Just picked up this Avengers #2

[Nefaria]

 

I sold my original (along with alot of others w BB cards) when I needed money to buy a house from a divorce back in '87. Finally got one back. The purchase is subject to approval for $200. If you guys don't think it's around a 6.0 or 7.0 I may be over spending.

 

Insignificant dent FC just to the right side of the banner saying "armed with a fantastic power". Dirt or some kind of residue in the "G" in AVENGERS can't feel it though. Tiny piece missing from BCLL

[Red Hook]

I looked at the scans and came up with a 6.5/7.0 before I read your comments. Take my grading for what it's worth.....currently tied for 9th or somewhere around there, in the competition. Nice eye appeal.

[divad]

Nef,

 

It looks at least a 6.0 (if it's complete) - be sure to count the pages. I think you picked up a nice copy! Congrats.

 

I think you have a little tape residue in that "G".

 

-divad

[OldGuy]

Where are your scans hosted? They're blocked at my office for some reason and get access to most blocked sites because I'm an admin. If you let me know the host I can get the address unblocked.

[Nefaria]

photobucket do you want a link?

[Nefaria]

Nef,

 

It looks at least a 6.0 (if it's complete) - be sure to count the pages. I think you picked up a nice copy! Congrats.

 

I think you have a little tape residue in that "G".

 

-divad

 

Thanks David, One to go for the complete run 1-402, 1-13, 0-84 plus all annuals

[FFB]

Looks like about a Fine 6.0 to me. If the residue in the G can be dry cleaned off, maybe 6.5.

[rjpb]

Without the goop on the G it looks like an easy 7.0. Even with it I can't see calling it less than a 6.0 - It might be worth seeing if it can be removed without damaging the comic. Do early Avengers sell at or near guide in mid-grade?

[Nefaria]

Looks like about a Fine 6.0 to me. If the residue in the G can be dry cleaned off, maybe 6.5.

 

Thanks, What exactly is dry cleaning? and can it be done by an amateur?

[Nefaria]

Without the goop on the G it looks like an easy 7.0. Even with it I can't see calling it less than a 6.0 - It might be worth seeing if it can be removed without damaging the comic. Do early Avengers sell at or near guide in mid-grade?

 

Of late, I've been seeing them hold strong and even move up some according to GPA. Actually the 6.0 is lagging and I'd expect it to go up the next time there's one listed.

[FFB]

Looks like about a Fine 6.0 to me. If the residue in the G can be dry cleaned off, maybe 6.5.

 

Thanks, What exactly is dry cleaning? and can it be done by an amateur?

 

Dry cleaning is erasure or mechanical (in other words, using a tool such as a microspatula rather than cleaning with chemicals) removal of smudges, dirt, and soiling. If you can scrape the dirt off without damaging the color underneath it, or use a white art eraser to (VERY LIGHTLY) try to erase it off, you will have dry cleaned the book. CGC does not consider dry cleaning to be restoration. But if you accidentally erase part of the ink under the dirt, it'll be considered a defect.

[rjpb]

Without the goop on the G it looks like an easy 7.0. Even with it I can't see calling it less than a 6.0 - It might be worth seeing if it can be removed without damaging the comic. Do early Avengers sell at or near guide in mid-grade?

 

Of late, I've been seeing them hold strong and even move up some according to GPA. Actually the 6.0 is lagging and I'd expect it to go up the next time there's one listed.

 

Sounds like a keeper then.

[OldGuy]

photobucket do you want a link?

 

Yes please.

[Nefaria]

photobucket do you want a link?

 

Yes please.

 

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[themegoguy]

is erasure considered resto if it removes most of the ink as well (for example, erasing away a stamp and erasing the ink as well)?

[divad]

is erasure considered resto if it removes most of the ink as well (for example, erasing away a stamp and erasing the ink as well)?

 

Yes, reeeeeeeeeealy BAD resto! Amateur!!!

[divad]

Looks like about a Fine 6.0 to me. If the residue in the G can be dry cleaned off, maybe 6.5.

 

Thanks, What exactly is dry cleaning? and can it be done by an amateur?

 

If you have to ask . . . don't try it. five will get you twenty that the goop is best left alone!!!

[themegoguy]

thanks divadrabnud, I was confused when I came across this auction when they said it could get a blue label if the color touch was removed? The erased anchor stamps seem like amateur resto to me:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35751&item=6534927881&rd=1

[uclapeterg]

is erasure considered resto if it removes most of the ink as well (for example, erasing away a stamp and erasing the ink as well)?

 

Yes, reeeeeeeeeealy BAD resto! Amateur!!!

 

I don't think it's considered restoration in the sense that the book will get a purple label. It does cause damage to the book ad will be factored into the grade.

[FFB]

is erasure considered resto if it removes most of the ink as well (for example, erasing away a stamp and erasing the ink as well)?

 

No.