High Grade Spider-man #68 found in Stamford, CT

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I found this beauty on the wall just waiting to be slabbed.. care to take a shot of grading.. ps the back is snow white and just as glossy as the cover.

 

thanks to all,

 

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http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/mrbond98/sm68.jpg

 

[Solar]

Is that a spine crease in the green? If so, I'm gonna guess 9.0 from what I can see. If not, 9.2.

[garthgantu]

Good eye, Solar! I'd go a little higher, maybe 9.2 - 9.4, if the ding to the top of the spine is superficial.. and the rest of the top edge is solid...

 

Nice find! What shop was this purchased from?

[fantastic_four]

There appears to be a color-breaking crease around 3/4" to 1" long in the lower-right corner, right under the hand of the guy holding the picket sign. If that is indeed on the book, I doubt it goes higher than 8.0.

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I think your're being a little tough on a book as sharp and clean as this one is.

here is a zoom in on that spot

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/mrbond98/corner.jpg

 

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thanks for your comments... just to show what a beauty this is here is the back

 

i found it in Stamford at one of the best stores in CT Treasured Memories.

 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/mrbond98/back.jpg

 

[fantastic_four]

I think your're being a little tough on a book as sharp and clean as this one is.

here is a zoom in on that spot

 

Is it a crease or isn't it? It looks about the same zoomed in...hard to tell from any sized scan sometimes what is and what isn't a defect. VF books typically are sharp and clean except for a few small defects...I was just giving an estimate for what CGC would give it based upon my experience with what they downgrade for.

[Aman619]

awww - - dont be a hater.

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thanks for your comments, but if this did not come back a 9.0 i'd be shocked. even the tiniest one stress mark on the upper right in the green is all that i see. i still don't see what you are refering to. glossy sharp white cover with a clean back.

are they following overstreet or just making up the rules.... this is a tough crowd for sure.

[Foolkiller]

It's just too difficult to tell from many scans what the grade of the book is... that book looks to be a nice 9.0 or 9.2 from what I can see.

[fantastic_four]

i still don't see what you are refering to. glossy sharp white cover with a clean back.

are they following overstreet or just making up the rules.... this is a tough crowd for sure.

 

Kinda sounds like you're getting emotional about the grading of this book...emotional attachment and grading don't mix very well. Is there a crease in the lower right or not? Only a person holding a book in their hands can absolutely tell whether a given defect exists. If you're saying the crease isn't there, then you're right, 9.0 or better seems quite reasonable.

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thanks for your input ..as you are the more seasoned grader i appreciate your input.

 

i think i'll send it in just to keep it safe and secure.

 

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[Aman619]

i think i'll send it in just to keep it safe and secure.

 

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weeeelllll - -- there are opinions on the advisability of that too!

? The slabs aren't archival.

? damage can occur in the mails

? and, surprisingly, many have noticed damage to corners INSIDE the slab due to shifting in the slab with the comic hitting the plastic.

 

just a caution..... Putting it in a mylar sleeve with maybe an extra archival backing board and stacked securely at home is safe enough for me..and many others.

[Bugaboo-migration]

Is there a crease in the lower right or not?

Are you expecting an answer to that question?

 

[fantastic_four]

Are you expecting an answer to that question?

 

If he really wants to know how it would grade...then yes, I was. I know I've stated the following at least a dozen times before, but I guess it can never be said enough...grading from a scan doesn't work unless the book's owner also includes a detailed list of defects.

 

Anybody with the ability to concentrate can find defects...the tough and debatable part comes when you're trying to assign a grade to a given set of defects. "What's the grade" threads should always be about grade assignment and NEVER about finding defects...you can't find many of types of defects on scans, even when they're HUGE ones at 600dpi or more.

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here is the lower right at 250% magnification

 

thanks

 

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http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/mrbond98/sm68r.jpg

[Warlord]

i think i'll send it in just to keep it safe and secure.

 

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weeeelllll - -- there are opinions on the advisability of that too!

? The slabs aren't archival.

 

Not archival? Bite your tongue or the CGC police will take you away.

 

All of the materials used in the CGC holder are tested and proven to be archivally safe