Preservation VS Restoration

[kryptonitecomics]

I recently purchased a copy of Star Wars #107 in VF condition off of Ebay. Unfortunately the comic did not fair well in shipping as it was tucked unprotected into an oversized plastic holder that held the front and back cover in place, but the interior pages moved around and seperated from the cover. I didn't pay for insurance as I didn't spend a fortune on the comic in the first place. So now I have a less than VF cover due to both staples tearing through and a nice white copy of the interior pages. The comic isn't worth the time or money to restore as it's not particularly rare. It is however a key in the series and as a comic collector it's actually value isn't what's on my mind, it's preservation is what I am concerned with. I know that using tape on a comic book is a big no no as it actally causes more damaged then if the comic was left alone. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do with this book to make it whole again, as throwing it away is out of the question. Should I just stick in a mylar bag with a backing board and leave it alone???

 

Thanks

[Rickdogg]

Yikes! Buy another one from a board member!

[MonumentalCo]

I think your best bet is to just leave this copy alone and bag and board it. It's a shame they did not protect the book.

[kryptonitecomics]

I guess I should have mentioned that I have already purchased 2 additional copies of #107 so I clearly don't need this one for my collection. I guess I am just a little sentimental about my collectable and I try to keep them all in the best possible condition no matter what that actual dollar value assigned

[chrisco37]

Two Words: Reader Copy!

 

Chris