Price written in pencil

[Ultron-migration]

hey there,

I was wondering if someone could tell me if prices written in pencil is allowed in VF, VF+ and VF/NM.

Examples: a):neatly written and small on top left hand corner of back cover.

b): same as above but within the book, such as top corner.

Writing medium: Pencil

 

I noticed when I searched the internet not one grading guide listed them in anything greater than FINE. However, when I got out my copy of The Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide 2nd edition, there are examples on page 191, date written in ink, page193, #1 written in ink. Both examples are about a 1/4 the way down the cover, both under title of book. Both books I believe were vf/nm.

 

Thanks

[Ultron-migration]

I'll assume it's safe to say no one has any idea.

[Shadow Images]

I know written initiasl and date stamps are allowed but unsure of how a written price would affect the grade.

[Ultron-migration]

ok. Probably safe to assume they are not. Thanks

[jimjum12]

They will often receive high grades...... many many comics were sold this way up into the 70's..... I actually like them. I don't have loads of examples... but a fiend slabbed his ASM 15 with "25.00" on the same spot you mention and it received an 8.5..... which is what it would have been without the written price. I would expect it to be allowed at least into the NM range. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[Bomber-Bob]

I agree with the above. A penciled price is probably allowable in 8.0 - 9.0 . After that, not sure.

[Amadeus Arkham]

Can't these be erased with a decent dry cleaning? Or is it already too late?

[DavidTheDavid]

Can't these be erased with a decent dry cleaning? Or is it already too late?

You might remove the graphite, but the impressions would remain.

[Amadeus Arkham]

Couldn't the impressions be pressed out?

[joeypost]

Couldn't the impressions be pressed out?

 

yes.

[Rip]

hey there,

I was wondering if someone could tell me if prices written in pencil is allowed in VF, VF+ and VF/NM.

Examples: a):neatly written and small on top left hand corner of back cover.

b): same as above but within the book, such as top corner.

Writing medium: Pencil

 

I noticed when I searched the internet not one grading guide listed them in anything greater than FINE. However, when I got out my copy of The Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide 2nd edition, there are examples on page 191, date written in ink, page193, #1 written in ink. Both examples are about a 1/4 the way down the cover, both under title of book. Both books I believe were vf/nm.

 

Thanks

 

Little to no effect on the VF to VF/NM range.

[rodan57]

They will often receive high grades...... many many comics were sold this way up into the 70's..... I actually like them. I don't have loads of examples... but a fiend slabbed his ASM 15 with "25.00" on the same spot you mention and it received an 8.5..... which is what it would have been without the written price. I would expect it to be allowed at least into the NM range. GOD BLESS...

 

In addition, I believe, provenance adds value in that it can -- in a range of ways --- make a book an artifact rather than just a commodity.

[Ultron-migration]

I just wanted to say thanks to all those who helped on this subject. I just got real busy with a few things including work. I didn't want anyone to think I was not grateful. Thanks again for the help.

[trmoore54]

I have an old label blue FF 14 with penciled price on back cover. Some people I've talked to think they may have deducted .2 for it in the old days that they would not deduct for today.

[kav]

I've seen penciled prices that the pencil wasn't pressed hard enough to leave impression and dry cleaned right off with no trace left.

[JollyComics]

What's about Lamont Larson? His name was written in pencil on every issue up to 1000+ comic books.