Nschenks Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 So, stupid me put a few indents into the cardstock cover of The Dark Knight Returns #1 when I was trying to cut it out of a toploader it was irrevocably jammed into when it was shipped to me (I know, I know, I'm an insufficiently_thoughtful_person). Stupidity aside, are these indents (non-color-breaking and not super deep) pressable at all? Or does the nature of a thick cardstock cover like this make it a lost cause, considering the indent doesn't go all the way through the stock and is more like an embossing? I think I know the answer, but I figure I'd put it to those who might have more experience. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topnotchman Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Bends and finger dents can be taken out of this type of cover, however you have more of a scratch type line. Something I haven’t worked on specifically with a Dark Knight returns, however it looks probable to minimize with an isolated press. Edited April 23, 2023 by Topnotchman Grammar Nschenks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 It’s a case by case basis. My experience with these types of books lends me to believe this can be almost eliminated. Nschenks and greggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nschenks Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 That's awesome to hear @Topnotchman @joeypost! I'd assumed it was a lost cause, but now at least I have a little hope. To my presser it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Let us know how it turns out. Topnotchman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nschenks Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 Just following up on this--got the book back from CGC today (after a 3rd party press), and the indents did not come out. They were noted on the grader notes as well. Hope this helps for future inquirers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 12:47 PM, Nsschenks said: Just following up on this--got the book back from CGC today (after a 3rd party press), and the indents did not come out. They were noted on the grader notes as well. Hope this helps for future inquirers! What grade did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nschenks Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) On 8/7/2023 at 1:42 PM, skillzdadirecta said: What grade did you get? 9.0. Pegged it about 9.4/9.6 if the indents came out (due to corner bindery issues common to this book), but I also think some damage was done somewhere in the process of mailing, pressing, grading and getting the book back because there is light spine damage that wasn’t there before. Edited August 8, 2023 by Nsschenks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
