HectorG Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Hello All, I was hoping to get a few opinions on possible CGC grading for ASM #31. I've had the book for over 30 years and it has been tucked away with the rest of my collection. Very clean. Should I send it in for professional grading by CGC? Thoughts on possible value estimation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Welcome To The Boards!!! The book should have been removed from the bag so it can be seen better along with interior pages/interior of the covers. Corner/Edge wear w/color breaking creases and color rub, lower staple off center and slightly discolored, minor spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks. IMO...FN- 5.5 According to eBay Sold Auctions FMV for ASM 31 in this grade is about $400.00 for a raw book, CGC graded VG/FN 5.0 and FN 6.0 sold for $600.00. 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cman429 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 We need to see the back too. And if you’re brave open it for judging the page color. Just the front looks maybe a 6.0 but that’s assuming the back is clean & pages are white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Please repost with the book out of the bag and show us the back cover as well. It's looking to be 6.0-ish but I've seen too many books with back covers that will significantly drop a grade. silverseeker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HectorG Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Thanks all, I appreciate all input. If I get the nerve I'll take the book out and post the suggested views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...