Advice for slabbing a Golden age key

[Barth]

I originally posted this in Comics General, someone suggested I should post it here.

 

I'm turning to the experts for advice...

 

I have a coverless copy of a Golden age key that I'm thinking of getting slabbed. The book is in the top 10 of Golden age books for 2015 according to Overstreet. I'm looking for advice on what I should do if I slab the interior of the book.

 

It is missing the front and back cover, 1st and last 2 pages, has 3 loose pages with one torn up in a few pieces, and the centerfold is detached.

 

I'm already planning on getting the single pages slabbed because those alone have value. As of right now I'm not going to sell it.

 

My questions are:

 

Should I slab the interior of the book with the detached centerfold or slab the centerfold by itself and the interior of the book separate?

 

What options do I have with a loose page that is torn in 3 pieces?

 

Thanks for all the help guys! (thumbs u

[StingerMcK]

Hmmm. Slab it all together, with maybe a repo cover?

[woowoo]

Need to know what book it is first.?

[Barth]

Need to know what book it is first.?

 

 

Batman 1

 

[woowoo]

The pages on that book would sell great. Dont think you would have to slab since you can scan everything and we can see. That will save you a lot.

Repo cover than slab would work great .

[Robot Man]

I wouldn't slab it at all. Seems like a waste of money. I would also keep it intact if most of it is there. You can also look for a copy missing the CF and end up with a nice book...

[Primetime]

Keep it real and raw.

[Barth]

Hmmm. Slab it all together, with maybe a repo cover?

 

Are there any boardies on here that do repro covers?

[Primetime]

Hmmm. Slab it all together, with maybe a repo cover?

 

Are there any boardies on here that do repro covers?

FedoraMan

[Barth]

Hmmm. Slab it all together, with maybe a repo cover?

 

Are there any boardies on here that do repro covers?

FedoraMan

 

Great thanks!

[Primetime]

Hmmm. Slab it all together, with maybe a repo cover?

 

Are there any boardies on here that do repro covers?

FedoraMan

 

Great thanks!

(thumbs u or it may be Fedora Man.

[jmg3637]

blissard has some slabbed single pages from that book in this weeks auctions.well over $100 each and that is prior to the last minute feeding frenzy that he often gets.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141722803858?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

 

[jgallo]

I would not disassble a near complete book. If i were to slab it i would do it as a whole book.

Bat 1 is almost never missing a centerfold. At one point pages and wraps were going for 800-1000 each but they have come way down on this book.

 

I have seen pages barely get 300 recently and you are missing the first wrap which is the most expensive page.

 

If your not going to sell it, then parting it out really makes no sense to me.

 

James G

[I am not Glenda]

I have to agree keep the book intact and slab it, no repo cover! Page prices average $300 but can and go higher depending on many factors.