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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
Throw some DC keys up...id love to see them....ill throw some of mine up shortly...
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
Here’s a scan of mine. Sorry, it’s not for sale.


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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
beautiful!!! love the new label so much more than the old ones.
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Here is mine. I purchased it at my LCS a few months ago. This one will be in my next batch that I send off to CBCS.It really needs a press but otherwise a pretty clean copy. The LCS must not be familiar with pressing. He had it graded at a 3.0 due to the wavyness. He had $100 on it and let me have it for $90. I was very happy to get it. I think it could easily fall in the 6.0 range after the pressing.
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Collector BrianGreensnips private msg quote post Address this user
Who had that sweet copy that CBCS pressed. They had before and after photos of it. It was pretty impressive to see the difference.Hoping for similar results.
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Collector Thanatos private msg quote post Address this user
@BrianGreensnips $90?! What the crap!
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@BrianGreensnips $90?! What the crap!
I could not believe it. I have my pull list there and now keep my eyes peeled on the books under the counter and on the wall. This one was on a little wall display.
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Who had that sweet copy that CBCS pressed. They had before and after photos of it. It was pretty impressive to see the difference.Hoping for similar results.


I believe it was Towmater.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
@BrianGreensnips - That’s it. I am going to have to move to Michigan.
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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
I got mine raw at a 3.0 for $80. It came back from CBCS with a 4.0 without a press. I definitely wish I'd pressed it now.
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Originally Posted by BrianGreensnips


Here is mine. I purchased it at my LCS a few months ago. This one will be in my next batch that I send off to CBCS.It really needs a press but otherwise a pretty clean copy. The LCS must not be familiar with pressing. He had it graded at a 3.0 due to the wavyness. He had $100 on it and let me have it for $90. I was very happy to get it. I think it could easily fall in the 6.0 range after the pressing.


I would buy those all day for $90... Damn.
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Bump... Still looking
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Originally Posted by 00slim
I got mine raw at a 3.0 for $80. It came back from CBCS with a 4.0 without a press. I definitely wish I'd pressed it now.


I've considered busting mine out to be pressed and regraded since it looks like it could definitely use it. I've heard that if there are spine tears on these giant size books that a press could make them worse by heating up the binding glue (or something, idk). Any truth to this?
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@Thanatos I've heard similar things. It's part of the reason I didn't press mine to begin with, it has a small tear that concerned me.

I'd definitely do the Pressing pre-screen just to be safe.

The shop had two at this grade & price. I now wish I'd grabbed both.
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COLLECTOR conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user
In my opinion, I have the nicest looking 9.2 of this issue IN THE WORLD. Looks even better in person. Not for sale.



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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
"IN THE WORLD", I love that.

@conditionfreak That is a stunning 9.2. What did the notes say that kept it from being higher?
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Collector Mickcatron private msg quote post Address this user
How the hell is that only a 9.2
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
woah!!
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COLLECTOR shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user
@conditionfreak very nice, love the cut on that book as well; you dont see the vertical line disappear like that very often!
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Collector KingNampa private msg quote post Address this user
@conditionfreak should press and regrade that. CGC probably give it 9.6
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Collector X51 private msg quote post Address this user
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How the hell is that only a 9.2


It was probably a 9.8 and a CGC employee wanted to buy it as soon as it comes up for sale.
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@X51 - lol, that's probably true. Unless there is something wrong on the inside, I honestly would have been upset with that grade
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COLLECTOR conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user
Sorry, I fell asleep watching TV.

The problem with this book is that the top of the spine is crinkled slightly downward. Not torn nor missing. Just crinkled downwards about a 16th of an inch (maybe a 32nd, hard to see). As you can see, you just can not see the flaw from the front or back.

It has been suggested to me that if I crack it open and apply some glue there under the spine end (just a small drop or less) and push it back into place, this could be a 9.8

But I ain't gonna do that. Applying glue to a book just scares me. Even though I think that is how these square bounds are held together in the first place (with glued spines). So I am not sure it would or could be detected.

But I would know and it would bug me. I don't keep restored or trimmed books, no matter how rare. I sold my AF #15 because it turned out trimmed and I sold my Kid Colt #1 because it has a piece repaired/replaced.

I love how this book presents and do like the cut.

You can't even see the problem without turning the book at a certain angle and straining to see it (because of the slab).

I have never looked up the notes for this book. Because I know what the flaw is.

When you have the book in hand, it appears flawless.

I bought this book from foolkiler on the CGC forum. Drove a long way to meet him in person for the exchange. Nice guy.
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COLLECTOR conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user
Which is a lesson in buying raw books from scans.
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Collector KingNampa private msg quote post Address this user
To all you people rubbing their GSX's in my face...pssh.. "Not For Sale"




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COLLECTOR conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user
Actually, I'm sure that everything here is for sale.

You just have to make an offer that someone can't refuse.

Which can hurt.
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Collector KingNampa private msg quote post Address this user
Last Bump, anyone got one for sale?
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Collector 00slim private msg quote post Address this user
I'd consider selling my 4.0, but you're in the market for a nicer one, and I can't blame you.
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I'd consider selling my 4.0, but you're in the market for a nicer one, and I can't blame you.
Thx @00slim. Had a 4.5 and sold it to help pay for the upgrade. Want to get a 9.0+ and keep it forever.
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