Bob Sacamano Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I missed the staining on the Adventure comics so I was off far on that one. Other than that I Was happy with the round considering I went through real fast. Thanks a lot @CGC Mike this was a lot of fun and the first one I participated in. I’ll definitely try to get in the next one. grendelbo and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 6:42 PM, zzutak said: I'd sure like to know exactly what's happening at the top staple of Book #17 (Adventure #256). I thought those two distinct dark vertical lines in the white area of the spine were evidence of a blown or partially blown staple. Apparently, this is just "spine and/or staple wear." Yep. I stared at that for a long time trying to figure out if that's a popped staple, or is it just the light reflecting off the edges of the staple. To me, that was the hardest book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I guess it could be an artifact of the scan, but it also shows up even more clearly on the encapsulated book. It sure looks like a blown or partially blown staple to me. grendelbo, Point Five and jcjames 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Darn it. Totally late and couldn't be avoided. Should have turned them in sooner. Sorry. flashlites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Was there a need for a tie breaker? I like to play along for those books too Love these grading contests, really helps keep me sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 8:13 PM, Old Fashion PB and J said: I gave the ASM 9.4 as well I graded it as 9.4 as well. Spider-Man Comics always a curse for a Flash Fan Morganmi, silverseeker and frozentundraguy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Here's how I graded them: Underworld 3.5 is 4.5 - that back cover was more than dirty to me I graded it hard for that. Plus staple tears? Adventure 7.0 is 7.0 ASM 9.4 is 9.0 This book looked really 9.2/9.4ish to me? Nice copy! Was there something I missed? Oh yeah the light pencil marks. Ok you got me, I went back and forth on that when grading it. Iron Man 7.0 is 7.5 I could go with 7.5 New Mutants 9.6 is 9.6 Edited August 9, 2022 by flashlites grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanye Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 BIG THANKS TO @CGC Mike! You’re the REAL winner, Lol! Can’t wait to do it again. I’ll try my best to suck less next time. flashlites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Awesome stuff @CGC Mike I look forward to see who made it to the top of the list for reward, yet thanks for being supportive and running these inner workings! Its greatly appreciated Edited August 9, 2022 by ADAMANTIUM Mars76, flashlites, grendelbo and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thehumantorch Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) My best round. 3 bullseyes and 2 1 grade off. Thanks for a great contest Mike and CGC. Underworld #3 4.0 Adventure Comics #256 7.0 Spidey #54 9.0 Iron Man #55 8.0 New Mutants #98 9.6 Edited August 9, 2022 by thehumantorch Cat, Tedsaid, grendelbo and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thank you Mike! Always fun, always a learning experience! Thank you so much for putting them on! Very much appreciated! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) On 8/8/2022 at 9:40 PM, flashlites said: On 8/8/2022 at 8:13 PM, Old Fashion PB and J said: I gave the ASM 9.4 as well I graded it as 9.4 as well. Spider-Man Comics always a curse for a Flash Fan I believe I did as well, but that last book with the blown corner always looks serious or more than it is, to me. Idk I gave it a 9.0 for that fray Ha! I was way off! Those 1 blown corners, usually when i find them, have a slight spine roll as well, but i guess that i should have assumed it was pressed. I guess I did think that and the corner still looked too unforgivable Edited August 9, 2022 by ADAMANTIUM flashlites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 01TheDude Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 11:48 PM, 01TheDude said: Underworld #3 5.5 - 2 (4.5) Adventure Comics #256 7.0 BULL! Spidey #54 9.2 -1 (9.0) Iron Man #55 8.0 -1 (7.5) New Mutants #98 9.6 BULL! Best round for me---- 4 points and 2 Bulls. grendelbo, jcjames, flashlites and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 9:58 PM, 01TheDude said: On 8/4/2022 at 11:48 PM, 01TheDude said: Underworld #3 5.5 - 2 (4.5) Adventure Comics #256 7.0 BULL! Spidey #54 9.2 -1 (9.0) Iron Man #55 8.0 -1 (7.5) New Mutants #98 9.6 BULL! Best round for me---- 4 points and 2 Bulls. Glad you stayed to the end, results will be posted later, but as long as we all give it our best shot, we'll see were we stand in relation to these books. Mixed ages, and yeehaw! flashlites, frozentundraguy and jcjames 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan_W Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 8:49 PM, CGC Mike said: Thanks to all who participated. Also, I appreciate the kind words in the thread and in the PM. I enjoy these contests as much as you guys do. Thank you for putting in all of the work on this, you rock! flashlites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH19 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 These were my grades: Underworld #3 4.0 Adventure Comics #256 6.0 Spidey #54 9.2 Iron Man #55 7.0 New Mutants #98 9.6 5 points for a total of 24. Thanks to Mike for a great contest. It was lots of fun! grendelbo and flashlites 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 For the Adventure comic graded at 7.0 then look at the Iron Man at 7.5 - how do they match up in your eyes? I just took a second look at them and in some ways the Adventure looks better? Tedsaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Very challenging books! I needed the challenge, I always slowly revert back to grading harsher - without these contests to keep me sharp my grading skills slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toro Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Undergraded everyone of them. Underworld #3 - 3.5 Adventure Comics #256 - 8.0 Spidey #54 - 8.0 Iron Man #55 - 7.0 New Mutants #98 - 9.4 Thank You @CGC Mike, it is stuff like this that make the boards fun. flashlites and Old Fashion PB and J 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheGeneral Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2022 My worst round so far. 6 points I think. Man, books with stains don't get hit like they used to. Thanks for another great contest! @CGC Mike zzutak, Cat, flashlites and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
