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Grading Sanity Check

Universal Soldiers — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:52:56 GMT

Continued from: http://www.comicspriceguide.com/forum2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42782

Topic renamed slightly

[quote]I recently went premium I have just started to add my collection to the database. As I was entering in some issues last night and grading them and aside from being real pleased with the condition of some of the comics I haven't looked at in quite a while (and resisting the urge of it turning into a reading session) it made me realize it would be nice to have someone elses opinion on the grades. I try real hard to be objective with my own comics and not to look at them through NM colored glasses and usually when I post scans to be graded, I already have an idea on where I think it is and don't say as to not sway the opinion.

Since I'm sure that no-one is going to pop over and have a beer or two and help me enter my collection, I had an idea. Someone randomly choose an issue from my collection with the current grade, I post some scans and people check my accuracy. After say at least 5 opinions I then choose an issue from the choosers collection and they post a scan etc... and so on.

Anyone can join in, it doesn't have to be restricted to premium mebers as everyone can have at least 50. All that is needed is a link to your collection. In order to keep it moving a scan or a reply with the intent to post a scan should be posted within 48 hours. What do you think any takers?

[/quote]

Rotation:

~~Basquiat can then pick one of marmats~~ (currently up, Walt Disney Comics #70 Graded 6.5)

~~marmat can pick one of daytonataz~~

~~daytonataz can pick one of monstermikes~~

marmat can pick one of monstermikes

I don't see daytonataz registered so we can skip him.

Books previously selected

Universal Soldiers:
Amazing Spider-man #61
Uncanny X-men #58
Amazing Spiderman #27
Amazing spiderman #129
Black Panther #12
Conan The Barbarian #5

theSpazz:
Brave and the Bold #57
Fantastic Four #50
Fantastic Four #31
Amazing Spiderman #89

Icebreaka:
Avengers #61
Clerks #1
Uncanny X-men #55
Thor #182

Kree Boy411:
Monsters on the Prowl #18

The Joker:
World Finest Comics #176
The House Of Secrets #89
Showcase #60
Green Lantern #47

Marmat:
Tales to Astonish # 78
Batman #171
Walt Disney Comics #70
Superboy #68

Monstermike:
Marvel Premiere #3
Amazing Spideman #300
Grendel #2

In need of Grading

Magic Dan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:36 GMT

:hmmmm: What's the verdict?

[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd223/Magic-Dan/Comics/Dime/0071.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd223/Magic-Dan/Comics/Dime/009.jpg[/IMG]

Thank you,

Dan

Help a newbie please? GL #1 Silver Age

VBDonkey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:47:38 GMT

Hi, I am just getting back into comics and have never sent a comic to be graded.

My collection includes the #1 GL (1961?) from the silver age and I am questioning if grading it enhances it's value enough to justify the $79 cost to get it graded. From what I have read and talked to local comic book store employees it is anywhere between a 2 and a 5. Ha! I know that is a huge range, but that is the feedback I have been getting. The cover is intact with some noticeable wear around corners/edges and some creases. The staples are loose and off color the book is complete with no ink smears or writing, the back cover is intact and it is just a decent copy of a 47 year old book.

I was hoping for some feedback from some collectors like yourselves about if this seems like a waste/good use of $79 to get this book graded as the prices for ungraded books and graded books in this condition seem to be pretty close.

I don't know if I am willing to sell it - It is my favorite book from my favorite series, but I am a poor college student and could use a financial bump to pay off some debt - so my questions are:

1) If you owned this book would you grade it?

2) If so why/why not?

3) What is the "street" price range for this book (I know it differs greatly than price guide values)

4) Any other insight you could give a newbie like me would be much appreciated.

Thanks - VBDonkey

Whiz Comics 56

Speedy-D — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:19:37 GMT

Hey y'all. I'm looking a copy of Whiz Comics #56 to maybe buy. It's listed as Fine, and it does look nice. I asked the seller for a larger scan and he sent me the picture below. I don't have a scan of the back cover, but just based on this front cover, what would you say? There's a bit of tearing at the staple (only one staple, I think it was a war time economizing type of thing), but what I wonder about most is whatever's going on on the right side by the war stamp. Is that tape? Or restoration of some kind? Maybe it's just weirdness from the scanner, but it's so symmetrical...

Anyway, what do you think? The listing ends in like a day and a half, so any help before then will be greatly appreciated. Especially from anyone who knows about restoration.

Whiz Comics #56:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2690469563_98717baa98_b.jpg[/img]

CGC Results

Crowman — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:01:25 GMT

I have posted the grades of the 20 books I sent into CGC. I guess I would have to say that tbir grading was pretty much on the money, except for maybe my X-Men 8,9 and 10, whiuch I thought might have come in 0.5 higher.

The biggest shock was to see 6 restored books, which I was not expecting at all. Some of these books were purchased from reliable sellers and the restoration was not mentioned in the comic grading notes.

Do you think it is worth complaining to the seller?

GRADE MY COMIC

The Fuj — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:34:27 GMT

I'll get the ball rolling

[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/rahminwright/uxm266.jpg[/IMG]

X-Men's sent for grading

Crowman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:05:09 GMT

I am sending issues 2,5,7,8,9,and 10 and here are the scans. What do you reckon they will come back as?

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/2F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/2B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/5F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/5B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/7F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/7B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/8F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/8B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/9F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/9B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/10F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/10B.jpg[/IMG]

JIM's sent in for grading

Crowman — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:23:06 GMT

Here are the last of the books I have sent in for grading. Journey Into Mystery #85,86,88,89,91,94,97 and 112.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that the grader is having a good day and feeling generous! :0)

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/85F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/85B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/86F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/86B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/88F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/88B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/89F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/89B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/91F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/91B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/94F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/94B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/97F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/97B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/112F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/112B.jpg[/IMG]

ASM's sent in for grading....

Crowman — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:10:11 GMT

Here are the ASM's I have sent in for grading. Issues 18,22,24,25,26 and 27.

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/18F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/18B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/22F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/22B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/24F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/24B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/25F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/25B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/26F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/26B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/27F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/27B.jpg[/IMG]

Do I Buy???

PEP — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:06:00 GMT

Alrighty guys I need your advice. Is it worth buying these Fantastic Fours #49 & 50, both for $64? I'm only buying so I can resell them laters, I'm not interested in keeping them.

[IMG]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/PEP007/FF49.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/PEP007/FF50.jpg[/IMG]

I think PGX way over graded this!!

Speedy-D — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:55:55 GMT

Take a look at this Flash comic I got in the mail the other day off an ebay win. I think it was seriously over graded by PGX, but I'm not the best grader in the world. If you wouldn't mind, I'd love some grades on this. I've blurred out the PGX grade to avoid any undue influencing.

O, and sorry about the photos. It's late and there's no natural light. I have two pictures here, hopefully you can get an idea of the thing from them. Most of the trouble is creasing around the spine. There's a little crease on the upper left corner as well, but it's very small. The colors in the second photo are pretty much correct (well, there's not really a huge white spot in the middle of it!!!).

Poor photo #1:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2669523211_6d178f7168_o.jpg[/img]

Poor photo #2:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2669523149_854a56e464_o.jpg[/img]

I'll see if I can't get a better picture of it tomorrow.

need some grades.

catal77 — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:01:49 GMT

hey just got these and need some help wit grades. thank you in advance. first up we have
captain america #106
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/cap106.jpg[/IMG]
back
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/cap106back.jpg[/IMG]
next up is tales of suspense no. 71
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/tos71.jpg[/IMG]
back
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/tos71back.jpg[/IMG]
and last but not least superman #233
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/superman233.jpg[/IMG]
back
[IMG]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z3/catal77/superman233back001.jpg[/IMG]. thanks.

Please Grade this Comic Book

elsupremo — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:27:53 GMT

There is a small crease at the upper right corner of the cover.

Marvel Two-in-One #1

Kree_boy411 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:36:25 GMT

Picked this up quite some time ago at 1/2 PB's for $1.00
Havent got around to grading it...and wanted some second opinions....

I gave it a 5.0....missing a few pieces on the lower back....very small...top cover on the back right hand side has a (i dont know what to call it) indention.....and a color break in the upper right hand corner...very faint...:(.....was i not harsh enuff......missing pieces throw me...

[IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/Savepoint_photos/Marvel2in11Front.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee13/Savepoint_photos/Marvel2in11Back.jpg[/IMG]

Detective Comics 44

marmat — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:24:41 GMT

Can I call it 3.5? Not sure, so any opinion is welcome

[IMG]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n317/marmat75/escanear0001-13.jpg[/IMG]

Grade these ASM's

Crowman — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:58:28 GMT

How much does the ding in the top left corner affect the grade of #29?

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/29F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/29B.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/32F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/32B.jpg[/IMG]

Books for grading Pt 1

syntaxic — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:19:09 GMT

I picked these up recently and was wondering what you all thought about the grades:

Spectacular Spider-Man #1
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/SpectSM1.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/SpectSM1Back.jpg[/IMG]

Amazing Spider-Man #298
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/ASM298.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/ASM298Back.jpg[/IMG]

And Giant Size X-Men #2
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/GSXM2.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/GSXM2Back.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks in advance!

how much does cgc grading cost?

wwez — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:07:12 GMT

how much does cgc grading cost?

suspense #1

batfan — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:50:50 GMT

hi.

just bought this off the cgc boards.

whatcha think?

Green Lantern 82

Speedy-D — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:48:49 GMT

What would y'all call this? It's got a printer's crease next to the pink exclamation point.

Green Lantern #82 front:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2612516460_7cecf51e91_o.jpg[/img]

Green Lantern #82 back:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2611681141_2468504c07_o.jpg[/img]

Books for grading - part 2

syntaxic — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:23:26 GMT

And now for the rest:

UXM #99
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM99.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM99Back.jpg[/IMG]

UMX #100
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/USM100.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM100Back.jpg[/IMG]

UXM #108
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM108.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM108Back.jpg[/IMG]

And finally UXM #109
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM109.jpg[/IMG]

Back
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/syntaxic/UXM109Back.jpg[/IMG]

As always, it's appreciated.

Pre-grade my next CGC submissions!

KingOfRulers — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:43:17 GMT

Actually, the GL #76 listed won't be going to CGC. Just wanted some opinions on it. There is a few spots of water damage, mostly on the top right corner and top edge.

The Superman #30 has a strange cut on the right edge. I think it is a miscut, but I am not ruling out the possiblity of "trimming". CGC will give the verdict. The tear on the right edge goes into all or most of the pages.

I've got some more books that might be going to Sarasota also. I'll post them when I get scans up and ready.

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/X-men119.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/X-men119b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/X-men96-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/X-men96b-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/Superman30-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/Superman30b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/IronMan556.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/IronMan556b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/IronMan555.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/IronMan55b5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/GL76.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/GL76b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/Cerebus1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/astonishingcomics/Cerebus1b.jpg[/IMG]

CGC Registry

Crowman — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:32:34 GMT

Finally logged all my slabbed CGC books i the registry. I am ranked 220 at the moment but will be in putting the 20 books I sent for grading in a couple of weeks.

I had about four books that were not accepted. CGC said they were registered to another collector and that they would be checking on the status. I hope none of these books have been stolen.

ASM #37

Universal Soldiers — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:11:19 GMT

Pretty nice copy, but how nice is the question...

[IMG]http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/Universal_Soldiers/ASM37_front.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/Universal_Soldiers/ASM37_back.jpg[/IMG]

Strange Tales #132

DeadOne — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:16:45 GMT

So many people on this forum are very confident about the grades they give comic books. I think it's fantastic and am trying to get a feel for grading myself. So take it nice and slow and give me lots of detail.

[IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii163/bmjasalkeld/StrangeTales132Fjpg.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii163/bmjasalkeld/StrangeTales132Bjpg.png[/IMG]

Tarzan #207 & #208

Roger — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:08:53 GMT

Here are two nice TARZANs I have that I might part with. I'm hoping to get a grade from you guys. :)

#207 the bit of red at top of cover does not bleed through and might be a printer's flaw or slip?

[img]http://roger1969b.fileave.com/comictarzan207front.jpg[/img]

[img]http://roger1969b.fileave.com/comictarzan207back.jpg[/img]

#208

[img]http://roger1969b.fileave.com/comictarzan208front.jpg[/img]

[img]http://roger1969b.fileave.com/comictarzan208back.jpg[/img]

Thanks for any help!

Amazing Spiderman #3

Boboset — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:45:12 GMT

front cover

[img] http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2630038607_ae79ca0319_b.jpg [/img]

back cover

[img] http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2630838034_4c14f85f64_b.jpg [/img]

Still don't know what I'm doing wrong here but I can link to the photos now. Opinions very appreciated! Thanks for the help Speedy-D and The Joker I did what I could and this is the best result so far.

Dime Press 4

marmat — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:25:06 GMT

Opinion needed on this one. I would call it 7.0/8.0

[IMG]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n317/marmat75/escanear0003-2.jpg[/IMG]

Various Pick Ups

Crowman — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:43:43 GMT

here are a few recent pick ups posted for your grading opinions....

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #160 (1st SA Plastic Man)

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/160F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/160B.jpg[/IMG]

AVENGERS #5

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/5F-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/5B-3.jpg[/IMG]

MIRACLEMAN #15

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/15F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/15B.jpg[/IMG]

MIRACLEMAN #23

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/23F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/23B.jpg[/IMG]

MIRACLEMAN #24

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/24F-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/24B-1.jpg[/IMG]

Label Stigma

KingOfRulers — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:09:35 GMT

The industry is basically full of "collectors" (and therefore dealers) who have a stigma towards purple (restored) and green (qualified) labels. I can't say that I am truly above this, but after having talked to collectors, dealers and graders I have a different sort of view towards it.

From what I see, collectors basically have a view towards this which is a total rejection and interest in the book even if it is a book they want, and it is priced accordingly. At the sight of one of those labels on a slab, the deal is over before it started. Doesn't that seem kind of silly? It could be a VF Cap #1 with extensive work priced at $3,000 and you'll have plenty of people not even consider it. It causes a chain reaction in the industry of no interest, even if the deal is a good one, because the mindset will be, "yeah, it's a good deal, but who would I sell it to?"

Could this be because collectors have an already OCD way of collecting, so that everything must be uniform in a collection? I am not saying I don't want all unrestored, perfect books, but it seems that the collector mentality is somewhat illogical at times.

Superman #217

Monstermike — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:08 GMT

Just got this one for $2. What do you think?

[IMG]http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/emryalex/superman217f001.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/emryalex/superman217b001.jpg[/IMG]

Two more Green Lanterns

Speedy-D — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:33:31 GMT

Thanks for the input on #82 y'all. Here are copies of #77 and #85 I got yesterday. Another printer's crease on the back of #85, and a little miswrap on #77.

Green Lantern / Green Arrow #77 front:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2618356874_aae7175e84_o.jpg[/img]

Green Lantern / Green Arrow #77 back:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2617534029_ced7ee9339_o.jpg[/img]

Green Lantern / Green Arrow #85 front:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2617533937_a8f5a6ccc6_o.jpg[/img]

Green Lantern / Green Arrow #85 back:
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2617533981_e5d6a54e11_o.jpg[/img]

Frankenstein #20 (Dick Briefer style)

Roger — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:15:08 GMT

Another night, another cool old horror comic to ask about :D.

Frankenstein #20, Prize Comics, 1952. The back cover is a bit of a mess, but the front is a bit nicer.

Thanks for any comments on a grade.

[img]http://roger1969a.fileave.com/comicfrankenstein20frontcover.jpg[/img]

[img]http://roger1969a.fileave.com/comicfrankenstein20backcover.jpg[/img]

Hulk 180 and 182

Harb — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:32:43 GMT

So I am toying with the idea of sending some books to off for grading.
Hulk 180
[img]http://harbtech.com/comics/180a.jpg[/img]
back
[img]http://harbtech.com/comics/180b.jpg[/img]

182
[img]http://harbtech.com/comics/182a.jpg[/img]
back
[img]http://harbtech.com/comics/182b.jpg[/img]

Vault of Horror 23

Roger — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:12 GMT

What would you grade the following old EC comic at? My first post here, thanks for any help. :cool:

[img]http://roger1969.fileave.com/vaultofhorror23frontcover.jpg[/img]

[img]http://roger1969.fileave.com/vaultofhorror23backcover.jpg[/img]

Tape not used in repair

Icebreaka — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:05 GMT

Okay so I was grading some modern UXMs I got the other day and slogging through a pile. Most were in 9.2 and up kind of shape which was nice. I got to 402 and I had it pegged as a 9.2 but just as I'm putting it back in the bag I noticed a piece of clear tape on the back cover. Almost as if a bagging accident happened and the tape went onto the back. It was really hard to notice but it was definitely there. I tried to pick it off but no go, it would definitely tape pull the thing if I even could get a finger nail on it.

So what does that do to a grade? Its not an amateur repair as nothing was repaired. it is kind of soiling in my book though. I gave it a 6.5 for now but I'm open to opinions.

Incredible Hulk #102

bobafettesb — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:45:44 GMT

This is a copy of [b]Incredible Hulk #102[/b] that I'm currently looking at. I've having a hard time coming up with an accurate grade on it. Maybe you guys could help me out? These are the ONLY two pictures that I have of the book. I'm trying to come up with a grade so I can come up with a price to offer him.

I was thinking that it was close to a [b]9.0[/b]. With that top-left blunted corner, I'm thinking more along the lines of an [b]8.5[/b].

What are your opinions?

[IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/bobafett_esb/CPG%20Photos/IncredibleHulk102.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b111/bobafett_esb/CPG%20Photos/IncredibleHulk102back.jpg[/IMG]

Batman #227

Crowman — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:05:55 GMT

This one was a bit of a risk as the seller's scan was not so hot. I reckon I did okay though. Grading opinions welcomed.

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/227F.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l35/Crowman_59/227B.jpg[/IMG]

My first foray with CGC

Crowman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:57:29 GMT

Hi guys,

I have dedided to send my first ever books to CGC for grading and will be packing away 20 reasonably high grade JIM's, ASM's and X-Men's.

It is costing a fair amount to do it, but I decided to go ahead anyhow. I will make separate posts and scans of the books in other posts for pre-slabbing grading opinions.

Telling on a trimmed book

Magic Dan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:48:14 GMT

Does anybody know the sizes of Marvel and DC books from Silver age to Bronze age to Modern age?

I have a silver-age Cap America 100 that seems trimmed/cut on the right edge; running from the lower corner to the upper...6 7/8 inches to 6 11/16 inches. So I began measuring other Silver age books and found DC's measured 7 inches just a bit wider than Marvel Silver age books. Then I went on to measure bronze issues: DC's = 6 5/8 inches & Marvel's = 6 3/4 to 6 7/8 inches. And I notice some of my bronze marvels are cut uneven between 3/16 and 1/8 inches off on the right opening side.

Are there parameters that comic sizes fall into? What are they? or Where can they be found?

Thanks!

Dan