Fukuoka Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 (edited) Thanks in advance for any help. Not really sure this is worth getting encapsulated because of the damage on right bottom corner. Also wondering about the grime/discoloration on the white title letters and the area around the price. Are these examples of things that cleaning/pressing would improve? Edited August 12 by Fukuoka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 A press would improve the look of the book, but even with a really good cleaning and pressing the book is not worth sending in. Chaz G. and Fukuoka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukuoka Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 (edited) On 8/12/2024 at 7:51 PM, joeypost said: A press would improve the look of the book, but even with a really good cleaning and pressing the book is not worth sending in. Thx very much for your opinion. Wasn't exactly asking if it was worth sending in--sorry for my lack of clarity. Everyone has a different feeling of what is 'worth' it. I guess in addition to asking for a grade, I should be more specific and ask if a cleaning would help the white X-MEN lettering. Edited August 12 by Fukuoka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I see evidence of foxing in addition to grime. You might make the book look a little better if it was cleaned, but there's very little upside on the grade. Classic reader copy Fukuoka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 If the book has sentimental value, then yes, I would have it cleaned and graded. The slab should provide protection from receiving additional damage. Fukuoka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Sell it as is (4.0). Fukuoka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I'm also at 4.0 and would be inclined to keep this raw so it can be used as intended. Fukuoka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukuoka Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 Thanks for your input, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Beach Presser Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Due to the creases and missing piece at bottom right it is limited to a 4.0/4.5 and cleaning and pressing will not significantly change that grade but it would dramatically improve the eye appeal. In response to your question, the price box, trade lettering, and back cover would improve tremendously with cleaning. The extent of improvement from cleaning varies based on many factors (what the substance is, what ink color the soiling is on, how much laminate or gloss is on the book, and other things) but you can expect significant improvements in that type of soiling. Fukuoka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
