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Should I get my comic(s) graded.2452

Collector KaseyArt private msg quote post Address this user
Hello, I have Saga #1 first printing actually I have two of them. One friend says I should get at least one graded and another says it's not worth it.

Wanted to get a few peoples thoughts on this. Both copies have never been opened or read. I bought two and read one. My wife heard me talking about it when first released and surprised me with another copy so that's why I have two never opened or read.

Thanks all for your time!
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COLLECTOR DarthLego private msg quote post Address this user
Yes, grade all three and sell two of them.
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Collector Darkga private msg quote post Address this user
You might as well have them pressed while you are at it too.
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Collector KaseyArt private msg quote post Address this user
Should I press even though there are no folds or anything
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Collector Despain private msg quote post Address this user
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Should I press even though there are no folds or anything


I had a New Mutants #98 graded that I owned since circa 1993. I didn't have it pressed, and it came back 9.8. Not all comics need to be pressed.
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Collector Darkga private msg quote post Address this user
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Should I press even though there are no folds or anything


I had a New Mutants #98 graded that I owned since circa 1993. I didn't have it pressed, and it came back 9.8. Not all comics need to be pressed.


True, but it sucks getting a 9.6 when $15 and a quick press could have gotten you a 9.8. A press will maximize your condition in most cases (even if it does not result in a grade bump), and prevent any regrets on high dollar books.
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Collector Themaxx35 private msg quote post Address this user
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True, but it sucks getting a 9.6 when $15 and a quick press could have gotten you a 9.8. A press will maximize your condition in most cases (even if it does not result in a grade bump), and prevent any regrets on high dollar books.


+1 - I just accept pressing as part of the process now unless it is some pristine brand new book. Even then, I consider pressing.
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Collector Despain private msg quote post Address this user
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Should I press even though there are no folds or anything


I had a New Mutants #98 graded that I owned since circa 1993. I didn't have it pressed, and it came back 9.8. Not all comics need to be pressed.


True, but it sucks getting a 9.6 when $15 and a quick press could have gotten you a 9.8. A press will maximize your condition in most cases (even if it does not result in a grade bump), and prevent any regrets on high dollar books.


Definitely a good point. But I wonder what the long term effects will be on books that have been pressed. I know that a certain amount of moisture has to be added. Will that encourage staple rust in some books that were pressed down the road? I don't know. Will it cause earlier degradation of the paper itself down the road? I don't know that either. But it's possible.

If I examine my books carefully, and I think it has an excellent shot at a 9.8 without pressing it, I'll take the risk. If it's an older book that has no shot at a high grade, I might have it cleaned and pressed in hopes to bump it up a grade or two.
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COLLECTOR DarthLego private msg quote post Address this user
What's wrong with a 9.6?
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Collector Themaxx35 private msg quote post Address this user
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What's wrong with a 9.6?


9.6's remind me of a silver medal. They're great. Really they are, but they are just so close to the gold, that its like more of a disappointment than a win. Jerry Seinfeld says it better than I can:

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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
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What's wrong with a 9.6?


Yah, guys, we gots to stand together and GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!

Who is with me???

GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
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Collector Darkga private msg quote post Address this user
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What's wrong with a 9.6?


For Saga #1 it's a $185 value difference between 9.8 and 9.6 according to GPA March 2017 actual sales.
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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
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For Saga #1 it's a $185 value difference between 9.8 and 9.6 according to GPA March 2017 actual sales.


Well, Darkga, why don't you go and pay $800 for a 9.6 and fix that damn GPA?!?!

GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
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Collector Despain private msg quote post Address this user
@Darkga I feel you. For NYX #3 there's about a $300 difference between a 9.6 and a 9.8.
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Collector Darkga private msg quote post Address this user
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Well, Darkga, why don't you go and pay $800 for a 9.6 and fix that damn GPA?!?!

GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!


I have set a GPA record on a book before and directly raised the actual sale price for all subsequent auctions for said book in every grade. I didn't do it on purpose, but my "I don't give AF, I'm buying this book, shut up and take my money" auction win had a ripple affect.
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COLLECTOR shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user
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What's wrong with a 9.6?


9.6's remind me of a silver medal. They're great. Really they are, but they are just so close to the gold, that its like more of a disappointment than a win. Jerry Seinfeld says it better than I can:



Omg thats awesome. I thought I was the only one. I love a 9.8, I'm ok with a 9.4, but hates me a 9.6 😡
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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
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COLLECTOR DarthLego private msg quote post Address this user
I'm happy to pay lower prices for 9.6, more money for other books.
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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
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Collector Themaxx35 private msg quote post Address this user
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I'm happy to pay lower prices for 9.6, more money for other books.


Oh, I am willing to buy a graded 9.6 and lower in some circumstances for that very reason. But if I am sending something in from my collection that I have tried really hard to store and handle correctly, there's just that momentary let down of coming so close to a 9.8, yet still so far away.
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COLLECTOR shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user
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I'm happy to pay lower prices for 9.6, more money for other books.


My buddy likes fat chicks. The bigger the better, he Loves 'em! He gets more ass than a toilet seat, as there's plenty to choose from. I say he was born lucky.

If 9.6 doesnt bother you, yer born lucky 😁🍺
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Collector dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
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Collector Themaxx35 private msg quote post Address this user
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GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!
GET THE 9.6 PARTY STARTED!


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My buddy likes fat chicks. The bigger the better, he Loves 'em! He gets more ass than a toilet seat, as there's plenty to choose from. I say he was born lucky.

If 9.6 doesnt bother you, yer born lucky 😁🍺


Fat bottomed girls you make the rocking world go 'round!

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