My uncle showed me his Spider-Man first appearance of Punisher comics, and was asking

rippev · 09-27-2021, 11:34 PM

I’m 100% a sports card collector, and after I showed him some of my graded cards, he reached out about me helping him to grade his two comic books he bought back when he was younger. I’ve done some research, and it looks like getting them pressed before grading is something that is recommended. The one on the left looks near perfect, the right one has been lightly read. I thought that they would be interesting to share on here, and get some opinions from people that actually know about comics on the grading process. Thanks!

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Speed Racer · 09-28-2021, 02:45 AM

Beautiful books, I sent you my comments directly via PM, you will certainly want to get them pressed/graded. :-)

Arianny_Fan · 09-28-2021, 11:19 AM

So what does pressing a comic mean? Is it like cleaning a sportscard before grading?

glen87 · 09-28-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Arianny_Fan

So what does pressing a comic mean? Is it like cleaning a sportscard before grading?

https://www.cgccomics.com/ccs-pressing/

YeahBuddy · 09-28-2021, 08:32 PM

you can submit them to cgc, and even include pressing there. a 3rd party company in relation to cgc will handle that part before grading. If you want to steamline it all.

I just did this Hulk 180 ......... it'll take about 6 months total. fyi

DontToewsMeBro · 09-29-2021, 08:42 AM

LMFAO!

In the forum the only part of this that shows up is the following: My uncle showed me his...

rippev · 09-29-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DontToewsMeBro

LMFAO!

In the forum the only part of this that shows up is the following: My uncle showed me his...

I noticed that too haha!

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice!

blackbears86 · 09-29-2021, 10:37 AM

OP: spend the money and get these pressed and graded. You won't regret it.

Beautiful issues BTW!!!!!!!!!!!!

bleh · 09-30-2021, 12:14 PM

I would only consider pressing if it'll actually help the comic get a higher grade. for example, if there's color breaks everywhere and a light fold or spine roll, I would just grade without pressing.

blackbears86 · 09-30-2021, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bleh

I would only consider pressing if it'll actually help the comic get a higher grade. for example, if there's color breaks everywhere and a light fold or spine roll, I would just grade without pressing.

I used to think that way, but pressing is so cheap, versus the potential reward especially on a high value issue like this makes it well worth it, IMO.

bleh · 09-30-2021, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

I used to think that way, but pressing is so cheap, versus the potential reward especially on a high value issue like this makes it well worth it, IMO.

that's fair. or you can use the extra money towards another book

YouTheManNick · 10-01-2021, 09:13 AM

100% clean and press. Even the smallest grade bump is worth it.

I have a guy who does it for me and takes care of the whole cgc submission process. Makes it very pain free. But I'm in the midwest. There might be someone near you that does it.

thenightman · 10-03-2021, 06:03 PM

Based on the forum main page it says "My Uncle showed me his..."

Thankfully, you're talking about comics.

jdandns · 10-03-2021, 06:34 PM

Yes, thank goodness it's comics.
He could've also titled the thread, "My Uncle Has A Beautiful Pair Of...", for similar classic "Three's Company"-style innuendo-based humor hi-jinx.

thenightman · 10-03-2021, 06:37 PM

LOL, so true!

MiamiMarlinsFan · 10-11-2021, 02:16 PM

Just got this back from CGC a few weeks ago, and from my own personal experience, I can say pressing worked wonders on it. I was thrilled to get a 4.5. This was sent off in pretty rough shape. That being said, I had pressing damage some comics too. You need to be careful and know what you’re getting into.

09-27-2021, 11:34 PM	#1
rippev Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,712	My uncle showed me his Spider-Man first appearance of Punisher comics, and was asking I’m 100% a sports card collector, and after I showed him some of my graded cards, he reached out about me helping him to grade his two comic books he bought back when he was younger. I’ve done some research, and it looks like getting them pressed before grading is something that is recommended. The one on the left looks near perfect, the right one has been lightly read. I thought that they would be interesting to share on here, and get some opinions from people that actually know about comics on the grading process. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-28-2021, 11:19 AM	#3
Arianny_Fan Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On a rock in the middle of the sea. Posts: 3,575 basketballfiend	So what does pressing a comic mean? Is it like cleaning a sportscard before grading? __________________ IG: @basketballfiendcards @ariannycelestecards Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/139631202@N06/albums

10-01-2021, 09:13 AM	#12
YouTheManNick Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,565 trapjaw73 YTMN	100% clean and press. Even the smallest grade bump is worth it. I have a guy who does it for me and takes care of the whole cgc submission process. Makes it very pain free. But I'm in the midwest. There might be someone near you that does it. __________________ They're = they are. Their = possession. There = "I went there." Two = 2. Too = "Me too." To = "He went to the card show." Your = "your cards." You're = "you're welcome."

10-03-2021, 06:34 PM	#14
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,821	Yes, thank goodness it's comics. He could've also titled the thread, "My Uncle Has A Beautiful Pair Of...", for similar classic "Three's Company"-style innuendo-based humor hi-jinx. __________________ Take a nap, bro.

09-28-2021, 02:45 AM	#2
Speed Racer Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 391	Beautiful books, I sent you my comments directly via PM, you will certainly want to get them pressed/graded. :-)

09-28-2021, 08:32 PM	#5
YeahBuddy Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 958	you can submit them to cgc, and even include pressing there. a 3rd party company in relation to cgc will handle that part before grading. If you want to steamline it all. I just did this Hulk 180 ......... it'll take about 6 months total. fyi

09-29-2021, 08:42 AM	#6
DontToewsMeBro Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Proudly Canadian, eh Posts: 3,681 centurion-collectibles	LMFAO! In the forum the only part of this that shows up is the following: My uncle showed me his...

09-29-2021, 10:37 AM	#8
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,106 blackbears86	OP: spend the money and get these pressed and graded. You won't regret it. Beautiful issues BTW!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-30-2021, 12:14 PM	#9
bleh Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 137 leekirbyditko	I would only consider pressing if it'll actually help the comic get a higher grade. for example, if there's color breaks everywhere and a light fold or spine roll, I would just grade without pressing.

10-03-2021, 06:03 PM	#13
thenightman Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 6,613	Based on the forum main page it says "My Uncle showed me his..." Thankfully, you're talking about comics.

10-03-2021, 06:37 PM	#15
thenightman Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 6,613	LOL, so true!

10-11-2021, 02:16 PM	#16
MiamiMarlinsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 13,512	Just got this back from CGC a few weeks ago, and from my own personal experience, I can say pressing worked wonders on it. I was thrilled to get a 4.5. This was sent off in pretty rough shape. That being said, I had pressing damage some comics too. You need to be careful and know what you’re getting into.