It is interesting to me how something that is appealing to one collector is a turn-off to another.

In addition to all the different approaches on what to collect, it is also fascinating what different collectors find to be appealing in a comic.

Condition-wise I can accept an "honest wear CGC 4.0" silver-age key as well as the "would be a 7.0 if not for the chunk out of the back cover CGC 4.0" silver-age key. I will also try to get as high a grade as possible on non-keys. My ASM 1-20 range from CGC 2.5 to 9.0.

I also am not wild about autographed issues which most collectors will place a premium on, but love silver-age books with stamps! I don't like arrival dates and any embellishments by a previous owner are a real turn-off for me, but a good stamp is a definite plus!

Here is one of my favorite stamped comics... a mid-grade semi-key with a stamp that screams 60's. YU phone exchange for a News Stand owned by a guy named Monte in exotic Port Arthur TX. Does it get any better than this?!!

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