Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I was so excited after the first 4 books....I was at 5 points and I was really impressed with myself .....then I saw what I did on the fifth book......Oh well ended up with a 9 One thing I did learn on my my first ever attempt at this and that is...Don't Change Your First Impressions....I would have had a 7 if I kept my original grades..............I Remain Fearless. Pickie and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 6:40 PM, CGC Mike said: I looked at the book and didn't think it was necessary to post that note, as I figured the actual grade matched the book. However, I will keep this in mind going forward. Appreciate the acknowledgment Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 7:07 PM, thehumantorch said: Popular Comics #66 5.0 Archie Comics #39 8.0 Thing #15 4.5 Incredible Hulk #5 1.8 Marvel Spotlight #10 8.0 I was close on every book and correct on the Marvel Spotlight 10. 5 points. Typical start for me, better than a blind man in a dark room but not good enough to be a contender. I think you are wrong Dave...5 points opening round is definitely contender status. Granted to win you'll have to do some better than 5PT rounds hereout, but that certainly does not take you out of it. Nice round! Can't wait to see the standings. flashlites and ChrispyC66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cross Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) I scored 9 points im winning Edited July 25, 2023 by southern cross ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickie Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 11 points. Just great! Where's the Golden Age bump when you need it, let alone for a pedigree?! Would NOT purchase that Thing in that holder. over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cross Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 7:25 PM, Pickie said: 11 points. Just great! Where's the Golden Age bump when you need it, let alone for a pedigree?! Would NOT purchase that Thing in that holder. over It's a 3.5 as long as my _ss points to the ground, I'd be disappointed if a dealer sent me that raw and I paid the iron price. Oops that's game of thrones talk I meant the FMV. It's fun anyway, always difficult to grade by pictures alone. I probably missed some great virtues The Thing has. Pickie and ChrispyC66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 No bulls and 8 points ADAMANTIUM, ChrispyC66 and frozentundraguy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrispyC66 Posted July 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Popular Comics #66 -3.5 (4.5) +2 Archie Comics #39 - 7.0 (7.0) 🎯 Thing #15 - 5.0 (5.0) 🎯 Incredible Hulk #5 - 1.5 (1.5) 🎯 Marvel Spotlight #10 - 8.0 (8.0) 🎯 Pretty happy with four bullseyes and 2 points. Edited July 25, 2023 by ChrispyC66 ADAMANTIUM, frozentundraguy, Nschenks and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I crucified the golden ager…I thought that staining soaked that book and had it at 2.5. I also hit the thing very hard at a 3.5. The others I was slightly off with a hulk bullseye. 10 points for me. Yucky start ADAMANTIUM and Yorick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 6:35 PM, trmoore54 said: Do others think they were able to discern an 85% spine split on the Hulk? Hey Tom! I think it's reasonable to assume the tape was placed to repair/stabilize a split (which is far and away the most common reason tape is placed along the outside spine). My personal estimate was for an 80% split, since the taped portion of the spine appeared to be about 8" long. ChrispyC66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 7:59 PM, zzutak said: On 7/24/2023 at 6:35 PM, trmoore54 said: Do others think they were able to discern an 85% spine split on the Hulk? Hey Tom! I think it's reasonable to assume the tape was placed to repair/stabilize a split (which is far and away the most common reason tape is placed along the outside spine). My personal estimate was for an 80% split, since the taped portion of the spine appeared to be about 8" long. Well, a 1.5 allows for a LOT of defects - the Hulk was my only Bull, overgraded the rest. ADAMANTIUM and ChrispyC66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgcsketcherz Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 At least I got one correct. Popular Comics #66 1.8. +6 Archie Comics #39 7.0 +0 Glad I can at least grade cartoon books. Thing #15 2.0 +6 Incredible Hulk #5 1.0 +1 Marvel Spotlight #10 9.0. +2 15 Points ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paqart Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 8:29 PM, Panda2 said: Can someone explain the front cover of Popular for me? I had it at 3.5 and still don’t know what that defect is? Also all that colour transfer”!!? Also curious about the Thing. Thought the missing piece would have more of an impact. trying to learn…. Looked like an oil stain to me. It isn't color transfer. The color is coming through from the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzutak Posted July 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thing #15 at CGC 5.0? Seems a bit generous for a book with a corner piece out, oxidation tanning along the spine, a light subscription-type crease, and other blemishes. Note to self: remember to wear your beer goggles when grading the Round 2-4 selections. paqart, Yorick, Point Five and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cman429 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Think I’m at 8 or 9 pts which isn’t too bad for me. CGC having that bizarre “1.8” exception to the half point rule cost me an extra point as I was too generous to the Hulk Beater. Although as usual I was harder on almost everything else than CGC was. I struggled with Popular and Thing because they both presented very nice then had what I’d consider a “significant” flaw. Still can’t believe you can score a 5.0 with a giant chunk out the cover like that. I guess it’d be a solid 7.0-7.5 without that so a 2+ grade penalty seems logical in hindsight. Anyway, onwards and downwards! ChrispyC66 and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride the Tiger Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Not sure I wanna see the current standings but is this where it'll be posted once it's all figured out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmeta Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 points with one bullseye..I'll take it. Tough round for me anyway. ChrispyC66 and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted July 25, 2023 Author Administrator Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 7:23 AM, Ride the Tiger said: Not sure I wanna see the current standings but is this where it'll be posted once it's all figured out? There will be a separate thread for the results. However, I will post a link to that thread here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrispyC66 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 12:44 AM, paqart said: Looked like an oil stain to me. It isn't color transfer. The color is coming through from the other side. It is definitely color transfer from the inside covers or first page inside both covers. In my experience CGC doesn’t down grade for it when the book is below an 8.0 and even above an 8.0 it’s rarely more than a .2/.5 hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 5:19 AM, Cman429 said: Think I’m at 8 or 9 pts which isn’t too bad for me. CGC having that bizarre “1.8” exception to the half point rule cost me an extra point as I was too generous to the Hulk Beater. Me too. I can see the angry raw "good comic market" now. "You ! You swore to me this was a 1.8!! There is no way in hell that this is more than a 1.5!!!!!!!" Rough start. I forgot the reveal was last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
