Question: Do you slab a book solely because it would be the top CGC Census copy?

[divad]

There is only one of these slabbed at 3.0, and I'm pretty sure this will beat a 3.0 hands down, so what do I do? Opinions please.

 

 

 

[OldGuy]

If you want to sell then slab it. If it's for your collection then don't throw away your money.

[divad]

If you want to sell then slab it. If it's for your collection then don't throw away your money.

 

I only slab to sell I prefer my books in Mylar Now, answer my question!

[OldGuy]

Now, answer my question!

 

Read my post.

[Aces]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

[divad]

Now, answer my question!

 

Read my post.

 

Too many notes

[divad]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

[Aces]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

You think it's as nice as the Batman 5.0 in the last round?

Those spine creases are kinda deep.

[divad]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

You think it's as nice as the Batman 5.0 in the last round?

Those spine creases are kinda deep.

 

Easily Not after they clean up

[mrwoogieman]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

I think you've been sniffing comic pages too long if you think that's a 5.0.

[DiceX]

How much does David's initials on Veronica's face bring down the grade?

[divad]

How much does David's initials on Veronica's face bring down the grade?

 

Nothing, in this grade

[divad]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

I think you've been sniffing comic pages too long if you think that's a 5.0.

 

And, what's your grade?

[mrwoogieman]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

I think you've been sniffing comic pages too long if you think that's a 5.0.

 

And, what's your grade?

 

4.0

[divad]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

I think you've been sniffing comic pages too long if you think that's a 5.0.

 

And, what's your grade?

 

4.0

I'll take that, but I bet it grades higher . . .

 

Now, answer my question! Please

[sfilosa]

To answer your question, NO, I would not slab a book just because it would be the highest census copy. Especially if the book is low grade and not that expensive, simple because it likely that there aren't more in the census because it's not worth getting graded unless it was HG.

 

Plus a completionist who buys low grade books, probably buys "RAW" books more then CGC books anyway. They probably don't want to pay the additional CGC premium (i.e. grading fee), just to confirm that the book is low grade and unrestored.

[mrwoogieman]

3.0/3.5

 

If it's Golden Age and not 50s then the GA curve might kick it up to 4.0.

 

Pull your guide out pardner I think it's a 4.5 possibly a 5.0

 

I think you've been sniffing comic pages too long if you think that's a 5.0.

 

And, what's your grade?

 

4.0

I'll take that, but I bet it grades higher . . .

 

Now, answer my question! Please

 

The answer to your question: No, I don't. I slab a book solely to sell it!

[jimm94]

David,

 

I think the question you have to ask yourself is why is a 3.5 the current top census copy? Is it because the book is difficult to find in mid or high grade, or because it is not worth slabbing due to low demand and/or the inability to command a premium as the result of certification?

 

Within yourself, you must look. Only then, the answer you will find.

 

-Master Yoda

 

PS, I wouldn't slab THIS book just to get top census. Doing that depends entirely on the comic, IMO.

[nik]

 

I would not

[divad]

To answer your question, NO, I would not slab a book just because it would be the highest census copy. Especially if the book is low grade and not that expensive, simple because it likely that there aren't more in the census because it's not worth getting graded unless it was HG.

 

Plus a completionist who buys low grade books, probably buys "RAW" books more then CGC books anyway. They probably don't want to pay the additional CGC premium (i.e. grading fee), just to confirm that the book is low grade and unrestored.

 

Thanks Steve.