Scrooge Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 That's what they call the Hello Pal! theory ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I can't dispute that you should go with covers that resonate for you. Unless you are a determined completionist, there are a number of PCH covers that are really just "meh", and which I would actually prefer not to buy in high grade, given the exorbitant price tag that would go with it. Fortuntately, there are a fair number of "great" covers that aren't denoted as "classic", but I am happy to get in any given grade, if they present well. I would point out Mystic #21 as a good example of this; classic Everett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaultkeeper Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) These are all great points, but there is one aspect that hasn't been touched on. There are many great covers out there that don't come up for sale very often. Some of these precode books don't have tons of file copies in high grades. It's not were, if one comes up and the price is a little high, you can just wait for another one to come up for a better price. You have to consider how scarce the book is in that grade. If you miss out on a 7.5 or 8.0, you may not see another come up for years. Edited January 15, 2013 by vaultkeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy-D Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If a cover resonates with you it is always worth buying in high grade, whether others call it classic or not. The "classic cover" designation is pretty arbitrary anyway. The books with covers that are the most recognizable, reproduced, or available seem to get that designation. Yet there are many covers that are outstanding that don't get the hoopla until they get posted a few times. Then all of the sudden they are hot and "classic". So if you dig a book, buy it. Then post it here. If it is really cool everyone will ohh and ahhh. It will get added to many want lists. All the dealers will get requests. They will start looking and asking around for copies. Then one will appear in an auction and go for an exorbitant price. Bingo! Instant Classic! Agreed, except for the high grade bit. Buy the grade you like that doesn't break the bank, and enjoy your comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 You should buy the book you like when it comes up in any grade for sometimes you will never see it offered again.I can attest to that from the past letting books go and never finding them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Allen James Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I love this one! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Love that book ,who was the cover artist someone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Love that book ,who was the cover artist someone know? Paul Reinman I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks it looks like his work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondog Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Love that book ,who was the cover artist someone know? Paul Reinman I think. Not so sure. Even when he was hurried he was better than this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not a new purchase, but it's been a couple years since I took this one out of the Mylar. My memory isn't what it used to be, and happily it's a little nicer than I had remembered. I just love this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen James Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not a new purchase, but it's been a couple years since I took this one out of the Mylar. My memory isn't what it used to be, and happily it's a little nicer than I had remembered. I just love this book. A definite great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This book is positively awesome for its vileness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 This book is positively awesome for its vileness. I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Not a new purchase, but it's been a couple years since I took this one out of the Mylar. My memory isn't what it used to be, and happily it's a little nicer than I had remembered. I just love this book. Nice VGish copy, and an undervalued "classic" IMHO. Not cheap to find, but when compared to the Wolverton covers, or a book like WM #5 and MM #12, it starts to look pretty affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 yep. really hard to find in middle grade. i think the best I've seen was a Fine+...anyone out there have a nice one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaultkeeper Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 This is my copy. I thought CGC was tough on it. It may be a candidate for resubmission. There's no pieces missing or tears. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
