Mdrguy101 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) My oldest Big Book. Got it in 1978 and have only pulled it out of the short box a few times over the years to bag and board. It is lower grade for sure with what looks like super old masking tape up and down the spine and multiple flaws, but it's mine and I love it. Book is complete and despite the tape on spine the staples seem intact. Kids liked tape in the 60's I guess. Nothing loose and no cut outs. Any thoughts on grade, viability for C+P etc. Thanks! Edited February 23, 2022 by Mdrguy101 Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1952 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 low grade complete copy. looks 1.5/1.8 my . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 No higher than a 1.5... If I was representing it to someone else I probably wouldn't feel good calling it anything higher than 1.0--it's about as bad as a comic can be and still be considered "complete." And even though the official stance I've read from CGC on tape is that they basically ignore it if it is used to maintain the integrity of the book--I can see where people would still prefer a book that doesn't have a book-length piece of tape along its spine. So it might GET a 1.5, but I'd still consider it more of a 1.0, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdrguy101 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 I found this language from CGC, After consideration of the expressed views of the community and assessment of the practice, beginning with submissions postmarked after May 3, 2013, CGC will modify its grading standard and ignore the presence of tape if it serves a function (such as fixing a tear or spine split) and instead grade the book as if it was not present. Therefore, any existing defect will be graded accordingly. If the tape does not serve a function, the tape will be treated as a defect and the book will be downgraded. By doing this, books will still receive a Universal Label but the grade will better reflect the actual condition of the comic book. Do you think the tape serves a function on this book? How can anyone actually tell without looking under the tape for spine splits etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 It looks to be about a 2.0, maybe 2.5. The tape contributes to the grade but your copy also has a number of other major flaws. You'll have to check the staples and the inside cover to see if the tape serves a purpose (detached cover or spine split). The tape could've been applied to protect the spine and there are no hidden flaws. I'm curious, not to spoil your age, but how old were you when you got this book? I bought cheaply a few low-grade keys as a pre-teen and teenager. Most are G/VG or lower but they are still the books I really adore, much like your DD1. Thanks for sharing. Februus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdrguy101 Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Thanks for your thoughts. I'm at a 2.0 or so myself. I got it when I was 11 at a convention in NYC. My first big book. I have a second copy as well. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyT7986 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1.5/1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast eddie Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Yeah,,,a 1.5,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I’m at 2.0 possibly 2.5 … it’s worn but everything is attached and there are no pieces missing.. that’s kinda how I see it. As far as C&P because it’s a “grail” type comic, even a half grade could be a sizable amount of money. If it was mine I would have them screen it to see if they think it would help.. they are experts and know the limitations of what they can do. grendelbo and tng123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Remember the recent grading contest, Buck Rogers cover has a coupon cut out of the front cover that was graded 1.5 so I will go for 1.8/2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1332 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 No tape on interior, holding the cover on? Cover still attached but taped up to prevent further deterioration of the spine. If the tape wasn't there, 1.5-2.5? I'm at a 1.5 with the tape Great book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicSpa Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I’m going with 1.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1.8-2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 1.8 as is 2.0 after C&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
