Jayillustrator Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 So I'm not super new to this. I understand people don't always get the grades they want. I usually do well getting my 9.8s but this time I got some 9.6s and a couple 9.4s all good. That's on me. But can you guys help me find a flaw that would make this a 9.4?? I can't find anything that would warrant that big of a drop. Maybe a 9.6 on this but please let me know if I'm missing something. Cgc customer service told me to share it here because if I send it in it may come back lower than 9.4 🤣 If this comes back lower than 9.4 than I pretty much know nothing about comics LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Appears 9.4 or better, albeit these foil covers are tough to grade especially through a slab. I "see" one small defect above the "V" in Venom and "maybe" a slightly soft corner on the LR FC... Edited September 1, 2021 by Funnybooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theCapraAegagrus Posted September 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2021 Nobody is going to be able to discern a 9.8 vs 9.6 vs 9.4 based on pictures. Spyder!, grendelbo, KCOComics and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 6:32 AM, Jayillustrator said: I usually do well getting my 9.8s but this time I got some 9.6s and a couple 9.4s. If this was your submission, you should have free access to the grader's notes. What, if anything, was noted? Spyder!, greggy, silverseeker and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Dog Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 That slight lower right corner blunting and dent above the title would be enough for me not to feel confident sending it for a 9.8, but exactly how much of a hit who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Was it pressed before grading? If there were some unpressed light finger bends etc that could hit the grade. Plus the inside of the comic that is now forever hidden from view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexinnih Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I had my Venom Lethal Protector come back in July at 9.4 with the below notes. Can't really see "scuffing" but there is a small bend. Your right bottom may be the same. Grader Notes:light scuffing to cover small bend right bottom of front cover Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Don't rule out the ever present but hard to detect fingerprints. The Lions Den, musicmeta and jimjum12 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qalyar Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 12:20 PM, Funnybooks said: Appears 9.4 or better, albeit these foil covers are tough to grade especially through a slab. I "see" one small defect above the "V" in Venom and "maybe" a slightly soft corner on the LR FC... Yeah, it's always hard to search for defects in photos, doubly so through plastic, and triply so with a foil cover like this. That said, the indentation about the V in Venom is pretty obvious, and there may be some color lift / scuffing in the red foil area inside the curve of Venom's left claws as well. I also agree there's something a bit wonky with the LRFC corner. I think what looks like discoloration around the bottom staple on the BC is just reflections off the case, however. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Funnybooks Posted September 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 5:24 PM, Qalyar said: Yeah, it's always hard to search for defects in photos, doubly so through plastic, and triply so with a foil cover like this. That said, the indentation about the V in Venom is pretty obvious, and there may be some color lift / scuffing in the red foil area inside the curve of Venom's left claws as well. I also agree there's something a bit wonky with the LRFC corner. I think what looks like discoloration around the bottom staple on the BC is just reflections off the case, however. grendelbo, Qalyar, djzombi and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 1:20 PM, Funnybooks said: Appears 9.4 or better, albeit these foil covers are tough to grade especially through a slab. I "see" one small defect above the "V" in Venom and "maybe" a slightly soft corner on the LR FC... ... I also see a weak corner top right ... I could see a 9.6, but at 9.4 it's kind of unimpeachable, which is how I like my grades. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Grade is getting worst by the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Is there a tiny tear at the bottom of the top staple? If there is, that could do it... Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 1:46 PM, theCapraAegagrus said: Nobody is going to be able to discern a 9.8 vs 9.6 vs 9.4 based on pictures. This is 100% true Here is the small bend I noticed and that the note seem to speak of. Other things that stun people expecting 9.6-9.8 and they end up with 9.2-9.4 are fingerprints, faint staining and slight rust on a staple. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayillustrator Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 2:04 PM, zzutak said: If this was your submission, you should have free access to the grader's notes. What, if anything, was noted? They actually gave me zero graders notes on all 25 of the books I submitted. They stated that graders notes are never guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayillustrator Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/1/2021 at 2:58 PM, LowGradeBronze said: Was it pressed before grading? If there were some unpressed light finger bends etc that could hit the grade. Plus the inside of the comic that is now forever hidden from view... Yes it was pressed. That's what I was wondering. If it was something on the interior, but they gave me no notes. scribbler75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Has the book slid out of the inner well at the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 9:20 PM, Jayillustrator said: They actually gave me zero graders notes on all 25 of the books I submitted. They stated that graders notes are never guaranteed. How did the other 24 books do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 there's also potential for scuffing that can only be seen at certain angles in certain lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninanina Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I've heard from a trusted source it's quite possible to send in a stack of 25 perfect comics you think should come back 9.8 and some will come back anywhere from 9.4 - 9.8. The graders are looking for defects, and are very good at it. They will notice things you never noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
