Opinions on pressing this af15 0

[Ryanfromottawa]

Hi, I was wondering people's opinions on weather or not to get this presses and re- graded, I've never sent a book off to be pressed and am somewhat apprehensive 

[Bomber-Bob]

It would help if you could show the grader's notes. This will not be a cheap endeavor, so you need to be sure.

[Ryanfromottawa]

5 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said:

It would help if you could show the grader's notes. This will not be a cheap endeavor, so you need to be sure.

That's a good point , I haven't purchased them yet, I will look into that tonite, and post them once I have them

[Ryanfromottawa]

Here are the notes

[joeypost]

Based on the notes, this one would be a "NO" good buddy. 

[Ryanfromottawa]

Just now, joeypost said:

Based on the notes, this one would be a "NO" good buddy. 

That's what I thought as well after I retrieved the notes on Bobs advice, are we in agreement that the detached upper staple is the main problem with pressing?

 

[joeypost]

10 minutes ago, Ryanfromottawa said:

That's what I thought as well after I retrieved the notes on Bobs advice, are we in agreement that the detached upper staple is the main problem with pressing?

 

 

10 minutes ago, Ryanfromottawa said:

That's what I thought as well after I retrieved the notes on Bobs advice, are we in agreement that the detached upper staple is the main problem with pressing?

 

Along with the color breaks. What concerns me more than the staple (it is already detached) is the heavy tanning that could become a mess if the book is hydrated improperly.  Too many things that could go wrong if this book gets pressed. 

[Ryanfromottawa]

1 minute ago, joeypost said:

 

Along with the color breaks. What concerns me more than the staple (it is already detached) is the heavy tanning that could become a mess if the book is hydrated improperly.  Too many things that could go wrong if this book gets pressed. 

I appreciate the feedback,  and to be honest , I'm glad that my temptation to try to get a grade bump via pressing has now been quelled , it would ve been stressful waiting for the results

[Bomber-Bob]

57 minutes ago, Ryanfromottawa said:

I appreciate the feedback,  and to be honest , I'm glad that my temptation to try to get a grade bump via pressing has now been quelled , it would ve been stressful waiting for the results

Notice the book was graded in 2012, a very loose era for CGC grading. Everyone says they are now currently in a very tight grading period. Based on the notes, I think the book has a better chance of a downgrade . The book presents well, nice eye appeal. I can see why you thought it may have a chance but the notes say otherwise. Additionally, Joey says otherwise. Sorry but you still have a nice book.

[MB1952]

20 hours ago, Bomber-Bob said:

 

Notice the book was graded in 2012, a very loose era for CGC grading. Everyone says they are now currently in a very tight grading period. Based on the notes, I think the book has a better chance of a downgrade . The book presents well, nice eye appeal. I can see why you thought it may have a chance but the notes say otherwise. Additionally, Joey says otherwise. Sorry but you still have a nice book.

I keep hearing this too, so now 7.0 would have graded 8.0 back in 2012? or 7.0 now looks like a 8.0 etc

 

Sweet copy Ryan AF15 CGC 5.0

Edited August 9, 2017 by kat123

[Kevin76]

Looks like the back cover could use a cleaning, I don't think a pressing would help this book cause I'd be worried about those weak staples.  Just keep it in your collection and move on.