PGM Amazing Spider-Man 252 (1st Black Symbiote Suit) 0

[Still Only 35c]

Another Venom related submission from a large batch going to CGC for clean, press and grading. Appreciate thoughts on possible grade.

[MAR1979]

Minor Color Rubs on back cover and an impediment to 9.8's for this book.

I think the book is 9.2/9.4 - as mentioned the back cover on this issue is scrutinized heavily by CGC and I see at least 2 color breaking spine lines/ticks/break and possible color rub near top left of book.

Question: with free-falling prices if 252 Direct Sale receives a grade lower than 9.6 is it really worth the time, money (especially if paying for pressing) and effort over keeping it raw? 

Edited March 27 by MAR1979

[scburdet]

9.4, small bindery tear keeping it out of the top levels