Spesh Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 If you have a book that is designated Restored/Apparent Slight-A due to "centerfold re-attached with glue". I'm curious if serious collectors consider this an egregious issue that should significantly devalue the book (imo, i don't & equate it with slight color touch)? Also, would you suggested cracking it open to undo the 'restoration' by removing the centerfold? Would the book then get a Green/Qualified label or a Blue/Uni label with "detached centerfold" note. There seems to be some inconsistency as to how this might get slabbed. NOTE: this is for a very HTF book in high-grade that generally gets 2-3X multiple of grade value. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 I do not have my books graded, however, I did find this, there are two sections on restoration removal. I would think that contacting CGC directly would be your best bet. https://www.cgccomics.com/pressing/#:~:text=CGC takes a conservative approach,“butchering” the comic book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Wouldn't glue still remain on the pages? Sure, you can pull the centerfold, but the glue is still there. I have bought books (GA) that have glue, color touch, etc because I want a copy at a reasonable price. I wouldn't try to reverse any work on my books unless the work was causing further damage (like tape that creates staining). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
