nearmint Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The awesome thing about that copy is that other than the cleaning, there's no resto to the front cover, no color touch, no pieces added. More work could have been done to the back cover, but I wanted to keep the resto slight, as I thought that would increase the bidding. In hindsight, a higher grade with a mod designation probably would have brought a better result. $6200 was a heck of a bargain. I'm glad it went to a good home. If I hadn't had a Supes #1 to pay off, I would have kept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The awesome thing about that copy is that other than the cleaning, there's no resto to the front cover, no color touch, no pieces added. Jeff; With respect to the front cover cleaning, I assume this must have been the "wet" cleaning process as opposed to the dry cleaning process since it got the resto comments for the cleaning? Since the front cover was most likely "wet" cleaned, does it feel stiffer than what an uncleaned or dry clean cover would feel like, or does it still feel the same? I used to have several books from Mark Wilson way back in the old days and I always assumed the ones with the stiffer covers were cleaned while I was never ever sure about the ones that felt "normal". Was it just a bad cleaning job on his part because I was told that Mark would always clean every single one of his books no matter how nice they were, as he was virtually OCD about his books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash105 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes the grade is accurate. The front and interior is 9.0 and above unrestored. How it ever lost just the back cover and nothing else was damaged is wierd. All of the problems is that a low quality back cover was used for the marriage. Of course 9.0 back covers would be in high demand. The back cover is like one of our esteemed board members like Gator or Bob getting married to a high school drop out on drugs. I have shown the book to a couple of people and they think if I am willing to go Mp that it would get a 8.0+ grade. For now I will be happy looking at my 9.0+ front cover and enjoying the book. I took a gamble buying it and it paid off from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The awesome thing about that copy is that other than the cleaning, there's no resto to the front cover, no color touch, no pieces added. Jeff; With respect to the front cover cleaning, I assume this must have been the "wet" cleaning process as opposed to the dry cleaning process since it got the resto comments for the cleaning? Since the front cover was most likely "wet" cleaned, does it feel stiffer than what an uncleaned or dry clean cover would feel like, or does it still feel the same? I used to have several books from Mark Wilson way back in the old days and I always assumed the ones with the stiffer covers were cleaned while I was never ever sure about the ones that felt "normal". Was it just a bad cleaning job on his part because I was told that Mark would always clean every single one of his books no matter how nice they were, as he was virtually OCD about his books? The Action #13 went straight from Matt to CGC, so I never held it raw. But, I have held other books that had been cleaned, and could not feel any discernable difference. I once bought a high grade Exciting #39 from Metro that came back from CGC with a cleaned cover notation. Vinny and I were both very surprised. Same story with a Superman #17 that I bought from Greg White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes the grade is accurate. The front and interior is 9.0 and above unrestored. How it ever lost just the back cover and nothing else was damaged is wierd. All of the problems is that a low quality back cover was used for the marriage. Of course 9.0 back covers would be in high demand. It would be like one of our esteemed board members like Gator or Bob getting married to a high school drop out on drugs. I have shown the book to a couple of people and they think if I am willing to go Mp that it would get a 8.0+ grade. For now I will be happy looking at my 9.0+ front cover and enjoying the book. I took a gamble buying it and it paid off from my perspective. I almost bought a More Fun #44 CGC 9.2 to use the back cover for the Action #13, but I couldn't bring myself to destroy such a cool book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibou Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yes the grade is accurate. The front and interior is 9.0 and above unrestored. How it ever lost just the back cover and nothing else was damaged is wierd. All of the problems is that a low quality back cover was used for the marriage. Of course 9.0 back covers would be in high demand. It would be like one of our esteemed board members like Gator or Bob getting married to a high school drop out on drugs. I have shown the book to a couple of people and they think if I am willing to go Mp that it would get a 8.0+ grade. For now I will be happy looking at my 9.0+ front cover and enjoying the book. I took a gamble buying it and it paid off from my perspective. It is a beautiful book and the spine looks terrific from the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I lowered my minimum 4.0 standard for this book seems it has a nice eye appeal. Knightsofold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I lowered my minimum 4.0 standard for this book seems it has a nice eye appeal. Congrats, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Congrats, Mike! Thanks! I am pretty excited about it. I need #13 and #16 for a complete run from #11 through #20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durden08 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Congrats, Mike! Thanks! I am pretty excited about it. I need #13 and #16 for a complete run from #11 through #20 I hear #13 is kind of hard to find ... or so I've been told. Congrats on the nice #12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Congrats, Mike! Thanks! I am pretty excited about it. I need #13 and #16 for a complete run from #11 through #20 Wow, that's fantastic, Mike! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 you didn't "lower" anything Mike, that book is incredible. congrats on yet another wonderful early Action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sardo Numspar Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Awesome Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks a bunch, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Mike, that's fantastic! I took a shot at it myself in the HA auction and came out the underbidder, but I'm really glad you ended up with it. And if you were going to relax your grade standards a bit, this was the book to do it for. Monster eye appeal for a 1.5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Mike, that's fantastic! I took a shot at it myself in the HA auction and came out the underbidder, but I'm really glad you ended up with it. And if you were going to relax your grade standards a bit, this was the book to do it for. Monster eye appeal for a 1.5! Yeah, sorry we drove the price up on you Mike. Definitely a good exception to your 4.0 rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibou Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I lowered my minimum 4.0 standard for this book seems it has a nice eye appeal. VERY nice looking book Mike! Just a beautiful classic cover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yannis Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I lowered my minimum 4.0 standard for this book seems it has a nice eye appeal. very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I lowered my minimum 4.0 standard for this book seems it has a nice eye appeal. One helluva pick-up Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks everyone! I need #13 and #16 to be complete from #11 to #20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
