Why do people deslab CGC graded books?

[mrmyst]

I recently had the pleasure of handling a raw early DC which eventually came back 9.6. from CGC. Absolutely awe-inspiring to hold and look at a book like this. A shame that, once slabbed, the experience can't be experienced again...Not a value judgement on slabbing at all. Appropriate for a 25K book like this one. But still....

[seanfingh]

I crack slabs so they can get signed and entombed again.

[Racer-X]

And that's why no one knows how accurate the census really is...

[lizards2]

And that's why no one knows how accurate the census really is...

[JonesieD13]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I really appreciate hearing the different perspectives.

 

I own a grand total of 4 CGC graded books (and thousands of raws). I definitely agree with those of you who have said they appreciate the look, feel and smell of raw comics. I absolutely love reading a Golden or Silver Age comic, there's just something about opening and reading a comic that was printed 50, 60 or 70 years ago.

 

 

[apollobuzz]

... to get to the other side?

 

oh wait, that's chickens. ... to get to the inside!

 

[N/A]

To many, the slab is simply a method of transportation and a 'guarantee' of sorts. It's actually the book that's important to them and the slab detracts from said book.

 

There are also practical reasons...long-term, the slab isn't the best storage option. It's also weighty and takes up a hell of a lot of storage space.

 

[COI]

I like to lick them.

[lizards2]

I like to lick them.

[thehumantorch]

I like to lick them.

 

[Park]

Wrist slap attack.

 

[lizards2]

Wrist slap attack.

 

 

[Park]

Wrist slap attack.

 

 

 

Attaboy.

 

We are all proud of you.

 

 

 

[seanfingh]

And that's why no one knows how accurate the census really is...

 

even if I weren't in the habit returning my blue labels, I don't think too many people are concerned with whether there is one less Buckaroo Banzai in 9.8 out there.

[lizards2]

Wrist slap attack.

 

 

 

Attaboy.

 

We are all proud of you.

 

 

[MisterX]

The slabs make a great sound when you crack them open...like, the sound of Freedom.

[Tsimanga]

To many, the slab is simply a method of transportation and a 'guarantee' of sorts. It's actually the book that's important to them and the slab detracts from said book.

 

There are also practical reasons...long-term, the slab isn't the best storage option. It's also weighty and takes up a hell of a lot of storage space.

 

That's about it...

[Bunky Brian]

From a collector perspective I think a book presents and shows better in a nice 2 or 4 mil bag/board, or mylar sleeve. CGC case has a GLARE, that makes the book harder to see, IMHO,

 

From a dealer/seller side, no contest the plastic case makes any book, that much more liquid to a buyer,

 

 

[Logan510]

I've cracked out more slabs than I can remember. I mainly do it because I want the book raw and sometimes it's easier to get the grade I want that way as opposed to hunting for a raw copy.

 

For my collection, I prefer raw books.

[sterlingcomics]

One practical reason: SPACE...of course the aforementioned reasons make sense to me. I've cracked some slabs simply to say I've done it...and they were all 9.4/9.6s.