RobHW Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I have a beautiful Fantastic Four 166 that looks very high grade even without a press, but it has a corner bang that is the flaw that will give the grade. So I'm wondering (1) how much will it affect the grade assuming otherwise it is 9.8, and (2) will a press remove the corner bang? The bang is on the lower left of the front cover and can also be seen on the back. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Dositheus Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Alone that flaw would probably put the book in 9.4 territory. I think an experienced presser should be able to improve it so that it's not as noticeable, but not remove all traces of it. Another concern would be, would a high volume pressing service be able to address it properly? I think it would require special attention. RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 That corner is easily fixable with pressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 If it's otherwise a 9.8, that's gonna knock it down in the 9.2 range. A competent presser can fix the issue, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 The impact dent will come out, no problem. silverseeker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHW Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) I like this news. My plan is to send this in for the Roy Thomas signing (submissions due July 22) with CCS pressing. Won't it be fun to see how it grades. With the expedited turn-around I think I will have it back by mid-October. I'll post an update then. Edited June 1, 2022 by RobHW Corrected submission due date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHW Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 I got the book back and I'm very happy with the results after the CCS pressing. As Doctor Dositheus suggested, I don't think it's possible to remove all traces, but it is a vast improvement. This is a book I purchased myself as a late teen so it's a pretty cool element of my collection. Thanks for all the thoughts! sergex23, dkohnen, Doctor Dositheus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexinnih Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Congrats - very nice book! My Roy Thomas' should arrive back next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
