Here?s where I stand on this subject?

I?m not a big fan of the point system here on the Registry (as noted in one of my journal entries from last year titled ?Registry point system?), but it is what it is I suppose. I understand that a higher point value is ascribed to books that are more desirable to collectors; I just don?t believe that should be the case when there are numerous copies of said book to choose from and their market value is low.

Take the example from my last journal for instance, Avengers Annual #10. People want this book because it features the 1st appearance of Rogue, but there are also currently 1280 graded copies?539 of which are graded at 9.6 or above. The book sells for about $50 on average in 9.6 condition?and the point value? 250. In my opinion, the book?s value and rarity just don?t line up with the point value.

Despite my complaining though, the Registry does get it right most of the time, and even when they don?t, I guess it all sort of evens out in the end?for every book like Hulk #150 (X-men appearance) that has an undervalued point total (110 for a 9.6), there is a book like Power-man and Iron Fist #66 (2nd appearance of Sabretooth) that has an unjustifiably high point value (275 for a 9.6).

So in the end, does it really matter what a book?s point total is? It shouldn?t, not really. I?ll admit that for whatever reason, I like to see myself rise in the overall rankings, but would I buy a book I have no real interest in just because it has a high point value, or would I refrain from buying a book I really want because it has a low point value? No way. I buy books because I enjoy them and want to add them my collection. If we?re collecting books for the sake of points alone, we just end up with a bunch of books we don?t really want, and where?s the fun in that?

Til next time?

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