How much does a detached cover affect value?

[BattlegroundGames]

Hey there,

 

The subject says it all!

 

I have the choice between 2 books, a 2.0 that looks like a 4.0 with a detached cover, or a 2.5. The 2.0 is obviously cheaper, so the fact that it displays very well, makes it enticing; however, I don't want to make a $5000.00+ investment if it isn't going to grow due a defect like detached cover.

 

Just looking for some veteran advice! Thanks!

[ItsJustRyan]

How much does it affect value.... a lot

[Junkdrawer]

Hulk 1?

[kav]

dang thats a tough one

take the attached cover

detached is just too horrific

[ItsJustRyan]

Yeah... it would help to know what book.

[kav]

For Action #1 I'd rather have the detached cover version

[FineCollector]

I won't buy a comic with a blown staple, let alone a completely detached cover.

 

I don't think apparent VG is incentive enough to buy a green label. You're better off with a blue label 2.5.

[HighStakesComics]

I believe most detached covers get blue labels and typically fall within the 1.0-3.0 range. It is possible to get a higher grade with a green label. For a rare book in low grade, as long as its slabbed, Id prefer a 2.5 that shows well with a detached cover versus a reader.

[Meeklo]

How much would you be willing to pay for that comic with a detached cover?

[Speedy-D]

A ton!

[Speedy-D]

Does the 2.0 detached look significantly better than the 2.5? What comic is it?

[Mijael.Levy]

if the book is slabbed and the detached cover looks better than the other ones , i could get the detached one , it is slabbed so who cares?

[BattlegroundGames]

There are two copies of Amazing Fantasy #15. They are both on eBay, and I have spoke with both sellers regarding the price. The 2.0 looks much, much better, it just has a detached cover; however, the 2.5 doesn't display as well and is much more expensive, but everything is in tact. I just can't decide, I am in a financial situation where I can afford this book , but can't decide which copy I want to make an offer on.

[ItsJustRyan]

It's tough

 

On the one hand you'd want to go with the better looking copy, but you have to consider resale if you upgrade.

 

At the moment (right now) ... AF15 is ultra ultra hot. I don't think resale is an up issue in either case, so you should pic the one you like better. For me it would be the better looker with the detached. But you have to be cool with the label reading "cover detached." I would be.

 

GLWT Hunt

[kav]

Ok if it was me I'd take the detached

it looks better in the slab-its not like you'll be reading it.

And the more valuable it becomes the less it matters I think-I believe if the 2 books were Action #1 the detached would be worth much more than the beat up copy

I could be wrong

[kav]

Ps I've heard of sliding the remaining bit back under the staple-I wonder if that's a possibility here

[CKB]

There are two copies of Amazing Fantasy #15. They are both on eBay, and I have spoke with both sellers regarding the price. The 2.0 looks much, much better, it just has a detached cover; however, the 2.5 doesn't display as well and is much more expensive, but everything is in tact. I just can't decide, I am in a financial situation where I can afford this book , but can't decide which copy I want to make an offer on.

 

1. I hope they are CGC graded already.

 

2. If not, I hope they are for sale from a rock-solid top dealer who will allow you to return the book after it has come back from CGC.

 

3. I hope you are planning to send it to CGC

 

4. I hope you can withstand financial loss and major disappointment if 1, 2, and 3 were not in your plans.

 

For an AF15, I would prefer the 2.5 unless it had too much Marvel chipping. In that case I would pass on both. There will be more available in that price range, you should be patient and find the right one for you.

 

 

[ItsJustRyan]

^ this good advice ^

[BattlegroundGames]

Thanks for the advice!

 

To answer some of those questions, they both are CGC'd.

 

I have included pictures of both to clear up some confusion!

 

Thanks for all the replies!!

[BattlegroundGames]

2.5