How exactly does the Restoration Removal Process work? 0

[the menace]

Wanted to make this thread as I am looking to send in my Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 in for restoration removal. The restoration notes label it: Slight (C-1) Small amount of glue on cover of spine. 

I had filled out the restoration removal submission form, plugging in the certification number to pull up my exact book. My cart is broken down with the $75 Restoration Removal cost and $15 in screening. 

I just want to make sure I understand this process correctly. After checking out, is all I need to do is mail in my slab to CGC and they will crack out my book, removed the areas of restoration and reslab? Or are there other steps and a separate reholdering fee to pay. 

Hope my question makes sense. Really excited to send this book in. Thanks!

[Randall Dowling]

On 5/2/2022 at 1:08 PM, the menace said:

Wanted to make this thread as I am looking to send in my Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 in for restoration removal. The restoration notes label it: Slight (C-1) Small amount of glue on cover of spine. 

You are aware of what this will look like afterward, right?  You may not be glad you did it.  That's a great book and I hate to see it further damaged.  

[the menace]

On 5/2/2022 at 10:50 PM, Randall Dowling said:

You are aware of what this will look like afterward, right?  You may not be glad you did it.  That's a great book and I hate to see it further damaged.  

That's why I have been on the fence for a while about sending it in for the removal. I've seen the removal returns where the area is just cut out of the book. That's a big reason I don't send in my first Bat-Mite which has a piece glued on but presents beautifully. 

I was considering it for my ASM Annual as I am changing some collection goals and think an unrestored 3-3.5 would be easier to sell.

[Randall Dowling]

On 5/2/2022 at 9:57 PM, the menace said:

That's why I have been on the fence for a while about sending it in for the removal. I've seen the removal returns where the area is just cut out of the book. That's a big reason I don't send in my first Bat-Mite which has a piece glued on but presents beautifully. 

I was considering it for my ASM Annual as I am changing some collection goals and think an unrestored 3-3.5 would be easier to sell.

FWIW, I would pay more for a purple label without removal than a blue label with pieces cut out.  To me, the only thing worse than restoration is restoration removal.  

[theCapraAegagrus]

"C" means "poor" restoration work, which also means that the removal process will definitely make the book worse. It's your book and your money, but I would suggest reconsidering.

[Topnotchman]

The likely problem is the cover is glued to fix a spine split, or the corner has glue smeared into it.  Definitely try to get this removed from an increased value point with a certified book.  The visual impact is likely minimal compared to an increase in value.   Color touch removal is where a lot of ugly problems happen and they often do not recommend color touch removal for C-1.

[The Lions Den]

Have you been able to determine the exact location of the glue and how much the integrity of the book will be affected by removing it?