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  1. vaillant
    Yes, but it is also understandable that one might not particularly care for an insert which was not, technically, present in all the copies. As I said, the value of these inserts to me is that they give context within american culture of the period. A similar thing goes for editorial attachments (not just these related to the characters) here, there are collectors actively looking for the Italian Mickey Mouse (Topolino) with inserts, and willing to pay extra. This is a relatively recent thing, at least on large scale.
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    Rarity does not automatically mean desirability, anyway. As you implied, the reasons for value is inherent, but if you take out the content, rarity by itself is not a value indicator. Condition has also some objectiveness to it, as I like to remind when people despise well-kept copies. And as opposed to keep the graded books in cases, I continue to say CGC's valuable service is a professional estimate of grading, not an end in itself.
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    Well, it always make sense, in a way or another, otherwise it would not substantially be an interest. I enjoy them for the same reason, especially as a "foreign" collector: their cardboard supplies a further protection to American books, which are way more delicate than our local editions, and above all gives a sense of context, of the american culture which generated them. It’s equally cool for me to have, say, a non-local book with a local stamp, etc.
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    Well, I quite agree on the first part, as I generally could be pretty much not interests in inserts (the collecting market of our own Disney title, "Topolino" in the last 15 years have been heavily influenced by this, as there is a lot of inserts, often local ones, inconsistently placed in issues, so some demand a lot more now if complete). But what you say afterwards does not make much sense, as one might enjoy the original jewelry ads for the same reason one likes "newsstand" copies. As an Italian, I cared a little about the newsstand barcode before learning the difference, and I even preferred the direct marked ones, especially when the box artwork was nice and custom-made. I find the cardboard inserts very nice, they document an era. And commercial value is clearly influenced by desirability: while I agree it does not make sense to make an absolute in terms of "value" and abstractly promote as "more valuable" a book with an insert, it’s nice to document and enjoy them. What is probably wrongly formulated is the question that started this discussion, if abstractly asked.
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    Thanks for both the evaluations, I appreciate it and if there are more opinions are welcome!
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    I had to sell it to purchase a new computer. Of course I loved it, but having met Jack and having some signed items he gifted me, I realized I was not particularly attached to the original art. Very likely I realized way less than I could have by selling it in USA, but I decided to gave it to a reputable dealer here, which found me a buyer and paid me pretty quickly, so it’s all good.
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    Hi, I am waiting for the evaluation of a friend collecting art here as well, but I wished to ask as I have never actively collected original art, and I just kept a pair of things I am affectioned to. Having sold recently the more valuable page that I had (a FF Kirby page from issue 62), I decided to sell this Rudy Nebres page from Dr. Strange as well. Ideally I would have liked to avoid auctions, also because it would be good for me to sell it in short, but I have difficulties in determining a fair asking price, as I saw similar pages that sold on Heritage in the last 2-3 years, but price are pretty varied, and most of them have Dr. Strange featured. This one basically has Clea alone. It’s from Dr. Strange (vol. 2) #21, and it’s page 10. Signed by Nebres. Thanks in advance for the help.
  8. vaillant
    Don’t worry, take your time to get better!
  9. vaillant
    If the 20% discount still applies I will take these (with US shipping).
  10. vaillant
    I don’t know about pressing, but I fear I am not the right person to advise about grading through an Italian facilitator, as when I did it I did it through Nick @Comicana (which is in the UK). I know there are a pair of facilitators in Italy but the few people I have heard that have books graded by CGC are doing it directly with CGC itself. If you are on Facebook just join the group "Collezionisti italiani comics USA. C.I.C USA" and you can get in touch with people doing it.
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    #83 is also the first Schemer, very important for Kingpin story unfolding. #83-85 are powerful issues.
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    This is also a great book for *another* reason. Namely, this one. ;) Very first (and only) edition in USA of Will Sparrow, Italy’s first proper "anti-hero" character, created by the genius of Federico Pedrocchi (founder of the Italian school of Disney authors) and Kurt Caesar, the german-italian fundamental author which created "Romano" (on "Il Vittorioso") and other key characters of the Italian comics scene in the 1930s-1940s. Caesar also served in the German army as a logistic figure/interpreter/field artist and was friend of Gen. Erwin Rommel. See my old wartime sales thread for more info.
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    OK, all should be updated now, the Batman lot goes to CyKiK (thank you!). If there is something which interests you, please don’t be shy and send me an offer. In short I will probably close the thread.
  14. vaillant
    What a great book! A pity that with the current economy people have little money to spend, but this is a great offer!
  15. vaillant
    I love that these have been in your collection since 1968! I was born in 1969 and this is awesome… If I still had a stable income I would have been tempted in order to downgrade/upgrade the ASM #4 and/or Avengers #4 but right now I am tapped out…
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    Ending in about 9 hours… still a very good price to bid away!
  17. vaillant
    Hi, I will send you a private message (you can access them by clicking the "mail envelope" icon on the top right of the forum page to define the details. Many thanks.
  18. vaillant
    Giant Size Creatures #1 and Hulk #377 are SOLD.
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    And I’m very glad it went to @gunsmokin which is a great guy.
  20. vaillant
    All good, I will just take discounted#68 and #69 regardless. So I can offer them to Italian friends and entice them to collect original editions.
  21. vaillant
    I listed the Four Favorites #4 that I had on sale in my current thread in Mixed on eBay, with a starting bid of $99. Try your luck! :-) (P.S. There are also a few other items that I am auctioning and/or selling, check them out).
  22. vaillant
    I have moved a pair of books elsewhere. The Four Favorites #4 has been listed on eBay with a starting bid of $99, if one wants to test luck and get it for cheap. :-)
  23. vaillant
    I see the #67 is not marked as sold. Is that an error or is it still available? In that case, I would take it as well with the discount!
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    Oh, at this point, I will also take these with the super-offer!
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    Spider-Man (v1) #96 Madame Web. NM $8 Back cover: