PGM: Nova #1 (Now in Hand) 0

[BobBain]

Bought this off eBay for less than forty bucks (shipped) in auction and was wondering what the grade could be as is.  It has a miswrap and looks like it could use a bit of pressing from the look of it.

Thoughts on if this was a good investment and what it might grade at?

 

Edited February 3, 2020 by BobBain

[Deadpoolica]

7.5

[OuterboroGuy]

Could use a good dry cleaning.  7.0 - 7.5

[Point Five]

Are those moisture marks around the bottom of the back cover, or just dirt?

 

[BobBain]

32 minutes ago, Point Five said:

Are those moisture marks around the bottom of the back cover, or just dirt?

 

I'll find out when it arrives in a couple of days.  The auction claimed the biggest issue was the miswrap and made no claim of moisture. 
The back was my main concern grade wise.  But should be worth it as long as there is no moisture damage present. 
 

[William-James88]

I don't like those marks on the back, looks like some kind of staining. Could go down to a 6.0

[theCapraAegagrus]

Don't "invest" in comics. 7.0ish IMO.

[BobBain]

4 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

Don't "invest" in comics. 7.0ish IMO.

Invest can mean different things to different people.
Anyone who has a collection has invested in comics. Speculation is different. Don't speculate on comics or you'll more than likely get burned.  

[theCapraAegagrus]

1 minute ago, BobBain said:

Invest can mean different things to different people.
Anyone who has a collection has invested in comics. Speculation is different. Don't speculate on comics or you'll more than likely get burned.  

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expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.

I have personally invested $0 in my collection. I expect no profits.

I stand by what I said.

[comicginger1789]

There is some browning on the back..dirt or stain it is hard to tell without better pictures. As is, I am calling it 6.0. If cleaning can help the back, possibly a 7.0. I wouldnt press and dislike when people do to try and even up a cover wrap. It was made that way, just leave it.

 

[VegasJeff]

I think this staining (or browning) is caused by long term storage in humid climates and/or cheap poly bags with boards. 

Edited January 31, 2020 by VegasJeff

[BobBain]

Now in hand.
It does look like it would benefit from a good press (not for the miswrap) and cleaning.  The back stain is slight in person, so it could be removed with cleaning.

Spoiler

 

Edited February 3, 2020 by BobBain

[joeypost]

Looks like a combination of dirt and foxing. Even with a dry cleaning, the foxing will remain. CGC will hammer that amount of foxing. 

EBay has an 8.0 for $85.00 BIN. Your $40 plus shipping, dry cleaning and pressing costs, grading and shipping will put this book way above that threshold. That's if it gets an 8.0, which will all depend how much foxing and other defects the book has. 

[Logan510]

On 1/29/2020 at 11:54 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

I have personally invested $0 in my collection. I expect no profits.

I stand by what I said.

Man, you really like telling people what to do.

[theCapraAegagrus]

3 minutes ago, Logan510 said:

Man, you really like telling people what to do.

'I don't mind offering suggestions when I see bad ideas' would be a more accurate assessment.

[Logan510]

Just now, theCapraAegagrus said:

'I don't mind offering suggestions when I see bad ideas' would be a more accurate assessment.

[mike devon]

On 1/29/2020 at 1:11 PM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Don't "invest" in comics. 7.0ish IMO.

 

4 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

'I don't mind offering suggestions when I see bad ideas' would be a more accurate assessment.

Don't invest..?  Surely comics are one of the safest bets out there..?

[theCapraAegagrus]

15 hours ago, mike devon said:

Don't invest..?  Surely comics are one of the safest bets out there..?

Collectible markets are not "safe". That's why I advise otherwise.

[mike devon]

2 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

Collectible markets are not "safe". That's why I advise otherwise.

But nothing's safe..?

[theCapraAegagrus]

2 minutes ago, mike devon said:

But nothing's safe..?

There are, like, 500 better methods of "investing".

There are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes.