Philiboy Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) Hi All, Last one today, but looking at getting this graded as well and would like any feedback on the potential grade. The back cover has a small crease in the corner, so i will have this "pressed" and hopefully it comes out. Also, i think the cover is a bit "dirty" on the right hand side? I dont have another copy to compare it to, but its pretty nice overall. Any thoughts...? thanks again in advance! Edited September 18, 2021 by Philiboy Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumption Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Considering the minor surface wear and the 1" fold, I'd call it an 8.0. You should look into testing out a white eraser on that back cover to see if the dirt can dryclean out. Uncanny X-Men #121 is a tricky one to grade because of the white cover. I found a CGC 8.0 copy that looks very clean and without much cover defect just from glancing at it... thought it was a 9.0 for sure... but I bought the Grader's Notes and apparently there were tiny color-breaking spine ticks along the spine that are very hard to see without a loupe. I did end up cracking mine out of the slab and just enjoy it as a reader copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philiboy Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thanks Grumption. I guess im NOT going to get this one graded. Being a noob, i was thinking it could be at least 9.2 if pressed. Was being a bit too optimistic i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumption Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 The main defect is that fold in the back. If it doesn't complete press out, and if it still breaks color, a 1" crease wouldn't clear an 8.0 grade. Looking at the shadowing on the crease, how there are shadows along two sides of the ridge... I think it could be difficult to take out. It's still a gorgeous book. Nicely centered and with great colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8.0 + C&P = 8.5 therabouts. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poto555 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 5:22 PM, gumption said: The main defect is that fold in the back. If it doesn't complete press out, and if it still breaks color, a 1" crease wouldn't clear an 8.0 grade. Looking at the shadowing on the crease, how there are shadows along two sides of the ridge... I think it could be difficult to take out. It's still a gorgeous book. Nicely centered and with great colors. Agreed.. 8 - 8.5 IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The Answer is: 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 8.0 as is 9.0 after C&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinzebac Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyde Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 If that crease presses out, I think you could get a 9.0 Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hopefully that crease doesn’t break the ink. It’s hard to see on the white color. 8.0-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
