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Grading Two Different Eras

Posted By mdhvw 11/20/2009 10:24:02 AM
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 Posted 11/20/2009 10:24:02 AM
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I would like input as far as grading these books. Recently recovered my collection and I am looking to move them but I want to accurately describe their condition.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

X-Men 96





X-Men 266





Thanks,

Michael
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 Posted 11/20/2009 7:16:37 PM
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They are in good condition. I will buy them off you for 5.00 each.


Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far.

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 Posted 11/21/2009 9:59:00 AM
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They are in horrible condition. You should just mail them to ME.

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Oh please, you couldn't even turn into Bill Bixby.
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I thought there was no selling through this forum? Wink

I have read the description of the different grades, but have you seen a set of scans of the grades?

My desire is to move them, but this requires a very accurate description of condition.

Michael
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 Posted 11/21/2009 7:32:40 PM
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X-Men #96
I could do better with larger scans... but:
Very slight abrasion.
No miswrap.
Corners just noticeably deformed/blunted.
Cover white areas not white, but cream to off-white.
Edges has slight wear.
Has soiling.
Several small spine creases.
Staple placement is off.
I assume no tears, writing, stamps, etc.
I can not tell inside page color.
I can not tell glossiness.

I would say a 7.0 (Fine/Very Fine). The CPG puts that at about $42.
Some people would have the back bring it down more... maybe a 6.5


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 Posted 11/21/2009 7:33:01 PM
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Here's a link that might help you out:

http://www.e-bigs.net/freetool.php

It should help you out with the examples of certain defects etc.

Spidey


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