To slab...or not to slab...that is my question?

[ArAich]

 

I have several key issues in lower grades and am wondering if someone could give me advice on whether it is better to slab them or sell them "raw".

 

Green Lantern 76 = FN-

Hulk 141 = FN+

Subby 34 & 35 = both VG+

Iron Fist = FN+

Silver Surfer 1 = FN

 

These were all bought for cover price so there is no investment too loose there, I guess I am wondering if there would be a greater return once they are slabbed.

[blowout]

...i don't think that anything that you think will get less than a cgc 8.5 (VF+) is worthwhile slabbing financialy............ especially in the current market........

[chrisco37]

Blowout's right about slabbing and the current market...I think your best bet (if you want to get rid of the books) is to go to a show and offer books up as trade items. GL#76 is a book that no dealer can have enough copies of (regardless of grade)...you'll be able to get rid of them.

 

Chris

[aardvark88]

If u need cash, try selling the GL 76 raw on eBay. The balance of the mid-grade bks may need to be traded in for decent credit.

[Polyphemus]

I just sold a SS #1 unslabbed on Ebay and I could barely get $100.00 for it. I would hold off on that one if you want to sell it right now. If you want it safe and pretty, slab it and tuck it away for another 5-10 years. By then, I'm sure slabbing costs will have risen too.

 

Mitch

[murph0]

Don't slab them, but if you try to sell them put a so-so reserve on it and see what happens. If they don't meet reserve, wait for a bit and then see if slabbing would make more sense down the road.

 

Brian