Jemin Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Everything is intact and no bent corners or tears or any other defects I can see except the the bow at the bottom. It was in a loose long box with just a bag and no board when I found it. Is it worth sending in to be graded? What about pressing, would pressing help the bow? I'm getting ready to send off my first ever batch of books and trying to figure out which books are worth trying to fix and which ones are better off left alone. Thanks for your time! Edited July 28, 2021 by Jemin Added pictures Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 A press will help that ‘bow’. Am I seeing ink loss spots near the spine on both covers? Jemin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemin Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Galen130 said: A press will help that ‘bow’. Am I seeing ink loss spots near the spine on both covers? What do you think the ink loss spots cost me as far as grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 9.0...the spine corners are a bit blunted too. 9.2 is possible. Don’t forget, those of us here in this forum don’t work for CGC. We give estimates...and sometimes we’re right. Don’t base your decisions on what perfect strangers say. Go with your gut, especially if you’re adding books to your personal collection. Jemin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Galen130 said: 9.0...the spine corners are a bit blunted too. 9.2 is possible. Don’t forget, those of us here in this forum don’t work for CGC. We give estimates...and sometimes we’re right. Don’t base your decisions on what perfect strangers say. Go with your gut, especially if you’re adding books to your personal collection. Great advice! I always try to think worst case scenario. I too see 9.0-9.2 in this book with a press. Now, mentally, one should prepare for the possibility of getting an 8.5 just so as to not be reallly disappointed. If the grade matter most to you, buy that grade. If you love the book, get it graded. If you are looking to sell, consider the costs and risks involved with getting it graded (might be where you think, could be lower, could be higher) versus selling raw. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemin Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Galen130 said: 9.0...the spine corners are a bit blunted too. 9.2 is possible. Don’t forget, those of us here in this forum don’t work for CGC. We give estimates...and sometimes we’re right. Don’t base your decisions on what perfect strangers say. Go with your gut, especially if you’re adding books to your personal collection. Oh yea for sure. I'm just trying to supplement my personal collection and trying to offset the costs of stabbing my real prizes! I appreciate any insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Jemin said: Oh yea for sure. I'm just trying to supplement my personal collection and trying to offset the costs of stabbing my real prizes! I appreciate any insight! Stabbing??? Deadpoolica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemin Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just now, Galen130 said: Stabbing??? 😂😂😂 Damn auto correct again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 9.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Funnybooks Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 congrats Jemin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
