MLGMD Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I have a restored AF15 signature series that is graded a 4.0, but it looks much better than any other 4.0s I have. It has some creases on the cover and a couple of chips on the back cover, but otherwise looks 8+. Would there be any benefit to a press and fixing the chips on the back, then regrading? I get that restored are less desirable, but that ship has sailed and I might as well get the best grading. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 what are the notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLGMD Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 8:46 PM, Funnybooks said: what are the notes? Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 if you break this copy out of the slab, you may lose the yellow label. How important is that to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLGMD Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 9:13 PM, Funnybooks said: if you break this copy out of the slab, you may lose the yellow label. How important is that to you? I would take it directly to CGC so they could do it, with the hope of keeping the yellow label also. I live locally. Funnybooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Furious Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Can't you do a C-P-R through CGC's pressing service that will maintain the signature authenticity? Other than the money spent for this, I don't see how you could go wrong. Certainly seems almost impossible that it would result in a lower grade and seems very likely it would get a higher grade. My one concern would be, who restores a book that extensively without pressing? Seems that would have happened as part of the restoration process. MLGMD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 12:57 PM, Hottohman said: You can't polish a turd Au contraire Hottohman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 The book has a nice look to it...and restored books can be difficult to grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I wouldn't touch it. D84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybuck43 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 10:56 PM, Hottohman said: Only authorized dealers can drop off comics at CGC HQ, fyi. Was this changed because of the pandemic or because CGC didn't want "undesirables" there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterymachine Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Compare the price you invested for the book to its current value, and then ask yourself if your happy with that. Trying to chase the biggest return could be more of a headache than it's worth. Edited September 20, 2022 by mysterymachine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I mean its a big book, I guess I would talk it over with CCS experts, see what they can do, how much it will cost, what the risks are, where there might be expected improvements, etc. I feel like there's some sort of screening or consultation service, I'd check the website or contact CGC customer service directly. MLGMD and The Lions Den 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony S Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I doubt just pressing does anything to improve the grade. If you enlarge you can see the creases and there just wasn't as much done to them as could be to make them disappear. In a few places the creases still break color. And then you have the small chips out of the back cover. To have a shot a better grade, you will probably need to pay for some additional (and better quality) restoration. Replace the chips out of the back cover and do a better job with color touch of the creases on the front cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
