Nick_j Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hello, I'm fairly new to getting books graded and I know that there are 10.0 grades and was just wondering if at all possible if anyone knows how to get a book graded for 10.0? It may not even be possible but I thought I could throw the question out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 If people knew how to do that there would be ample 10's around silversurfer275, Randall Dowling, celluloidbuff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 If you examine a Gem Mint comic book, and ship it so that there's no way it incurs any damage, then you will get a 10 from CGC. Good luck finding a Gem Mint comic book, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) While we're at it, I'm looking to improve my golf game. Can anyone tell me how to shoot a hole in one? EDIT: (j/k) Edited January 26, 2021 by oldrover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 9:28 AM, Nick_j said: Hello, I'm fairly new to getting books graded and I know that there are 10.0 grades and was just wondering if at all possible if anyone knows how to get a book graded for 10.0? It may not even be possible but I thought I could throw the question out there. Yes, it's possible. CGC offers a service just for that. You send 25 books or more and ask to check which of those books they would give a 10. If they find one, they will grade it and give you 10. The ones that wont get a 10 are sent back to you ungraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWKyle Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 5 hours ago, William-James88 said: Yes, it's possible. CGC offers a service just for that. You send 25 books or more and ask to check which of those books they would give a 10. If they find one, they will grade it and give you 10. The ones that wont get a 10 are sent back to you ungraded. You can only prescreen up to a 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, JWKyle said: You can only prescreen up to a 9.8 ah, didn't know that. Oh well, guess the answer to the OP is: there is no way of making sure you get a 10.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 You can get 10's on specially selected new releases. Thousands of comics are screened to yield a few 10's and slightly more 9.9's. These offerings are sometimes available for "special" issues as they come out, like maybe a highly anticipated #1 issue. They're not cheap, but one way to get a 10. Or you are out on the secondary market, like eBay. And have a dump truck full of money on hand. To have your own comic come back a 10 is close to impossible. Even a 9.9 would seem miraculous. But it all depends on the quality of the stock you are submitting. Usually, the newer the better the chances of high grades. I'm thrilled with 9.8's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 8:28 AM, Nick_j said: Hello, I'm fairly new to getting books graded and I know that there are 10.0 grades and was just wondering if at all possible if anyone knows how to get a book graded for 10.0? It may not even be possible but I thought I could throw the question out there. I think what people are saying is that it's like asking how to find buried treasure. Extremely unpredictable and years of experience only give you a chance at 9.8+. No guarantees. FWIW, I wouldn't focus on grades (unless you're about to sell) as much as what you like for content. The adage that's been said thousands of times on these boards is- "Buy the book, not the number" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: I think what people are saying is that it's like asking how to find buried treasure. Extremely unpredictable and years of experience only give you a chance at 9.8+. No guarantees. FWIW, I wouldn't focus on grades (unless you're about to sell) as much as what you like for content. The adage that's been said thousands of times on these boards is- "Buy the book, not the number" Where is your avatar pic from? That art is excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 9:28 AM, Nick_j said: Hello, I'm fairly new to getting books graded and I know that there are 10.0 grades and was just wondering if at all possible if anyone knows how to get a book graded for 10.0? It may not even be possible but I thought I could throw the question out there. It would probably be easier to find the Ark of the Covenant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I bought two Frankenstein Alive books by Wrightson that were graded 10.0. They are flawless. Like they slid out of the printer into the holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
