G.A.tor Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hello all... wanted to publicly thank Xavier Logan for this absolutely beautiful copy of MF 53...moderate resto by the "restoman" Matt Nelson (was a vg/fn before), and beautiful white pages... thanks! rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hello all... wanted to publicly thank Xavier Logan for this absolutely beautiful copy of MF 53...moderate resto by the "restoman" Matt Nelson (was a vg/fn before), and beautiful white pages... Gorgeous book! It's also a perfect opportunity to ask a question of all the GA fans here. What is the highest grade you would consider for restoration? My buddy and I were talking last night, and we both basically agreed that anything over 3.0 should probably be left alone. I know I would never consider touching a 5.0 (not that there is anything wrong with that, and I totally understand if someone feels otherwise). Just curious what others think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hello all... that is a good point....I typically would only have an ugly 2.0/2.5 or lower restored....a better looking 2.5 or better I would generally leave alone, unless the resto was for conservation reasons...but, to each his own, I know a fellow that has fn's and better worked on, because that "pleases" him, so I suspect the answers will be all over the board (litterally) thanks rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hello all... wanted to publicly thank Xavier Logan for this absolutely beautiful copy of MF 53...moderate resto by the "restoman" Matt Nelson (was a vg/fn before), and beautiful white pages... thanks! rick Having lusted over this book in Xavier Logan's collection for years, I can tell you it is a stunner!! Congrats Rick!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I know a fellow that has fn's and better worked on, because that "pleases" him Wow. If that's what your buddy likes, more power to him, but in terms of value he is likely screwing himself over. I think in a lot of cases, restoring a 6.0 or up would detract from the value, not to mention the actual cost of the restoration process. Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I know a fellow that has fn's and better worked on, because that "pleases" him Wow. If that's what your buddy likes, more power to him, but in terms of value he is likely screwing himself over. I think in a lot of cases, restoring a 6.0 or up would detract from the value, not to mention the actual cost of the restoration process. Very interesting. I agree...but, some folks collect to a different tune, value not withstanding...it is the old "eye of the beholder".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top right goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell Excellent! Get this to Scrooge right away for use in the GA cover contest -- he nominated this book and I doubt we'll find a better example of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell YOWZA!grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell So you are the one. Went to BIN it from Basement comics but someone got there first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell So you are the one. Went to BIN it from Basement comics but someone got there first. It was Scrooge's fault, He nominated it, I searched it, and hit the BIN. This thing looks like a pedigree that got damaged in dealer stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell So you are the one. Went to BIN it from Basement comics but someone got there first. It was Scrooge's fault, He nominated it, I searched it, and hit the BIN. This thing looks like a pedigree that got damaged in dealer stock. Dammit. Offer it to me if you ever part with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell So you are the one. Went to BIN it from Basement comics but someone got there first. It was Scrooge's fault, He nominated it, I searched it, and hit the BIN. This thing looks like a pedigree that got damaged in dealer stock. Dammit. Offer it to me if you ever part with it? I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top left goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell So you are the one. Went to BIN it from Basement comics but someone got there first. It was Scrooge's fault, He nominated it, I searched it, and hit the BIN. This thing looks like a pedigree that got damaged in dealer stock. Dammit. Offer it to me if you ever part with it? I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Bill, let me add my sincere congrats on your UBER acquisition (TEC 27), and your THRILLING as well (great cover on that baby!). Your TEC 27 is just mind blowing, eye popping GA fun ... it must be a thrill to own that ish!! Its so iconic... what a great book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Bill, let me add my sincere congrats on your UBER acquisition (TEC 27), and your THRILLING as well (great cover on that baby!). Your TEC 27 is just mind blowing, eye popping GA fun ... it must be a thrill to own that ish!! Its so iconic... what a great book. Thanks Ryan! And your right it is a thrill to own the Tec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 This arrived today. The corner crease in the top right goes through the book and looks to be a recent addition. Otherwise this books is smokin! White pages, full gloss and reflectivity, and that fresh smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatEscape Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 What a great pick-up, Bill! Great minds think alike... GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I started all of this and I am the one without a copy yet ... but it's the image on my comic clock at work I love that cover and it might again be my top Non-Super-Hero vote this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 What a great pick-up, Bill! Great minds think alike... GE Fantastic!! Way to go Dino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
