Kelgio82 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Picked this guy up recently. Has some really filthy stain spots on the bottom front not sure what that is. Some sun tanning on the left side of cover. And there is some chipping on the top of the cover. Let me know what you guys think. How good a grade are we guessing before I send her in? I plan on pressing as well. Hopefully, that doesn't make the chipping worse. Thanks in advance! FoggyNelson and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 As it is, I would say 3.0. But I'm a harsh grader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Might grade as high as a 3.5 but I would not want it in my collection at any price , really a poor presenting copy inside an out 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelgio82 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, evilskip said: As it is, I would say 3.0. But I'm a harsh grader. Thats a good thing. CGC will probably be harsh too. Thank you for your input. 36 minutes ago, FoggyNelson said: Might grade as high as a 3.5 but I would not want it in my collection at any price , really a poor presenting copy inside an out Ouch. I appreciate the honesty. Lol I was trying to jump on before kang appeared and the prices got stupid. Ill take a 3.5 if possible. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 A lot of icky going on there. LOL I think it could eke out a 3.5. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 hours ago, oldrover said: A lot of icky going on there. LOL I think it could eke out a 3.5. Good luck! I was looking for a term that slots between gross and train wreck, and icky fits nicely! I’m totally stealing that for my descriptive toolbox. Unfortunately, eye appeal is significantly diminished due to the stains... 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 3.0 Kelgio82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelgio82 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 hours ago, MPH1964 said: I was looking for a term that slots between gross and train wreck, and icky fits nicely! I’m totally stealing that for my descriptive toolbox. Unfortunately, eye appeal is significantly diminished due to the stains... 3.0 Multiple people have said how filthy this book looks. I need to get better at my book purchases apparently, but smh!😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 3.5 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 People are too mean. I mean I hate stains as much as the next guy but I don't find these on here that bad. Not like a huge stain that covers 1/8th of the entire cover....much worse. Anyyywaaayyy I think it is nice than some 3.0's I have seen but I don't believe it hits 4.0 because of those stains so 3.5 seems the right grade to settle on. Kelgio82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 We call those affordable grade ‼️👍😷 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelgio82 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 14 hours ago, comicginger1789 said: People are too mean. I mean I hate stains as much as the next guy but I don't find these on here that bad. Not like a huge stain that covers 1/8th of the entire cover....much worse. Anyyywaaayyy I think it is nice than some 3.0's I have seen but I don't believe it hits 4.0 because of those stains so 3.5 seems the right grade to settle on. Is it possible to remove some of the stains ( like the spots on the bottom) with a clean and press service? I have no clue of these things so any advice is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelgio82 Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 hours ago, FoggyNelson said: We call those affordable grade ‼️👍😷 Yeah, thats all I can afford. Lol Maybe at some point I can upgrade but for now, ill take what I can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 7:28 AM, FoggyNelson said: Might grade as high as a 3.5 but I would not want it in my collection at any price , really a poor presenting copy inside an out Tell us how you really feel, lol. I give it a 3.5. I personally don't mind buying a lower grade comic because it gives me a chance to decide if I want to buy a higher quality book at a later time and I can always resale it once I upgrade. Kelgio82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3.0 - 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3.5 maybe 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humantop Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3.5 as is...maybe 4.0 after clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...