G.A.tor Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 AA 16 is one of my grails (which I hope to own one day), so it is an easy choice for me over the MMC#2. don't forget, I have 2 restored copies, only need 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That's a no brainer. MMC #2. Super tough book and impossible to find....and to find one unrestored, highest grade? That's got to be a $50,000 book today. Easy. Even money aside, I'll take an unrestored book over a restored one. R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkeyMoFo Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That's a no brainer. MMC #2. Super tough book and impossible to find....and to find one unrestored, highest grade? That's got to be a $50,000 book today. Easy. Even money aside, I'll take an unrestored book over a restored one. R. Well, not quite "easy" my friend. In today's market, either of the two 9.0s (one of which is a "potentialized" 7.5, if memory serves) would have a hard time breaking $30k. I'm with you, as a high grade Timely nut, I'd happily take the MMC # 2 over the AA # 16. But I have no problems admitting that the AA # 16 is by far the more significant book, with the higher investment ceiling (especially if the Mile High 9.4 ever sells for over $1 mil, as rumored). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That's a no brainer. MMC #2. Super tough book and impossible to find....and to find one unrestored, highest grade? That's got to be a $50,000 book today. Easy. Even money aside, I'll take an unrestored book over a restored one. R. Well, not quite "easy" my friend. In today's market, either of the two 9.0s (one of which is a "potentialized" 7.5, if memory serves) would have a hard time breaking $30k. I'm with you, as a high grade Timely nut, I'd happily take the MMC # 2 over the AA # 16. But I have no problems admitting that the AA # 16 is by far the more significant book, with the higher investment ceiling (especially if the Mile High 9.4 ever sells for over $1 mil, as rumored). (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 That's a no brainer. MMC #2. Super tough book and impossible to find....and to find one unrestored, highest grade? That's got to be a $50,000 book today. Easy. Even money aside, I'll take an unrestored book over a restored one. R. Well, not quite "easy" my friend. In today's market, either of the two 9.0s (one of which is a "potentialized" 7.5, if memory serves) would have a hard time breaking $30k. I'm with you, as a high grade Timely nut, I'd happily take the MMC # 2 over the AA # 16. But I have no problems admitting that the AA # 16 is by far the more significant book, with the higher investment ceiling (especially if the Mile High 9.4 ever sells for over $1 mil, as rumored). I didn't check the census and so didn't realize there were two 9.0's. I too agree that AA #16 is an important book. I also happen to collect restored books so I know a thing or two about them...great value for the money...but I'm not so sure in today's $$ that this book would be worth more than the MMC #2. To me a #2 book is an extremely important book in that it keeps the #1 issue from being a one shot. Extremely important in keeping the series going. Imagine seeing the image of #2 on the stands...an entire city self destructing while the costume hero steals a lift from an airplane...those primary colors make all the difference in the world to a youngster. I'd still take the MMC #2. I'm a Marvel Zombie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Tec 1 over TOS 39: much rarer Cap 1 over Tec 1: much nicer to look at; 1st Cap! More Fun 52 over Marvel Comics 1: sweet looking issue All-American 16 over Marvel Mystery 2: don't really care for MMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Both sold for $35,850 this year. which one / why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Both sold for $35,850 this year. which one / why? Since only the cover is trimmed, and it is one of my top three grail books, I will take the Tec 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrael Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Adventure 40 over Tec 27: while I would much rather own a Tec 27, I don't want a ratty trimmed copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socratic Wonder Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Both sold for $35,850 this year. which one / why? Tec 27 because its a Tec 27 (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Both sold for $35,850 this year. which one / why? Adventure 40. Just way too nice and trimming is a big no-no for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I have always stayed away from trimming...but, tec 27 is so superior and important of a comic compared to adv 40, it is not even close for me, even with the trimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAP Freak Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Adv. 40 Sandman covers rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Looks like we have a good match-up here ( finally ) 3 votes - Tec 3 votes - Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimm Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Tec 27... just too important of a book, in ANY grade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 That's a no brainer. MMC #2. Super tough book and impossible to find....and to find one unrestored, highest grade? That's got to be a $50,000 book today. Easy. Even money aside, I'll take an unrestored book over a restored one. R. I am of the same mindset as Roy even if the book might not be worth $50K in todays market. Restored AA16's are out there, unrestored high grade copies of MMC#2 not so much. Would look nice next to the Larson MC#1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Tec 27... just too important of a book, in ANY grade... I agree (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'd still take a trimmed copy of the Tec #27. Not too often I would take a trimmed book over a non-trimmed one but these two books are not even on the same radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'd still take a trimmed copy of the Tec #27. Not too often I would take a trimmed book over a non-trimmed one but these two books are not even on the same radar. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Not really a contest, Tec 27 is too significant. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
