Gruson Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I picked this up today at a nice price and hope it’s the first print? I plan on opening it up and grading? Right thing to do? Love this issue. I think the white Spidey head is first print right? It has 21-23 in it Original bag Edited October 19, 2020 by Gruson BuscemasAvengers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Kids, Comics! Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Gruson said: I picked this up today at a nice price and hope it’s the first print? I plan on opening it up and grading? Right thing to do? Love this issue. I think the white Spidey head is first print right? It has 21-23 in it Original bag It is a first print. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Thanks I thought so. Does anyone collect them in sealed bag still or best to open and get graded? Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlord Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Gruson said: Thanks I thought so. Does anyone collect them in sealed bag still or best to open and get graded? Curious. There are definitely collectors of multi-packs! So you might want to compare the potential value of a sealed 3-pack vs the value of a slabbed GI Joe #21 if you are trying to make a choice to maximize value. In my case, I'd simply opt to keep the multi-pack sealed, it's much rarer that way than a slabbed copy of #21, but I don't know about the relative value of those options. Gruson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Can you show the top of the bag? I'm thinking this is an aftermarket bagged set. Aftermarket bagged sets are not as valuable as original ones, so you might be better opening it. Edited October 20, 2020 by shadroch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Here you go. Looks like original to me. Just curious if people look for sealed ones like this or if I should open and send to grade. Always loved this issue and glad to finally own it. I remember seeing these three packs as a kid too. Edited October 20, 2020 by Gruson jdw1991, Warlord and faster friends 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlord Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 19 hours ago, Gruson said: Here you go. Looks like original to me. Just curious if people look for sealed ones like this or if I should open and send to grade. Always loved this issue and glad to finally own it. I remember seeing these three packs as a kid too. Yes, looks legit to me. Can you also post the other side so I can snag your pics for my multi-pack library? I thought I had seen this one before, but I don't have images of it so I'd like to see both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Sure here you go. both sides Warlord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 I’ll probably keep it sealed too. I’ve been doing some research and looks like there are very few out there. Now I need a good way to protect it. Warlord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlord Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 6:54 PM, Gruson said: I’ll probably keep it sealed too. I’ve been doing some research and looks like there are very few out there. Now I need a good way to protect it. Pretty sure you're making the right decision! Thanks for the front and back pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Those type of bags were available empty to comic shops as a way to package excess stock, as opposed to the Whitman bags where the books weren't first available elsewhere. They are nice and very collectible but the condition of the books can vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellrules Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I love collecting sealed packs. A neat time capsule of the hobby. I never open mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...