zorno
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Post by zorno on Aug 14, 2020 14:21:25 GMT -8
Hi, just joined. I was a comic collector from the 70's through the late 90's but have never had a comic graded. I was recently going through some books that I was going to move and havent looked at in years. Well I came across a Werewolf By Night 32 thats in really, really good shape. I didnt even realize I had that book to be honest. After taking it out of the sleeve and board, I was actually shocked at how nice the book is. I was thinking maybe an 8 or so but there is a small section of staining on the upper back cover. Pages within are fine.
To my point, I watched some videos on sending comics to CGC and they were saying you have to sort them into categories of worth. I dont know how much it is worth. What kind of a grade does a book usually obtain that has a section of staining on the back cover but is in fantastic shape otherwise. I know nothing, but with the small stain, I would guess it still has to be a 6.5 or 7. Maybe i'm wrong. I guess my question is, do you really need to categorize the books in worth (I have a couple not so expensive books I was going to send also like a Amazing Spiderman 361 and so forth)? Also would you just assume the WBN 32 is around $1000? Thanks
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Aug 14, 2020 14:30:40 GMT -8
CGC hammers stains, water or otherwise. A good rule of thumb is that anything with a stain is probably 6.5 or below. Use eBay closed sales for comparative prices. You could sign up for GPA but I don't think it would be worth it for you. If CGC decides the book is worth more, and they want more money; they will bump it up. I would recommend you get some excellent front and rear scans of your books and post them in the PGM section over at CGC. www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/ |
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Post by steveinthecity on Aug 14, 2020 14:40:25 GMT -8
Hi, welcome to the forum. To answer your question it would help to see scans/photos of the book because flaws can present themselves differently from book to book. I would think a 6.0 - 7.0 ranges from $700 to $1k, so you’re in the ballpark, but I wouldn’t get hung up on that part of your submission. If you state $600 or $700(the book is raw after all) you’ll be fine. That’s a great book and a buyer will turn up for one in just about any condition.
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zorno
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Post by zorno on Aug 14, 2020 15:01:50 GMT -8
Thank you guys. I wasnt aware there was a section on CGC for that. I'll post some pictures. I really dont have any intentions of selling any of the books as I willed them all to my son, but I thought getting some of them graded would be neat. I still have thousands to go through so i'm not sure how many I will end up sending.
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Aug 14, 2020 15:21:15 GMT -8
Thank you guys. I wasnt aware there was a section on CGC for that. I'll post some pictures. I really dont have any intentions of selling any of the books as I willed them all to my son, but I thought getting some of them graded would be neat. I still have thousands to go through so i'm not sure how many I will end up sending. Have fun! If you aren't selling them any time soon, I would recommend putting them in high grade mylar instead of grading. It's better for the books; they will maintain higher grades on average over time. I recommend the 'combos' for the highest protection. A Visual Guide To Mylar Sizes |
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Post by Stu on Aug 14, 2020 15:30:43 GMT -8
Thank you guys. I wasnt aware there was a section on CGC for that. I'll post some pictures. I really dont have any intentions of selling any of the books as I willed them all to my son, but I thought getting some of them graded would be neat. I still have thousands to go through so i'm not sure how many I will end up sending. Hey there, Getting books slabbed only makes sense financially if you're selling them. If they're not going anywhere soon I'd just put them in Mylars and Fullbacks (kick ass backing boards). |
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Post by Stu on Aug 14, 2020 15:36:27 GMT -8
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zorno
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Post by zorno on Aug 14, 2020 18:11:33 GMT -8
Goodness. I didnt think it was that much. I was just going to do it out of grade curiosity and the thinking that it would be better preserved in a slab. I was going to send others too, but I think I might pass now. I'll have to see what else I find in the collection (honestly havent looked through it in years), before truly deciding. Thanks for your insight and knocking some sense into me. |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Aug 14, 2020 19:33:25 GMT -8
Goodness. I didnt think it was that much. I was just going to do it out of grade curiosity and the thinking that it would be better preserved in a slab. I was going to send others too, but I think I might pass now. I'll have to see what else I find in the collection (honestly havent looked through it in years), before truly deciding. Thanks for your insight and knocking some sense into me. Yeah, to maximize your profit, the best thing to do is to get the books cleaned, pressed and graded right before you sell them, and no sooner. As mentioned, the plastic slabs the grading companies use can damage the books over time in various ways. And the benefits of pressing can sometimes reverse itself over time unless your presser really knows what he's doing. Also, comic buyers are an extremely picky lot. They tend to like the latest version of the grading company's slab. And they go nuts when they find tiny little scratches on the case itself; so it's better to sell a brand new case than one you've had for awhile. What you might want to do until then is make a list of what you have by title, issue number, ballpark grade, and approximate current value. Then you'll know what you have. Then put anything worth $50 (or $25 or whatever) or more in Mylar Combos, and the rest in regular bags and boards. You'll probably find lots of worthless books that you can sell/donate/dispose of in case you're looking to reduce the size of the collection and get some space back. |
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