Doctor Strange #169 - Worth pressing?17208
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KCBatmanFan private msg quote post Address this user | |
| So, I picked up this Doctor Strange 169 this week for what I think is a reasonable current price for the condition. As you can see, it has some water damage. Now, I know that there's nothing that will remove the staining inside the front cover. But what does everyone think as far as a press being worthwhile to remove the waviness which can bee seen in the 2nd picture. I realize that with the accumulation of defects a press won't have any effect on the grade, but would a press be worth it to improve the eye appeal?    |
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 I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
| assuming they can press the book, yes, a press will help with presentation. | ||
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KCBatmanFan private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I don't think it's too fragile to be pressed. Staples are fully attached and spine is intact despite all of the creasing. Is there anything else that makes a book a poor pressing candidate that Steve wouldn't be able to press it? | ||
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 I have not set up at a con since 2029.
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PolarisNuclearSS2020 private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by KCBatmanFan That book can be pressed, Heavy oxidation along spine is the most common reason for most books to be rejected for obvious reasons. Other common factors: Water damage along spine w/transverse staple tears Rust and/or mold at staples Heavy staple pulls/tearing Loosely attached c-fold Spine roll w/staple tearing abd/or spine splits The water rippling doesn't extend to the spine, can't say for sure without a cfold pic and FC/BC interior pics so I can see how healthy the staple areas are. But from what I can see, I would say it'll be fine to press....the rippling at the top staple would suck for Steve to have to work around, as waterlogged books require spot pressing and full book pressing...that may take 2 pressing cycles, as well. I hate pressing water damaged books due to the extra spot pressing needed but if you are intent on having it slabbed, or even want to preserve the book raw, it should be pressed. Probably a 2.0 once pressed, staining & color breaks will keep it down. I actually have a full run of beater #170 thru the last issue of DS original material, like 15 or so issues (missing 1 of them, I think #171 or 172) .....most with heavy water damage, like your 169. I have been locking to pick up a beater 169 but with the jump on this book, I stopped looking a while ago. Would be a nice lot for a mycomicshop auction if I ever buy a hammered 169 in a lot or a collection. |
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 Where's his Bat-package?
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Byrdibyrd private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I would press, if that were my book, and make sure to get a press check first in case the book does have some issue that would prevent it from being pressed safely. | ||
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KCBatmanFan private msg quote post Address this user | |
Here are a few more pictures capturing front interior spine, front staple attachment, centerfold, and back interior spine.    |
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 How do I know this? Because I've done it myself.
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lawguy1977 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I agree with everyone else -- I think it can be pressed and should be if you're going to encapsulate it. | ||
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I have not set up at a con since 2029.
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PolarisNuclearSS2020 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Yeah, it can be pressed. Staple placement being off center is actually a good thing in this case...presser won't have to go so gingerly in spot pressing as opposed to if the staples where they are supposed to be as that'd stress the cfold The top staple would be problematic if that were the case, as very close to it , the entire book is water logged. |
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