This is my longest and most epic video to date! Journey with me as I attempt to "grade bump" the most valuable book on which I have ever worked. This one is not for the faint of heart! In the video, I cover the process of removing the graded comic from the case, assessment of pressable and unpressable defects, dry cleaning, humidification, and pressing as well as spot work to remove dents, bends, and creases. This particular book required a lot of hands on time and two full rounds of pressing in addition to the spot work with the tacking iron. While I work, I also discuss my collecting strategy and how I select books for pressing projects like this. Last, I unbox the comic and reveal the new grade. The results may not be what you expected!
Let me know in the comments what you thought about the video and the grade. Was it worth all of the effort?
Topics covered in the video:
- "Cracking" graded comic books out of the case
- Dry cleaning: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
- Using the "hot shots" method with the tack iron and ball bearing to remove dents: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
- Humidification using a mister style humidifier: • Marvel Spotlight: Part...
Helpful links to other resources:
Epicomicology eBay store: ebay.us/z1YcK8
Comic Book Dry Cleaning Starter Kit: ebay.us/hCnSpU
Comic Book CPR: How to Clean and Press Comic Books by Michael Sorensen
www.amazon.com...
kaptainmyke.com/
/ kaptainmykecomicpressing
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11 сен 2024