Did this book get damaged in the case? UXM #221 MJ 9.6 1 1

[chasehasadog82]

Hi! Just received a book and I’m on the fence with returning it. It’s a UXM #221 9.6 MJ Newsstand. Pictures attached. It’s very hard to tell from the CGC picture. But there’s a faint curve in the ebay seller’s photo. When I held it to the light (in hand) it looked way more severe. Pretty sure it will press out fine but I’m not sure if I want the hassle of all that. Could be a victim of SCS. What do y’all think? Other than a couple of very faint spine ticks and this, it looks 9.8. Would this flaw pass for a 9.6 grade? Thanks

Edited January 16 by chasehasadog82

[Lightning55]

Looks like it might be SCS. The condition of the case just above the comic corner (back view) doesn't look great, either.  But it could just be my perception of the photo. 

[wiparker824]

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Edited January 17 by wiparker824
CGC is buggy

[mrlatko]

No way that was there when CGC graded it a 9.6.  Another case of SCS unfortunately.

[chasehasadog82]

Pretty torn. It’s rare and somewhat affordable but not a 9.8 grail. Circa my childhood. Silvestri era. The book just ticks off a lot of boxes for me. But KNOWING is half the battle. Here’s another pic in different light. I could get my money back ($650) or just roll with it

[wiparker824]

On 1/16/2024 at 4:17 PM, Chip Cataldo said:

Wrongo threado, bucko.

That’s so weird these board are so glitchy I wasn’t even in this thread. lol.

[THE_BEYONDER]

On 1/16/2024 at 8:24 PM, chasehasadog82 said:

Pretty torn. It’s rare and somewhat affordable but not a 9.8 grail. Circa my childhood. Silvestri era. The book just ticks off a lot of boxes for me. But KNOWING is half the battle. Here’s another pic in different light. I could get my money back ($650) or just roll with it

Return it.  That’s SCS