Duncerman Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I have a UK Captain Britain #1 which I would like gradded and slabbed. When submitting, what should I do with the free gift, which is a mask in mint condition? Does it add to the comic's grading or is it not required? If it improves the grade, what happens to it when slabbed? Best regards, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 The mask would be treated the same way as a Certificate of Authenticity. That is not inserted into the slab, and you could risk losing it if you send it with the comic. So keep the mask, send the comic. When it comes back, keep them together. If a poster or other insert is stapled into the comic, it is part of the comic. You don't remove those, as it will be incomplete without them. Since they are inside the comic, they are kept together as manufactured, and encapsulated. If the poster or other insert are not stapled into the comic, like enclosed WITH the comic in a sealed polybag, you open the bag and send in the comic. Keep together upon return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Absolutely keep the mask with the comic as it came glued in. Otherwise it’s a qualified grade green label if it’s missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 8:42 PM, Topnotchman said: Absolutely keep the mask with the comic as it came glued in. Otherwise it’s a qualified grade green label if it’s missing. I had no idea it was glued in, and probably the OP didn't either or he would have mentioned that. If it's no longer glued in, just included with the comic submission, won't it get a qualified grade anyway (Mask Detached From Comic)? It is not being presented as it was manufactured. I think that is how they would grade a comic that was supposed to have the poster attached in the centerfold, but now was only placed in there, loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 From memory it was a spot or dot of glue. It’s possible that it falls off with age. I have one with a lot of glue as it’s welded in pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 8:57 PM, Topnotchman said: From memory it was a spot or dot of glue. It’s possible that it falls off with age. I have one with a lot of glue as it’s welded in pretty good. Sounds like it wouldn't be a crime to glue it back in place, if carefully done. I can't see them saying "Glue Added to Glue". Pantodude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 1:55 PM, HellYeah said: This topic has come up before, I'd do a search. If the mask isn't attached it will not be slabbed with the comic. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncerman Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks for the replies but the mask originally came free and unattached in the middle of the comic. No glue or serrated edge holding it. Its just a piece of paper-thin cardboard. Regards, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
