Is it worth it to get this cleaned and pressed and regraded? 1 1

[oakenfelder]

I got this copy in an auction and when I received it, I realized it had a lot of dark spots and the edge looks very wavy. Is this something that can be cleaned off and maybe pressed flat?

Edited September 17, 2021 by oakenfelder

[Funnybooks]

I don't believe so. Most glaring defect appears to be a vertical, color breaking crease that runs almost the entire length of the book along the spine area. That may limit the upside a C&P will return.

[ninanina]

The risk is maybe getting a 6.5 once it's all done. Go collect currently has a FMV of $160.00 on the 5.5. Goes up $30.00 on a 6.5. Based on that, risky. Like Funnybooks mentioned, many of the defects will still be there after the press. But, the book would look better when cleaned. Maybe wait for a bigger spread between the 2 grades?

[Vixom]

Maybe even Probably. But like others said. You aren't cleaning or pressing out color breaks or moisturizer stains and grade won't improve much. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

It wouldn't be worth it to me.

[shadroch]

It would cost you a minimum of $100 to do the work, get it re-slabbed and shipped. Perhaps more. Almost certainly not worth it.

[oakenfelder]

Thanks everyone. I'll just keep it as is. I never had a first Mar-Vell before, so this is cool.

[revat]

On 9/17/2021 at 9:26 AM, oakenfelder said:

Thanks everyone. I'll just keep it as is. I never had a first Mar-Vell before, so this is cool.

I think this is a reasonable question, and the answers provided by the people are correct.

For future reference, here's the process most go through when making this type of decision (albeit for experienced folks its quite instinctual in many cases):

1. Determine the cost of clean/press + regrading (including shipping and insurance), for the purpose of this calculation this is "X"

2.  Use GPA (or ebay sold) pricing service to find out the price differential you would need from the grade you have to the grade that would make it worth it for you.  So maybe in this case like 7.5 or 8.0.  Do you think you can reach that grade with the cleaning/pressing? 

3.   That's the minimum break even.  But then of course you need to factor in your risk (of not getting the cleaning and grading results you want), opportunity cost of tying up your money, AND your preferred PROFIT MARGIN, which are all subjective to you.