PGM X-Men #1 1 1

[Rhymenoceros]

I recently picked up this X-Men 1 and debating submitting for grading. The covers are detached but presents fairly well with none of the most important cover elements missing on the front. The rest of the book is complete with no cut outs. I have thoughts on what it would grade but would like to hear all opinions. TIA !

[scburdet]

0.5, but might squeak a 1.0 if a grader is feeling generous.

[Rhymenoceros]

On 4/1/2024 at 10:04 AM, scburdet said:

0.5, but might squeak a 1.0 if a grader is feeling generous.

Thinking the same - what specifically differentiates between a .5 and a 1.0 in this case?  Is it mainly the size of the missing pieces? 

[scburdet]

On 4/1/2024 at 1:50 PM, Rhymenoceros said:

missing pieces? 

Yes, and the total split

[Rhymenoceros]

Thanks, would love to get more opinions

 

[Bmattioli86]

In agreement with @scburdet although it’s possible that it could get a 1.0… it’s unlikely but would be very interested to see!

[Qalyar]

I can't imagine this getting anything but an 0.5 due the full split, and the amount missing from the back cover.

[Mars76]

0.5

[Passport Comics]

Yep, 0.5 sadly...back cover is barely there. Probably not worth sending in for formal grading, IMHO.

[Lninefingers]

0.5

[NY Roadkill]

1.5 allows for up to 1/10th of the back cover to be missing - think we're over that amount missing here. 1.0 - allows no back cover at all - I think you could get a 1.0 - looking at recent sales data on-line still worth sending in.

[zzutak]

On 4/3/2024 at 2:24 PM, NY Roadkill said:

1.5 allows for up to 1/10th of the back cover to be missing - think we're over that amount missing here. 1.0 - allows no back cover at all

These are Overstreet's standards.
The OP is considering "submitting [this book] for grading" to CGC.  CGC's grading standards are much stricter than Overstreet's when it comes to comics with no back cover. 

[grendelbo]

0.5

[grendel013]

Do a 1.0 prescreen.

[1950's war comics]

0;5 but get it graded just so it will all stay together in one piece for resale someday ...

[TC33]

It's a .5 but 1.0 on a great day with the right grader, I would not send it in unless you put 1.0 as a pre screen.  However, most collectors disagree with the .5 CGC harsh grading on books with a complete story and cover that is 90-95% complete split or not, they always used to get .5 but they decided to become tougher on 1.0 books a while back. In cases like this, a competitor grading company will give you the 1.0 it deserves all day long if CGC won't give it to you.

[Rhymenoceros]

Welllll all was fine and dandy until I went to look at prescreening it..

Did they remove prescreen for High and Unlimited Value recently? 

[Rhymenoceros]

On 4/3/2024 at 4:24 PM, NY Roadkill said:

1.5 allows for up to 1/10th of the back cover to be missing - think we're over that amount missing here. 1.0 - allows no back cover at all - I think you could get a 1.0 - looking at recent sales data on-line still worth sending in.

I'd be over the moon with a 1.5... I think a 1.0 is reasonable as well

[TC33]

Interesting, I had never tried to pre screen an unlimited value book good to know.  You should just click on the High Value tier and try to submit it that way.  That way you get the pre screen and if they think the final value is too far off based on the final grade they will bump up the price/tier for you after grading (IF it makes your pre screen grade)

[Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice]

.5