PGM: Cowboy Western Comics #46 (1953)

[Funky Monkey Comics]

I found this comic from 1953 at a local flea market. Structurally, the book is in great shape. The main issue with it is the faded cover. I have no idea how to grade a book when it comes to fading. Can anyone please help me and give me your opinion(s) on the grade of this book? Should I get it graded? Thank you!

 

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[rjpb]

If it weren't faded it would be around FN. But the fading knocks it to around G/VG. CGC might be less harsh, but even if it was graded at closer to FN it wouldn't be worth the cost of getting it slabbed.

[Funky Monkey Comics]

Thanks for the grade...I'm still learning the ropes when it comes to grading. I got it for a good price, so I'm ok with it being faded. I just wish whoever had it for so long hadn't left it exposed to sunlight like that. I'm probably going to just put it in a mylite with a fullback board or trade or sell it to get a better copy.

[romanheart]

5.0

[Funky Monkey Comics]

Thank you!

[thehumantorch]

I'm at 4.5 or 5.0. Very nice structurally.

[Funky Monkey Comics]

I'm at 4.5 or 5.0. Very nice structurally.

 

Yeah I really wish it wasn't faded, but it can't be helped now. Thanks for the grade! It helps me learn how to grade better.

[thehumantorch]

I'm at 4.5 or 5.0. Very nice structurally.

 

Yeah I really wish it wasn't faded, but it can't be helped now. Thanks for the grade! It helps me learn how to grade better.

 

It's still a lovely book. There are a couple free grading contests every year on the boards. Lot of fun and there are prizes, perhaps you can join one in the future.

[Funky Monkey Comics]

I didn't know that, I will be on the lookout for them! Thanks for letting me know!