I took the plunge and purchased this copy of Golden Comics Digest #31 8/73 on eBay. I needed it for my run but had been holding out for a HTF, higher grade copy.
After holding out for a few years, I pretty much forgot about the book and focused on the more available issues. Then, not too long ago, Jayman...I think.... posted a copy of the book in the dragons and dinosaurs thread. His post renewed my interest in looking for a copy. I started searching the internet and any other options I could think of, with no success. I had all but given up the search when one day, out of the blue, I receive an email notice from ebay, informing me that a Turok had been listed and that I should "BUY IT NOW"!!
I checked the auction and looked over the expected, small pics. They gave no real clue of the grade. The book was described as being NM with a small abrasion on the upper right corner
Since i've been burned many times before by raw, eBay/NM books, I was skeptical
I contected the seller (basementcomics) about the condition of the book and checked the scans a trillion times without seeing any major flaws other than the slight abrasion already mentioned by the seller. I decided that the book could be worth the risk and also reminded myself that it could be a long time before another higher grade copy comes around. I took the chance, hit the BIN and told myself that even if it turned out to be a 9.2, i'd be happy.
I received the book today and think that (Basementcomics) was real close with their NM grade. It's glossy and the only real flaw that I can find is the very small abrasion on the FC / URC and the spot on the top edge (looks huge in the scan) To be honest, i'd be happy even if it turned out to be slightly under NM -.
Thanks for looking.