Hulk 181 graded 5 but going to regrade 1 1

[Mike Oliver]

Hello, I just recently acquired this incredible hulk 181( my 3rd copy) it was not pressed or cleaned previously when it was graded 5.0. I’m thinking of cracking the slab and sending to CGC to have it regraded and pressed and slabbed. Do you think it will help any? Or am I wasting my money and time 

Edited May 14, 2020 by Mike Oliver

[PunisherPunisherPunisher]

Back cover doesn't look like it's been pressed/cleaned very well, crack it and send it in

[Keys_Collector]

The back cover does look like it could get pressed/cleaned but i'd also suggest to check the graders notes.

FYI, the thread might get pulled because you are showing the label from the other company. 

[Mike Oliver]

Well i plan on having it graded by CGC if that matters any 

[silversurfer275]

25 minutes ago, Mike Oliver said:

Well i plan on having it graded by CGC if that matters any 

the price goes up by a little bit

[Keys_Collector]

1 hour ago, Mike Oliver said:

Well i plan on having it graded by CGC if that matters any 

Well then send it into them and have CCS do the pressing.  

[Mike Oliver]

47 minutes ago, Keys_Collector said:

Well then send it into them and have CCS do the pressing.  

I am I just wanted advice on weather a cleaning and pressing would help the grade or not 

[Keys_Collector]

2 minutes ago, Mike Oliver said:

I am I just wanted advice on weather a cleaning and pressing would help the grade or not 

Its possible but its hard to tell.  Some people act like a press/clean is a guarantee to bump the grade.  I don't know how many times i've seen someone hilariously say "going to press/clean this baby to a 9.8" and then it comes back the same grade.  Maybe CBCS graded this higher then the CGC grader will.  Who knows...if it was my book I would send to CGC/CCS for press and regrade with my expecations of being content if it stays the same grade or happy if it gains even half a grade point.

[jsilverjanet]

what do the notes say

[comicginger1789]

What is happening with that back corner? Slight bend or is it stained? Hard to tell.

I would def check the notes. Spine has a lot of ticks. It is also really hard to tell because I find books in slabs tend to hide a lot of potential flaws. The colours on the cover behind the logo behind seem faded. It is possible this could get 5.5-6.0 from what I see. Which, on a book like this is worth it. I think it is worth it even to get it into a CGC slab if you do plan to sell it. I think the money spent clean, press and having them grade it will at least make it worth getting into a CGC slab even if it comes back the same grade. 

[Mike Oliver]

These are the grader notes 

[mattn792]

It's hard to tell from your photos because of all the reflection, but from the notes it sounds like a good presser could get at least another .5 out of this book.

[oldrover]

Look at the difference in $$$ in grades from 5.0 to 6.0.

https://comics.gpanalysis.com/try-out/sales-data/41/181

From $1925 at 5.0 to $2100 at 6.0.

IIMHO it's not worth regrading, even if you got a full grade bump. Just saying.

[mattn792]

3 minutes ago, oldrover said:

Look at the difference in $$$ in grades from 5.0 to 6.0.

https://comics.gpanalysis.com/try-out/sales-data/41/181

From $1925 at 5.0 to $2100 at 6.0.

IIMHO it's not worth regrading, even if you got a full grade bump. Just saying.

That's a good point, 181 is currently experiencing a substantial traffic jam in pricing with midgrade books.  But if its a copy for long term holding, maybe you still roll the dice and see how things shake out down the line.  

[JollyComics]

2 hours ago, Mike Oliver said:

These are the grader notes 

Bad note writing.  It doesn't have commas in that last two long lines.   Does it have a rust bottom staple?  It looks darker than the top staple.

On the other hand, it looks like improvable after the pressing and cleaning.   It doesn't matter but CGC graded is saleable rather than a voldt case.

[Deadpoolica]

2 hours ago, Mike Oliver said:

These are the grader notes 

Given the notes, I'd say it's a great candidate for a clean/press