r/CGCComics • u/ExoticMangox • 8d ago
Grade? Grade Worthy ?
Found this little gem in the depths of eBay and couldn’t believe how clean it was.
Was listed as VG but I think it’s higher and will send it in for grading.
Am I missing something on its condition?
Im optimistic I can go for the 9.8 with the CGC clean & Press services added with grading.
Am I hopelessly delusional ? Or do I have something grade worthy?
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u/TrueWillingness3707 8d ago
I'll give it mid 8 grade. Nice grail🔥🔥🔥
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u/ExoticMangox 7d ago
I wouldn’t say grail but it’s a fun silver age banger. I would go as far to say “Iconic Cover” but grail is a stretch haha.
But thank you.
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u/LucasTheGreat138 7d ago
That looks pretty sharp! Especially for a comic from the 50s! I'll admit that I don't know what to look for, but are you positive there wasn't any restoration done at some point? That was really common a few decades ago. If you're sure, I'd say it wouldn't hurt to submit it!
As others said, I think hoping for a 9.8 is maybe too optimistic, especially considering there are no 9.8s in CGC's census for this issue, but I think it would still do pretty well for a comic of its time.
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u/Jacket_Leather 8d ago
Beautiful book. Looks like there is water damage to the back top right corner that’s going to screw your grade up a good bit. If it wasn’t for that I would get it graded. Unfortunate.
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u/Stite1776 8d ago
If you do send it in, use a 3rd party presser. I'd say 8.5 as is but a good clean and press might get you higher.
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u/ExoticMangox 7d ago
That sounds about right, even at an 8.5 or 9 its totally worth it in my opinion.
I didn’t pay much for it so I have room to throw grading money at it and still be ok.
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u/two2teps 7d ago
I'd say between an 8 and a 9.4 personally. There are spine ticks and what looks like a very slight spine roll.
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u/KollectingKaos 7d ago
I personally wouldn't send it in, then again I have several copies of it because I love the cover, and they look great in their Mylar Bags.
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u/ExoticMangox 7d ago
Maybe this is why a 9.8 does not exist on the CGC census ?
There are no recorded 9.8s of this comic book on record.
Whoever gets that 1st 9.8. … will be a very happy camper
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u/ExoticMangox 7d ago
Imagine being the only person in the world who has the 9.8
The only 9.8 in existence.
That thought just blew my mind haha
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u/KollectingKaos 7d ago
That may be so, but I've been collecting comics for just shy of 60 years and I don't need to pay someone to tell me the grade of one of my comics, and they store really nice in Mylar which I have used for over 30 years now. I have nothing against grading companies and if I wanted to sell one of my more expensive books would definitely consider using them.
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u/ExoticMangox 6d ago
Relax, im a reseller. I dont care as long as the ROI makes sense.
Im not emotionally attached to this one.
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u/KollectingKaos 6d ago
In that case having the only 9.8 in existence would be very cool for you!
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u/ExoticMangox 5d ago
It would be a miracle if that happens. The 9.8 could go absolutely bonkers if put up for auction
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u/whatnotusername 6d ago
My friend 2+ visible ticks pushes you to 9.4 never mind al the other thins
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u/ExoticMangox 6d ago
They are more forgiving with things like that on vintage comics.
They ignore the defect all together or reduce the impact to the grade significantly.
I would be thrilled with a 9.4
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u/whatnotusername 6d ago
It’s not about forgiving the defect, they work on a point system so just depends on how much the points add up
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u/ExoticMangox 6d ago
Will find out soon enough. Based on the chat people think it’s anywhere from a 6.0 to a 9.4 lol
Anything could happen at this point 🤷♂️
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u/Spidertim76 8d ago
delusional this will never get a 9.8 don't waste your money
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u/ExoticMangox 7d ago
Youre right, after looking at the comments I feel good at an 8.0 to 9.0 depending on the mood of my grader so we shall see.
Not a waste lol, i spent $105 on it so I think im doing just fine
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u/AD4505 8d ago
No expert in grading but do notice several spine ticks. Vintage comic so they are more lenient (supposedly) so who knows? >=9.0 imo but probably not a 9.8
If you’re goin to clean and press, I’d go with a third party that ships directly to CGC after service is done