I like the CBCS that's on eBay right now, but I'm not sure how they came up with a NM+ grade with this white corner. Higher grade/more money. Does anyone else think a NM+ comic should not have white chipping on the corner?
Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
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Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
Hey, it worked for Unarce so why not try myself. I like the CBCS that's on eBay right now, but I'm not sure how they came up with a NM+ grade with this white corner. Higher grade/more money. Does anyone else think a NM+ comic should not have white chipping on the corner?
I like the CBCS that's on eBay right now, but I'm not sure how they came up with a NM+ grade with this white corner. Higher grade/more money. Does anyone else think a NM+ comic should not have white chipping on the corner?
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Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
I noticed that, too. I know that in general, grading companies cut more slack with older books, but even on something as unforgiving as an Albedo 2, it's a bit odd. I'd make a best offer if it was CGC. I'm not saying CBCS grading is not on par with CGC. It's just that the market value wouldn't nearly equate to a CGC 9.6.
Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
Another issue with the CBCS book is that you would have to have them at the same convention as Stan to authentic his signature. Otherwise CGC would slap a green "QUALIFIED LABEL" on the book stating the Steve Gallacci signature on the interior cover was not authenticated/witnessed even though Stan's was. Plus I'm pretty sure CGC would drop that grade a bit. That's why in a perfect world I'll find a really nice raw copy without having to pay the slabbed premium.
Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
That would be the best way to go. I'm not a fan of CBCS's red-label or CGC's green label, either.
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I guess these books aren't as rare as I thought. Last month there were 2 graded 9.8 in the CGC Census and now there are 10!
Looks like someone has been hoarding them. Just makes my chances of getting a nice non slabbed version that much tougher.
Looks like someone has been hoarding them. Just makes my chances of getting a nice non slabbed version that much tougher.
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Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
Maybe Stan is selling all the ones that he had in storage?Gaffey wrote:I guess these books aren't as rare as I thought. Last month there were 2 graded 9.8 in the CGC Census and now there are 10!
Looks like someone has been hoarding them. Just makes my chances of getting a nice non slabbed version that much tougher.
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Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
It's not me. The last one I sold was a couple years ago, through Heritage Auctions.BuckRogers wrote:Maybe Stan is selling all the ones that he had in storage?Gaffey wrote:I guess these books aren't as rare as I thought. Last month there were 2 graded 9.8 in the CGC Census and now there are 10!
Looks like someone has been hoarding them. Just makes my chances of getting a nice non slabbed version that much tougher.
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Re: Also WTB: ALBEDO 2 (RAW OR GRADED)
Heh, I was going to joke that Stan had gotten all of his copies graded too...!
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