X-men 1 (1963) cgc ss 1.5 press? 1 1

[rhbjonge]

Hi first time posting here! I've purchased this X-men 1 a few weeks ago and I'm contemplating whether it's worth a shot at press and regrade. 

Biggest flaws are obviously the tape and the slight fading. Other than that I don't see big flaws. What would you do? Take the risk or leave as is?

Book was signed and graded in 2007

Thanks in advance! 

[KCOComics]

I wouldn't press and regrade. 

The big issues with the book,  soiling, stains,  tape and edges break color won't be addressed with a press. I doubt the grade would bump to a 2.0, but it could be a 1.0 

But hey,  you've got an X1 that presents really well and is signed by the Stan fellow. 

As an aside I have a similar situation with a JIM83, but mine is a 1.0. I can send pictures later if you want to see it. 

[Galen130]

I would leave it be.  Too much won’t get fixed and putting heat on the tape could make things worse...IMO.  Very nice just the way it is. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

2 hours ago, KCOComics said:

I wouldn't press and regrade. 

The big issues with the book,  soiling, stains,  tape and edges break color won't be addressed with a press. I doubt the grade would bump to a 2.0, but it could be a 1.0 

But hey,  you've got an X1 that presents really well and is signed by the Stan fellow. 

As an aside I have a similar situation with a JIM83, but mine is a 1.0. I can send pictures later if you want to see it. 

I concur.

[Randall Ries]

Let it be.

[AmbassadorSlip]

What do you do if you want to get tape off? Who, and how do they do that? I have a DD #2 with some on the back c.

[rhbjonge]

6 hours ago, KCOComics said:

I wouldn't press and regrade. 

The big issues with the book,  soiling, stains,  tape and edges break color won't be addressed with a press. I doubt the grade would bump to a 2.0, but it could be a 1.0 

But hey,  you've got an X1 that presents really well and is signed by the Stan fellow. 

As an aside I have a similar situation with a JIM83, but mine is a 1.0. I can send pictures later if you want to see it. 

Thanks! I will leave it as is, maybe have it reholderd though. 

I would love to see pics of your Jim83 😃

[oldrover]

3 hours ago, Randall Ries said:

Let it be.

Whispered words of wisdom.

[KCOComics]

20 minutes ago, rhbjonge said:

Thanks! I will leave it as is, maybe have it reholderd though. 

I would love to see pics of your Jim83 😃

Kind of a similar situation to yours. Tape, a little beat up, but that iconic cover still presents well for the grade. 

I would upgrade if the opportunity presented itself,  but I'm in no rush. 

Unfortunately,  no one named Stan, Jack or Steve signed this one. 

[Deadpoolica]

Press ain't helping 

[rhbjonge]

On 7/29/2020 at 7:17 PM, KCOComics said:

Kind of a similar situation to yours. Tape, a little beat up, but that iconic cover still presents well for the grade. 

I would upgrade if the opportunity presented itself,  but I'm in no rush. 

Unfortunately,  no one named Stan, Jack or Steve signed this one. 

Very nice looking 1.0! Cheers 👍