Book Guy Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Here's another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 >9.2. The back white areas look a little soiled or discolored, which would be something to consider cleaning or factoring in before grading as it could set the ceiling. Book Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 9.2 Book Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidShredder Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 This one looks better. I'm noticing the same mark at the top, that seems to be from bundling? Maybe CGC will forgive that defect? If so, you're left with the soiling/dirt on the back of the issue and a very small spine tick or two. If you can dry clean the book well (chemicals of any sort, even just plain water, will get you into trouble) and manage to get it all off, I could see this one getting a 9.6 (assuming CGC forgives the mark from bundling). I wouldn't say 9.8 is IMPOSSIBLE on this one, but I would be very surprised. All that being said, I'm not sure it's worth all the effort. A CGC 9.6 sells for under 100. I think you would be better off selling these as high grade NM raw copies. After all the work and paying CGC, even if you manage to hit the 9.6, you'd barely make any more than just selling these as high grade raw copies. Book Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Guy Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/27/2023 at 9:50 AM, SolidShredder said: This one looks better. I'm noticing the same mark at the top, that seems to be from bundling? Maybe CGC will forgive that defect? If so, you're left with the soiling/dirt on the back of the issue and a very small spine tick or two. If you can dry clean the book well (chemicals of any sort, even just plain water, will get you into trouble) and manage to get it all off, I could see this one getting a 9.6 (assuming CGC forgives the mark from bundling). I wouldn't say 9.8 is IMPOSSIBLE on this one, but I would be very surprised. All that being said, I'm not sure it's worth all the effort. A CGC 9.6 sells for under 100. I think you would be better off selling these as high grade NM raw copies. After all the work and paying CGC, even if you manage to hit the 9.6, you'd barely make any more than just selling these as high grade raw copies. Pretty much my opinions as well. I wanted to see what others who have played the game thought. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 9.2 thereabouts. Thanks for posting. Book Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...