new mutants 98 CGC Signature Series broken case and reholder service question. 0

[LiangJue]

I recently bought a comic book locally, it's CSC SS 9.6 New Mutants #98, I noticed that I can open the left and right sides of the case slightly and slide my nails in, but not the top and bottom, however, I can see a crack from the bottom of the case, but I can't feel the crack when I scratch it with my nails, I think the crack might be inside the case? I can see cracks in the corners, and again, I can't feel the cracks with my fingernail and cannot open the corners. Please check the posted photos, can you guys tell me if this is the 9.6 , or if the book has been swapped? Also, can I send this in for reholder services?

Edited May 26, 2021 by LiangJue
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[LiangJue]

[LiangJue]

Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello 

[vheflin]

That's a 2nd gen case.  It's normal for it to be open somewhat on the sides.  As long as the corners are fastened, it's fine.  It wasn't swapped out.

[ADAMANTIUM]

@LiangJue that's the 2nd generation slab and it's totally normal what you're describing 

[BigLeagueCHEW]

1 hour ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

@LiangJue that's the 2nd generation slab and it's totally normal what you're describing 

4th pic has a crack, lower corner, about an inch up

Edited May 27, 2021 by BigLeagueCHEW

[ADAMANTIUM]

5 minutes ago, BigLeagueCHEW said:

4th pic has a crack, lower corner

Perhaps, but no way it was swapped and remember he was testing the flexibility by opening sides...

I know 2nd gen I got today  has a different kind of a mylar holder that has edges, but I think your talking about the bottom frame fracture and I dont remember checking that part of my slab to see what it looks like

Nor did I apply stress to see where it would fracture first

But with all that in mind

You have a good point

 

Edited May 27, 2021 by ADAMANTIUM

[MetalPSI]

It's virtually impossible to remove a comic from encapsulation without destroying the case.

The mylar the book is sealed in is much too big to simply slide out, even if one post is broken. You absolutely have to break two posts. You would risk damaging the book trying to remove it with only breaking one post.

How do I know? I tried, more than once. I bought a Xmen 40 from a pawn shop, the case was broken already and it was filthy.

The other was a Aliens 4, I noticed some dimples on the front cover, which was made post grading, most likely someone laid a case halve on top of it and the posts dug into the book.

I'll be cracking some more old slabs out soon, maybe I'll make a video. Whoever is using their "logic" to spread misinformation about encapsulation, is highly misinformed.

Now, in this instance, if you don't like the slab condition, send it in as is for a reholder. 

[Larryw7]

3 hours ago, LiangJue said:

Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello 

 

[theCapraAegagrus]

It's a 9.6 according to CGC.

[Ryan.]

I forgot how flimsy those older generation cases were until I cracked one out yesterday. I pulled it apart with my hands, no tools required. 

[wiparker824]

Sent in my CGC SS ASM 300 with larger crack and damage for reholder and had no issues. Also same era case as yours. 

[Fisionbomb]

On 5/24/2021 at 3:15 PM, LiangJue said:

can you guys tell me if this is the 9.6 , or if the book has been swapped? Also, can I send this in for reholder services?

Yes it's a 9.6 (because the CGC grade says 9.6)

No the book hasn't been "swapped".

Yes you can send it in for "reholder" services.

[catman76]

my only thought is why is there a Stan lee signature on a comic he had absolutely nothing to do with in any way?