RedRaven Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, creepy999 said: Thanks so much for your help - awesome information. Two quick questions from a newbie: 1. what grade do "high grades" start? 2. For my first Vampirella's I bought CGC Vampirella #2 and #8 at 9.4 and 9.6 grades. Did I make a mistake already? I intend to concentrate on a Vampirella collection. Thanks again for your time!! Why do you think you may have made a mistake? If you are simply collecting Vampirellas go for nice ungraded copies. Nice, in that they have good eye appeal. You will save a fortune staying away from CGC graded issues. This is Who We Are and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy999 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, RedRaven said: Why do you think you may have made a mistake? If you are simply collecting Vampirellas go for nice ungraded copies. Nice, in that they have good eye appeal. You will save a fortune staying away from CGC graded issues. MIne 1 hour ago, RedRaven said: Why do you think you may have made a mistake? If you are simply collecting Vampirellas go for nice ungraded copies. Nice, in that they have good eye appeal. You will save a fortune staying away from CGC graded issues. 1 hour ago, RedRaven said: Why do you think you may have made a mistake? If you are simply collecting Vampirellas go for nice ungraded copies. Nice, in that they have good eye appeal. You will save a fortune staying away from CGC graded issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy999 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks, I appreciate your thoughts. I am actually only going with CGC graded issues. I don't trust sellers own grading system and want a third party especially for a $500+ magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy999 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Is Vampirella 1 in a 7.5 CGC grade more coveted than say a #2 in 9.4 or 9.6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, creepy999 said: Is Vampirella 1 in a 7.5 CGC grade more coveted than say a #2 in 9.4 or 9.6? I'm glad you're so enthusiastic about collecting. You didn't make any mistake purchasing nice copies of those early issues. Some of the other ones are a bit tougher in high grade, however they still show up from time to time. Most people consider a 9.2 grade the lowest they'll go in a high grade collection, but a nice 9.0 is always OK by me...I'll even take an 8.5 if it has nice eye appeal. A Vampi #1 in high grade is getting pretty pricey---I believe a 9.2 sold recently for over $3500. I hope this helps and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hardest Creepy for sure in high grade are the black cover issues??‼️ Lucky Baru, 1950's war comics and ComicConnoisseur 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty_coder Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 8/16/2018 at 2:54 PM, creepy999 said: Is Vampirella 1 in a 7.5 CGC grade more coveted than say a #2 in 9.4 or 9.6? I would say so emphatically YES! Vampirella #1 is an iconic book with a Classic Frazetta Cover. It's lovely to have HG Magazines. They just shine and pop. But in terms of coveted hands down...V#1 7.5 above a HG #2. oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 29 minutes ago, bounty_coder said: I would say so emphatically YES! Vampirella #1 is an iconic book with a Classic Frazetta Cover. It's lovely to have HG Magazines. They just shine and pop. But in terms of coveted hands down...V#1 7.5 above a HG #2. Vampi #1 = Vampi #2 = bounty_coder and oakman29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 5:29 PM, FoggyNelson said: Hardest Creepy for sure in high grade are the black cover issues??‼️ Sorry, didn't mean to ignore the original question. I find that the black cover issues are always difficult in high grade, but a couple of others stand out in the crowd as well: #29, #32, #41, #45... FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Thanks ?good to know LionDen? ComicConnoisseur and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 44 minutes ago, FoggyNelson said: Thanks ?good to know LionDen? Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKI Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 3:29 PM, FoggyNelson said: Hardest Creepy for sure in high grade are the black cover issues??‼️ The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKI Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Double cover! (Sorry for the bad quality pic). Not a hard one, but it's rare to find a creepy double cover. Edited September 7, 2018 by SAKI JcomicJ, This is Who We Are and The Lions Den 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Those are beautiful. SAKI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, SAKI said: Double cover! (Sorry for the bad quality pic). Not a hard one, but it's rare to find a creepy double cover. Only copy of this book I've ever seen with a double cover... SAKI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevalmeow Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 7 hours ago, The Lions Den said: Only copy of this book I've ever seen with a double cover... I have a copy with double cover but not as nice. About GD condition. SAKI and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevalmeow Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Beat but complete. SAKI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 8:29 PM, oakman29 said: Those are beautiful. Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing Spidey Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) On 9/6/2018 at 11:23 PM, SAKI said: Wow. One of the hardest to find above 7.5 condition Edited September 9, 2018 by Amazing Spidey SAKI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemmg Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) It’s nearly the tenth anniversary of the start of this thread back when the mighty Oakman was just starting his Creepy run. After years of working to upgrade my own Creepy run to all 9.4 or better, here are the issues that continue to elude me, and the grade I have thus far: 2 9.2 5 9.2 13 9.2 18 9.2 20 9.2 32 9.2 53 9.2 66 9.2 85 9.2 146 9.2 1968 Yearbook. 8.5 Yep, that first yearbook is my nemesis, and lowest grade Creepy in my collection. Edited January 1, 2022 by Stevemmg Jayman and chevalmeow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...