PGM Flash 105 1 1

[comicginger1789]

Eying this one. Wondering where people think it would fall. Some stain marks on the cover near the center of the book. All attached. The corner you see at the bottom is extra paper that is overhanging and was never cut properly. I appreciate all input!

[scburdet]

3.5. Apparently, I have trouble seeing stains (see: Round 1 grading contest, book 1). It seems like a good clean & press might make this look closer to a 4.0, but seems like the creasing & discoloration might keep this out of the 4s

[comicginger1789]

On 7/24/2023 at 11:28 PM, scburdet said:

3.5. Apparently, I have trouble seeing stains (see: Round 1 grading contest, book 1). It seems like a good clean & press might make this look closer to a 4.0, but seems like the creasing & discoloration might keep this out of the 4s

Basically if you look between each of mirror masters heads (except for one spot) there are three discoloured slightly yellow looking stains 

[scburdet]

On 7/25/2023 at 12:34 AM, comicginger1789 said:

three discoloured slightly yellow looking stains

Said quite tongue-in-cheek. I think they might have called some of that red stuff on the Popular 66 a stain, and I thought it was ink transfer 

The stains are tough though. It's almost like an excuse to hammer a book, albeit my object is usually the hammering when it's barely visible or something small on the back cover.

[JohnH19]

I also have it at 3.5.

[silverseeker]

I'm leaning 3.0, but could also see it getting 3.5...

Looks like there's quite a bit of rust on both staples...

[Primetime]

3.0 - 3.5

Nice JAN 8 date stamp on the upper BC. That’s the first time I’ve seen a date stamp that late on a Flash 105. Typically, if it’s stamped, it is usually within a few day before Christmas, 1958.

[comicginger1789]

Thanks for those who were quick to comment! Going to look at this (and a 106 and a couple other 50s era DC superhero books) tonight. Will report back if acquired!

Ps I had the book at a 2.0-2.5 because I always tend to undergrade (at least my results from the grading contests tell me that lol) so it’s nice to know some people see 3.0 potential which would be awesome

[shadroch]

I'm at 2.5, but I can see it getting a 3.0.

[comicjack]

3.0 to 3.5 

[davidpg]

Very possible 3.5...depending on which day it lands ;)

[Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice]

3.0

[rlextherobot]

I'd go 3.0/3.5 depending on the that bottom staple. 

[comicginger1789]

Acquired (along with a similar grade copy of 106).

The fellow I bought from is an avid yard sale/value village hound. He admitted it was his best score from VV (probably paid $1-4 for each if I had to guess based on my local VV). He gave me a nice deal so I’m happy and I think I shall work some magic and slab the two soon!