Weiss Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) My 10-year old son is a huge Stranger Things fan, and his birthday is coming up in a few weeks. I'm trying to encourage him to collect...something (I'm a lifelong coin collector). So I just got him the first book I've purchased in 30 years: Xmen #134 CGC 9.6 Newsstand (Did I say that right? Was it a good purchase at ~$130? Good idea/bad idea for the newsstand version?) Anyway, I'd also like to get him a copy of said issue so he can have one to read in addition to the slabbed copy. What grade would be the lowest you'd want or suggest as a copy to read? Best source for a copy? Edited April 15, 2020 by Weiss Comics4All, silversurfer275 and Hollywood1892 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Welcome to the boards! As far as the 134 9.6 value goes, it seems that $130 is about current FMV. I think condition for a reader copy is sorta up to the reader. Anywhere from a Good to Very Good (2.0-4.0) would be my reader range. As far as sourcing a copy goes, I’d say your local comic store, but it’s probably closed for the time being. Where did you purchase the 134 9.6? eBay? You could try mycomicshop.com. Comics4All, Hollywood1892 and Weiss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Less Blob Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 $130 is a little high for that right now during pandemic pricing (indeed I saw one auction go for $66 and it had a couple of other books too, although $66 seems like an anomoly), but I can understand not wanting to get in on auctions, etc. if he has a pristine one in a slab you might as well get the cheapest reader you can that is not falling apart. 2.0 - 4.0. i hate buying a book like that on ebay though, but it's not like we have conventions to go to nowadays. the problem with ebay is you probably spend $9-$14 after shipping and tax, whereas you can probably buy a low grade copy of that book in a lot of $5 boxes at shows or even some shops. Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Less Blob Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I will look to see if I have a beater of that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Gracias @the blob. Amazing items are coming into the market in the coin world right now, too. Still too early to see if there is a new bottom for pricing, but the material surfacing is interesting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, DocHoppus182 said: Welcome to the boards! Where did you purchase the 134 9.6? eBay? You could try mycomicshop.com. Thanks. Yep, it's the most recent close on eBay. Made an offer to the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thoughts about the newsstand version? No difference? Seems like a more rare (or even perceived more rare) version would hold its value better over the long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Can you get an electronic version? Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) As @wombat said: digital would be a good way to go, or what about getting the Dark Phoenix TPB , so he can read the whole story? Edited April 15, 2020 by comics4all thunsicker, mysterymachine and 01TheDude 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Less Blob Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Weiss said: Thoughts about the newsstand version? No difference? Seems like a more rare (or even perceived more rare) version would hold its value better over the long haul. A late 70s newstand is not rarer. It is more common. Now it might be rarer as a 9.6 as the newsies were handled a bit rougher. It drives me nuts that sellers tout "rare" 70s and erly/mid 80s newsstands as rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 19 hours ago, Weiss said: What grade would be the lowest you'd want or suggest as a copy to read? Best source for a copy? If you just want a reader copy any grade works....far as source eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Anything in the 5.0 range is a great "reader" copy IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, the blob said: A late 70s newstand is not rarer. It is more common. Now it might be rarer as a 9.6 as the newsies were handled a bit rougher. It drives me nuts that sellers tout "rare" 70s and erly/mid 80s newsstands as rare. June 1980? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weiss Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks, everyone. I wasn't aware that digital was even an option. But since he can't really touch the slabbed book, I'd like to get him a tangible copy he can have in his hands and turn pages with. I'll look for a lower grade copy (4-ish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Troub Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 For a 10 yr old, several / 10 / 20 different dollar reprint comics that both marvel and DC have out now would be a great gift...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodrockrich Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 For GA books I would rather flip through/read a mid grade rather than a fragile low grade. Larryw7 and theCapraAegagrus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Less Blob Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Weiss said: June 1980? june 1980 really no different. more comics were being printed for newsstands then than comic shops. how many of the unsold copies got returned (or kept mile high style), I dunno, but X-Men 136 came out when byrne X-Men was super hot, so I am going to guess most newsies got bought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 14 hours ago, goodrockrich said: For GA books I would rather flip through/read a mid grade rather than a fragile low grade. Me too. Now if I could just convince my wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Less Blob Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, DocHoppus182 said: Me too. Now if I could just convince my wallet. I got a package Monday with a GA archie in it. Picked up in my "outside" gloves and it has been sitting in quarantine corner for the covid19 to die before opening it up. I should probably wait until next Monday, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, the blob said: I got a package Monday with a GA archie in it. Picked up in my "outside" gloves and it has been sitting in quarantine corner for the covid19 to die before opening it up. I should probably wait until next Monday, right? I have a friend that’s been receiving comics in the mail this entire time. He sprays the box down outside, let’s it sit for a few minutes, then opens it. He wipes down the Mylar/CGC case also. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...