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Spent $80 on a custom frame for a single issue, now I'm not sure it was worth it.
I got a graded 9.8 of a key first appearance and wanted to display it properly, so I ordered a custom UV-protected frame. It looks nice on the wall, but I could have bought three more raw copies for the same price. Do you guys actually display your expensive books, or just keep them stored away?
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kevint474d ago
Three more raw copies for the same price" is the kind of math that keeps me up at night. I have a couple slabs in cheap frames from the craft store, but I'd never spend that much. At least you can stare at your one perfect book while thinking about the three you don't own.
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colegarcia3d ago
Nah, I get the slab appeal but man, the hunt is the whole point for me. Finding that raw copy in a dusty box and grading it yourself with your own eyes, that's the win. My favorite book in my collection is a beat up raw first print I found for ten bucks. A slab just feels like it's in jail, you know? I'd rather have three stories than one locked up perfect one.
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henryr454d ago
Man, I feel that, @kevint47, but the math hits different for me. See, a slab isn't just a fancy frame, it's a permanent grade and a shield. That raw copy could have a spine roll you missed, or a hidden tear. My one slabbed book is a known quantity. I can sell it tomorrow without debate. Those three raw books are a mystery, and mysteries can cost you way more down the line.
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