PGM Strange Tales 152 3 3

[ComicMarty]

I know it’s far from a proscribe copy but other then a few noticeable blemish it doesn’t seem *too* bad

But then again...maybe it does

[Axe Elf]

5.5

[Doctor Dositheus]

4.0

[Februus]

4.0 

[grendelbo]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:48 AM, AhsokaTano Jedi Apprentice said:

4.5

+1

4.5

Thanks for posting.

[MrRoboto]

5.0

[ComicMarty]

Damn, I mean I came here for the straight answer and sure got it 

When I bought it, it was marked “fn/fn-“ which is closer to a 6 than a 4.5 but it’s fine 

I’m not super bummed since it was never going up for sale and just meant for my pc, but I guess somebody overestimated the overall condition 😐

Would a good clean and press do much for it?

At least push it more into the 5-5.5 range?

I know cleaning and pressing isn’t magic and can’t work miracles, but maybe could brighten it up?

Or is it just not worth it for a 4.5 which makes it like a $10 raw book and a clean/press would literally cost more than the book is worth 😔

[grendelbo]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:47 PM, ComicMarty said:

Damn, I mean I came here for the straight answer and sure got it 

When I bought it, it was marked “fn/fn-“ which is closer to a 6 than a 4.5 but it’s fine 

I’m not super bummed since it was never going up for sale and just meant for my pc, but I guess somebody overestimated the overall condition 😐

Would a good clean and press do much for it?

At least push it more into the 5-5.5 range?

I know cleaning and pressing isn’t magic and can’t work miracles, but maybe could brighten it up?

Or is it just not worth it for a 4.5 which makes it like a $10 raw book and a clean/press would literally cost more than the book is worth 😔

I don't see anything a press will improve.

Keep in mind too that generally those boardies participating in PGM grade more conservatively than CGC.

[ComicMarty]

On 4/12/2022 at 11:49 PM, grendelbo said:

I don't see anything a press will improve.

Keep in mind too that generally those boardies participating in PGM grade more conservatively than CGC.

yeah didn't think so

I love the book and the cover, and it doesn't have to be super high grade for that

And yeah i know, just not sure its worth the $24 plus shipping to get it slabbed just to turn a $10 book into a $20 book

So I guess you could ask why i even asked about it...

[grendelbo]

On 4/12/2022 at 9:56 PM, ComicMarty said:

I love the book and the cover, and it doesn't have to be super high grade for that

So much of my collection fits this description.

[Axe Elf]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:47 PM, ComicMarty said:

Damn, I mean I came here for the straight answer and sure got it 

When I bought it, it was marked “fn/fn-“ which is closer to a 6 than a 4.5 but it’s fine 

I’m not super bummed since it was never going up for sale and just meant for my pc, but I guess somebody overestimated the overall condition 😐

Would a good clean and press do much for it?

At least push it more into the 5-5.5 range?

I know cleaning and pressing isn’t magic and can’t work miracles, but maybe could brighten it up?

Or is it just not worth it for a 4.5 which makes it like a $10 raw book and a clean/press would literally cost more than the book is worth 😔

I'm ok with the "fn/fn-" designation; "fn-" would be 5.5, which is what I graded it as well.

I think it's just seeing every little crease in such great magnification that makes it look worse than it is, but if you just look at the book in hand, it's fairly presentable.  I probly wouldn't call it "Fine," but it looks as good as any 5.0s out there at arms length.

Or, I could just be getting ready to get my butt kicked in the grading contest.

[Just Visiting]

5.0

[Februus]

On 4/12/2022 at 8:47 PM, ComicMarty said:

Damn, I mean I came here for the straight answer and sure got it 

When I bought it, it was marked “fn/fn-“ which is closer to a 6 than a 4.5 but it’s fine 

I’m not super bummed since it was never going up for sale and just meant for my pc, but I guess somebody overestimated the overall condition 😐

Would a good clean and press do much for it?

At least push it more into the 5-5.5 range?

I know cleaning and pressing isn’t magic and can’t work miracles, but maybe could brighten it up?

Or is it just not worth it for a 4.5 which makes it like a $10 raw book and a clean/press would literally cost more than the book is worth 😔

For me the reason I went low was the tanning …paper quality looks low .. that combined with the other defects. It could grade a little higher maybe 4.5. 

[ComicMarty]

On 4/13/2022 at 1:33 AM, Februus said:

For me the reason I went low was the tanning …

Yeah I wondered about that 

Im *assuming* there’s nothing to be done about it and now that’s it’s tan it’s stuck like that but 

Is there?

Not sure I’d necessarily do it given the fact I don’t have resale in mind, but since I’m a relative ignorant, I defer to those of you who know so much more 

[grendelbo]

On 4/12/2022 at 11:37 PM, ComicMarty said:

Yeah I wondered about that 

Im *assuming* there’s nothing to be done about it and now that’s it’s tan it’s stuck like that but 

Is there?

Not sure I’d necessarily do it given the fact I don’t have resale in mind, but since I’m a relative ignorant, I defer to those of you who know so much more 

 

 

[ComicMarty]

On 4/13/2022 at 1:41 AM, grendelbo said:

 

 

Those results are pretty amazing 

I can see why he’s keeping a “proprietary process currently” 😐

Guess there go my chances of brighting the cover up, but good to know it’s *possible* even if the method is a secret 😰  

[Februus]

On 4/12/2022 at 10:37 PM, ComicMarty said:

Yeah I wondered about that 

Im *assuming* there’s nothing to be done about it and now that’s it’s tan it’s stuck like that but 

Is there?

Not sure I’d necessarily do it given the fact I don’t have resale in mind, but since I’m a relative ignorant, I defer to those of you who know so much more 

No unfortunately… paper deteriorates over time and how it’s exposed to the elements. It sucks because every comic has the clock ticking before it falls apart. Even comics 20 years old that were stored badly can crumble in your hands. If you’re careful they can last hundreds of years. That’s why some collectors go wild for white pages. In my opinion tho that’s why our hobby is so great. Comics vary so greatly in quality and they have to be handled carefully and treasured. That’s why we are here on this feed to be able to be as accurate as we can in determining what we have as a collectible 

[Februus]

There are restorative methods that can be used to conserve books and slow the aging process but anything that is used to hide the age and enhance the appearance tend to fall in to the restoration category 

[Galen130]

Photos are dark…4.5/5.0 based on what I can see.

Edited April 14, 2022 by Galen130

[ComicMarty]

On 4/14/2022 at 11:03 AM, Galen130 said:

Photos are dark…4.5/5.0 based on what I can see.

Yeah I admit my lighting leaves a lot to be desired 

The overhead light leaves a lot of glare so I try to kind of lessen it, but as a result the pic turn out kind of dark 😐

I do *try* to at least get pics that give a good sense of what the book looks like but as you see there, it’s not always successful 

Im sure if I had a ring light or something that gave a more dispersed light cast it would be way more effective but I just try to make do with what I got 

And yeah, 4.5 or there abouts seems to be the consensus unless I can get some of that guys secret formula and really brighten up the cover 

Would have *liked* a higher number, but I came for a real answer not just the one I wanted 😂

I’m happy with it either way