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Originally Posted by Section103
I spent some time last night scratching my head about one simple thing - the comic's encased just like any other PSA/Beckett/SGC graded card. Now, I understand that this is the "holy grail" [/over-used cliche] of comic books and its not intended to be read or handled, but there's a fundamental flaw that I just cant get myself past - and it's that you cant READ the BOOK. I know plenty of people bemoan not being able to "touch" a graded card, but dang, at least you can still see essentially every aspect of the card. I know I need to get over it, but it just sticks in my craw.......
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yeah - it does seem strange to encase a book -
BUT
there are reprints available if what you want to do is read the comic.
this is a collectible / investment..... and is being certified in a certain condition and being preserved in that case.
If I was a collector - I would have no problem with grading for my key comics.
And, if I was a buyer - I would be looking for graded examples.