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I agree. It's not for me to decide what anyone else should do or like and I stay clear of that. I have seen some that don't purchase or collect restored books, flat out won't touch them …. loudly express their disdain for them. That's fine. I'm not swayed by that. My main concern there is that they don't brainwash new collectors entering into the hobby with their vitriol on why NOBODY should collect them. I love comics, all grades of condition. I wish that some didn't feel the need to "spit" on what they don't personally like or collect. As for me, I'll keep seeking out the great deals offered by the leftovers that some disregard. More books for me

I would LOVE to get a copy of Adventure 33!!! If you know of one that's available, please message me

I just picked this up too. LOVE Doctor Fu Manchu stories!!!

A lot of interesting viewpoints have been brought up on incomplete books, single pages, dissecting incomplete books to make more money on them, etc. I agree that many in our hobby SEVERLY undervalue books with married pages, covers, centerfolds. In other hobbies, such as vintage guitars or muscle cars, you hear terms like "period correct" or a dealer stating "1971 Les Paul Custom, once had Duncan pick-ups installed, now has correct era patent sticker Gibsons back in." Similarly, often times in the 70's or 80's someone would pull the stock wheels off of a car and put Keystones or Cragers on it. In the muscle car world, having factory correct wheels back on doesn't devalue the car that much. Even though in both examples listed above, the parts installed weren't from that EXACT guitar or car, they are original factory parts from a sister guitar or car, coming from the same original place. That is where things get a bit skewed in OUR hobby. There have been those pounding the drum that restoration is bad and that seems to have spilled over to "blended" copies as well. I disagree with that mentality completely. Just like the world we live in, there's a place for everything. I have restored books that I could NEVER expect to be able to afford in similarly graded unrestored condition. That doesn't mean I don't ever want to own one, quite the opposite actually. I have also married pages or covers for far more comics than most people I know and when I've sold any of them, I have fully disclosed what was married and have had buyers be very happy with the lesser price tag. Both restored and married books have values, usually less than untouched comics yes, but values nonetheless. A copy being worth more in pieces is mostly due to a few factors: 1. Those in the hobby who don't understand the value of married copies that listen to OTHERS who don't understand them, who proceed to tell them that they are B A D!!! 2. There are those folks that can only afford to buy a single page of their grail key, because even that single page is over a thousand dollars. My philosophy is to buy what makes you happy and also to keep your eyes open and make your own choices. If you can buy an otherwise unobtainable book because it's price is lower due to a married centerfold, give that some thought before dismissing it. Once again, there's room for everything.

That goes nicely with THIS copy.

This came in a few days ago.

More Fun #33 sold via pm. Thanks!

Thanks!

More Fun Comics #81. 3.0 with nice pages. There is a piece off of the back cover and whoever did that, damaged the last 2 pages as well. The pieces of the pages are still there and attached. The last page piece is less attached as the damage is less going inward. By the 3rd to last page, it's just a tear. The pics tell the story. LOTS of great characters in this issue! In particular, the Johnny Quick splash is stellar! I paid $250 a few years back, SO $275 and it's yours.

More Fun Comics #33. Some light water marks (might be minimized with a dry clean) on the covers has me grading this a 3.5 with c/ow pages. It's a very solid book, feels strong in hand. Killer Action Comics #2 ad on the inside front cover!! It has a staple tear at the bottom staple on the back cover but is strongly attached. Very cool book, but I'm downsizing, so it's available. I paid $450 cash for this a few years back, so for $495, it can be yours.

First in the thread trumps any pm dealing. PayPal, checks & money orders for payment. 7 day return privilege on raw books. $12 priority shipping with signature confirmation in the U.S. (insurance is extra and at cost). Shipping outside the U.S. is expensive and at cost.

Blonde Phantom #17 & Marvel Mystery #12 sold via pm.

They ARE all original Vern! Unfortunately, page 4 has a stain, as does page 5, which also has the worst of the aforementioned crayon. It never bothered me that much though. Some little kid 79 years ago dug Subby!

No, color copies. Original text below. Marvel Mystery #12 incomplete, but completed with laser color copies. This has had covers, 1st wrap & 5 centerfolds replaced with laser color copies, all put together through the staples. There is some miscellaneous crayon and pen marks on some of the original pages. I can't remember but the scanning alone must have been a fair amount of loot. Have a readable copy of Marvel Mystery #12 for $150. NOW $125

THREAD RECAP: STILL AVAILABLE NOW DISCOUNTED Blonde Phantom #17 WAS $275 NOW $235 SOLD Blonde Phantom #18 WAS $375 NOW $335 Captain America #60 coverless WAS $125 NOW $100 Captain America #64 covers only WAS $150 NOW $125 Marvel Mystery #12 incomplete, but completed with color copies WAS $150 NOW $125 SOLD I'll let this run until tomorrow with the discounts in place, then end it tomorrow night. Thanks to all who found something for their collections

I'll let this run tonight and get with everyone tomorrow. Thanks to all who found something for their collections!!

That's it for tonight.

Captain America #60 coverless, but otherwise very nice. You can get a repro cover cheap and fill the hole. $125

Thanks Greg

Captain America Comics #35. Very cool Syd Shores torture cover. This copy is missing the last page of the last Captain America story (see pics where it was torn out). There is tape on the interior covers and it looks like a very small amount of color touch at the lower spine. I also detect a small amount of glue at the exterior staple area. At one time this copy had 2 extra staples but they were gone when I bought it. A lot of Cap for a little loot. $245 SOLD

Marvel Mystery #69 2 copies ... sort if. The first copy would be around a vg (there's a small tear at the staple thru the whole book & has a large tear in the Subby splash), but it's missing 3 centerfolds. That's where copy #2 comes in. It's a nice coverless (with color copy cover, loose), but missing one centerfold. Blended together, you'd have a nice copy, missing a centerfold. Btw, there's a coverless on eBay right now for $105. You get BOTH copies here for $185. SOLD

Thanks Greg

Marvel Mystery #12 incomplete, but completed with laser color copies. This has had covers, 1st wrap & 5 centerfolds replaced with laser color copies, all put together through the staples. There is some miscellaneous crayon and pen marks on some of the original pages. I can't remember but the scanning alone must have been a fair amount of loot. Have a readable copy of Marvel Mystery #12 for $150. SOLD