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PMG ASM 14
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Started by SpideyFan64,

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marvelmaniac

marvelmaniac

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Pretty cool that you bought this book 40 years ago for $21.00, I got mine at the first LCS I ever found back about 82/83 for either $15.00 or $20.00, guess that was the going rate back then.

As far as grading...

Moderate Spine Stress/Creasing W/Color Break, Edge/Corner Wear W/Creasing and Color Breaks, Discolored Staples, Small Spine Split Lower Spine (1/4" - 1/2") ???

IMO, the spine stress/creasing keeps this book from being higher, my opinion on grade is...

VG/FN 5.0 - FN- 5.5

5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

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James J Johnson

James J Johnson

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On 11/8/2021 at 1:28 PM, evilskip said:

Easily a 4.5 to 5.0. Nice long term investment.

Aside from AF 15, which is already way out of $$$$ reach for most, the 14 and 50 are in the top tier for AS blue chip Silver age key issue investments. 41 is great also, as is the early 1st appearance issues of major AS foes, like 3, 6, 9, 13, 15, etc., but the 14 and 50 stand out to me as the go to AS keys as top tier investments, the 14 especially being a strong seller with high demand across the entire grade gamut.  

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mosconi

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My first instinct was to say 6.0 but the spine wear and spine creasing along with the back cover bends I feel bring it down to a 5.0.  A press could bring it up to a 5.5 but think 6.0 may be out of reach for this copy.  Love this cover btw!

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universal soldier

universal soldier

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5.0 easy. Another great early Spidey!

 

:gossip: stop copying me. I posted the same two books but yours are really nice. :960450673_cheersemoji:

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