Originally Posted By: Davenport
 Originally Posted By: DrWatson

If some is truly opposed to pressing, then it really shouldn't matter what grade we are talking about or the price it sells for on the market. It amuses me when someone wants to buy a pressed book at a discount because it has been pressed. If they are against pressing, then they shouldn't be buying the book at all. That's like saying, "I am against wearing fur, but if you sell me that fox fur coat cheap enough, I'll still buy it."

This statement sheds light on why some see folks (or entire orgs in the case of NOD) as "anti-pressing", "anti-cgc", "anti- sense of wonder" and such.

I'm sure there are some personal preferences againt pressing, same as for date stamps or printer's creases. But I believe the vast majority are aren't anti-treatments as much as they are pro-getting what they pay for.

A pressed book is what it is and should be priced accordingly. Just as a rare unusual vintage survivor is what it is and should be priced accordingly. It's pretending the two are the same, labeling the two the same, and pricing the two the same that confuses and frustrates consumers imho.

Personal preferences have always been accepted in this hobby. If someone is truly anti-pressing that should be fine. If someone is anti-cartoon animal covers that should be fine. And if someone is anti-DC Comics, that's their choice. But for all of those preferences prices can be a factor. A DC Comics hater might pick one up if its the deal-of-the-day. Same with treated and altered books. Price them for what they are and watch them fly out the door, smiles on faces.

If I ever saw you smile, Dav, I would swear there's an agenda behind it.
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July 25, 2009.