Roger66

1.5 lean down... I am not sure anything you can do to this book is truly worth the labor as the value shouldn't fluctuate much if at all if you simply leave it "as is." I find these low grade but still attractive keys, which aren't worth as much as the iconic ones - have more intrinsic value to collectors left raw and "as is." They make great readers and also IMO are not worth entombing. Regardless enjoy and have fun with it.

Dale - Received my book super-fast and I love it. thank you!

Fantastic Four 52 VG+ (great seller btw) - per PM

Romantic Marriage #24 per pm 🥰

I used to collect these and it was a lot of fun when I did. I remember how heavy and solid in hand each piece felt. I still keep my favorite one at my desk, which is the oversized Galactus.

Take

Based on the very insightful comments above as well as my 2 cents - I would NOT press this book regardless of the credentials of your presser ----- and I'd pack this book using a top-loader as well as bag with a clear note to CGC to handle with care. I would also send it express tier for the fasting shipping and return possible. I also think with the culminative wear and tear - a press will not make a difference other than appearance-wise perhaps and the less people handling with less transit on this raw book the better.

Very nice grades on each too

IT definitely was not a 5.5 by any shot and the bidding reflected that. Still a very pretty copy of a very desirable Baker GGA. Hopefully the winner gets a blue label of at least a 4.5 with good PQ.

Actually they are much much more than that. They are often historical treasures that were rarely preserved thus owning a special ‘comic book’ is like finding a time capsule. To be a true collector is to understand that gems 💎 can indeed be a comic book 📖 and one’s appreciation for history is what binds it to you.

I have been in this crazy hobby on and off for 40+ years. I have been fortunate to own many of the silver age keys I covet in blue labels. I honestly look at certain restoration as the kiss of death on a book - for example trimming, pieces added, spine reinforced - however - my personal feelings should never-ever distract or denigrate another's purchase let alone your joy in owning a restored book, which is not my cup of tea. I also loathe signatures on covers and when I see an AF15 with a super-common Stan Lee's signature - I feel a bit sick as if the book was desecrated but I am in the minority there and that is just my opinion. I consider myself a pure collector in some ways and comics should not be trimmed, color touched or signed (signatures on super common stuff - fine) - and if they are I often don't give the book a 2nd look. To each his own, which makes this an interesting if not animated topic of conversation.

thanks.... I have seen 4.0 copies that I prefer aesthetically way-over 7.0s because of the front cover presentations. I don't like those semi-faded lime greens that many copies have. This often explains the price swings you see in this book. GPA does not grade eye-appeal.

LOVELY WHITES ON YOURS...

Finally got a WHITE pager. While I am not so into a comic being white vs off-white-white - I was never able to secure a white-pager until now. If I had to hazard a guess I'd imagine easily less than 10% if not closer to 5% of all blue labeled X-MEN 1s are designated White pages.

FLYIN' JENNY 2 4.0 OW - take per PM

take BATMAN #65 CGC 5.5 per PM

Take Startling 47 per pm ☝️💕

Take ASM-50 per PM

This is why I miss you on the Boards - all action - less pontification

Take per PM 👍

X-men 12 CGC 6.0 White copy A

PICTORIAL ROMANCES 5 CGC 4.5 - take per PM

One the best comic book sellers to transact with . Every purchase from Greg was done with great care, consideration and efficiency. Truly an amazing individual on all levels (and a great personable guy too!). Roger