Odda Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Hey everyone. Hey just purchased a Batman #97 the cover is nice but could really used a press. The spine has some partial splitting. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I think if you share some pictures you'll get some better responses. Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 3:24 PM, jokiing said: I think if you share some pictures you'll get some better responses. I apologize. Here are some pics. jokiing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) Nice book. Thanks for the pics. I'm concerned about the water stains keeping the grade down, even with a clean and press. Also, the cover looks like it's holding on to those staples by a hair, meaning a press might cause more damage. Some with more experience with grading/pressing a book in this condition, I'm sure, will weigh in. Edited October 9, 2022 by jokiing Odda, The Lions Den and thehumantorch 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 4:00 PM, jokiing said: Nice book. Thanks for the pics. I'm concerned about the water stains keeping the grade down, even with a clean and press. Also, the cover looks like it's holding on to those staples by a hair, meaning a press might cause more damage. Some with more experience with grading a book in this condition, I'm sure, will weigh in. Thanks. I am not too worried about the grade, but I do want to get it slabbed just so I don’t have to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All-Star Squadman Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) yep Edited August 8 by All-Star Squadman Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 3:03 PM, Odda said: Thanks. I am not too worried about the grade, but I do want to get it slabbed just so I don’t have to worry about it. You'd be just as well off storing it in mylar and double boarding the comic book. Chances of damage from shipping to and from CGC and what can happen through handling at CGC are something to consider. ( I just had a package with 2 slabs sent to CGC for a 2nd Mechanical Error fix be refused by CGC because of package damage by UPS). I know that some collectors like their collection all slabbed up but it's not really much better protection if you know how to properly store your books. The Joey is @joeypost and he is a highly respected presser on this board who, I'm sure, will share his expert opinion. Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 6:05 PM, jokiing said: You'd be just as well off storing it in mylar and double boarding the comic book. Chances of damage from shipping to and from CGC and what can happen through handling at CGC are something to consider. ( I just had a package with 2 slabs sent to CGC for a 2nd Mechanical Error fix be refused by CGC because of package damage by UPS). I know that some collectors like their collection all slabbed up but it's not really much better protection if you know how to properly store your books. The Joey is @joeypost and he is a highly respected presser on this board who, I'm sure, will share his expert opinion. I think you are right. Think I will just bag/board and put in a top loader to display. Thank you for your input. jokiing and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokiing Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) On 10/9/2022 at 5:28 PM, Odda said: I think you are right. Think I will just bag/board and put in a top loader to display. Thank you for your input. ....and you can carefully read it any time you'd like. I'm still curious to hear what Joey would say about pressing Edited October 10, 2022 by jokiing Odda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 What does the back cover look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 7:05 PM, joeypost said: What does the back cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Based on the back cover scan, it doesnt look like a lot of dry cleaning is involved. It would have to be done very carefully but the book could be pressed, and the spine could be improved upon greatly. Odda and jokiing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odda Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) On 10/9/2022 at 8:11 PM, joeypost said: Based on the back cover scan, it doesnt look like a lot of dry cleaning is involved. It would have to be done very carefully but the book could be pressed, and the spine could be improved upon greatly. Thanks. I was planning on having CGC doing it. I will be sending my Sensation comics #47 in too. Here are the pics. Edited October 10, 2022 by Odda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...