Xmen #31(1967) CGC 9.6 Highest Grade X-men NR

[osborn_fr]

Here.

 

"The only CGC note is that it has been trimmed on the bottom edge and they do not even give it a Slight Moderate or Extensive classification ( I believe they don't because this really isn't restoration ). Where else will you find a 9.6 that has not had any work except been trimmed. I believe this is a perfect unread copy that was probably cut wrong by the manufacturer not by someone trying to improve its appearance." ."

 

[goldust40]

Very authoritative and persuasive seller - "trimming is not restoration because nothing has been added". Maybe not, but trimming IMO is worse than slight restoration as the comic has been mutilated in some way. Gotta love his auction estimate - 5X NM unrestored guide. Rotsa Ruck!

[rob_react]

I knew who it was before even clicking the link. "collectorspal" is a riot. That's basically a regular routine for him. He always lists restored books with outrageous descriptions and estimates. He was selling a Flash 105 last month and had an estimate of $15,000 on it. It ended up selling for 1/10th that. It's was the unofficial "book of the week" on my blog. I thought his estimate was so funny I tracked the price every day or two... Here's my first post about that book.

[ArAich]

Hey Rob....all this time on the boards and this is my first venture to Drunkenfist.com...I give your site ...

[OldGuy]

Hey Rob....all this time on the boards and this is my first venture to Drunkenfist.com...I give your site ...

 

It's a daily read for me. Very entertaining and sometimes even informative.

[rob_react]

 

I think you've got me figured out- I definitely try to keep it entertaining first and foremost. Informative is a little tougher

[goldust40]

Yep, amongst the endless bilge he mentions current NM guide values, upcoming unrelated film releases that will undoubtedly boost the comic market as a whole, and the fact that said book is a gold plated investment. Three things I never get tired of seeing in an auction.