Can a comic still get a 9.9 if it is pressed? 1 1

[L1L-syAm0n]

I'm don't know if it can because the presser is touching it or whatever, I would just like to know.

[SOTIcollector]

Yes.

A good presser will remove the appearance of some defects such as non-color-breaking creases.  A good presser will handle a comic book very carefully and, unless they make a significant mistake, will not damage a book by their handling of it.

Of course, damage can occur as the result of pressing.  People can make mistakes in the way they handle books, or mistakenly drop a book, and cause unintended damage.  But the mere careful handling of a comic book will not automatically keep it from getting a 9.8, a 9.9, or even a 10.0.  

 

[Lazyboy]

A 9.9 doesn't need to be pressed, and if you're even considering pressing a book, there's virtually no chance anyone will ever grade it 9.9 (or 10).

[MAR1979]

On 12/22/2021 at 4:01 PM, Lazyboy said:

A 9.9 doesn't need to be pressed, and if you're even considering pressing a book, there's virtually no chance anyone will ever grade it 9.9 (or 10).

Agreed, stuff that keeps a 9.8 from being a 9.9 like centering and minute amount of paper loss on a corner (under magnification), or tiny bindery defect will not helped by a press.

But yeah I guess in theory some very strong 9.8's can be moved up with a press, in actuality not sure how many of those cases would ever exist...

My opinion taking a strong 9.8 and pressing it mathematically more is likely to result in a 9.6 rather than a 9.9

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by MAR1979

[jokiing]

Keep in mind that the graders at CGC will be handling the book as well, including a page count, so handling of the book, by pressers or the dude that rang up the book at the shop, is part of the game.

[LowGradeBronze]

9.8 is as close to perfection as you're going to see. And since you can't improve on 'perfection' it is best to leave well alone, as yet more third party handling can only risk inadvertent damage.