Get Marwood & I Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 minute ago, DCman said: or its missing a nice chunk. Would you spend $11,450 on a book you couldn't see the back of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCman Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just now, Get Marwood & I said: Would you spend $11,450 on a book you couldn't see the back of? Just now, Get Marwood & I said: Would you spend $11,450 on a book you couldn't see the back of? I dont spend $50 on book without seeing the back cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, DCman said: I dont spend $50 on book without seeing the back cover! Me neither. World's gone mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) I actually won the book and was willing to go all in because I requested a copy of the back cover from comiclink in advance which they provided. I also got the grader notes from CGC. Here they are: Edited March 28, 2018 by DST mosconi, Djrodunchained and Get Marwood & I 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, DST said: I actually won the book and was willing to go all in because I requested a copy of the back cover from comiclink in advance which they provided. I also got the grader notes from CGC. Here they are: You've done well Lord Vader! DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCman Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said: You've done well Lord Vader! You sir did well. DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECollector Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I really can not understand why that copy is graded as 4.5. Especially after reading the notes. However the case though, congrats for acquiring an awesome copy of one of the nicest SA books, that in my opinion has been really undervalued for years. DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason4 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I would get that 4.5 pressed and re-graded. Clearly the cgc judges were having a bad day or something. DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, jason4 said: I would get that 4.5 pressed and re-graded. Clearly the cgc judges were having a bad day or something. That’s the plan! I’ll post how it turns out in a few weeks. Djrodunchained 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Marwood & I Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 8 hours ago, SECollector said: I really can not understand why that copy is graded as 4.5. Especially after reading the notes. Me neither. Obviously we don't have it in hand, but all I can really see is the feint bottom right cover crease. The 5.0 has a dirty big chunk missing. I always struggle with 'highly' graded books with big obvious flaws. Who'd be a grader, eh? DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 9 hours ago, SECollector said: I really can not understand why that copy is graded as 4.5. Especially after reading the notes. However the case though, congrats for acquiring an awesome copy of one of the nicest SA books, that in my opinion has been really undervalued for years. 12 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said: Me neither. Obviously we don't have it in hand, but all I can really see is the feint bottom right cover crease. The 5.0 has a dirty big chunk missing. I always struggle with 'highly' graded books with big obvious flaws. Who'd be a grader, eh? I agree with both of you, the book definitely struck me as undergraded (especially when getting the scan of the back cover). Very anxious to get the book in hand to see for myself. However the press and resubmit turns out (should at least get a 5.0 when looking at that other book by comparison, no?) the eye appeal is undeniable with very minimal chipping, a nice wrap and centering, and of course the white pages. No buyers remorse here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Get Marwood & I Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 Here's my pence copy / club entry. I thought I'd posted it here but couldn't see it so it must've been somewhere else. Now they've opened a London office, maybe I'll pop her down to see the team. And argue with them about their insistence on saying 'UK Edition' on their labels SECollector, paul747, Gotham Kid and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 2:25 PM, Get Marwood & I said: On 3/28/2018 at 1:50 PM, DCman said: Interesting results on the ASM #1s on Comiclink.......a 4.5 with great eye appeal sells for $11,450 while a 5.0 with some more obvious cover flaws sells for $7700. Indeed. Have two books ever looked so different though! Makes a mockery of the grading in a way, when you put them side by side: Eye appeal is where it's at nowadays Or someone thought that the 4.5 was upgradeable? In this day and age this should be everyone's first thought, not that a 4.5 is actually 'worth' that much - although it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, VintageComics said: Or someone thought that the 4.5 was upgradeable? In this day and age this should be everyone's first thought, not that a 4.5 is actually 'worth' that much - although it might be. Even if the book doesn’t upgrade I’m still thrilled to own it. I wanted a mid grade copy with great eye appeal (both front and back), white pages, minimal to no marvel chipping, nice centering and that was firmly attached at both staples (the last copy I owned was detached at one). This book checked all the boxes so I went all in. Paid a strong price but I have no regrets! Bomber-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummy Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 You shouldn't! That book presents beautifully for the grade -- the comic surpasses the number, and that's what you paid for. Dan DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Drummy said: You shouldn't! That book presents beautifully for the grade -- the comic surpasses the number, and that's what you paid for. Dan Thanks Dan! Means a lot coming from you with the quality of books I see you buy and sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Good for you DST for winning and paying that amount for a very beautifully presentable ASM #1. I've been stressing that eye appeal should be the benefactor in buying and not the grade. Whether or not the book can upgrade someday, you've got yourself a true keeper DST, KirbyJack and SECollector 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DST Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Dark Knight said: Good for you DST for winning and paying that amount for a very beautifully presentable ASM #1. I've been stressing that eye appeal should be the benefactor in buying and not the grade. Whether or not the book can upgrade someday, you've got yourself a true keeper Thanks DK!! Agreed 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Ah... my first big ticket purchase from back in 2008 or so. KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosconi Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 On 3/29/2018 at 5:17 AM, DST said: That’s the plan! I’ll post how it turns out in a few weeks. Congrats Dave! DST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...