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Will the true rarity of CGC 9.8 late 1970s unpopular titles ever be appreciated?

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carcrawfordfan

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How is a run of some junk book any different than a set??

 

Sports card set are by YEAR and comic runs are by TITLE.

 

This is a huge difference, and one major reason why comparing the card census/registry to the comic ones is impossible.

 

Uncanny X-men is almost on its 500th issue. How many junk issues are in that set?? I really don't see the difference.

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Scheradon

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It may someday be recognized, but never appreciated. Those books sucked, that's why they're rare. Nobody in their right mind would appreciate them.

Somebody might... I know, I do. :(

 

Honestly, all of my top-scoring Registry sets are ALL underappreciated Bronze-Age titles (ie: Ka-Zar, Kull, Claw, 1st Issue Special, Human Fly, etc). I don't own them for the $$, but for the joy of the hobby and the memories that I have tied up w/ certain titles. :cloud9:

 

I also like the idea that I can have a "Top Ranked Set" of an obscure, underappreciated title, because I myself, am underappreciated and obscure! lol

 

 

 

 

 

PS: I also 2nd the Bargin-Bin, poor condition philosophy... ;)

 

:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

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underthebigw

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How is a run of some junk book any different than a set??

 

Sports card set are by YEAR and comic runs are by TITLE.

 

This is a huge difference, and one major reason why comparing the card census/registry to the comic ones is impossible.

 

Uncanny X-men is almost on its 500th issue. How many junk issues are in that set?? I really don't see the difference.

 

I guess JC's point, though, is that there are no Speed Buggy's, Hee-Haw's, or For Lovers Only in that set. However, for every set of cards, there's a Mendoza for every Mays. To complete the set, you need them both.

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joe_collector

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I guess JC's point, though, is that there are no Speed Buggy's, Hee-Haw's, or For Lovers Only in that set.

 

Exactly, and how can this be so difficult to grasp?

 

Collecting by year vs. collecting by title - huge difference, like night and day.

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bronzilla

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Uncanny X-men is almost on its 500th issue. How many junk issues are in that set?? I really don't see the difference.

 

Buy glasses. :tonofbricks:

JC... your just making all kinds of freinds this week..Somebody PIZZ IN your cornflakes??

Dude...chill. The sarcasm lost any small amt of charm long ago.

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joe_collector

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Sorry, but I've explained it more than once, not to mention that the point is pretty basic in the first place, and I think people are just faking being dense.

 

I would also go so far as to say that I doubt that anyone has a NM or better set of every single comic book printed from even a more recent year like 1971.

 

Some books don't even exist in the Census, let alone in NM. (shrug)

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mica

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:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

Welcome to the Boards :applause:
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SolitaireOne

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Nobody in their right mind would appreciate them.

Somebody might... I know, I do. :(

:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

 

"Oh, Scheradon... where art thou?" :shy:

 

 

Hey there, man -- it's been a bit! :cool:

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COMICKINGS

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How is a run of some junk book any different than a set??

 

Sports card set are by YEAR and comic runs are by TITLE.

 

This is a huge difference, and one major reason why comparing the card census/registry to the comic ones is impossible.

 

Uncanny X-men is almost on its 500th issue. How many junk issues are in that set?? I really don't see the difference.

 

I guess JC's point, though, is that there are no Speed Buggy's, Hee-Haw's, or For Lovers Only in that set. However, for every set of cards, there's a Mendoza for every Mays. To complete the set, you need them both.

 

Unless that Medoza is a high number!

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Scheradon

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:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

Welcome to the Boards :applause:

 

lol...

 

You coming up to the con this weekend?

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MutantKeys

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It may someday be recognized, but never appreciated. Those books sucked, that's why they're rare. Nobody in their right mind would appreciate them.

Somebody might... I know, I do. :(

 

Honestly, all of my top-scoring Registry sets are ALL underappreciated Bronze-Age titles (ie: Ka-Zar, Kull, Claw, 1st Issue Special, Human Fly, etc). I don't own them for the $$, but for the joy of the hobby and the memories that I have tied up w/ certain titles. :cloud9:

 

I also like the idea that I can have a "Top Ranked Set" of an obscure, underappreciated title, because I myself, am underappreciated and obscure! lol

 

 

 

 

 

PS: I also 2nd the Bargin-Bin, poor condition philosophy... ;)

 

:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

He's alive!!!
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mica

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:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

Welcome to the Boards :applause:

 

lol...

 

You coming up to the con this weekend?

No. It's too early this year. rantrant

 

And from what I hear the guest list is dissolving rapidly.

 

But Whet will be there. He may have to lock up the place when he leaves. (shrug)

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Scheradon

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:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

Welcome to the Boards :applause:

 

lol...

 

You coming up to the con this weekend?

No. It's too early this year. rantrant

 

And from what I hear the guest list is dissolving rapidly.

 

But Whet will be there. He may have to lock up the place when he leaves. (shrug)

 

Well darn...had a great time last year...stil have the pillow proudly displayed in my comic and collectibles room :gossip:

 

I'll look for whet and a few of the other guys. I should be there both days.

 

The guest list hasn't exactly wowed me either :(

Maybe I can get something from Wrightson while he's there.

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Scheradon

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It may someday be recognized, but never appreciated. Those books sucked, that's why they're rare. Nobody in their right mind would appreciate them.

Somebody might... I know, I do. :(

 

Honestly, all of my top-scoring Registry sets are ALL underappreciated Bronze-Age titles (ie: Ka-Zar, Kull, Claw, 1st Issue Special, Human Fly, etc). I don't own them for the $$, but for the joy of the hobby and the memories that I have tied up w/ certain titles. :cloud9:

 

I also like the idea that I can have a "Top Ranked Set" of an obscure, underappreciated title, because I myself, am underappreciated and obscure! lol

 

 

 

 

 

PS: I also 2nd the Bargin-Bin, poor condition philosophy... ;)

 

:hi:

 

I love all the obscure titles from the late 70s (Marvels anyways). I've had to take a break from buying and comics in general, but I'm still hopeful I can continue collecting 9.8s of this genre again soon.

He's alive!!!

 

Barely...they're still rebuilding me...making me stronger, faster...

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