows.

 

-J.

[ft88]

4.0 is possible.

[Columbia Comics]

Has the bottom edge been trimmed?

[trashcollector]

To my knowledge there is no trimming but im not the oo but I sure hope not or its gonna ruin my investment obviously

[oakman29]

4.0 is possible.

I believe you are correct sir,this is a pretty book. (thumbs u

[Jaydogrules]

You don't really see 4's with tears that severe on the back. Coupled with the front cover creasing and the missing paper in the top left hand corner on the front I think you'd be looking at a very nice presenting 3.5 with a press (3.0 as is) IMHO.

 

-J.

[Primetime]

3.0

[shadroch]

With that BC tear, I'd call it a 3.0

[gadzukes]

Has the bottom edge been trimmed?

 

I was thinking the same thing. Something looks off about that bottom edge. Like it's not straight. Maybe it's just the angle of the photo.

 

I agree with other posters 3.0-3.5

[rjpb]

It looks around a 3.0 to me, but given CGCs history with chipping and my suspicions that they are easy on lower grade AF 15s in general, I wouldn't be surprised with a 4.0 from them. Other than the chipping it seems to present fairly well. As for the seeming curve at the bottom, I suspect that's due to the book not laying flat in the picture.

[HighStakesComics]

3.5 all day

[Columbia Comics]

3.5 all day

 

I agree w/this.

 

The reason I asked about trimming is not due to the fact that the book isn't lying flat, its the fact that the bottom edge is razor sharp. Look at the top and the right side. Typical defects consistent with a VG or lower copy.

 

Then look at the bottom. Looks too clean in my opinion.

 

Of course I could be horribly wrong and everything is on the up and up. Tough to tell from a picture (and in general).

 

Let us know the grade plz sir and best of luck! Solid book no doubt

[HighStakesComics]

3.5 all day

 

I agree w/this.

 

The reason I asked about trimming is not due to the fact that the book isn't lying flat, its the fact that the bottom edge is razor sharp. Look at the top and the right side. Typical defects consistent with a VG or lower copy.

 

Then look at the bottom. Looks too clean in my opinion.

 

Of course I could be horribly wrong and everything is on the up and up. Tough to tell from a picture (and in general).

 

Let us know the grade plz sir and best of luck! Solid book no doubt

 

I would not second guess your instincts, and a book of this magnitude could certainly be compromised. Many other copies certainly have as well. You just have to send it in, say a little prayer, go to church on Sunday, and keep your eye on the queues. Good luck to the OP.

 

[thunsicker]

Yeah, I'm at 3.5 as well.