Edge of Spider-Verse #2 and MTU #141 -- Should I Press with CCS? 1 1

[Jaws1965]

Hello,

After being inactive in the hobby for a few years and noticing the spike in asking price for graded 9.8's for Edge of Spider-Verse  #2 and Marvel Team-Up #141, I dug out my original copies with an eye toward submitting to CGC.  Both appear to be good easy 9.6, no discernible defects--the MTU #141 is beautifully wrapped and centered--both look to be candidates for 9.8 to my somewhat seasoned eye (I have submitted about 200 comics to CGC, and 60% come back at my predicted grade or better).  I've usually had these books pressed with CCS (whether modern, BA, or SA).

Given the dramatic difference in asking price for a 9.8 vs. a 9.6, I have been reading up on the pros and cons of pressing, and I'm wondering if it's worth the risk.  I'd love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks for your time. 

[Gaard]

"Should I Press with CCS?"

My opinion...

If you're going to have your books pressed, never use CCS. Use a different presser.

 

[Jaws1965]

Thanks for the advice!  Do you recommend any good, reliable presser in particular?  I've never used anyone but CCS.  I just bought a book called "Comic Book CPR," and I'd love to give this KaptainMike my two books for pressing, but I didn't see that he offers a service (which is good I guess...i.e., he isn't selling anything but his pressing expertise with full process transparency!) 

Edited November 26, 2022 by Jaws1965

[Gaard]

I do have a certain presser thaT I've always used, but I don't think I'm allowed to say who.

[theCapraAegagrus]

On 11/26/2022 at 10:47 AM, Gaard said:

"Should I Press with CCS?"

My opinion...

If you're going to have your books pressed, never use CCS. Use a different presser.

CCS should be fine for Moderns, IMO.

[ameriskin]

Don't.  Not until they get their own QC/QA team and photo your book before and after.