iggykoopa Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Hey all! This one is currently sent in and being graded. I have an idea of what I think it is but would like your input as well. These pics are some of the better ones that I had prior to shipping. Let me know what you think! Edited August 3, 2019 by iggykoopa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipple Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6.0 - 3.0 for fade and staple etc...= 3.0 this is the type of book that the PGM thread is all about. Its different and helps us understand how the graders deal with unique issues. Cool book! The Lions Den and iggykoopa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3.0 my guess as well! Maaaybe 3.5. The Lions Den and iggykoopa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Wow! Great looking book, too bad about the fading. I'm guessing 4.0-3.0 The Lions Den and iggykoopa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) holy moly thats the biggest comic fade I have ever seen but outside of that comic looks great without fade like a 8 with fake 3.5 maybe higher Edited July 31, 2019 by silversufer27 iggykoopa and The Lions Den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3.0 IMO. iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 you can see the area with where there was probably a price sticker on the bag but this is kind of unique to how hard its hit for that much fading. I would be at a 3.0 with fading if it wasn't as faded would probably be much better as there aren't many creases etc.. iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagekilz Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 The fading is unfortunate because it's a solid 6, maybe 6.5 (I love 6's in this age). Alas, IMO, 2.5 - 3.0. All-in-all, great book, congrats. iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiedagod Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 3.5 iggykoopa and The Lions Den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Fromm what I've seen with other faded books in slabs, I don't think the hit is as hard as some people are saying. Without fading, I would say 6.5. With the fading taken into consideration, I'm going out on a limb and saying 5.0, assuming you a get a press. There are a few light creases that can be fixed with a press. iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Motor City Rob said: Fromm what I've seen with other faded books in slabs, I don't think the hit is as hard as some people are saying. Without fading, I would say 6.5. With the fading taken into consideration, I'm going out on a limb and saying 5.0, assuming you a get a press. There are a few light creases that can be fixed with a press. That's a great comment and I can't say you're wrong. We've seen other books with faded covers in 4.0-5.5 slabs. To me, this fade is more severe than average, so I was dinging it more than average, but who knows what CGC would say. Once you get past that (and note that the fade is on the front only....), from a grading standpoint the book has lots of positive qualities. The Lions Den and iggykoopa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) I'm thinking the pages are tan or even brown with that much UV exposure. Still its a great book to own in any condition! I'm at 6.5 without the color fade and probable paper condition of the interior. I will guess 4.5 if paper is tan, 4.0 or lower if its brown. Please let us know when it comes back. I am curious as to how much of a hit CGC will give that fade. Thanks for sharing!!! Brings back memories of the early comic shops when dealers put the good stuff in the windows to draw you inside. Edited August 3, 2019 by flashlites addition The Lions Den and iggykoopa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggykoopa Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Grade is in! Any final guesses?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 You did very well if you received a 4.0 or higher... iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 10 hours ago, flashlites said: Brings back memories of the early comic shops when dealers put the good stuff in the windows to draw you inside. Very likely what happened to this book... iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggykoopa Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 ADAMANTIUM, obiedagod and Point Five 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Eeesh! They were tougher than I thought they would be, even with the paper quality cream to off white? Well now we know, with that much fade it probably knocks the grade down 2+ points. Lets say it was a 6.0 without the fade, that's a 2.5 hit. Thanks again for sharing, very informative! iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 hours ago, iggykoopa said: That's an accurate grade for this copy... iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 3:46 PM, Wipple said: 6.0 - 3.0 for fade and staple etc...= 3.0 this is the type of book that the PGM thread is all about. Its different and helps us understand how the graders deal with unique issues. Cool book! I'd be surprised if all the graders at CGC were the same on this one...I could see anywhere from 3.0 - 4.0... iggykoopa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Here's my 3.5... also cream to off-white... ...maybe I'm biased, but I think I'd rather have my copy. That is a LOT of fade. Still a valuable book, though!!! flashlites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
