Raze Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 when buying GA comics or any in general that are low grade/rare/etc etc.. and have detached covers and so on, which of the following would you like/care most about ( other than its complete ) pros/cons on why or why not are welcome! A ) cover detached. B ) cover reattached with extra staples. C ) cover detached but reattached with tape. D ) cover detached but reattached with archival tape. im asking because id like to get a general feel is to how people view certain defects with books. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes! speedcake and nepatkm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Yes! of course you needed to chime in i don't think yes was an answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Raze said: of course you needed to chime in i don't think yes was an answer It was my answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 minute ago, lizards2 said: It was my answer? ill start pounding now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Raze said: ill start pounding now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I don't want anything extra added to a book that was not part of said book when it was printed and assembled. So I'll go A, final answer. Von Cichlid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, darkstar said: I don't want anything extra added to a book that was not part of said book when it was printed and assembled. So I'll go A, final answer. that sounds reasonable. i would agree but what if someone added any of the above and you were looking to buy and was in your price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Detached covers are funny for me... I'd rather have a detached cover than a cover detached at one staple, or loose at the staples, because I know I'll be the one to detach them by mistake. Setting aside a cover or halves of the cover to read a book still sucks, though. I've never seen a detached cover repaired with archival tape, but that seems preferable. I'll go with option D. Raze and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill the Governor Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'll go with option E) A conserved book that has staple reinforcement, staple tears sealed, spine reinforced, etc. For one, I would MUCH rather have a book I can pick up, open, and read like a book. Second, it's aiding the structural integrity of the book so it won't sustain further damage from [any] handling in the future. And lastly, any professional restorer/conserver can give a book with detached covers/spine split/weak spine ect proper treatment that can be reversed if it ever wanted to be. Although I for one think that it's unbelievable that someone would have a book taken apart for the monetary value vs. the integrity of the book's life span. Larryw7 and Raze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 My preference, in order: detached only (no resto or tape); new staple(s), archival tape; tape. Raze and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedcake Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I have no idea. None of the above. wait, or is it all of the above I'd be ok with fully detached covers as long as they are in decent shape (i.e. I'm not afraid to touch them lest they fall to dust) and the book is complete and readable. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 The only defects I really can't forgive are brittleness and incompleteness. As long as it's all there and not literally falling apart in my hands (i.e. I can actually read it), if the price is right, I'm good. Of the specific scenarios given, the extra staples would bug me the most, I'd think. I'd rather it be completely detached than sloppily stuck back on. But again, it all depends on the book in question and the price. badback83 and Raze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, F For Fake said: The only defects I really can't forgive are brittleness and incompleteness. I second that. I don't mind detached covers on golden age at all. Especially for the type of books I like to purchase. As long as it's complete, I'm down. Robot Man, Raze and F For Fake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofComics.Com Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'd rather have any of the above, detached, reattached, even tape, than water damage or severe rust. As for the specific order, probably nothing added first choice, non-archival tape last choice. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 8:53 AM, FineCollector said: Detached covers are funny for me... I'd rather have a detached cover than a cover detached at one staple, or loose at the staples, because I know I'll be the one to detach them by mistake. Setting aside a cover or halves of the cover to read a book still sucks, though. I totally know what you mean! Something about a cover that seems ready to jump off the staples, but is a hair away from getting there. Makes you so nervous to handle it. Raze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creaturefan95 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 11:23 PM, Raze said: when buying GA comics or any in general that are low grade/rare/etc etc.. and have detached covers and so on, which of the following would you like/care most about ( other than its complete ) pros/cons on why or why not are welcome! A ) cover detached. B ) cover reattached with extra staples. C ) cover detached but reattached with tape. D ) cover detached but reattached with archival tape. im asking because id like to get a general feel is to how people view certain defects with books. thanks! Are we talking slabbed or raw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raze Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 59 minutes ago, creaturefan95 said: Are we talking slabbed or raw? Raw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creaturefan95 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Just now, Raze said: Raw In that case, for me, even tape be it archival or not and extra staples is preferable to a cover that is detached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman76 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Maybe it's from years and years of not having the option of being picky and just finding whatever was at the flea market or junk shop, but I don't care at all what shape an old comic is in as long as I can look at it without it crumbling to dust, but even then I will take it if I like the comic. badback83, F For Fake and Raze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
