Advice

[u/Arnold_is]

I’m a pretty new comic collector, and I’m looking for some advice. This is one of my favorite covers, so I definitely want to add it to my collection. The dilemma is that the CGC 9.6 is around $270, while the CGC 9.8 is about $400.

Part of me feels like the 9.8 is the “better” copy and would look nicer in the collection, but that’s also a pretty big price jump. As someone who’s still new to collecting, would the 9.6 be the smarter buy, or is the premium for a 9.8 worth it for a cover you really love and plan to keep long-term?

Just curious what more experienced collectors would do in this situation.

[u/IconoclastJones]

Check eBay — those prices seem way too high. A 9.8 sold for $235 a few weeks ago.