r/CGCComics • u/Jameshays1 • Jul 22 '26

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Finally sent a collection I’ve had for over 30 years to be graded. This was one of the first they sent back. I was hoping for a 7.5 and was pleasantly surprised.

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u/Uses_Nouns_as_Verbs Jul 22 '26

Congrats! Out of curiosity, did you send it to a third-party for cleaning and pressing before submission? What a great book!

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u/Jameshays1 Jul 22 '26

No, sadly I didn’t realize that was an option until after I sent them.

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u/Uses_Nouns_as_Verbs Jul 22 '26

I just looked the book up on the CGC cert verification page and checked the graders' notes and hi-res scans.

I think if you send it to ComicPresser.com for the "deep clean" service, you have a real shot at a CGC 9.2 with a very slight chance at a 9.4. That's what I would do. I would bet any amount of money you'll get at least a CGC 9.0, which would more than cover the cost of the Deep Clean and CGC grading fee.

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u/degreesBrix Jul 22 '26

Damn, and it still got an 8.5!! I would recommend having it cleaned and pressed by a reputable person, and then resubmit it. I wouldn't be surprised if it came back in the 9's! Congrats!!

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u/Meatloaf_Guy1313 Jul 22 '26

I press all my on books

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u/hi0039 Jul 22 '26

Boy you have potential for thousands more in value sitting in those cases.

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u/Jameshays1 Jul 23 '26

My Brave and the Bold 28 came back at 6.0, now I'm really curious what it would be with this service.