DrWatson Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think the GL 76 is over rated. I would much rather have the GL 1. I think it is a sleeper book and will come into it's own one day. Maybe maybe not, but that's what I like. Doc, Have you ever read the book?I think the art and story are great. That being said 9k is insane.Give me the GL 1. D Yes, I have. Yes, it is a very good story and yes the art is great, but $9,000 worth, no. Like I said, for that kind of money, give me the GL #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadowKnows Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Agreed. Its hard for me to think that book is worth 9k when you could have a AF 15 in fn/fn+. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innocuous Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 GL #1. The price for 76 is crazy for a bronze that is fairly common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) GL1 for me. I could buy an 8.0 GL76 that looks 9.2 from the front for $300-$350, no chance of getting a nic elooking GL1 for anything resembling cheap. Same here. I would get a 6.0 GL #1 and take the extra money and get a real nice GL #76. Edited October 24, 2007 by ashrael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAP Freak Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 GL 1 The whole point of that BA ish was the story I thought and without that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.schomburg Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 All I care about is white pages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator In terms of silver or bronze, one usually has a choice of grades. Do you want a 9.0? 9.2? 9.4? 2.5? The real choice is what you want to spend. As for golden age the choices are much more limited. I choose very high grade because I like old books that look as close to original in color and paper quality as possible. If that can be acheived with a 7.0 or so then that is cool by me. But in many cases there are no copies that look really nice except pedigrees or uber-high grade. There is a ton of difference between a 9.4 and a 7.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator In terms of silver or bronze, one usually has a choice of grades. Do you want a 9.0? 9.2? 9.4? 2.5? The real choice is what you want to spend. As for golden age the choices are much more limited. I choose very high grade because I like old books that look as close to original in color and paper quality as possible. If that can be acheived with a 7.0 or so then that is cool by me. But in many cases there are no copies that look really nice except pedigrees or uber-high grade. There is a ton of difference between a 9.4 and a 7.0. I agree 100%...I should have clarified my statement to silver and bronze (I was specifically responding to GL 76 bronze)...I understand that in Gold, there is a huge difference, and, if I had the kind of bread you have, I would maybe put it into high grade gold...but, alas, I have to dredge through the restored and vg copies gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 ...but, alas, I have to dredge through the restored and vg copies gator I think you have done just fine, Big Boy. BTW, when can I stop by to see your Marvel run? (Big time congrats!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator In terms of silver or bronze, one usually has a choice of grades. Do you want a 9.0? 9.2? 9.4? 2.5? The real choice is what you want to spend. As for golden age the choices are much more limited. I choose very high grade because I like old books that look as close to original in color and paper quality as possible. If that can be acheived with a 7.0 or so then that is cool by me. But in many cases there are no copies that look really nice except pedigrees or uber-high grade. There is a ton of difference between a 9.4 and a 7.0. I agree 100%...I should have clarified my statement to silver and bronze (I was specifically responding to GL 76 bronze)...I understand that in Gold, there is a huge difference, and, if I had the kind of bread you have, I would maybe put it into high grade gold...but, alas, I have to dredge through the restored and vg copies gator I am still in shock after seeing a couple of his Jumbo Comics..... I think if I saw his Timley's I would just faint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 ...but, alas, I have to dredge through the restored and vg copies gator I think you have done just fine, Big Boy. BTW, when can I stop by to see your Marvel run? (Big time congrats!) you and the missus are welcome anytime (sold the beach condo though, so you would have to shack up in our little guest house)...all my geek buddies have an open invitation, I only need a phone call 24 hours in advance (to clean up)! gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! Excellent way to put it in perspective Schommy. that is why I don't understand "high" grade collectors...I mean, is a 9.4 really that much more different than a 9.2 or a 9.6...the money says it is, but from an aesthetic perspective, seems foolish to me (and I mean no disrespect to all you high grade guys and gals, just not my cup of tea) gator In terms of silver or bronze, one usually has a choice of grades. Do you want a 9.0? 9.2? 9.4? 2.5? The real choice is what you want to spend. As for golden age the choices are much more limited. I choose very high grade because I like old books that look as close to original in color and paper quality as possible. If that can be acheived with a 7.0 or so then that is cool by me. But in many cases there are no copies that look really nice except pedigrees or uber-high grade. There is a ton of difference between a 9.4 and a 7.0. I agree 100%...I should have clarified my statement to silver and bronze (I was specifically responding to GL 76 bronze)...I understand that in Gold, there is a huge difference, and, if I had the kind of bread you have, I would maybe put it into high grade gold...but, alas, I have to dredge through the restored and vg copies gator I am still in shock after seeing a couple of his Jumbo Comics..... I think if I saw his Timley's I would just faint Bedrock already has one of the nicest Timely grouping I have seen...and, give him a little time, and only verzyl might top him one day (till he buys John out!) gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 GL 1, I have two or three nice VF/NM copies of GL 76 which I bought for around 10.00 each. Having a little nicer copy would not be worth the extra 9K. I would however love having another GA Key #1 unrestored!!!! I will give you $20 for it and will even pay shipping! Come on, you don't need that many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Ok this is a real possibility for me and I would like some other opinions! Keep in mind: 1.) these are both books I want to own one day. 2.) The difficulty of finding another copy in the future 3.) How desirable and valuable each will be in the future (in other words which one would cost me more to buy 5 years from now) I know Tec #31 is worth a little more (FMV wise) right now but disregard that fact. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MutantKeys Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I choose both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I choose both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
