Good or Bad??? posted by 1994axiom94

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It is interesting to me how something that is appealing to one collector is a turn-off to another.

 

In addition to all the different approaches on what to collect, it is also fascinating what different collectors find to be appealing in a comic.

Condition-wise I can accept an "honest wear CGC 4.0" silver-age key as well as the "would be a 7.0 if not for the chunk out of the back cover CGC 4.0" silver-age key. I will also try to get as high a grade as possible on non-keys. My ASM 1-20 range from CGC 2.5 to 9.0.

I also am not wild about autographed issues which most collectors will place a premium on, but love silver-age books with stamps! I don't like arrival dates and any embellishments by a previous owner are a real turn-off for me, but a good stamp is a definite plus!

Here is one of my favorite stamped comics... a mid-grade semi-key with a stamp that screams 60's. YU phone exchange for a News Stand owned by a guy named Monte in exotic Port Arthur TX. Does it get any better than this?!!

 

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[SW3D]

I used to love cover mis-wraps: to me they were interesting, unique, and rare flaws that actually made the comic more collectible. Unfortunately, I am in the minority on this one as most collectors view them as eye-sores. And because they are less desirable than perfectly centered comics, I have since stopped collecting them.

 

But I'm happy you follow the beat to your own drum... it makes your collection much more interesting!

 

Happy collecting.

 

SW3D

[axiom94]

I could see the appeal of unusual cover wraps, or even mis-cut covers. Thanks!

 

[Rockblazer]

I like the cover stamps myself. The more info the better. The one in the picture is great because it's highly visible on the back cover. When I was a kid our phone number started with FA which meant fairfax. My mom's in her ninetys and still has the same phone number minus the fa of course.

[surfer99]

I'm not a fan of date stamps. My LCS owner likes them though so you are definitely not alone in your preferences. Nice book either way!