TMNT No. 1--Worth getting graded/encapsulated? 0

[Billy1974]

First time poster.  Many years ago, I sole my entire collection except for a few items.  The most valuable comic I kept is a first printing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1.  I paid $200 for it somewhere around '87 or '88.  It's in great condition, in my opinion, but I have no idea of the range in which it may grade.  I am new to the grading process, and it seems more complicated than I anticipated.  The general question I have is whether it be worth the time and trouble to have it graded and, possibly, encapsulated.  I understand it is a difficult question to answer in the abstract, but any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. 

[telerites]

1 hour ago, Billy1974 said:

First time poster.  Many years ago, I sole my entire collection except for a few items.  The most valuable comic I kept is a first printing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1.  I paid $200 for it somewhere around '87 or '88.  It's in great condition, in my opinion, but I have no idea of the range in which it may grade.  I am new to the grading process, and it seems more complicated than I anticipated.  The general question I have is whether it be worth the time and trouble to have it graded and, possibly, encapsulated.  I understand it is a difficult question to answer in the abstract, but any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. 

I would think it would be worth having it slabbed.  A 6.0 sold for $3,900 in January, 2018 and you believe yours may be higher.  One question is why are you possibly having it graded - if you are wanting to sell it, then it is a good idea.  You may just like having it more preserved and protected in slabbage.  If you are wanting to keep it, there are cheaper options - mylar and acid free board, for example.  

As far as grading, post scans and/or lots of good pics (make sure the book edges are completely visible) in the Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade Forum https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/

You will get boardie opinions of grades.  

Edited May 27, 2018 by telerites

[Billy1974]

21 hours ago, telerites said:

I would think it would be worth having it slabbed.  A 6.0 sold for $3,900 in January, 2018 and you believe yours may be higher.  One question is why are you possibly having it graded - if you are wanting to sell it, then it is a good idea.  You may just like having it more preserved and protected in slabbage.  If you are wanting to keep it, there are cheaper options - mylar and acid free board, for example.  

As far as grading, post scans and/or lots of good pics (make sure the book edges are completely visible) in the Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade Forum https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/

You will get boardie opinions of grades.  

Thanks!  I believe I will take that advice and posts some pics.

[revat]

in general, this comic is worth getting graded by CGC, unless its really tore up or marked up or restored in some fashion (tape? glue?)

[seanfingh]

On 5/26/2018 at 8:36 PM, telerites said:

I would think it would be worth having it slabbed.  A 6.0 sold for $3,900 in January, 2018 and you believe yours may be higher.  One question is why are you possibly having it graded - if you are wanting to sell it, then it is a good idea.  You may just like having it more preserved and protected in slabbage.  If you are wanting to keep it, there are cheaper options - mylar and acid free board, for example.  

As far as grading, post scans and/or lots of good pics (make sure the book edges are completely visible) in the Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Grade Forum https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/

You will get boardie opinions of grades.  

This guy knows about grading TMNT. Sage advice.

[telerites]

5 minutes ago, seanfingh said:

This guy knows about grading TMNT. Sage advice.

Hi Sean   I just got lucky with mine and lazy for never reading my copy when I bought it (thought it was dumb idea for a comic  )

I stay pretty much in the GA forum so don't cross paths much anymore.  Hope you are well - Take care.