GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Hello, First time post, new member. Have a question: just had my first comic graded, 6.5 #1 Iron Man. The notes have me believe that possibly it would have graded higher if I had it pressed, etc. The notes say: light cover tanning, light rippling to cover, moderate bends to cover, moderate creasing to cover and moderate spine stress lines to cover. Should I have had this comic pressed? Would I have been able to fix these problems doing so? Being new to all this, I don't know how to tell. Do I just choose my best comics and go ahead and have them pressed? Is there some way of knowing?? Is it always worth it? One good point, I graded it at a 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 so I am being really conservative as it came in at 6.5. Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. I'm learning! GEng779 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Welcome to the Boards! Pics would help - but things like tanning will likely not have any grade benefits by pressing. Just as a quick note, feel free to use the "Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade" forum before submitting. There's some sharp boardies who will not only offer a grade but also let you know if a press would help or not. Keep on learning & good luck! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 14 hours ago, GEng779 said: Hello, First time post, new member. Have a question: just had my first comic graded, 6.5 #1 Iron Man. The notes have me believe that possibly it would have graded higher if I had it pressed, etc. The notes say: light cover tanning, light rippling to cover, moderate bends to cover, moderate creasing to cover and moderate spine stress lines to cover. Should I have had this comic pressed? Would I have been able to fix these problems doing so? Being new to all this, I don't know how to tell. Do I just choose my best comics and go ahead and have them pressed? Is there some way of knowing?? Is it always worth it? One good point, I graded it at a 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 so I am being really conservative as it came in at 6.5. Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. I'm learning! GEng779 the only thing a press would help with are the moderate bends and maybe the creases if there is no colour break. But since the big defect here is moderate spine stress then that would not go away and a 6.5 is usually the best you get for lots of spine stress. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, bc said: Welcome to the Boards! Pics would help - but things like tanning will likely not have any grade benefits by pressing. Just as a quick note, feel free to use the "Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade" forum before submitting. There's some sharp boardies who will not only offer a grade but also let you know if a press would help or not. Keep on learning & good luck! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Show me your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, bc said: Welcome to the Boards! Pics would help - but things like tanning will likely not have any grade benefits by pressing. Just as a quick note, feel free to use the "Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade" forum before submitting. There's some sharp boardies who will not only offer a grade but also let you know if a press would help or not. Keep on learning & good luck! -bc Much appreciated. I submitted nine (9) for grading, not my very best but some good ones. Will certainly take your advice on all my others. TKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, William-James88 said: the only thing a press would help with are the moderate bends and maybe the creases if there is no colour break. But since the big defect here is moderate spine stress then that would not go away and a 6.5 is usually the best you get for lots of spine stress. Take care! Thank you. I'm learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Angel of Death said: Show me your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Just now, GEng779 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEng779 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Angel of Death said: Show me your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 6.5 for that comic seems fair. Don't send it back, a different grader could give it a 6.0, I wouldn't risk it (and I certainly wouldn't spend another 100$ getting this pressed and graded again) Edited February 16, 2021 by William-James88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Agree with @William-James88 I don't see anything obvious a press would help with. I wouldn't resub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am doubting that a press would improve the grade, or appearance for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
