Nsschenks Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hey everyone! I know moderns are probably a little boring for all of you, but I greatly appreciate any input you can give. This particular issue is close to my heart because I grew up watching the show (along with the original animated series). I'm pretty damn excited to now have the first run of the comics. Notable defects that I see are some color-breaking spine ticks on the front and back covers, spine wear, a bit of wear on the bottom back cover near the spine, and a very small tear (somewhere between 1/16 and 1/32 of an inch) on the top right back cover a couple inches left of the spine. Mainly posting here because I'm really not sure how much such a tear will affect the grade (and I'm curious to learn!). Let me know what y'all think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 tear of that type/length caps the grade around 9.2. Maybe 9.4 for an otherwise perfect book since it's on the back. I'd guess this grades out at 9.0/9.2 with a standard press to take care of any minor handling issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsschenks Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 On 2/2/2023 at 2:55 PM, scburdet said: tear of that type/length caps the grade around 9.2. Maybe 9.4 for an otherwise perfect book since it's on the back. I'd guess this grades out at 9.0/9.2 with a standard press to take care of any minor handling issues Thanks for the feedback! As a rule, is it a good idea to C&P any book of a certain value (say, $200 and up), even if it's hard to discern if it needs one or not? I have a few books that to my layman's eye look pretty good, but I also know it's easy to miss indents/creases/rolls/etc. I figure $12 and the presser's CGC discount probably worth it even for newer books, but I'd love your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 On 2/2/2023 at 4:39 PM, Nsschenks said: I figure $12 and the presser's CGC discount probably worth it even for newer books That's my rule of thumb, I having everything pressed b/c wasting the occasional $20 (or less) expense will avoid missing a few finger bends that cost a grade or 2 and then having to consider the hassle/expense of going through the whole process again. TBF I have very few "perfect" books that wouldn't benefit from a basic press. Nsschenks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 9.2. Very cool book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2023 at 12:43 PM, Nsschenks said: I know moderns are probably a little boring for all of you, It's only because we prefer Hostess Twinkie ads to lame 2000 Pop Tarts prize propaganda. You'll probably want to press it but it's a 9.4. Thanks for sharing. Nsschenks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsschenks Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2023 at 10:27 PM, grendelbo said: It's only because we prefer Hostess Twinkie ads to lame 2000 Pop Tarts prize propaganda. You'll probably want to press it but it's a 9.4. Thanks for sharing. I’d love to see those ads on modern books. If it’s gonna be a product ad at least make it interesting y’ know? I bet 9 times out of 10 a person reading any given book couldn’t remember a single ad. Subliminal i guess 🤷🏻♂️ grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2023 at 11:27 PM, grendelbo said: Hostess Twinkie Comics convinced me that Hostess Fruit pies were the bees knees. Even as a kid, I believe they were always disappointing grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 NM+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
