X-men #23 1st series question

[dhgladiator]

Folks,

There is someone on eBay selling a cgc graded 9.0 copy of X-men #23. In the notes for the item he states that this particular issue was published with only one staple and that the cgc notes confirm that this is the case. Is this a true statement? Can anyone verify whether or not this issue was published with only one staple?

Thanks,

Dave

[Dick Pontoon]

It only means that particular copy was manufactured with only one staple, it doesn't mean the entire print run rolled off the press with only one staple. It's not uncommon for a handful of books within a run of tens or hundreds of thousands to come through that way.

[dhgladiator]

So would it be a buy for you or would you wait for a complete less problematic copy?

[Dick Pontoon]

Depends entirely on the book. And it doesn't really matter what I or anyone else thinks, the decision is yours. If you like the book as it is you should buy it, if it bothers you then pass.

[Michelangelo]

I agree with DP, it's totally your decision.

 

this book will sit in your personal collection.

[FineCollector]

The concern with one-staple books was always that that there's more stress on the one staple than if there were two. It's only problematic if you open it. In the slab, it looks fine. However, if you're looking to resell, I personally would avoid a book missing a staple (especially at the price of a 9.0), and I gather others would too. If he's selling at a discount, that's probably why.

[Wilson3d]

So would it be a buy for you or would you wait for a complete less problematic copy?

 

I would be more likely to only pick it up if it is a good deal.

[Michelangelo]

personally i wouldn't want it

[Mr. 10%]

personally i wouldn't want it

 

What a 9.0 going for these days?