Changer Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I just bought the 9.0 and found an earlier 7.5 version of it sold (image below) before it was presumbly CPR, no notes available on the 7.5. can you tell how without notes how this books has jumped so much in grade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Is that bottom-left corner a defect, or part of the artwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) back cover pics? The 7.5 appears under-graded. I had a nice copy of a book that graded 7.0 but presented like a 9.0 but for a small 1/2 - 3/4 inch almost imperceptible tear hidden well in the art. Edited August 31, 2021 by Funnybooks Flanders82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 My initial guesses are it was under-graded and perhaps the covers had a lot of creases or finger-bends that were imperceptible in the original slab. I had a CGC 7.5 that looked terrific. I cracked it open and only then could I see the front cover showed heavy-handling. I pressed it and it's now likely VF/NM. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post joeypost Posted August 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2021 It probably had the right defects. Not uncommon for a huge jump in grade like this to happen if a large non-color bend or crease is removed. grendelbo, rjpb, silverseeker and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder! Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Also, this all comes down to human judgement. Different graders and different points in time, that can contribute a lot, in addition to a press. Nice page quality bump too! rjpb and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 It's a miracle... Dick Pontoon, Deadpoolica, musicmeta and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 3:34 PM, Spyder! said: Also, this all comes down to human judgement. Different graders and different points in time, that can contribute a lot, in addition to a press. Nice page quality bump too! The pressing may have squeezed some of the off out of the white. The Lions Den and djzombi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 9:37 AM, joeypost said: It probably had the right defects. Not uncommon for a huge jump in grade like this to happen if a large non-color bend or crease is removed. Is it possible to press a hard ncb crease all the way out (to where any fiber damage can't be seen with the naked eye), or is the visible impact just lessened? I've never been clear on the limits of pressing ncb creases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexinnih Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 The biggest jump I've experienced from pressing was an 8.5 to a 9.6. I just appreciate it when it works out in my favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 9/2/2021 at 12:43 PM, rjpb said: Is it possible to press a hard ncb crease all the way out (to where any fiber damage can't be seen with the naked eye), or is the visible impact just lessened? I've never been clear on the limits of pressing ncb creases. All depends on the type of paper and where on the book. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylam Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 The 7.5 was graded on a Monday and the 9.0 was graded on a Thursday. Albert Thurgood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 4:36 AM, Changer said: I just bought the 9.0 and found an earlier 7.5 version of it sold (image below) before it was presumbly CPR, no notes available on the 7.5. can you tell how without notes how this books has jumped so much in grade? Oh hey... look at that... the pq got better too... once again, why I never pay a premium for 'white pages'. I have seen PQ change between CPR's as well. Some go from OW to OWW and sometimes OWW to White. grendelbo and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 7.5 to 9.0 is easy to explain. 7.5= Grader listening to Boomtown Rats on a Monday morning. 9.0=Grader listening to Macarena 4.30pm, Friday. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Also known as the CGC 'Promise' Anthem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 6:51 AM, Funnybooks said: back cover pics? The 7.5 appears under-graded. I had a nice copy of a book that graded 7.0 but presented like a 9.0 but for a small 1/2 - 3/4 inch almost imperceptible tear hidden well in the art. I will have it in hand some day soon Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changer Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 3:39 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: Is that bottom-left corner a defect, or part of the artwork? I believe defect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 12:10 AM, Changer said: I believe defect In that case, I think that it's over-graded as a "9.0". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Thurgood Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 6:35 PM, theCapraAegagrus said: In that case, I think that it's over-graded as a "9.0". Blame it on the "Macarena". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninanina Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I did notice the whiter whites on the 9.0...so the cleaning helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
