scburdet Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) The copy is not nearly as nice as the one that was posted several days ago, but what can a guy do? I bought this quite a while ago advertised as NM (along with 181 & 340). Long story short, once I had them in hand I could tell that was a wildly inaccurate grade. To give you some idea of how long ago this was, the asking price was in the ballpark of $300 for the lot, and I walked away having paid <$150 after a buyer protection claim. Smash cut to ~5 months ago, I got around to sending the 181 graded and it came back at 6.5 after C&P (Cert # 4061365005). What say you, do I have a chance of getting a 6.5 on this one? The 181 had some scuffing along the spine and on the back cover, I think this one is better in that regard. The little creases at the corner may be a bit more noticeable here. No C&P on this yet, but it's obviously part of the plan. Not a collector as an investment person, but this one has had good ROI. Edited July 11, 2023 by scburdet Bo1983 and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Is that reflection or is the cover severely abraded to the left of Hulks caption on the FC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 On 7/2/2022 at 10:17 PM, Bayowolf said: Is that reflection or is the cover severely abraded to the left of Hulks caption on the FC? The reflection makes it look worse, but that's real defect. It's similar (and almost in the same place) as what's on the 181. This is not quite as bad as the 181 IMO (https://www.instagram.com/p/CeymPPtr1Us/). I had been worried it would drag the other grade way down, but the pressing at least made it presentable I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 5.5 after a C&P. Thanks for posting. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojohand Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 5.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engr62 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I'm thinking 5.5. I think it could be 6.0+ with a cleaning & press. scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmanick Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 4.0/4.5 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillydiabetic Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I’m also on the 5.0-5.5 team. I think you made a solid investment, even if years ago! scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 5.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 5.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SellinMyCollection Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Agree, 5.0-5.5 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 5.5 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcunha Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 5.5 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 5.5-6.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunisherPunisherPunisher Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 5.5 I'm thinking scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 with the accumulation of minor issues, I'd say 4.0 scburdet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 With the C&Per now, then off to Sarasota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 Everyone pretty much nailed this one. The lowest grade of my trifecta, but hard to complain when I spent more grading 180/181/182 than I did buying 180/181. grendelbo, Mars76 and Galen130 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
