143ksk Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I agree completely on the scarcity issue. It's one of the (many) things I like about collecting Archies. Throw in a dollap of nostalgia, and a teaspoon of minimum grade (cost dependent) and there's my Bugs Bunny approach. I do understand the motivation to focus on scarcity. Its one of the reasons I get down on Silver Age on up that have been graded. In almost any grade, its not as if another one won't be available shortly. Value vs Scarcity I don't use that as much. The obvious here - that value is subjective to yourself. I value the Cartoon books much higher than the market but when I see an All Star 3 vs a Wonder #1 the All Star is easily the more impressive book to me even at the higher cost. The other reason I don't focus on scarcity is an issue with "one of a kind" items. These are tough to value and to me (an others I think) it loses some excitement because its a loner type collecitble with little sharing appreciation. I'm not a loner. I'm just waiting for everyone else to catch up. I'm sure you said that tongue in cheek, but it's really become true with Archie. I remember 20 years ago, no one wanted them. With the exception of Archie 1 and the hero books, they were always obtainable at deep discounts to Overstreet. Now try finding Archie 2 through 6 for less than 2X guide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbird_home Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 here's my $.02. My GA DC collection! Going for a full Action run up to 66, in theory, plus some Superman covers I like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbird_home Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 agro, that collection kicks arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 agro, that collection kicks arse! So does yours, Matt. Those Action war covers are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mica Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... That's the weirdest post I ever saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... That's the weirdest post I ever saw. I couldn't agree more. I almost bolted out of my chair when I saw the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... That's the weirdest post I ever saw. I couldn't agree more. I almost bolted out of my chair when I saw the pic! I could stare at that pic til I was blue in the face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... That's the weirdest post I ever saw. I couldn't agree more. I almost bolted out of my chair when I saw the pic! I could stare at that pic til I was blue in the face! What did agro do to deserve all this punishment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My collecting priorities are in this order: Needed-for-run, kick-butt cover, scarcity, cultural relevance, desirability, #1, key issue, value, condition That said, here's another group shot... That's the weirdest post I ever saw. I couldn't agree more. I almost bolted out of my chair when I saw the pic! I could stare at that pic til I was blue in the face! What did agro do to deserve all this punishment? I could tell you tales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Argo23, those are some very cool covers, I love the detail in all of them..especially the last one on the bottom.. Matt, like Lex Luthor said... "It's fantastiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic, genius,, the structure goes beyond any known architectural theory,.. " really awesome, I feel sorry for the next generation of collectors who want any Action war covers.. by the time they get around to collecting, we will have sucked them all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 here's my $.02. My GA DC collection! Going for a full Action run up to 66, in theory, plus some Superman covers I like... Very nice collection so far. Hey Matt, didn't you have your own thread going where you updated your Action collection as it grew? Seems like all the Action war cover collectors on this board have an Action 59 ...... except me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) Very nice collection so far. Hey Matt, didn't you have your own thread going where you updated your Action collection as it grew? Seems like all the Action war cover collectors on this board have an Action 59 ...... except me don't fret Brian, you know that when I upgrade my #59, that it's yours. I'm just keeping it safe for ya. Edited June 16, 2006 by thedude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Very nice collection so far. Hey Matt, didn't you have your own thread going where you updated your Action collection as it grew? Seems like all the Action war cover collectors on this board have an Action 59 ...... except me I did, but Real Life has been interfering for the past few months. re #59- PM sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 don't fret Brian, you know that when I upgrade my #59, that it's yours. I'm just keeping it safe for ya. Thanks Alton & Matt, you guys are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I think the 8.0 qualified copy on pedigree is a bargain given the notes. I bet the owner would take a grand if offered. Action 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Yeah, that's a Qualified I would take. Not worth the difference to have an attached centerfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 so again, why do some books with a detached centerfold get a Blue label and others a Qualified label ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 so again, why do some books with a detached centerfold get a Blue label and others a Qualified label ?? I believe if the book is otherwise high grade (like 7.0 or higher) CGC will give the book a Qualified label and not fator the detached centerfold into the grade. In other words, "a nice high grade book except for this ONE defect". A lower grade book with a detached centerfold will just factor that defect into the grade since there are undoubtedly several other defects present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
