One more if you all don't mind considering this Uncanny X-Men 1

[JRibble]

This is what I see as problems: Cover colors are super vibrant. There is some color fade toward the right edge of the book. Several stress marks along spine. Off white vanilla colored pages. Back cover is better than front. I think this book is at least a Fine. Can anyone give me any further ideas? Should I submit this for grading? I would guess that this would be a pretty common book to have graded.

[KingOfRulers]

Come on. You know what you have. Seems like you're trying to play it down to me. 7.5.

[marvelcollector]

Large scan makes it a bit difficult (to me) to judge..too much panning needed to see image...

But, I would say 6.5....ABCIC

[CJ]

Without seeing the pages or back cover I would think a 6.5 to 7.0

 

My main concerns from the scan is the top right corner smudge..and the bottom right corner area.(This area is the part I would like to see more before maybe giving it a solid 7.0--7.5(if your lucky)

 

All and all..nice book though

[JRibble]

Not trying to play it down by any means. I have to say it is the pride of my collection as I've always been a huge X-Men fan and getting this one in this condition I felt was pretty special. Too often you are let down with books bought online. People seem to overgrade badly.

[KingOfRulers]

Well, considering you obviously have lots of money to burn why would you buy this online "raw"? You've just put yourself in real danger of being had, by someone pulling some restoration right over your eyes.

[divad]

This is a foolish exercise - learn how to properly size and post your scans first, then post scans of BOTH the front and back covers. It's not rocket science - just apply yourself.

 

btw, I give it a 2.75 (based on one-half of a 5.5) and King you better stick to Ultimates cuz you can't grade anything older than yesterday's newspaper

[Aces]

Looks like a Fine range (5.5-6.5) book.

Need back cover to make a final judgement...

[JRibble]

Just so I don't anger any more people regarding the scan, what is the technique to have the image a bit smaller? I'm following the post instructions and attach the image where it states to. Sure doesn't come up small like the other pictures I've seen posted. Any tips?

[Aces]

You have to edit the pic yourself with some software.

 

I don't know if paint can do it.

 

I've always used ACDSee since I've had my first PC in 1999.

[KingOfRulers]

This is a foolish exercise - learn how to properly size and post your scans first, then post scans of BOTH the front and back covers. It's not rocket science - just apply yourself.

 

btw, I give it a 2.75 (based on one-half of a 5.5) and King you better stick to Ultimates cuz you can't grade anything older than yesterday's newspaper

 

Haha, very funny. You grade too strict most of the time. You don't go by OS standards for sure. Closer to CGC's way of grading.

 

Although, I did look at the scan again and noticed something I didn't before. There are dog ears on the lower right corner of the book which I overlooked. After seeing that I'd say a 6.5.

[JRibble]

Ok I am sorry if I offended The King or anyone else in learning to post. That is why we're called rookies! Here is the back cover:

[Mr. Zipper]

Just so I don't anger any more people regarding the scan, what is the technique to have the image a bit smaller? I'm following the post instructions and attach the image where it states to. Sure doesn't come up small like the other pictures I've seen posted. Any tips?

 

Scan the book at 100% of size and 100 dpi resolution. Save as a jpg (medium compression setting). This will give a good sized scan to grade without being too big.

[KingOfRulers]

JRibble: You didn't offend me. I wasn't trying to insult you either. Why did you think I was getting edgy??? I had no problem at all. I think the book is beautiful by the way.