Skytripa Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 My 2nd of 3 I wanted to send in but on the fence. Also has some color breaking spine ticks. Would also be sent for a clean and press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The enlargements are blurry. I can't tell if the BRFC has a minor defect or it's glare. I would not bet on anything over 9.4 Skytripa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytripa Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 On 4/8/2024 at 10:10 PM, scburdet said: The enlargements are blurry. I can't tell if the BRFC has a minor defect or it's glare. I would not bet on anything over 9.4 That bottom right on the front is the page slightly folding in. I think a press might straighten that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 that's a pretty dark dust/sun shadow on the back. 7.5/8.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytripa Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 4/12/2024 at 8:45 PM, scburdet said: that's a pretty dark dust/sun shadow on the back. 7.5/8.0 Ooff. Would that bring the grade down that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) 9.0 Edited April 14 by Mars76 Skytripa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/12/2024 at 10:14 PM, Skytripa said: that far? I have a book with a shadow at 8.0, so yes it can. This is not a valuable enough book to roll the dice on IMO. The most recent graded newsstand sale I can find is a 9.6 in 2022 for $28. The current modern fee is $25 without shipping or c/p costs. Unless it's for your PC & the investment in grading is for your own enjoyment, I don't see how the numbers add up. It might be a break even proposition if it hits mid-NM. I don't see this as a 9.6 or 9.8 candidate with a noticeable shadow Skytripa and mysterymachine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytripa Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 4/12/2024 at 11:27 PM, scburdet said: I have a book with a shadow at 8.0, so yes it can. This is not a valuable enough book to roll the dice on IMO. The most recent graded newsstand sale I can find is a 9.6 in 2022 for $28. The current modern fee is $25 without shipping or c/p costs. Unless it's for your PC & the investment in grading is for your own enjoyment, I don't see how the numbers add up. It might be a break even proposition if it hits mid-NM. I don't see this as a 9.6 or 9.8 candidate with a noticeable shadow Appreciate the input. I already have a 9.6 Newsstand in Premiere 57. So the 58-60 was planning on sending for pc to complete the run. So far finding a better copy is rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/13/2024 at 1:45 AM, Skytripa said: finding a better copy is rough. That's part of the collecting fun, no? I do think the supply of non-key issues that are listed online is often limited. My hypothesis is that there is a supply, but fewer sellers see an upside in listing books where the demand & profit potential is low. I have parked myself on automated searches for books like this, often waiting months or longer for the right copy to rise to the surface. I prefer that to the alternative where I've paid to grade something that was borderline or questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytripa Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 4/13/2024 at 9:53 AM, scburdet said: I have parked myself on automated searches for books like this, often waiting months or longer for the right copy to rise to the surface. I prefer that to the alternative where I've paid to grade something that was borderline or questionable. Ya I have that on a few books. Snagged another copy of this one. I’ll have to post once I get it to see if it’s better candidate than this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
