Chaos_in_Canada Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 10:20 PM, Jordysnordy said: I think pressing and cleaning would scare me. The chipping on the brown next to the 15 Aug box looks like it could very easily fall off if played with in anyway. personally I would not press that book either. that right edge looks like it would not take much to lose more paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 10:25 PM, gadzukes said: I understand what you're saying. It's worth getting an opinion from an experience presser. (maybe joey can chime in). At the very least that back cover should be drycleaned. I agree it needs a dry clean. What do you see that a press would improve the grade from 4.5 to maybe 6.0 ? I would send it to CCS for an evaluation. Let them decide if the book can 1) handle the press 2) would improve with a press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bomber-Bob said: I agree it needs a dry clean. What do you see that a press would improve the grade from 4.5 to maybe 6.0 ? I would send it to CCS for an evaluation. Let them decide if the book can 1) handle the press 2) would improve with a press. I am in total agreement about sending to CCS for evaluation. Don't just send it in for grading when there is a good chance for grade improvement (even a half grade point improvement is HUGE on this book).. Always hard to tell from photos but, I see 2 or 3 tiny dimples along the front spine that look like they could be removed with a pro pressing, and multiple small dimples along the back spine that, along with a dry cleaning will really improve the spine area. The rest of the front cover looks really nice to my eye. The spine/staple area looks strong to my eye to handle a press, but as a previous poster suggested, there is a long "pre-Marvel chip" that could dislodge with a press so that would be a concern that CCS or someone like Joeypost should give their expert opinion if a press is advisable. I'm very excited for the OP and can't wait to hear what the eventual grade of this comic is. Edited January 29, 2019 by gadzukes tbshay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH19 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I have it at 4.5-5.0. Beautiful book! tbshay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowgradecomics Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Going to jump on the 4.0 bandwagon... but in my defense... I said 4.0 prior to scrolling through to see what everyone else said... I swear! On a side note... I'll trade you an X-Force 1 for it...? tbshay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeminemego Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 As tough as CGC is on high grades these days, I don't think they're all that tough on mid grades. There are some UGLY books coming out in 4.0-5.5 slabs. This book is not one of them. Marvel Chipping be damned; I think the book AS IS is probably a 4.5 at worst, and most likely a 5.0. As others have mentioned, the color strike on the book is top shelf. gadzukes and tbshay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I don't think there's any reason this book shouldn't hit 5.5. I've seen a 5.5, OW/W AF 15 that had substantially more chipping than this copy. I would almost be willing to bet a chance at 6. Fantastic book, and I would not have it dry cleaned, let alone pressed. tbshay and gadzukes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondtrader54 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I had a sgt fury 2 with chipping all down the side. otherwise a beautiful book. GCG gave me an 8. So i don't know how heavy its weighed. I think this is 5/5.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyekndy Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I too see it at a 4.0, you might want to “fast track” it tho when you do send it in so you’re not waiting for 5-6 months for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 4:16 PM, tbshay said: My first post ever! Have been wanting to get this graded for awhile. Thanks for looking!! Suh-weet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPR Comics Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Easy 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbcomics Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 5.0. It's a very nice book. I have a solid 4.5 and this looks better (with the exception of the chips). I agree to send it to CCS for eval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregHa Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 my bet is a 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMW_Collection Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 4.0, beautiful book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) On 1/31/2019 at 10:03 PM, Eyekndy said: I too see it at a 4.0, you might want to “fast track” it tho when you do send it in so you’re not waiting for 5-6 months for it! There’s no fast track for the tier you would have to do with this book. It would be walkthrough which is a set amount of time. It’s same day grading for CGC and 10 days for CCS. Edited February 4, 2019 by LDarkseid1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I’m gunna say 4.5-5.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn1709 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Get that bad boy graded and stabbed! To valuable to have lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I don't think it could get to 5 .... I'm gonna say 4.0 due to chipping, nice copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...