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Tear Seal leave it or keep it?12527

Collector oakcitycomics private msg quote post Address this user
I got a really good deal on a nice CGC Restored FF48 4.0, CGC dinged it purple because the front cover has one tear seal.

I want to resubmit it to CBCS since the majority of my Keys are all CBCS. Should I leave the tear seal and if so how badly will it ding the grade or seek having it removed?



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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
@oakcitycomics great question...can a tear seal be removed without damaging the book? Does a pro have to do it or can an amature?
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I showed my wife and she was so happy for me she started to cry. Batman66 private msg quote post Address this user
Depending on how it was sealed, glue, tape or other. If you want to submit to cbcs you can call hero restoration, they can do the removal and then submit the book right to cbcs for you. They are easy to talk to with a lot of good information. Keep us posted on what you end up doing
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COLLECTOR Stu private msg quote post Address this user
I’ve worked with hero restoration in the past for my AF15 - they did a great job cleaning it up/press. I was very pleased with the outcome. Reach out - you might be surprised. https://herorestorationcomics.com
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Collector oakcitycomics private msg quote post Address this user
@GAC depends on what was used. Archival you can usually remove with water. Glue or Tape would require skills or a pro.
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Collector oakcitycomics private msg quote post Address this user
@Batman66 @Stu Thanks guys for the recommendation. I can remove the tear seal myself. My concern is if its worth the trouble. Would CBCS ding the book more for the long cover tear vs leaving it as a tear seal with a conservation notation on label.
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
Probably depends on what all else is going on with the book to make it a 4.0. Maybe it wouldn't drop at all. In terms of value it would probably be worth more as a 3.0 or maybe even 2.0 than a conserved 4.0 though, right?
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by xkonk
Probably depends on what all else is going on with the book to make it a 4.0. Maybe it wouldn't drop at all. In terms of value it would probably be worth more as a 3.0 or maybe even 2.0 than a conserved 4.0 though, right?
personally; it depends on how it is conserved. I’d be ok with it If it is archival and especially if done pre 90s before resto was a big no no.
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Masculinity takes a holiday. EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user
It's just such a strange concept to me to spend money to make something worse, not better. I can't think of any other part of life where I would do that. I don't think it's natural, I think it's conditioning from a somewhat irrational part of the comic collecting hobby.
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
@HulkSmash sure, if selling it isn't a concern then it's up to how @oakcitycomics feels about conservation and the book's appearance.
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Collector oakcitycomics private msg quote post Address this user
The book looks great much nicer condition then the 4 it was graded. I'm more curious of how much a ding a rip of that length on the cover would be.
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