Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hey all. Hopefully I don't waste everyone's time with this one, but I have limited experience dealing with water damaged books. This is a copy I found in a box of comics belonging to someone I bought from. It's a minor key that I'd like to add to my collection, but it might be better if I look for a cleaner copy. The water damage and stains aren't the worst I've seen, but I haven't submitted a book to CGC that looks like this. The staples don't show much rust, so I have no idea how it got wet. The pages are affected, but they aren't stained. Pressing and cleaning will help, I'm sure. Grade I'm not so sure about. Thanks for looking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 A 3.0 at best, Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Gnasher said: A 3.0 at best, After a good press, I assume?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Galen130 said: After a good press, I assume?? After burning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 2.5 as-is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Gnasher said: After burning! Ouch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Galen130 said: Ouch!!! It'll get rid of the stain tho . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Just now, Gnasher said: It'll get rid of the stain tho . Good point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Yeah, go for the better copy. Splash out! Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gnasher said: Yeah, go for the better copy. Splash out! I agree...I just wasn't ready to give up on this copy yet. It's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toz Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Filler.Keep it till a better copy shows up. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Ewwww Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Lions Den said: Ewwww Exactly. I almost threw it away, but I've never thrown a comic book in the trash in my entire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Galen130 said: Exactly. I almost threw it away, but I've never thrown a comic book in the trash in my entire life. You've got 'em out of the trash by the looks of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Galen130 said: Exactly. I almost threw it away, but I've never thrown a comic book in the trash in my entire life. If I were to throw out a grade, I'd be in the Good range. (2.0) Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Gnasher said: You've got 'em out of the trash by the looks of it..... Or the previous owner did. I got some good books out of that lot, including Action Comics #309...which is in for grading. Unfortunately there were about 10 books (none of them valuable) that had water damage. Maybe a basement leak or something. I still have them because I hate to throw them out. The Lions Den and Gnasher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Galen130 said: Or the previous owner did. I got some good books out of that lot, including Action Comics #309...which is in for grading. Unfortunately there were about 10 books (none of them valuable) that had water damage. Maybe a basement leak or something. I still have them because I hate to throw them out. You're a good sport. G130 They're always there for reading copies. Galen130 and The Lions Den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Galen130 said: Or the previous owner did. I got some good books out of that lot, including Action Comics #309...which is in for grading. Unfortunately there were about 10 books (none of them valuable) that had water damage. Maybe a basement leak or something. I still have them because I hate to throw them out. Gnasher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Yeah,, @theCapraAegagrus, and @The Lions Den, what are you thinking!? That's way too high Edited August 3, 2020 by Gnasher theCapraAegagrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...