low-grade unrestored Tec 29 on Ebay.....

[showcase4]

.........don't see that every day

 

the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DC-Detective-Comics-...tem190093352934

[thedarkknight]

He stated the cover looks VF. Does this guy have glaucoma? Don't get me wrong, it's very pretty but not close to VF pretty.

[G.A.tor]

hello all...

some of us have already been discussing this copy...I think it will technically grade out in the g/vg range due to the tanning of pages (Nevada heat!) and the bottom left corner issue, along with some edge issues...but, should be agressively bid on...

rick

[dizzyfoxx]

It's listed as unrestored. I've emailed the seller to see if he would offer an iron-clad guarantee that it would blue-label from CGC or offer a full refund. Haven't heard back yet.

[ciorac]

That lower corner looks very rough, the pages have degraded and are brittle there. I wouldn't be interested in that book. To me, it is very low grade. The pages look so brown. Maybe it is just the pciture, but I would be leery of that book.

[Point Five]

The interior shots are pretty cool. I had no idea they were still running those 2-color stories as late as 1939. Which Detective was the last issue to use those?

[TheEyeSees]

The interior shots are pretty cool. I had no idea they were still running those 2-color stories as late as 1939. Which Detective was the last issue to use those?

 

Something about those two color stories I just love... the odd red and pink color scheme makes it look so, well, old!!

 

Will definiely be tracking this issue to see how it does. I notice the TEC 35 on ebay is getting close to its BIN price... thats one issue that has not slowed down...

[Silver Surfer]

That lower corner looks very rough, the pages have degraded and are brittle there. I wouldn't be interested in that book. To me, it is very low grade. The pages look so brown. Maybe it is just the pciture, but I would be leery of that book.

 

I agree the pages do look brittle.

[MCMiles]

Considering the sellers idea that VF can be associated with this book some how, I doubt the final bid will come any where near reserve. I wouldn't be surprised if the reserve is set at 20K.

[Dark Knight]

Yeah, I was the high bidder until someone outbidded me.. Looking at the pages, how can you tell it is brittle? Is it because the pages look curvy at the top and bottom ends? Seems cream colored to me

[Dark Knight]

Hmm, who's copy looks better?

 

Here is mine:

 

 

 

[TheEyeSees]

Hmm, who's copy looks better?

 

Here is mine:

 

 

 

 

SWEET SHOTS DarkKnight!! Just a beautiful book. One of my top picks, by far.

 

Hey, is that your TEC 35 on Ebay right now?

[Dark Knight]

Hmm, who's copy looks better?

 

Here is mine:

 

 

 

 

SWEET SHOTS DarkKnight!! Just a beautiful book. One of my top picks, by far.

 

Hey, is that your TEC 35 on Ebay right now?

 

Hey RynaH.. Yep, that is my Tec 35.. I just need $100 more to have my reserve met.. I'm hoping it does

[SuperBird]

That bottom corner looks brittle, but the rest? The other edges look sharp, if tannish.

[Silver Surfer]

Can't see why this won't blow past the reserve. Even if the pages were brittle I would be seriously tempted to jump on this book, just don't have the funds at the moment. Viewing those interior pages really makes me appreciate those pre-Robin Tec's even more.

[TheEyeSees]

Can't see why this won't blow past the reserve. Even if the pages were brittle I would be seriously tempted to jump on this book, just don't have the funds at the moment. Viewing those interior pages really makes me appreciate those pre-Robin Tec's even more.

 

SS, did you ever receive your TEC 35 from METRO??

 

[showcase4]

Yeah, I was the high bidder until someone outbidded me.

 

[dizzyfoxx]

...Still no response whether or not the book is guaranteed to be holdered unrestored by CGC. This is something that is a definite prerequisite before I would even consider bidding decent dough on a book like this. How do others view this?

[ciorac]

Hmm, who's copy looks better?

 

Here is mine:

 

 

 

 

yours does by far

[Dark Knight]

Hmm, who's copy looks better?

 

Here is mine:

 

 

 

 

yours does by far

 

Thanks! Still debating though on whether I should leave it as is or restore it to a higher grade. m...