GSXM1 could it be pressed 0

[hondajazz]

Hi 

I am looking to grade my GSXM 1 but the staples on this comic are misaligned and behind the front cover .I think this is normal for this comic but .Would they be able to press this cover and does  anyone think it would benefit anyway. 

[faster friends]

A press would help on the corners and edges. I imagine the presser would stay away from the staples.

[comicdonna]

It appears the book would benefit from a press.  Do you have a back cover pic?  It looks like there's an overhang on the front cover.  

[oldrover]

13 minutes ago, faster friends said:

A press would help on the corners and edges. I imagine the presser would stay away from the staples.

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[joeypost]

2 hours ago, hondajazz said:

Hi 

I am looking to grade my GSXM 1 but the staples on this comic are misaligned and behind the front cover .I think this is normal for this comic but .Would they be able to press this cover and does  anyone think it would benefit anyway. 

The puckering on the spine is due to the way the cover was glued to the pages. Pressing will not remove that. Good news is CGC considers that part of production. I have seen many high grade copies of this book with goofy spines. 

As far as the pressing goes you cannot stay away from the staples, they are essentially on the cover. To the OP's comment, they are not misaligned, hey are where they should be. Someone who knows what they are doing can press this without causing additional damage. That's why you need to use someone reputable and with lots of experience. Having pressed hundreds of books is not a lot of experience. Ask if they have experience with square-bound books. Again, the staples affecting the covers is considered a production issue. I have worked on, and seen copies of this book with the staples popping through the cover get 9.4. 

The short answer is yes, a proper dry cleaning and press will benefit this book. On a side note, always show both covers as we are making an assessment on only 50% of the comic 

Edited April 23, 2020 by joeypost

[Deadpoolica]

Yes

[hondajazz]

22 hours ago, joeypost said:

The puckering on the spine is due to the way the cover was glued to the pages. Pressing will not remove that. Good news is CGC considers that part of production. I have seen many high grade copies of this book with goofy spines. 

As far as the pressing goes you cannot stay away from the staples, they are essentially on the cover. To the OP's comment, they are not misaligned, hey are where they should be. Someone who knows what they are doing can press this without causing additional damage. That's why you need to use someone reputable and with lots of experience. Having pressed hundreds of books is not a lot of experience. Ask if they have experience with square-bound books. Again, the staples affecting the covers is considered a production issue. I have worked on, and seen copies of this book with the staples popping through the cover get 9.4. 

The short answer is yes, a proper dry cleaning and press will benefit this book. On a side note, always show both covers as we are making an assessment on only 50% of the comic 

wow thanks for the response , amazing how people give there time to newbies like me , i wish i had the expertise to give back but i inherited my collection and therefore have not grown up with comics and i think that's how you learn most of the time.i have attached the back cover which i think is in pretty decent condition.

i was looking to use CGC pressing services when i submit for a grade , do they do a decent job

[comicdonna]

57 minutes ago, hondajazz said:

 

i was looking to use CGC pressing services when i submit for a grade , do they do a decent job

 

This is your best bet.  He will deliver the book to CGC when he's done.

https://cfpcomics.com/

[theCapraAegagrus]

Yes, it could be pressed.