Deutero Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Very pleased to have picked this up. Cover is a bit ratty but the inside looks great IMO. What grade do you guys think this might get? Thanks in advance! Galen130 and Get Marwood & I 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I love the price sticker The impact of stamps and stickers can be tricky to gauge, but the book looks to be in the 4.0 to 4.5 range to me. And it's very nice. The Lions Den and Deutero 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantodude Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Agreed. Very nice actually. I didn't see many color-breaking creases, just mostly ripples/waviness that should be pressable. If so, could be a 6.0 easy less likely nothing for the stamp (in this grade) and less whatever for the sticker, maybe 0.5/1.0 less? So a 5.5/6.0 is my guess after a press. 4.5 w/o a press. Congrats. Edited April 21, 2022 by Pantodude Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutero Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 5:38 PM, Pantodude said: Agreed. Very nice actually. I didn't see many color-breaking creases, just mostly ripples/waviness that should be pressable. If so, could be a 6.0 easy less likely nothing for the stamp (in this grade) and less whatever for the sticker, maybe 0.5/1.0 less? So a 5.5/6.0 is my guess after a press. 4.5 w/o a press. Congrats. I agree that a press would help the grade but was a bit concerned about the sticker. I don’t have any experience in getting comics with stickers pressed. Is it likely to affect the sticker at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantodude Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) On 4/21/2022 at 1:11 PM, Deutero said: I agree that a press would help the grade but was a bit concerned about the sticker. I don’t have any experience in getting comics with stickers pressed. Is it likely to affect the sticker at all? One option is removing sticker before any pressing. I don't have experience w/ stickers and pressing, but my concern would be twofold if leaning toward keeping sticker in place for now. First, if sticker not removed, the effect of pressing on the sticker's appearance short and/or long-term. Second, if pressed with the sticker still in place, whether pressing would make sticker removal more difficult later on if you decide to remove it. Perhaps @joeypost has a suggestion for this cool book? Edited April 21, 2022 by Pantodude Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutero Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 6:21 PM, Pantodude said: One option is removing sticker before any pressing. I don't have experience w/ stickers and pressing, but my concern would be twofold if leaning toward keeping sticker in place for now. First, if sticker not removed, the effect of pressing on the sticker's appearance short and/or long-term. Second, if pressed with the sticker still in place, whether pressing would make sticker removal more difficult later on if you decide to remove it. Perhaps @joeypost has a suggestion for this cool book? It looks like someone has tried to remove it before as you can see where it’s a bit lifted on the left hand side. I know there are some great products that remove stickers from comics but I doubt it’ll come off without any damage underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantodude Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 1:49 PM, Deutero said: It looks like someone has tried to remove it before as you can see where it’s a bit lifted on the left hand side. I know there are some great products that remove stickers from comics but I doubt it’ll come off without any damage underneath. Right. When I mentioned the option of removing I, I shoudl have clarified by someone w/ know-how! Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Design Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Love it....4.5 Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/21/2022 at 11:21 AM, Pantodude said: One option is removing sticker before any pressing. I don't have experience w/ stickers and pressing, but my concern would be twofold if leaning toward keeping sticker in place for now. First, if sticker not removed, the effect of pressing on the sticker's appearance short and/or long-term. Second, if pressed with the sticker still in place, whether pressing would make sticker removal more difficult later on if you decide to remove it. Perhaps @joeypost has a suggestion for this cool book? Have the sticker removed. I would not press it with the sticker present. Deutero and Pantodude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 4.0 as is Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 4.0 Thanks for posting. Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3.5-4.0. That long spine tick on the front cover left worries me. Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3.5 Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 4.0 train.... Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Visiting Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 4.0 for me also. The ink stamp is more distracting to me than the sticker. Also some edge cover loss in that area Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Right on the borderline of 4.0/4.5 as is, IMO. Lovely! Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The lips Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Looks a great copy. I’m a little jealous ! 4 from me. Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 4.0 Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deutero Posted June 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2022 @Get Marwood & I @Pantodude @CJ Design @joeypost @Februus @grendelbo @MrRoboto @Primetime @Galen130 @Just Visiting @Point Five @The lips @Funnybooks Was hoping to get the grades for the Express tier of my current submission last week like the rest but typically had to anxiously wait over the weekend! Very happy as this is what I was hoping for. Based on the grader's notes I think this definitely would've been higher with a C&P but I was worried about the sticker so decided not to. Well done all, as you were either spot on or 0.5 out! 4.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE marvel chipping right center of front cover ring stain center of front cover rippling cover stain right bottom of back cover sticker right center of front cover store stamp center of front cover moderate creasing to cover grendelbo, Primetime, Get Marwood & I and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 terrific!!!!!! Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
