Spare a grade please...any feedback is much appreciated. 1 1

[FlyJ]

Have had these for ages , have no intention of making a profit or getting it graded just really want to learn more about how to grade.

Thanks!

[Axe Elf]

Looks a little rough to be above a 4.0 for me; 3.5 feels more comfortable, just for the extent of the general wear and soiling.

[Dick Pontoon]

3.5/4.0.

[Sillydiabetic]

Depending on the staining, that might clean and press to a whole level higher, and would at least display much more handsomely.  

[HighStakesComics]

3.0

[JohnT]

3.0

[Albert Thurgood]

I think it's a 4.0.

[Februus]

4.0 just has a lot of soiling (Dirt)

[grendelbo]

4.0

On 2/20/2022 at 12:08 PM, FlyJ said:

just really want to learn more about how to grade.

Here's my advice.

1. Begin with Overstreet grading standards. Pick up the latest edition.

2. Check out other standards available like those found on the website of Heritage, MyComicShop and even Chuck's Mile High, etc. Get a feel of what's acceptable in a given grade range.

3. Get a free membership to Heritage so you can view high quality pics of CGC graded books. Use the Heritage website and eBay to look up CGC examples of a given grade. Example - search CGC 4.0 and see what those books look like. Be sure to look at literally thousands of comic books.

4. YouTube has some tutorials you can watch. I'm a fan of those created by @etanick.

5. Participate in PGM. Comment on posted books or silently play along. Practice make perfect (or a grade or two off).

Thanks for posting.

[FlyJ]

@grendelbo Thanks allot ! much appreciated , I will post a few more books here that I have already (amateurly graded) and see if the responses are close to my prediction.

Super helpful!

[Randall Ries]

4.0 all day.