Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, deadleg said: Maybe. It’s mostly when I’m looking at bronze books. I just think ahhhh 9.0. I could easily upgrade that to a 9.2 or 9.4. I have House of Mystery 174 that’s an 8.5 and I’m perfectly happy with it. If it was a 9.0 I’d probably be looking for an upgrade. So, yeah, I guess it is the number in some weird OCD way. Raw grades don’t bother me unless I’m looking at submitting a book, but I rarely submit books to cgc. I’m mostly looking for reader copies and grading really isn’t as important to me in that aspect. Weird isn't it. Ryan's on to something I think, judging by the reactions to the thread so far. Odd, illogical aversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, deadleg said: I have House of Mystery 174 that’s an 8.5 and I’m perfectly happy with it. If it was a 9.0 I’d probably be looking for an upgrade It's like 8.5 is good, because it's a really good looking 8.0. Whereas 9.0 or 9.2 is a below par 9.4. Nonsense isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 7:22 AM, Foley said: For some reason, I have a thing against 9.2s. I don't mind 9.0s or 9.4s or any other grade for that matter. Even on Copper / Modern books. It's not a thing against the physical condition of NM- either, it's just about the number 9.2. I know that it's stupid, and I don't typically buy books for what's on the label, in fact I love 9.4-9.6 for their lack of premium pricing, but 9 times out of 10 I'll pass on a 9.2. Anyone else have similar feelings about certain grades or am I just crazy? what you can also do if you get a 9.2 is deslab it and nick the spine slightly with fingernail, resubmit for a 9.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, kav said: what you can also do if you get a 9.2 is deslab it and nick the spine slightly with fingernail, resubmit for a 9.0. If the recent Green Eggs competition taught us anything it is that the book would likely come back a 9.6. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, kav said: Ok make up a reason why you dont like 9.2. Dont try to figure out why or put a lot of thought into it, instead make up a story or explanation-the first thing that comes to mind. An ex girlfriend cheated on me with a 9.2. deadleg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Foley said: An ex girlfriend cheated on me with a 9.2. Inches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Foley said: An ex girlfriend cheated on me with a 9.2. Did something like this happen in 1992? If not, what do the numbers and a girl mean to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, kav said: what you can also do if you get a 9.2 is deslab it and nick the spine slightly with fingernail, resubmit for a 9.0. OK, I have a confession to make. I don't like 9.0s either. I lied in the opening post because I didn't want to seem certified batpoop crazy, but I'd rather have an 8.5 than a 9.2. kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Just now, kav said: Did something like this happen in 1992? If not, what do the numbers and a girl mean to you? Hmm, don't think so. I was only 12 and hadn't had a girlfriend in 1992. I did have a crush on this one girl then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Just now, Foley said: Hmm, don't think so. I was only 12 and hadn't had a girlfriend in 1992. I did have a crush on this one girl then though. what feeling does the number 9.2 evoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Foley said: OK, I have a confession to make. I don't like 9.0s either. I lied in the opening post because I didn't want to seem certified batpoop crazy, but I'd rather have an 8.5 than a 9.2. That's because an 8.5 is a lovely 8.0 and a 9.0 and 9.2 are lousy 9.4's. It's simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said: That's because an 8.5 is a lovely 8.0 and a 9.0 and 9.2 are lousy 9.4's. It's simple. maybe. But why do I like 9.6s? Aren't they just lousy 9.8s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, kav said: what feeling does the number 9.2 evoke? Sonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Foley said: Sonder. is there a girl who's inner life is important to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 22 minutes ago, Foley said: An ex girlfriend cheated on me with a 9.2. And a purple label nonetheless! kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, kav said: is there a girl who's inner life is important to you? Yup, a few actually (wife, mom, sister) Is there a diagnosis coming soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Just now, Foley said: Yup, a few actually (wife, mom, sister) Is there a diagnosis coming soon? the more you put into your answers the quicker the diagnosis. analyst is only 1/2 the equation. I've done a lot of analysis and often the person will try to resist with snappy answers. Is there a certain male who you have a beef with maybe or maybe not regarding a woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 She wasn’t too smart.. I heard he was trimmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I'm going to have to leave shortly but will be back later to continue the session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, Foley said: maybe. But why do I like 9.6s? Aren't they just lousy 9.8s? No Ryan. They're lovely 9.4's. Foley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...