gadzukes Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 I was able to take the spine roll out of the comic and straightened some folded over pieces. It presents much nicer now. Notice where the staple pulled thru the cover I found a small flap of veronica's word bubble that I was able to fold back out. Here's the before & after: Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Is this resto? I don't think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. But either way its incomplete or would need married pages so a blue label is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. I can confirm this. I had Matt remove 3D glasses still attached inside a low-grade KK3D #1 and put them into a higher grade copy and got a 7.5 universal in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. I can confirm this. I had Matt remove 3D glasses still attached inside a low-grade KK3D #1 and put them into a higher grade copy and got a 7.5 universal in return. Cheater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Is this resto? I don't think it is. No, the few comics I've taken the spine roll out of and submitted have all come back with Blue labels. Spine rolls bother me and my OCDs won't let me leave them alone. It's like dog eared pages or any other folds. I undo all of them. I suppose there are some purists out there who consider this resto, but I don't, and CGC doesn't. Edited December 19, 2013 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. I can confirm this. I had Matt remove 3D glasses still attached inside a low-grade KK3D #1 and put them into a higher grade copy and got a 7.5 universal in return. Cheater. And proud of it! Both books were original and unrestored. The glasses were original and unrestored. If popping one staple on each book and moving original glasses from one copy to the other labels me a cheater I'll have it printed on a t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. I can confirm this. I had Matt remove 3D glasses still attached inside a low-grade KK3D #1 and put them into a higher grade copy and got a 7.5 universal in return. Cheater. And proud of it! Both books were original and unrestored. The glasses were original and unrestored. If popping one staple on each book and moving original glasses from one copy to the other labels me a cheater I'll have it printed on a t-shirt. Great idea and work by Matt. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 No its not. I'm not even sure, if done correctly, disassembly and re "stapling" with the original staple is considered restoration. I can confirm this. I had Matt remove 3D glasses still attached inside a low-grade KK3D #1 and put them into a higher grade copy and got a 7.5 universal in return. Cheater. And proud of it! Both books were original and unrestored. The glasses were original and unrestored. If popping one staple on each book and moving original glasses from one copy to the other labels me a cheater I'll have it printed on a t-shirt. Great idea and work by Matt. (thumbs u I hate to pollute a thread, but cannot find my old thread to link to … so here are two key pieces of the story. Mint glasses held by one staple in a crappy copy I paid 70 bucks to get on eBay: End result after staple on high grade was popped and glasses were added: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy reiser Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Yes very typical. That said, some of the Betty and Veronica covers are classics, and the stories are just as good as any other Archie title. I'm certain you will have no problem finding a great copy of #1. As a matter of fact there are 7 copies currently for sale on eBay as well as a bound volume that includes issues 1-20. Why don't you scan or take a picture of that #2 and add it to Steve's Favorite Archie Covers thread … it certainly belongs there. so true! and love that thread of favorite covers as to why I don't scan or post=100% cause I have no computer skills or tech ability whatsoever. ive tried but its usually a horrible mess so I stopped bothering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semicentennial Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I bought my copy off a member earlier in the year. It's only a 1.0 but I'm glad to be a member of this exclusive club. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Welcome to the club. Another rare Archie accounted for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Club member Update. Welcome 50AE_DE 10 Archie 1s are accounted for in the club. CGC Unrestored: 4.0 OW-W... BaltimoreLauren... Page 6 3.0 OW.......... 143ksk................. Page 2 1.0 Brittle.......... Ameri................ Page 1 1.0 PQ?.......... 50AE_DE...................Page 16 CGC Restored 7.0 (MP)... OW-W... Gadzukes... Page 1 2.5 (SA)... OW-W... Benz... Page 7 Raw 2.0-3.0 Unrestored... GoldenPRguy... Page 3 6.0 Restored... Lotemo... Page 1 6.0 SL Restored... GoldenPRguy... Page 3 .5 Unrestored (incomplete)... Gadzukes... Page 13 Edited December 31, 2013 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotemo Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We may need a #2 club since it's also a tough book. It would be interesting to know how many surviving copies there are of it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I'd go with an Archie 50 club. Who wants to see a Jalopy rolling down a hill when you can see VA-VA-VA-VOOOM instead. Edited January 3, 2014 by ft88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Namor Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 We may need a #2 club since it's also a tough book. It would be interesting to know how many surviving copies there are of it as well. Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inaflash Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 We may need a #2 club since it's also a tough book. It would be interesting to know how many surviving copies there are of it as well. Very Nice! Yes, very sharp copy. I would love to see an Archie 8 club. My favorite early cover. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 8 is a great one! Suppose we could do a 1-10 thread, but then it seems sad to leave covers like 12 out (which I also love!). Any suggestions from the faithful thread author? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreLauren Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Archie 1-10 club? I would totes be in that! 50 however I don't have because my ex has it. Jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Archie 1-10 club? I would totes be in that! 50 however I don't have because my ex has it. Jerk. Thankfully no one I ever went with was interested in my Archie 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
