https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 ComicsPriceGuide.com Forums - CPG - Questions and Answers - Buy comic book press or use service - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:14:57 GMT Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:14:57 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217


When you are evaluating a book for pressing there are some key things to look for.
1. Is the book dirty?
2. Are there wrinkles or creases that don't break color?
3. Is there tanning or a dust shadow on the book?
4. Does the book have a spine roll?

If your book doesn't have one or more of these things it isn't worth pressing.

At CPG, we have maintained a 1 week lead time for over a year now. If we got too busy, we would buy more presses.

R
edited by ronbatman on 9/13/2022]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:14:57 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:43:41 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 I may get a press just to play around with it on some of my books that are only worth a couple/three bucks if pressed flat.]]> Sat, 28 May 2022 15:37:52 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 Mon, 23 May 2022 14:05:13 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217
But, I have had quite a few books pressed just because I wanted them to look better in my PC or in one of my displays.

Books I plan to actually send in for grading I send in with a press screen and let the professionals decide if a press would help at all.]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 10:47:36 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217
Here are what I consider to be common rookie mistakes.
1. Not knowing when to stop working on a book. You cannot get every stain out but if you keep trying you will damage the book.
2. Pressing the book too much and flattening the spine.
3. Knowing which technique to use on which book and which type of stain, dirt, wrinkle, or tan line.

The other piece is the financial benefit versus the cost. That's a whole different discussion.
Ron]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 09:42:18 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 Mon, 23 May 2022 09:03:59 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17217 Mon, 23 May 2022 08:35:31 GMT