Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I have just started collecting and am buying raw and slabbed. My most recent slab is a SIKTC #11 one per store virgin signed by Dell’Edera and Tynion. The Cgc holographic silver sticker has a raised lip around it (I can feel the edges when running finger over) suggesting it is a sticker rather than embedded beneath the case shell and there is slight movement of the inner case and book when I flip the slab. I have a total of 10 slabs and two are the same yet the other 8 have the hologram clearly inside (smooth across the plastic because the sticker is embedded) and there is zero movement of the book. This SIKTC also has 4 spine ticks which don’t break colour and are individually negligible but noticeable when looking close up suggesting the grade can’t be right (it’s a 9.8). Have had a look at the forums briefly and Cgc website but anyone able to help if this is a problem or it’s just how some slabs are. Both of the 2 barcodes fully check out on the registers and their timing makes sense based on release dates and Cgc turn around times. Photos of SIKTC attached. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Are those color-breaking spine creases??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 9.8 NEAR MINT/MINT (NM/MT):Nearly perfect in every way with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and minimal fading. Corners are cut square and sharp. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Spine is tight and flat. Staples must be original, generally centered and clean with no rust. Paper is white, supple and fresh. Only the slightest interior tears are allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostboys Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I have a 9.8 with multiple spine bends that do not break color. I also have a WP book where the top of the pages are not white compared to the inside page color. Meh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, LoST Ups said: Old vs new. Same with the sticker on the top of the slab iirc. And before you metion it, the grades on the old slabs is much lighter than the current slabs. So new ones are stickers on the outside of the case? They are both 2020. So 2019 and earlier sticker was inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, Galen130 said: Are those color-breaking spine creases??? Not quite. They are borderline but I don’t see white just a crisp crease and faded colouring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Never2old2brick said: Not quite. They are borderline but I don’t see white just a crisp crease and faded colouring. That tells me it shouldn't be a 9.8, but who knows these days. So I'm a bit alarmed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless icons Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) It looks like at least two of them break color (ever so slightly) at least to me. Grading questions aside... Welcome to the boards. Edited April 21, 2021 by Timeless icons ExNihilo and Never2old2brick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Never2old2brick said: I have just started collecting and am buying raw and slabbed. My most recent slab is a SIKTC #11 one per store virgin signed by Dell’Edera and Tynion. The Cgc holographic silver sticker has a raised lip around it (I can feel the edges when running finger over) suggesting it is a sticker rather than embedded beneath the case shell and there is slight movement of the inner case and book when I flip the slab. I have a total of 10 slabs and two are the same yet the other 8 have the hologram clearly inside (smooth across the plastic because the sticker is embedded) and there is zero movement of the book. This SIKTC also has 4 spine ticks which don’t break colour and are individually negligible but noticeable when looking close up suggesting the grade can’t be right (it’s a 9.8). Have had a look at the forums briefly and Cgc website but anyone able to help if this is a problem or it’s just how some slabs are. Both of the 2 barcodes fully check out on the registers and their timing makes sense based on release dates and Cgc turn around times. Photos of SIKTC attached. Thanks! It's real. Don't worry about it. Hulksdaddy1, Iconic1s, Never2old2brick and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Timeless icons said: It looks like at least two of them break color (ever so slightly) at least to me. Grading questions aside... Welcome to the boards. Might be time to re-submit my 9.4s if that's what's passing as 9.8s these days. MetalPSI , KCOComics and Never2old2brick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless icons Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, ExNihilo said: Might be time to re-submit my 9.4s if that's what's passing as 9.8s these days. and 9.8s into 9.9s and 10.0s Never2old2brick and ExNihilo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 hours ago, LoST Ups said: Why do you say this? A 9.8 has to have some kind of damage. Some damage yes. But my understanding is that a single crease with no colour break and for a short distance (like 2mm) is negligible individually so ok for a 9.8. But to have four of them to me at least would warrant a lower grade as it’s the cumulative impact tag matters. Timeless icons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, LoST Ups said: The old slabs had the sticker and hologram on the outside. New cases started in 2016. https://the-comic-book-forum.boards.net/thread/161/case-discussion-thread-sequential-examples Thanks but I think this is different. I have Seven moderns slabbed in 2019 or earlier. Just talking about the hologram it is inside the case. There is no ridge when I run my finger across them. Now my 2 2020 books it is a sticker on the outside of the case because I can feel the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Timeless icons said: and 9.8s into 9.9s and 10.0s I know right!, Timeless icons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2old2brick Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, ExNihilo said: Might be time to re-submit my 9.4s if that's what's passing as 9.8s these days. Do it 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Go eBay and see if there’s other somewhat older comics that seem to have a similar sticker situations good luck Edited April 21, 2021 by revat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 hours ago, ExNihilo said: Might be time to re-submit my 9.4s if that's what's passing as 9.8s these days. only if you get gift grades. Most likely you will get that grader who will give you a 8.5 ExNihilo and musicmeta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, Wolverinex said: only if you get gift grades. Most likely you will get that grader who will give you a 8.5 Does it help to slide a $20 bill inside the book? William-James88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Mystafo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Is there a term for people who are hypochondriacs regarding their slabbed comic books? The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
