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Amazing Spider-Man Collecting Thread!
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alexgross.com

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asm14 was my first cgc graded book that i got around 8 years ago. it was a 6.5 but had a rusty staple, not disclosed by comiclink or the label. it always bugged me and i eventually unloaded it for what i paid, around 1k. later i picked this book up, i think here on the boards. wish i had held on the 6.5 as well, as it's worth like 5 times that now. but i'll live. cgc used to note rusty staples on the early labels from what i've seen, but they stopped after a bit. 

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On 12/14/2021 at 4:58 PM, alexgross.com said:

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asm14 was my first cgc graded book that i got around 8 years ago. it was a 6.5 but had a rusty staple, not disclosed by comiclink or the label. it always bugged me and i eventually unloaded it for what i paid, around 1k. later i picked this book up, i think here on the boards. wish i had held on the 6.5 as well, as it's worth like 5 times that now. but i'll live. cgc used to note rusty staples on the early labels from what i've seen, but they stopped after a bit. 

You know, since rusty staples can lead to progressive damage to a book, that should absolutely be noted on labels.  I sure wouldn't pay high grade prices for a high grade slab with rust.

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On 12/14/2021 at 5:06 PM, MattTheDuck said:

You know, since rusty staples can lead to progressive damage to a book, that should absolutely be noted on labels.  I sure wouldn't pay high grade prices for a high grade slab with rust.

I've passed on many nice books with rusty staples that also show slight rust discoloration migrating on to the paper.  If it's just a very tiny spot of rust I might be able live with that hm, since many silver age books commonly have very small amounts that are imperceivable and hard to detect, even on high grade copies.  Really depends on the severity and degree of spread on the staples...  

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On 12/15/2021 at 9:29 AM, mosconi said:

I've passed on many nice books with rusty staples that also show slight rust discoloration migrating on to the paper.  If it's just a very tiny spot of rust I might be able live with that hm, since many silver age books commonly have very small amounts that are imperceivable and hard to detect, even on high grade copies.  Really depends on the severity and degree of spread on the staples...  

I suppose (I don't know - and I'm sure there's a thread in the "Restoration" section) that slabbing books might slow rust growth and migration into the paper, assuming other environmental storage conditions are good.  If that's the case, then seeing a little rust on a staple in a slabbed book would be less of a concern.

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I love14 and felt it has been long over looked and under valued compared to 3 (yes I know census numbers etc), especially with how important Norman has become in the MCU the last 10-15 years. But is has been playing catch up recently.

Wish I had proper scans of the 2 raw books before I sold them years ago....:(

 

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On 12/15/2021 at 2:23 PM, spracknetch23 said:

I've probably posted this one before, but I'm happy I hit the $350 BIN a few years ago. A nice copy would be out of my reach now. 

You mean "nicer copy"  Appreciate this one b/c it is nice. (thumbsu

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Eons ago, I sent in some ASMs to CGC (along with some other books). I’m pretty happy with the results…

Submission # Status Received Date Shipped Date Line Item Cert Number Comic Description Category Grade Grader Notes
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 1 3965797001 Amazing Spider-Man 3 7/63 Marvel Comics Universal 5.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE light creasing to cover
light pieces out to cover
light staining to cover
light tears to cover
light writing on cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 2 3965797002 Amazing Spider-Man 4 9/63 Marvel Comics Universal 4.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE light pieces out to cover
light tape stains to cover
moderate creasing to cover
moderate tears to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 3 3965797003 Amazing Spider-Man 8 1/64 Marvel Comics Universal 3.5 OFF-WHITE light staining to cover
moderate creasing to cover
moderate spine stress lines to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 4 3965797004 Amazing Spider-Man 11 4/64 Marvel Comics Universal 5.5 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE light creasing to cover
light spine stress lines to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 5 3965797005 Amazing Spider-Man 19 12/64 Marvel Comics Universal 5.5 OFF-WHITE light spine stress lines to cover
light staining to cover
light tears to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 6 3965797006 Amazing Spider-Man 20 1/65 Marvel Comics Universal 4.5 OFF-WHITE light spine stress lines to cover
light staining to cover
moderate creasing to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 7 3965797007 Amazing Spider-Man 30 11/65 Marvel Comics Universal 8.5 WHITE light creasing to cover
light finger bends on cover
light spine stress lines to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 8 3965797008 Amazing Spider-Man 34 3/66 Marvel Comics Universal 6.5 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE light cover tanning
light tears to cover
moderate spine stress lines to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 9 3965797009 Amazing Spider-Man 35 4/66 Marvel Comics Universal 8.5 WHITE light spine stress lines to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 10 3965797010 Amazing Spider-Man 36 5/66 Marvel Comics Universal 5.5 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE light spine stress lines to cover
light staining to cover
light tears to cover
3965797 Shipped 11/12/2021 12/20/2021 11 3965797011 Amazing Spider-Man 37 6/66 Marvel Comics Universal 6.0 WHITE light spine stress lines to cover
moderate creasing to cover
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On 12/22/2021 at 12:23 PM, gunsmokin said:

I know nobody probably needs another book of reprints but my goodness the new Taschen Spider-man book is gorgeous and the coloring is exquisite. Just got mine today!!

My wife was asking me for ideas for Christmas gifts.  I hinted this item would be great.  Fingers crossed its' under the tree.  

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On 12/22/2021 at 11:23 AM, gunsmokin said:

I know nobody probably needs another book of reprints but my goodness the new Taschen Spider-man book is gorgeous and the coloring is exquisite. Just got mine today!!

Share some photos if you get a chance!

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