Odda Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I am wanting to send my Batman #68 in to get slabbed, but I am wondering if it is worth the risk of getting it C&P’d .cover is still attached but as the pics will show, it is loose. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 It's too nice to risk it. You'd kick yourself it it went badly! grendelbo, Point Five, D84 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 1:03 PM, LowGradeBronze said: It's too nice to risk it. You'd kick yourself it it went badly! That is what I was thinking. Definitely going to slab just to protect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goldust40 Posted October 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2022 Doubt you’d get much of a grade bump with the C&P. Not worth the risk. tth2, Odda, davidtere and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I flipped a coin and the answer is... tails. Don't do it. badback83, Pantodude, Treco and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 12:06 PM, Odda said: Definitely going to slab just to protect it. There are a few different reasons I'd have a book slabbed. "To protect it" is definitely not one of them. Robot Man and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 3:01 PM, zzutak said: There are a few different reasons I'd have a book slabbed. "To protect it" is definitely not one of them. So what do you recommend for protecting the book beyond bag and board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) A properly-sized Mylar sleeve with acid-free backing board has always worked for me. There are several sources of archival-quality document storage boxes (Hollinger, Lineco, etc) for any books or other ephemera you feel need additional protection. Edited October 7, 2022 by zzutak Links Added Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plady69 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 1:08 PM, Point Five said: I flipped a coin and the answer is... tails. Don't do it. Ha! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 3:41 PM, zzutak said: A properly-sized Mylar sleeve with acid-free backing board has always worked for me. There are several sources of archival-quality document storage boxes (Hollinger, Lineco, etc) for any books or other ephemera you feel need additional protection. I plan on displaying this book. Do you know if they make top loaders that will fit golden age books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 3:04 PM, Odda said: I plan on displaying this book. In that case, you can disregard everything I've said above. Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 4:15 PM, zzutak said: In that case, you can disregard everything I've said above. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10centcomics Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I don't see any potential grade bump with a clean and press for this book. And since you mentioned it has a loose cover, I wouldn't risk it. If you plan to display the book, make sure there is no sunlight (direct or indirect) or fluorescent lighting as it will fade the reds and yellows on the cover. Odda and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 7:14 PM, 10centcomics said: I don't see any potential grade bump with a clean and press for this book. And since you mentioned it has a loose cover, I wouldn't risk it. If you plan to display the book, make sure there is no sunlight (direct or indirect) or fluorescent lighting as it will fade the reds and yellows on the cover. Thanks. I will be displaying it in a room the stays dark when I am not in it and only has an overhead non-fluorescent light on the ceiling. 10centcomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 Decided not to press and clean. Very happy with the result. bobpfef and EmilC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
