What type of books do you get signed?

[pink181]

Im new to getting books CGC SS, but I have been collecting comics off and on for 25 years. The delima I am facing is what books do I get signed the common filler type books or go with the vaulble ones that tend to have the coolest covers? For example I have a Suydam regular zombie cover of "Man with No Name" and the virgin zombie cover, which one to chose

 

I would just like an idea of what people prefer to get signed. Personally what I get signed is for my collection or gifts to close friends.

[Par2ch]

If you had to choose a variant over a regular cover I would always rule in favor of the variant (in this case the Virgin cover)

 

When getting books SS its all about personal preference. I like getting at least one signature from every artist I meet SS.

 

For me I look for the following things when deciding what books I am bringing to a show to get done

 

#1 Number of potential autographs I can get on a comic at a show

(if I can get a book signed by like 3 or 4 or MORE of the artists attending a show then I am more then likely going to bring that book)

 

#2 Census info/GPA/Condition

(this will give me an idea of any resale value if I choose to resell the book)

 

Hope that helps,

Dan

 

 

[GoldenGuardian]

I think it all boils down to your own personal preference. Personally i'm a fan of getting the variants SS'd because it adds to their uniqueness (nothing says headsketch like a variant cover ) Typically the variant artiest will not be the interior artiest so you have an extra sig opportunity right there!

 

I definitely agree with Dan that opportunity does influence what i will get done; if I know I can get multiple creators on a particular book than it will take priority over other books.

 

The only time I tend to choose a regular cover over a variant is if the print run was very low or if i just plain liked the cover.

 

**BTW* Welcome to the boards!

[JmC]

I prefer to get silver and bronze age books signed, I love my x men and horror books, i usually will only do high grade books, but to each their own (thumbs u

[Pirate]

I like celebrity sigs now. I have a very small collection now of my keepers, but it's always fun to get a cool combination for customers.

 

I have had some great books pass through my hands. My favorite of course was the Captain Savage #1 CGC 9.8 that Grails sent me to get signed. I was a twitch nervous.

[Whovianone]

I think you answered it yourself by saying they were just for you and friends. I love my HTD 1 in 9.0 signed by Brunner mainly because it's a British Pence copy, but it might not sell as high as the regular. I'm more into the uniqueness of it.

 

But, you never go wrong with a higher grade when considering moderns. A 9.4 variant cover will often sell for less than a 9.8 regular cover. But, that depends alot on the book. I have a Flash RRP thats's about 9.4, and my regular is a spot-on 9.8, but I'd prefer to SS the variant, and being alot more valuable doesn't hurt. Also, I've got some IDW Doctor Who books where I like the regular cover over the variant, and would probably choose to SS the regular even if it was a slightly lower grade.

 

But, you have to remember that if you get what you want then the worse thing that happens is you are happy with your purchase long term. :thumbsup:

 

PS - Welcome to the boreds.

 

[seanfingh]

 

I like to focus on #1s, 1st appearances and the artist's first or very early work. The same stuff I like in raw and blue label, I like to get SS'd if I can.

[NYComics]

I like to focus on #1s, 1st appearances and the artist's first or very early work. The same stuff I like in raw and blue label, I like to get SS'd if I can.

 

+1

[Guest Grails]

I like celebrity sigs now. I have a very small collection now of my keepers, but it's always fun to get a cool combination for customers.

 

I have had some great books pass through my hands. My favorite of course was the Captain Savage #1 CGC 9.8 that Grails sent me to get signed. I was a twitch nervous.

 

I never doubted for a second. Every book I ever sent you came back the same grade.

 

 

And for pink181, I don't dig the Man with no name series but I collect the blank sketch covers to the title. Opens up a lot of signature possibilities.

 

 

 

 

[Raphael]

If you're going to dabble in Signature Series, get some autographs from people that have worked on your favorite books. I'm all about Captain America, so I try to get SS Caps whenever I have the chance

[lscomics]

I agree that the more creator sigs you can get on a book the better. I'm partial to silver and bronze age myself. I'm not a stickler on high grade, it mostly depends on which book and who's signing it. I've got about a 5.0-6.0 copy of Weird Fantasy that I plan on (hopefully) having Al Feldstein sign at Baltimore. A higher grade copy would be nice but in a case like that I tend to lean towards affordable.

[pink181]

I want to thank everyone for their input, and more is always welcomed. Now I just have to watch the board to see when people are signing, since the whole in the earth where I am from dont have to many CGC SS events.