themegoguy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi everyone, I posted this book in the grading forum and got some positive responses as far as the grade goes. I don't think many people actually visit that forum (if I'm wrong, let me know) and haven't seen my previous post. I recieved the book last friday from eBay seller jalva75 and spent the last week restoring it myself, putting in roughly 10-12 hours. Tape had to be removed from the length of the spine, a spine split sealed, small pieces added, reinforcement, and color touched. As you can see, there was a missing piece to the bottom right corner that had to be recreated and color matched (the yellows look slightly off in the scan, but in reality are nearly perfectly matched). There were a few spots, namely the top edge, that had to be color touched. Also, the majority of the wraps were completely split at the spine, with the rest split half way. Each had to be sealed and reinforced. I couldn't have been happier with how the book turned out. Below is a before and after shot of the new centerpiece of my collection, as well as a link to my previous post in the grading forum with much larger scans of the front cover as well as the back. Previous Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 You did that work youself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi everyone, I posted this book in the grading forum and got some positive responses as far as the grade goes. I don't think many people actually visit that forum (if I'm wrong, let me know) and haven't seen my previous post. I recieved the book last friday from eBay seller jalva75 and spent the last week restoring it myself, putting in roughly 10-12 hours. Tape had to be removed from the length of the spine, a spine split sealed, small pieces added, reinforcement, and color touched. As you can see, there was a missing piece to the bottom right corner that had to be recreated and color matched (the yellows look slightly off in the scan, but in reality are nearly perfectly matched). There were a few spots, namely the top edge, that had to be color touched. Also, the majority of the wraps were completely split at the spine, with the rest split half way. Each had to be sealed and reinforced. I couldn't have been happier with how the book turned out. Below is a before and after shot of the new centerpiece of my collection, as well as a link to my previous post in the grading forum with much larger scans of the front cover as well as the back. Previous Post Imho that's a pro work...congrats on a great restoration job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fandango Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice pickup comicwiz (nice to see it got the universal label). Things have been a bit quiet for me recently but I did pick this up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringfinger Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Great work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice pickup comicwiz (nice to see it got the universal label). Things have been a bit quiet for me recently but I did pick this up: That looks like a solid copy fandango!! Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicwiz Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hi everyone, I posted this book in the grading forum and got some positive responses as far as the grade goes. I don't think many people actually visit that forum (if I'm wrong, let me know) and haven't seen my previous post. I recieved the book last friday from eBay seller jalva75 and spent the last week restoring it myself, putting in roughly 10-12 hours. Tape had to be removed from the length of the spine, a spine split sealed, small pieces added, reinforcement, and color touched. As you can see, there was a missing piece to the bottom right corner that had to be recreated and color matched (the yellows look slightly off in the scan, but in reality are nearly perfectly matched). There were a few spots, namely the top edge, that had to be color touched. Also, the majority of the wraps were completely split at the spine, with the rest split half way. Each had to be sealed and reinforced. I couldn't have been happier with how the book turned out. Below is a before and after shot of the new centerpiece of my collection, as well as a link to my previous post in the grading forum with much larger scans of the front cover as well as the back. Previous Post Very impressive vjscipior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Picked up this puppy this morning: I am sure it's going to look MUCH better in person After being outbid on the Don Rosa copy, I settled for this copy for less than 1/3 the price . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Thanks! Well, I knew I wasn't going to be out-bid by you . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Thanks! Well, I knew I wasn't going to be out-bid by you . . . You are right, no fear of that.....I don't bid on auctions where I will end up overpaying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Thanks! Well, I knew I wasn't going to be out-bid by you . . . You are right, no fear of that.....I don't bid on auctions where I will end up overpaying. None of that here . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthdiesel Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Wins this week off ebay: Daredevil 136 variant CGC 8.0 - HTF in HG - I didn't have a slabbed copy until now. My collection copy was a $45 purchase from Metro with a razor slice going thru Daredevil on the cover and into the next 3 pages Doctor Strange 17 variant CGC 9.4; my registry copy was a 9.2 Fantastic Four 169 variant CGC 9.2 - my collection copy was unslabbed because it was a VF+ copy except for a flaw on the spine, as if someone started to cut the book with scissors - the cut went thru the entire book Jungle Action 22 variant CGC 9.4 - another doozy to find in hard grade - my copies have all been in the FN/VF range and I had a nice candidate from metarog that I will end up sending in eventually. Hoped to do it onsite at Balto, but alas, it was not to be... Marvel Double Feature 15 variant CGC 9.2 - tough in HG - at least for me, all I've come across were FN/VF copies, tops Marvel Double Feature 17 variant CGC 8.0 - tough even in VF, IMO - Marvel's Greatest Comics 63 variant CGC 9.0 - my old copy was a CGC 7.0 that I thought had great eye appeal and could have passed for a NM copy - I'll have to check grader notes on that but I'm sure it is due to some fatal flaw. I know variant guys like Shield_Agent and metarog who don't really care about the number on the label and can appreciate my "reject" for the pretty book that it is Marvel Two-In-One 15 variant CGC 9.4 - it beat out my former top census 9.2 - had to upgrade How did this book get in here? Snipe gone wrong? Actually was hoping to pick up the Night Nurse 1 CGC 9.6 as well from JE but underestimated the bidding on that. Now DKB and I can drool over this copy next time we hook up for a comic trade? What a sweet sweet deal for a 35 cent variant in CGC 9.2 - $50!!! Yes, it's Tarzan 1 but, for a 35 center, I'm thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Thanks! Well, I knew I wasn't going to be out-bid by you . . . You are right, no fear of that.....I don't bid on auctions where I will end up overpaying. None of that here . . . I know. You got if for less than guide and that is a tough book. Hopefully that scuffing is on the case though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Nice! I took a look at that one myself, but passed after I saw the woeful conversion rate. Thanks! Well, I knew I wasn't going to be out-bid by you . . . You are right, no fear of that.....I don't bid on auctions where I will end up overpaying. None of that here . . . I know. You got if for less than guide and that is a tough book. Hopefully that scuffing is on the case though. Got the grader notes this morning: 8.0 / 8.0 / 8.0 O/W to W -Corner wear, top and bottom, front cover -Crease, top corner, back cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Picked up this puppy this morning: I am sure it's going to look MUCH better in person After being outbid on the Don Rosa copy, I settled for this copy for less than 1/3 the price . . . I sent that book in be graded....therefore it's tainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I sent that book in be graded....therefore it's tainted. It's been re-holdered? Do tell . . . Grade Date 08/27/2003 Title DC 100 Page Super Spectacular Issue 4 Issue Date 1971 Publisher D.C. Comics Category Universal Grade 8.0 PageQuality OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Art Comments Bernie Wrightson cover and art Key Comments Weird Mystery Tales. First issue. Bernie Wrightson appears in story. Issue Year 1971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I sent that book in be graded....therefore it's tainted. It's been re-holdered? Do tell . . . Grade Date 08/27/2003 Title DC 100 Page Super Spectacular Issue 4 Issue Date 1971 Publisher D.C. Comics Category Universal Grade 8.0 PageQuality OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Art Comments Bernie Wrightson cover and art Key Comments Weird Mystery Tales. First issue. Bernie Wrightson appears in story. Issue Year 1971 They had new labels back then! It came out around that time in 2003! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I sent that book in be graded....therefore it's tainted. It's been re-holdered? Do tell . . . Grade Date 08/27/2003 Title DC 100 Page Super Spectacular Issue 4 Issue Date 1971 Publisher D.C. Comics Category Universal Grade 8.0 PageQuality OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Art Comments Bernie Wrightson cover and art Key Comments Weird Mystery Tales. First issue. Bernie Wrightson appears in story. Issue Year 1971 They had new labels back then! It came out around that time in 2003! Just, I guess . . . nice book? (even though it's tainted) and how did the Daryll get a hold of it - from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I sent that book in be graded....therefore it's tainted. It's been re-holdered? Do tell . . . Grade Date 08/27/2003 Title DC 100 Page Super Spectacular Issue 4 Issue Date 1971 Publisher D.C. Comics Category Universal Grade 8.0 PageQuality OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Art Comments Bernie Wrightson cover and art Key Comments Weird Mystery Tales. First issue. Bernie Wrightson appears in story. Issue Year 1971 They had new labels back then! It came out around that time in 2003! Just, I guess . . . nice book? (even though it's tainted) and how did the Daryll get a hold of it - from you? He won it off eBay for around $70! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
