Should I stay away from this book? 0

[manofsteel]

I'm interested in this Superman 14. With that water stain/damage, is it something I should pass on, or would it be an ok for the collection?

thanks...

[The Lions Den]

If you're worried about the water stain, it does look like it's pretty extensive. It looks like there could be some rust migration going on as well...  

[pemart1966]

Only you can answer that question.

[manofsteel]

10 minutes ago, The Lions Den said:

If you're worried about the water stain, it does look like it's pretty extensive. It looks like there could be some rust migration going on as well...  

Sounds like I should pass. Thanks.

[manofsteel]

1 minute ago, pemart1966 said:

Only you can answer that question.

Personally, I could deal with it... BUT, if it's a no-no to have a book like this due to its damage, I'd rather pass. 

[ThothAmon]

Not sure which is worse brittle pages or bad stains. 

[pemart1966]

5 minutes ago, manofsteel said:

Personally, I could deal with it... BUT, if it's a no-no to have a book like this due to its damage, I'd rather pass. 

Again - It's YOUR collection - not mine; not anyone else's.  It's a call that only you can make whether or not it's acceptable in YOUR collection.

You've said that you can deal with it so I'm not too sure what your question is.

 

[newshane]

If you're asking us, it's a pretty good indication you don't really want the book...if you did, you'd already have it. 

I do a hard pass on water stains. Once a book kisses water, it's pretty much ruined IMHO. 

It's not that rare of a book. Save your cash up for a better copy and be thrilled with it. 

[The-Collector]

The stain is reflected in the grade. If you are happy with the price why not? 

[joeypost]

9 hours ago, ThothAmon said:

Not sure which is worse brittle pages or bad stains. 

Brittle pages. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

Collect what you want.

I would not want this book. The symbol of hope (S) is an important piece of the cover for me.

[Gaard]

13 hours ago, manofsteel said:

Personally, I could deal with it... BUT, if it's a no-no to have a book like this due to its damage, I'd rather pass. 

I'm trying to understand this statement.

Who determines if it's a no-no?

Edited October 29, 2019 by Gaard

[comicdonna]

One thing to consider is, the book appears to be in a magazine holder.  It won't fit into a standard CGC box.

[theCapraAegagrus]

1 minute ago, comicdonna said:

One thing to consider is, the book appears to be in a magazine holder.  It won't fit into a standard CGC box.

They do this for overhang on GA books, correct?

[comicdonna]

25 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

They do this for overhang on GA books, correct?

I guess for books that for whatever reason, are too wide.  The 1st wrap to Action 1 I had was in this type of holder, because it wasn't evenly folded.  

[James J Johnson]

9 hours ago, joeypost said:

Brittle pages. 

Brittle pages and stains! The JoeyPost Daily Double grand taboo! You hate both. That, in itself, I would take to the bank as powerful testimony to run, don't just walk away, from this book! 

 

[James J Johnson]

22 hours ago, manofsteel said:

I'm interested in this Superman 14. With that water stain/damage, is it something I should pass on, or would it be an ok for the collection?

thanks...

Stains + brittle paper = run rabbit, run.  

 

[comicdonna]

The Superman #14 has off white to white pages.  

[ThothAmon]

What a great cover!

[James J Johnson]

3 hours ago, comicdonna said:

The Superman #14 has off white to white pages.  

Oh. Mea culpa,. Someone mentioned "brittle pages too" in their post.

And that does make more sense now that a book as badly water damaged as this, obviously stored in a damp environment, like a basement, would have pages closer to supple and white rather than arid-stored books (attics), which typically have dark to brittle pages.

Edited October 30, 2019 by James J Johnson