obiedagod Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Lets suppose for a moment that there exists a man who owns a FF #1. He has owned this book since childhood. IT is well read (A 4.0), and it has several panels and coupons clipped out. So it is INCOMPLETE. He decides to restore this book, and it gets a 7.0, once restored. As he steps out of a comic shop where he went to a free grading, he drops the book in a puddle. IT then gets run over by many cars, and a dog has its way with the book. He decides to still get it graded. It comes back as a CGC 0.5. Restored. Incomplete. He offers to sell it to you. How much would you pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I'd pass, even at $20.00 after a dog has it's way with the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 42 minutes ago, obiedagod said: He decides to restore this book, and it gets a 7.0, once restored who graded the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadleg Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 minute ago, jsilverjanet said: who graded the book? Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, D84 said: I'd pass, even at $20.00 after a dog has it's way with the book. I get your preference but a key, especially a silver age key is worth a lot more. The determining factor for me is how does it present. I've seen plenty of 0.5 that present better than 5.0s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 minute ago, deadleg said: Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 (edited) Sounds to me as though it would be better making a comic book or film ---script from that story. The harsh realities of life gradually wearing down a key comic, from its minty-fresh, vibrant youth, the scars and physical damage inflicted by one harsh experience after another, ending with callous violation in old age by a selfish dog with impulse control issues, and, ultimately, worn-out and hopeless, barely clinging onto existence as a broken, wizened CGC 0.5. It's a classic, heart-rending literary trope. Edited April 6, 2019 by Ken Aldred SkOw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, jsilverjanet said: I get your preference but a key, especially a silver age key is worth a lot more. The determining factor for me is how does it present. I've seen plenty of 0.5 that present better than 5.0s A dog having it's way with it means the animal either went to the bathroom on or had sex with the book. I'll pass at any price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, D84 said: A dog having it's way with it means the animal either went to the bathroom on or had sex with the book. I'll pass at any price. Depends... a dog has personality and personality goes a long way. bug33fouf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Dog could have chewed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 That would be a dog eating the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Just curious... Is there a point to this hypothetical situation? OR Did this really happen and you own the book or are looking to buy the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 18 hours ago, jsilverjanet said: Dog could have chewed it Bad puppy! My cat ruined one once, but it was a ragged copy of Superman family #nuthin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiedagod Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 4 hours ago, marvelmaniac said: Just curious... Is there a point to this hypothetical situation? OR Did this really happen and you own the book or are looking to buy the book? There Is no point to this. I just saw that thread about Spider-Man #2 (I think) Restored and wondered people would pay for an FF #1 that was utterly destroyed. And no- II don't own the book. I wish I did, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 11:33 AM, obiedagod said: As he steps out of a comic shop where he went to a free grading, he drops the book in a puddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 11:33 AM, obiedagod said: Lets suppose for a moment that there exists a man who owns a FF #1. He has owned this book since childhood. IT is well read (A 4.0), and it has several panels and coupons clipped out. So it is INCOMPLETE. He decides to restore this book, and it gets a 7.0, once restored. As he steps out of a comic shop where he went to a free grading, he drops the book in a puddle. IT then gets run over by many cars, and a dog has its way with the book. He decides to still get it graded. It comes back as a CGC 0.5. Restored. Incomplete. He offers to sell it to you. How much would you pay? I want some of whatever you got dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiedagod Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, grebal said: I want some of whatever you got dude. What do I have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv horror Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 5:33 PM, obiedagod said: Lets suppose for a moment that there exists a man who owns a FF #1. He has owned this book since childhood. IT is well read (A 4.0), and it has several panels and coupons clipped out. So it is INCOMPLETE. He decides to restore this book, and it gets a 7.0, once restored. As he steps out of a comic shop where he went to a free grading, he drops the book in a puddle. IT then gets run over by many cars, and a dog has its way with the book. He decides to still get it graded. It comes back as a CGC 0.5. Restored. Incomplete. He offers to sell it to you. How much would you pay? Unfortunately the going rate for trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv horror Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 6:16 PM, jsilverjanet said: who graded the book? I.M Lassie she works as one of their top graders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
