Thank you again Mike for all the praise!! I love to see with all my work a book return to as close as possible it’s former glory. As I’ve said before each book has a story on the inside and the outside. I don’t know where these books have been and how many hands touched them but l feel there is only so much you can do to them. Like you X-Men 101 is one of my all time favorite covers and your copy looks fantastic with that Chris Claremont signature! Enjoy my friend!!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jeff, a gave me a very happy addition to my collection. Thanks for talking me into cracking it out!
@willthebeast8002
Жыл бұрын
The wear and tear on a comic book definitely gives it character. However, there's something to be said about a bright, glossy, clean book!
@l.greenemachine66
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎊 🎉 on the upgrade to the 8.0😊
@AlextheComicHoarder
Жыл бұрын
That is a great bump, and I also love that DNA Captain Carter.
@Vadim_Variations
Жыл бұрын
That modern comic slab actually looks rather interesting. They somewhat remind me of the old comic "fortresses" that were around before the days of CGC and slabbing. To be honest, the fortresses were quite ugly...this one you have shown looks really nice....and I love the fact that the seals are magnetic (the fortress was screwed together). I just had a peek at their website...yes, they are a bit expensive, however like you mention, might be worth the investment for those "special" raw books in the collection. Thanks!
@alanguages
9 ай бұрын
I have comic books signed pre-CGC (2000). It has the artists name and date, yes I was there, as I got the artist to sign it. I would have CBCS look at it, than risk a green label from CGC.
@macorourke2222
Жыл бұрын
Totally amazing results! Congratulations on Your achievement. Thanks again for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😀 👍 ❤️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ❤️💯💯
@papamoose13
Жыл бұрын
Another great video !!! I worked in Northampton, Mass for 15 years before my wife and I moved our family to Florida back in 2018. I didn't even realize they had a comic book store locally but super happy they do now !! Wonderful grade bump on your X-men 101. Amazing book !!
@willthebeast8002
Жыл бұрын
I have just few books I might clean, pressed and graded. Comic Spa, because of you and your channel, will be considered. Great job to you both!
@scottebeaumont
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the xmen 101 !!!!! That’s great from a 6.5 to an 8… great👍😃👍
@wolverado1322
Жыл бұрын
A grade bump plus a Claremont sig…congrats! Still hunting for the 101 myself. #ComicEnvy 😂
@jeremybarnett3945
Жыл бұрын
I have a TMNT #4 first print in a CGC 9.0. I’ve thought about having a friend of mine crack clean press and resubmit, but I’m leery that I’ll just get the same grade or lower. Some people don’t like the risk involved because there are horror stories. I’m glad to see everything worked out very well for you!
@calebleland8390
Жыл бұрын
Dang! Getting an 8.0 is awesome! And Clairemont's signature looks great on there!
@stevenblack6049
Жыл бұрын
That Modern Comic Slab looks nice,but it still needs to pass (The Breakage Drop and Water Proof Seal Test most of all ) as we're all waitnig for something for various other types of protection for other types of Books as well in thé same fashion not yet readily available but still this was enjoyable and thought provoking-Thanks You.
@vitamind-skool
Жыл бұрын
Wow incredible!!! Great vid and Jeff at Comic Spa does incredible work!! I kinda dig the acrylic cases for dope cover art, but not sure I would put any of my higher end books in them.
@detective29
Жыл бұрын
You did the right thing. I have seen many many books that had their grade lowered for minor stains or other things that could easily be fixed by a professional. Your book going up a grade and a half proves that with some work a $350 book can turn into a $600 or more book. Happy for you.
@alancarr7718
Жыл бұрын
Good Evening Michael Great show as always, appreciated the process of the slab. it is great to see you now have a couple of Chris Claremont Sigs. Just love looking at that wall. Keep up the great work. Between your good self and Brandon from MON comics we are getting some great content, it is great to see you supporting each other. But off course I am waiting for you to enter the fine world of Gold Key. Many of those fine artists and writers went on to work with DC. And I did see you with some of those Jesse Santos covers. His Doctor Spektor work was Brilliant Cheers Al The Goldkeyfourcolorkidownunda
@calebjohnson8830
Жыл бұрын
I have a VERY similar story, with the exact same book!! Bought a graded 7.5 for a great deal with the intent of having Claremont sign, and realized once it was cracked “That’s no 7.5…”😂 an amazing press and clean job later, and it’s a now Yellow label 9.2 ❤️
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Wow, now THAT’S a grade bump!
@Teacherguy06
Жыл бұрын
Wow, nice video and yup, I'll use the Comic spa for my next batch.
@chevinkennedy
Жыл бұрын
Definitely reaching out to buddy that’s amazing
@leeniren3706
Жыл бұрын
Any time you can see dents and creases on a book especially if they don’t break color it is worthwhile to clean and press even if I already graded
@ComicHinterlands
Жыл бұрын
How refreshing in today's world to find someone who practices honesty and integrity in their life- that's you Mike. I have my reservations about CGC, you see so many videos where people are not happy with what they have done, or they waited months and months for the return of their comic, or it got lost completely. I have no direct evidence that they are anything but a great service- but I'm skeptical. Glad you got a better grade after Jeff did his work! Please continue with the great content!
@kahnlives
Жыл бұрын
WOW! I’m impressed, amazing work. 😮
@coinhunter3758
Жыл бұрын
that captain carter looks awesome! xmen 101 very impressive.
@rodneyjones6358
Жыл бұрын
X-men 101 is my favourite comic too. I still have my copy I got from a garage sale in the early 80's. I decided to "restore" it when I was a kid by colouring in some worn areas with markers. I recently got into cleaning and pressing, so I pressed my 101. It would probably grade around a 5 but probably wouldn't be worth it because of my amateur attempt to fix it. Nevertheless, it still looks good from afar in a toploader with that amazing cover. Congrats on you grade bump.
@twatson8709
Жыл бұрын
Captain Carter does stand out more in the new case than the other books next to it
@jasonmills6486
Жыл бұрын
What a re-submission! Congrats!
@turbomantodd2002
Жыл бұрын
"Home Sweet Home"... "Nuff said!
@richardvieth2094
Жыл бұрын
What a great way to prove what you've said about comic spa! Definitely shows us what can be done. Awesome grade bump. Congrats!
@dannymilhouse
Жыл бұрын
Definitely going be visiting Malkoprotectors. Been looking for alternative displays for some my comics I wanna display. Can’t afford to get all of them graded
@toffeejoe
Жыл бұрын
Thats a great bump in the grade
@billparker442
Жыл бұрын
watch all your videos
@chrischreative2245
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful results 👍🏽
@guillermogomez5951
Жыл бұрын
A couple years ago I bought a 9.2 Secret Wars 8 that looked amazing, and couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. This year I cracked it to send it in for signing at CGC same as you, and noticed that there was some dents and waves which could easily come out with a press. Submitted it to be signed and pressed at CGC and it came back a 9.8. Was very happy obviously. I feel after cleaning and pressing that is the TRUE grade for a book.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Nice work, congrats!
@ihaveafewissues1788
Жыл бұрын
It’s always nice to see a collector have a win with a break out and some TLC. I definitely have one or two I will be breaking out for some rehab and resubmission. Batman Adventures #12 is one. Currently sitting at CGC 8.0 I think a 9 or better might be achievable with some pressing and cleaning. Love the show!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck on the crack and press!
@paulpfeffer5352
Жыл бұрын
I just did a Crack and press on an ASM 129 cgc 6.5. Waiting on it to come back. Had big bend and creases that did not break color. I'm hoping for 8+ figures crossed.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
That would be a HUGE book at an 8+ I'd love an update when you get it back!
@danielnicola1602
Жыл бұрын
I love to see a #101 when the colors are still vibrant. This book definitely looked like the better option next to the higher grade it was next to when you purchased it. The clean and press are exemplary, particularly the white strip down the spine. That brightened up considerably.
@joshscomics01
Жыл бұрын
Great bump up to an 8.0 that's sweet.
@comicsfan1973
Жыл бұрын
Great if some air gets inside the case.
@GrumpyColoradoDad
Жыл бұрын
Jeff is the man!
@bigbymcflythecomicguy
Жыл бұрын
Nice grade Bump! 😊
@garagegeek4863
Жыл бұрын
Found your channel through the shout-out. Look forward to seeing your content. Like the cases you showcased. Very exciting - this whole process.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing, I hope you enjoy further content!
@dprescott1970
Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@fossiladventures2926
Жыл бұрын
I am happy to crack lower grade non or minor key books, as I prefer raw to slabs. Done this several times as I have bought slabs cheaper with better grades than raw copies, go figure? Older bigger keys I would not. Though did crack a PSG FF #5 😮
@freespiritagent
Жыл бұрын
Is CGC trustworthy NOT to damage the comic books when submitted for grading and slabbing??
@steph_baltov
Жыл бұрын
What a bummer. They don't ship to Australia. Your show is great. I'm looking for any marvel comic from 1976. Birth year!
@stevenblack6049
Жыл бұрын
If you get a chance Watch a Movie Called-"Comicbook Villians 1990"as it actually shows you exactly why we now prefer to Slab our Comics nowadays instead of just keeping our favorite Comics in a Plastic Bag.
@Comiccomplter55
Жыл бұрын
We need to see you're wife one day have her make the video u take the day off
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Lol you guys would never want me back!
@BlessedVeteranAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Shout out to Malko. I've been looking for this. You are right they look like the plexiglass picture frames. God bless
@loumonoph
Жыл бұрын
I'll Crack my cgc blue labels out to get signed. All I do i take the labels and mail it in with my next submission when I get the signed books back. Great book, I also have my 101 signed by Claremont.
@technodestructo
Жыл бұрын
Liked those cases. I would never ever let CGC press or clean anything half the time they damage them worse. And they don't stand behind there work ive got 3 conan 1s a 3.5,4.5,&5.5 the 3.5 is clearly the best of the 3. All 3 have defects in The inside or outside of the slabs which is there fualt they really need a final look dept. And quit sending out inconsistent crap.
@robertmonroejr1315
Жыл бұрын
I like those protectors! I have a few keys I’d like to display so I’m going to place a pre-order after I finish watching this video!
@KenDeemerVikingKen
Жыл бұрын
Julian's Dad & Julian are Great! Love the NEW Press, looks like Comicspa13 does fantastic work! I'm not a HUGE Slab fan, but I do have a few books that could benefit from a product like the Malko Premium, especially to display in my Office!
@toffeejoe
Жыл бұрын
Do you know if they ship to the uk?
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
You'd have to ask him, but I think if you're willing to pay shipping he'll ship anywhere.
@Pope-of-Comics
Жыл бұрын
The case was actually pretty nice. Perfect for those Wrap around comics.
@RikMorrison
Жыл бұрын
@ Lunch Money Comics I would send the old label to CGC to get it removed from the census as you have it slabbed anew. I know some save up cracked slab labels then send a bunch in. I don’t know if you can email customer service to have this done or if you have to mail it in. I also know of people that keep the label with the raw book if kept that way.
@tbray1772
Жыл бұрын
I have an astonishing tales #25, 1st deathlok in an 8.5. Bought the book a long time ago before clearing and pressing was even a thing. The book looks really good other than soiling on the back cover. Think that book could go a lot higher with a clean and press.
@Loscomicjourney
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the grade bump. You can email cgc and let them know to remove the old label from the census. Before I started pressing my own books I was scared to crack open a case but after I CPR'd my NYX 3 to get it signed by Joe Quesada it went from a 9.0 to a 9.8. Now I want to crack all of my older cgc label books to get CPR'd but that will cost a lot of money to send to cgc. Lol. 👊🏼
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
9.0 to 9.8?! I’ve never heard of a bump like that.
@Loscomicjourney
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics I have a 9.0 Batman Adventures 12 that I want to crack but I don't think it will be a 9.8 but it should get a grade bump. Also have a X-Men 101 7.5 that I want to crack to get Claremont sig.
@jeffhatcher9931
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Cool story with that X-men 101. I have actually cracked open a case because I wanted to read the book and I have no regrets. Like you said...it's your book. Love your videos!
@JonathanNg4
Жыл бұрын
Great job finding a deal on a nice presenting book and increasing the grade...the lunch money way!
@OtakuUnboxing
Жыл бұрын
congratulations on the successful CPR of that amazing book!
@charliedogg7683
Жыл бұрын
Great reward for having the courage to re-submit the X-Men comic (it's a gamble after all) and great job Jeff. You made the right choice about not letting CGC touch it, I have not heard good things about their pressing service whereas Jeff is obviously very careful with and very knowledgeable about cleaning and pressing. The cover to #101 is one of my favourite Bronze Age covers and the design is repeated with variations in later covers such as #125 and #134. Good video Mike, something different but still fun and informative.
@jefferydecker6652
Жыл бұрын
Awesome that Jeff made it jump up that high
@bubbspelch1134
Жыл бұрын
Pass on that cover mike. In my opinion.
@kendallkidd20
Жыл бұрын
I like it…nice XMen book up to 8.0. Very good
@mitchrodriguez2818
Жыл бұрын
Captain Carter looks great back there.
@NYCVega
Жыл бұрын
This was awesome from beginning to end!
@Church1926
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
@Sasquashy_1
Жыл бұрын
Jeff is def worth the wait. Really great guy who does this work for the pure love of comics!
@comicspa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joshua, l appreciate your praise!
@tonyh1522
Жыл бұрын
That comic holder looks sick!
@andreworr4307
Жыл бұрын
Yeah,Jeff is good man,nice one
@samuelsiedschlag4486
Жыл бұрын
I went to a Chris Claremont signing a few weeks ago, and it was amazing to talk with him. That is one sharp looking book! Happy 🎉 for you!
@doctorplagas
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Man that signed Uncanny 101 with the new and improved grade is a beautiful book, very very jealous.
@8BitGlitch79
Жыл бұрын
Wow Jeff really did a great job on that book.
@papamoose13
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow Xmen fan , I figured I would share my recent grade I got back from CGC. I picked up a really nice clean copy of Xmen #40 and sent it in after a clean and press...... I was amazed and thrilled to get a CGC 9.4 !! And this is the original 1st print not the reprint offered much later. It was quickly become on of my favorites just because of the grade.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great grade, congrats!
@mikestukes801
Жыл бұрын
Jeff is da MAAAAAAN. 🤓👊🏿😎
@drancealot
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that Malko Protector thing is pretty sweet. The UV protection is the seller. There is no reason to display a comic in a frame of any form without UV protection.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
I agree, and I’ve always been perplexed that most comic holders are NOT UV resistant. So strange.
@TheGardenarunner
Жыл бұрын
NICE ALL AROUND
@Comiccomplter55
Жыл бұрын
U don't like modern books but that's modern
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
You mean the Captain Carter? I don’t dislike them, I just prefer older more.
@robphoenix1182
Жыл бұрын
That is a great philosophy! Awesome. That is cool the company worked with you. Instead of trying to command you to do something. Doing a great job imho. Keep up the great work Mike.
@toxicrealitymedia
Жыл бұрын
I am soo jealous! 😂 X-Men 101 has forever been my comic crush. I love it too much! It has a million memories! Great video brother
@jeffstanley6013
Жыл бұрын
Haven't done it before, but I would think just taking a picture of the unslabbed label (with the certification number legible) and e-mailing it to their Customer Service ought to do the trick. Very impressive results on the clean-n-press! Congrats!
@AlbertJohnson-gp7lu
Жыл бұрын
Great show this week. I definitely appreciate the information. Jeff is a lifesaver. I will definitely reach out to him.
@hermbolt1
Жыл бұрын
Your friend Jeff is a wizard at pressing and cleaning. That 101 is amazing!
@bradforddillman7671
Жыл бұрын
I hate to be a prophet of doom, but if you want to keep a book with top colors you would never display it in light. I remember a comic shop in Allentown pa where the owner displayed his wall books with one overlapping the next. The result was comics that had half bright colors and the other half bleached near-white on the other half. All essentially destroyed. Just sayin’
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Yes I think the idea is that it’s UV protected is just a bonus. Maybe it helps if it’s in a well lit room rather than direct sun light, but either way no one should be doing that. My comic room has dark curtains just for that reason
@bradforddillman7671
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics that’s cool. I’ll never forget those wall books in Allentown
@RedRockShane
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful book. I wanted to see the back after your presser worked on it. Maybe in a future vid?
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Oops sorry yeah should’ve spun it around. It looks great, bright white. Still a hint of one stain that probably causes it to be an 8 instead of a 9. But light years better than it was
@RedRockShane
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics I think the Yellow label really compliments the colors on this cover. If I ever get a 101, I'll definitely go for a Signature series.
@Comiccomplter55
Жыл бұрын
U need better lighting in the back
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
I tried that, way too much glare and you actually see the books less.
@michaelgallant1977
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the grade bump Mike 👍
@chrisbaer3571
Жыл бұрын
Book looks great! Kudos to you Mike on your channel!
@BZackheim
Жыл бұрын
Go Jeff!
@comicspa
Жыл бұрын
Thx Ben! Hope all is well with you!
@crzdcolombian
Жыл бұрын
that is awesome looks way more presentable. I always get Custom labels for my Marvel books. I like that he sends you pictures of what can be fixed. Will def try him in the future.
@stevengomez6595
Жыл бұрын
I had Chris Claremont and Josh Rubinstein sign my Xmen issue 266. Had it pressed and waiting to receive it. Honestly, the book looked clean with no creases.
@pleasurevid
Жыл бұрын
I have the same book that I got graded without pressing and came back 7.5. Then I saw Claremont signing so I had it cracked pressed and resubmitted. Came back 8.5. There’s another one on eBay sold last night signed in pink on same day as mine 4/11/2023. I was trying to see if yours also that day?
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Yup, it seems they were all that day, or at least most of them.
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