To slab or not to slab - that is the question?

[Darthdiesel]

Dilemma: Have a mid grade key issue. Don't know enough on demand other than what is posted here now and then. Should I slab or will the return on this be less than the slab fee due to higher graded copies meeting current demand:

 

Notice chip under "L" in ALL at bottom and very worn spine, dulled corners as well.

 

Potential candidate for grading

[ubiquiti]

Don't do it. It will come back - at best a 6.5 - you would be lucky to sell it for $25.

[comicinvestor-migration]

Nah, since that issue is beyond the cheapo Modern grading fee, you'll be lucky to get back the cost. Just sell it raw and cross your fingers.

[PovertyRow]

Should I slab or will the return on this be less than the slab fee due to higher graded copies meeting current demand

 

The return just won't be worth it. I think the best and probably a common use of the mid level (and lower) slabs is for the restoration check and grade confirmation on higher priced books. More of an intermediate step to faciliate a sale.

[murph0]

if it does come back a 6.5, I'd guess you could still get 50-60 dollars for it like the 6.0 I saw sell for 45. But anyways, I'd leave it ungraded and sell it as Fine with a BIN of 50 dollars.

 

Brian

[Darthdiesel]

Excellent advice folks! Thanks and I'll be posting on eBay for sure. I'll start at 9.99 to keep the lowest fee tier and let people go at it. FINE is definitely a good call. Expect the usual hype...

 

Still a great book and art IMO...