TIL I dropped $150 on a first print Uncanny X-Men #266 and it got me thinking

Gambit's first appearance cost me a lot, but I've seen copies grade higher than mine and that either means I scored a deal or I got burned on condition. Do you guys think throwing cash at key issues is a solid move or just a trap for nostalgia?

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kellygrant14d ago

$150 for a first print 266 sounds like a steal unless that cover's held together by tape.

paul_ramirez14d ago

Honestly, $150 for a clean 266 seems like overpaying when you can find good copies for less if you're patient, @kellygrant lol.

olivermason14d ago

Read somewhere that the 266 first prints had a weird paper quality issue, like the covers were slightly off center on some early runs. So if this copy is clean and centered, $150 is a solid deal. Kelly's got a point about tape though, I've seen too many horror stories of sellers covering up spine damage with careful repairs. Always ask for a pic of the hinge before pulling the trigger.