Grade help please!5172
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Seller claims 9.0. This is my grail at 8.0 (minimum). I don't think it's a 9.0. But if we agree it's an 8.0, I'm in. They claim to be the original owner. I've e-mailed them to ask about restoration.    |
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vacaboca private msg quote post Address this user | |
| The pictures aren't great, but I can't see this being anywhere near an 8.0 :/ presumably others will be a better eye than I. | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Yeah. These are the pics he provided. It looks like maybe 6.5. It's a pretty sharp copy for its age, but a 9.0 it is not. |
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VillageIdiot private msg quote post Address this user | |
| That book is no higher than a Fine 6.0 in my opinion. Oh, furthermore, any seller claiming said book to be a VF/NM 9.0 copy? I would not buy from! | ||
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Elvinv private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Definetly not an 8.0 5.5-6.5 Is that tape back cover top right corner? |
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Deadpoolica private msg quote post Address this user | |
| 6.5 | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I saw that. That picture is in the bag, so, it might be on the bag. But if not, that's huge. | ||
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gman private msg quote post Address this user | |
| not an 8.0...the top front cover brings it down. Leave it in a mylar and admire. | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Thanks, guys, I'll pass on it. I got excited and almost jumped on it before inspecting it close enough. It was within my budget & supposedly my target grade. Appreciate the help. |
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Homer private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by 00slim I would recommend you buy a certified copy, this book is way off on an 8.0 or better grade. |
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 You think I'm joking, I'm not.
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earthshaker01 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Oh hell no that thing is a hunk of shit. Wait and buy one you can see better. I zoomed in for 2 seconds and said not anywhere near a 8.0 | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I also noticed it's miswrapped at the staples. I believe that's a full grade drop. | ||
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Homer private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by 00slim No the miswrap will not drop the grade. It’s the tanning, edge tears, dirty dinging cover, creases, and tape on spine. Will drop this below a fine. |
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| True. I was just pointing out the miswrap as an additional issue. | ||
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Thanatos private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Between the tape on the spine and damage to the top center on the front cover, no way this ever had a chance at a 8.0. I can't imagine what resource the seller is using to grade his comics? Glad you didn't impulsively send this guy the funds for this comic, you can definitely do better. I know how bad you want that 8.0, you'll find it in time! | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
Thanks, @Thanatos.  Yeah, the tape is a real killer. If I'd got it in the mail & saw tape on it, I would have been pissed. |
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 "Forum Overlord" bah ha ha ha...
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JustThatGuy private msg quote post Address this user | |
| based on some of my other books: 5.0-5.5 looks like a 3/4" tear on the top with a huge 2.5-3" color break crease on the top, another 2.5 bend on the back running near the lower staple, and a bunch of other imperfections. no way of a snowball in hell a 9.0. if thats a 9.0, then i have a 10.1 hulk 181. | ||
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DocBrown private msg quote post Address this user | |
| :popcorn: | ||
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 I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for.
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| Your New Year's resolution should be to buy a better scanner. | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Oh, these pics are from the e-bay listing. |
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Drogio private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I think we've well established this is well below 8.0. But another way to confirm the seller is a high risk of overgrazing is to look at his/her other auctions...see if they also are suspect. | ||
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Yeah. I'm definitely passing on it. Looks like he doesn't often assert grades. He has a Tales of Suspense 57 he claims is 9.2-9.4. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142643773266 |
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You think I'm joking, I'm not.
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earthshaker01 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Didn't I some it up in my original post? | ||
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 I'm a #2.
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BigRedOne1944 private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by VillageIdiot Much Agreed. Also the lack of a detailed description and awful Scan/Pics is more than enough to land this hack on my "Do Not Buy" From list. |
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| You certainly did, @earthshaker01. You're the man. | ||
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