do some people prefer low-grade GA books because they have a vintage look?11191
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Beney117 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Strangely, old comics (especially golden age) in good condition seem less authentic or historical to me. I have the impression that a low-grade comic looks older, and has a more vintage look. Do other collectors buy low-grade comics for these reasons? | ||
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| It's usually a matter of price. | ||
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brysb private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I think a low grade GA comic that is complete with cover fully intact (no tape) is desirable. I wouldn't say I prefer them over a higher grade, but like DrWatson said "It's usually a matter of price". | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Beney117 The short answer regarding preference is no. The longer answer is that many books have made it through the years in rough shape. A very small fraction of that number have survived the years in great shape. That makes those books exponentially more rare and often exponentially more desirable/valuable to collectors. |
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michaelekrupp private msg quote post Address this user | |
| It’s definitely the affordability factor. I think collectors will always want the nicest copy they can afford. Scarcity can also play a role. If that is the only copy you are likely to find, condition becomes less of a factor. | ||
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cougartrace private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I love low grade copies and I can afford what I want. It shows history. | ||
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etapi65 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Pretty broad question. Yes, I would assume "Some people" would prefer something a little beat-up as it might speak to the item's history. I'm speculate, though, that is not the majority of collectors. |
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esaravo private msg quote post Address this user | |
| If there is a particular book that I want because of it’s cover or a story, I try to find the best-looking copy that I can afford at that time. | ||
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Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user | |
| IN golden age books specifically I tend to get a copy that comes my way if I can afford it and it is above a certain level of damage...if its too bad I wont bother. With silver age books I buy multiples of same book, F- is about my floor to begin, as I start upgrading...I dont do detached covers, missing pages, or trimming, or lots of tape |
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kaptainmyke private msg quote post Address this user | |
| No. However, with precode EC Comics it does not matter if you ask me |
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martymann private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Have always hated what a little moisture can do to the appearance of an otherwise good book.  OO mm |
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  I know what you mean, Marty. |
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CatmanAmerica private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Beney117 Had to read your post several times before understanding the context of what you meant about old comics and condition. Also, I may be taking the word “good” too literally. From a grading perspective 2.5 is classified “good” by third party grading standards (2.0 using the scale provided in the Overstreet Price Guide), but on a 10 point scale that IS a lower grade. IMO, all books look best when newsstand fresh, but collector preferences are entirely subjective. The art, page count, story content and size is what defines a book's vintage, not the graded condition. The wear only determines how much handling a book has experienced. My GA collection is predominantly high grade because I've always preferred high grade books, the vintage never entered into it, but I love all comics regardless of condition.   . |
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00slim private msg quote post Address this user | |
| If I’m going to read it, low grade is my preference. I feel I’m taking less of a risk in handling the book. I typically prefer Trades and reprints for reading purposes, though. When it comes to collecting, however, condition is king. I’m always looking for the highest grade I can afford. I lean towards Silver Age books because I can afford more presentable grades in that era. Golden Age books are particularly tough to find in high grade and hunting key Golden Age books often requires deeper pockets than I possess. |
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the420bandito private msg quote post Address this user | |
| In some cases low grade is the only option available on ultra rare books...so yeah I buy beaters some times but not because they look more vintage. | ||
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I can't imagine most people prefer low grade GA books but sometimes that's the only option due to affordability or availability. If those two options were removed then I'd assume higher grade books would be the choice 99 out of 100 times. | ||
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 To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I guess I am just an old school comic collector. I started collecting when I was a kid waaaay before grading was even a thing. So I am not grade obsessed and am happy to just have a comic in my collection. I have quite a few that are not in great condition but I still have them and that is cool for me. If I get a chance to pick up a better condition book that is awesome as well but if not no big deal. | ||
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