REMAINDER COPY OF DETECTIVE #168

[Marty Mann]

Do you think there is any value to having my book graded?

 

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[nearmint]

Do you think there is any value to having my book graded?

 

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I would list it raw here on the boards for $400. People here know and believe that you're the original owner, and would have confidence that the book is accurately described.

 

If you're going to try eBay, you might consider slabbing it.

[Marty Mann]

Thanks for the kind words and suggestion.

 

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[Dale Roberts]

Do you think there is any value to having my book graded?

 

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I would list it raw here on the boards for $400. People here know and believe that you're the original owner, and would have confidence that the book is accurately described.

 

If you're going to try eBay, you might consider slabbing it.

 

I think he said in the first post that he doesn't want to sell it, only wondering the potential value of the book.

[nearmint]

Do you think there is any value to having my book graded?

 

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I would list it raw here on the boards for $400. People here know and believe that you're the original owner, and would have confidence that the book is accurately described.

 

If you're going to try eBay, you might consider slabbing it.

 

I think he said in the first post that he doesn't want to sell it, only wondering the potential value of the book.

 

Ah. Seems wise to me!

[SOTIcollector]

Do you think there is any value to having my book graded?

 

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I would list it raw here on the boards for $400. People here know and believe that you're the original owner, and would have confidence that the book is accurately described.

 

If you're going to try eBay, you might consider slabbing it.

 

I think he said in the first post that he doesn't want to sell it, only wondering the potential value of the book.

 

Ah. Seems wise to me!

 

Value doesn't mean much until you try to sell a book. Until a willing seller finds a willing buyer, it's all best guesses and theoretical estimates.

 

If you were to sell it, I'd recommend trying to obtain a color photocopy of the cover. Of course, don't alter or restore the book in any way. Just slide the color copy under the cover, showing the logo and dramatically increasing the book's eye appeal. Although technically that wouldn't increase the book's "value" in a price guide sense, what I've seen is that you get bidders/buyers who are willing to pay somewhat more when the book displays really well.

[Marty Mann]

Thanks for the idea!

 

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[Marty Mann]

Just for reference, here's a scan of the back cover from DETECTIVE #168.

Note that there is some color loss at the top left.

 

 

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[Larryw7]

There used to be a place in Philly the seventies called Normandy Mart that sold remaindered books for ten cents apiece, 3 for a quarter. Sometimes the books would have the full cover. I remember getting a copy of ASM 121 there, and lots of the Curtis/Marvel black and white magazines.

[HouseofComics.Com]

There's no need to ever get the book graded. I think i could easily sell this for 50% of what I could sell a GD for.

 

I believe some pornographer king of the 60s and 70s got his start selling remaindered comics in the 50s.

[originalisbest]

Worth more to me unrestored, just as it is, vs. messing with it. Inserting a good photocopy of the cover without attaching anything permanently is a great idea.