Worst possible set to get graded

[Billy5858]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Yes, but this applies to any item with inherent value on earth.
Damage it.... Value goes down.
And comics were made solely to be read.
Once they're encapsulated, they lose their intended utilitarian purpose.

.... I wouldn't want a Lamborghini (to reference earlier posts) that's parked permanently in a glass garage... When I have no key to the door.

Don't agree but I get what you are saying.
I suggest looking into the vintage comic
market. People def do not buy a 1930's vintage
#1 issue Superman worth a million plus to read.
Collecting only.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Billy5858

Don't agree but I get what you are saying.
I suggest looking into the vintage comic
market. People def do not buy a 1930's vintage
#1 issue Superman worth a million plus to read.
Collecting only.

I, unlike you apparently, collected Golden and Silver Age books for decades.
I'm well aware of the market.
The book and value you referenced make up less than 1% of all vintage comics collected, so my point that the overwhelming majority of books will lose their intended purpose is apt.
You'll find that most COLLECTORS, not INVESTORS, will definitely peruse their vintage books. Historically, if the were never read and only collected, the importance of certain issues, and hence, their value... Would be unknown.