The importance (or not) of a comic 9.8+

"Hello? Is there anybody in there?

Just nod if you can hear me.

Is there anyone at home?"

How interested are you readers and collectors into the rarities. The 1 of 1, 1 of 2 or 3. The rarity is reciprocal to the amount submitted. That's why many "keys" like Nick Fury #1, Iron Man #1, can garner a 9.9 grade and soar in price. There have simply been multiple-hundreds submitted and a one 9.9 stands out, garnering untold thousands.

I don't trust the 9.9 grade, or the 10 for that matter. I have one gem mint 10, a Secret Wars #8. I've been offered 2k above what I paid and didn't budge. But when I look at it, it doesn't inspire me. Looks like a 9.8...everything perfect. I'd have to get out a loupe to see any reason why it is perfect...my naked eye doesn't compute. So I think it's strange that we'll fight and spend massive amounts of dosh for comics we can't even differentiate with our own sight. The points are more important than the senses can detect. I appreciate folks who say they don't purchase anything above a 9.6. That is truly a safe zone and smart. I'm still stuck in the why's and how's of the 9.8+.

So my ultimate question is to you collectors out there who have 9.9's and 10's? Buyer's remorse? Would you spend an extra 3 grand to upgrade ASM 252 from 9.8 to 9.9. Is it madness?

Only a question one collector can ask for him/herself. Good Luck peeps. I'm coming to a conclusion that above 9.8 is foolishness. Engage...what say you?

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