zypher Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Hey guys.. Had a house fire this past Sunday. Everyone is safe but one of the main victims is one of my favorite issues. Raphael #1. It was a graded 8.5 I had up on my wall. Unfortunately it was high enough on my wall that the smoke and heat decimated the holder and, even though the interior capsule stayed sealed against smoke the capsule and the issue itself were seriously rippled and when I cracked open the capsule it ended up lifting ink from the front and rear cover... I'm heartbroken.. In this unique situation, if I do opt to still send it in for grading (it's sentimental at minimum, and even still somewhat valuable if pressed properly) should I be opting for pressing or full fledged restoration service? Thanks for any advice.. My local paper ran a story on the fire, if anyone is interested.. https://www.recorder.com/Fundraiser-started-for-Northfield-family-who-escaped-house-fire-41267401 Edited July 5, 2021 by zypher Adjusted order/layout of pictures. MattrixAlien, Albert Thurgood, Galen130 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Harrowing experience. Tim, I'm glad your family made it out of the home safely and everyone is alright. Your community is pulling together great to help y'all. As for what to do with the book, maybe begin with a C&P and see how that turns out. Build from there. However, in your shoes I think I would leave the book as it is. My hope would be to look at it and not remember what I lost. I could instead look at it and remember the grace my family and I experienced getting out of that house in time. My best to you. Albert Thurgood and zypher 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Glad everyone is safe and sound. I agree…I would leave it be. It’s now rather unique, and a reminder of what’s NOT important over life and health. zypher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Man...well least everyone's alright I'd send it in as is & eventually buy a better copy to place beside it. zypher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That hurts my heart zypher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
