Adverts what would you do

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Adverts what would you do

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Hi,
Ive got a few comics(mickey maus/fix und foxi/felix)early 70,s with full page A4 size
Matchbox adverts in them.
Would you cut them out or leave them complete :?: .
Im in 2 minds at the moment,
your thoughts would be appreciated.
Gary.
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I think it depends on the value of the comics to be honest. If they are of no value then cutting out the advert would be of no consequence.
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They cost me about 30pence each to me they are of no value
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ClOwY wrote:They cost me about 30pence each to me they are of no value
I would look at a few comic websites, some of which will have a forum similar to ours to gauge wether the comics you have need to be kept intact.

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Hi Ghosty,
They are all about 20/50p each.
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ClOwY wrote:Hi Ghosty,
They are all about 20/50p each.
Gary
That answers your question :D
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ClOwY wrote:Hi,
Ive got a few comics(mickey maus/fix und foxi/felix)early 70,s with full page A4 size
Matchbox adverts in them.
Would you cut them out or leave them complete :?: .
Im in 2 minds at the moment,
your thoughts would be appreciated.
Gary.

I have the same problem with aprox 100 complete comics with only 1 Matchbox add.
I have a lot loose adds also as those came that way.

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I doubt the low value for the comix! I would do scans and leave the comix as the are!
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I would leave the comics as they are - puts the ads in context of time and intended audience.
I always thumb through any old comics/magazines at markets looking for Matchbox ads.
They can usually be picked up, like yours, very cheaply.

In 10 years time you could look back and think "Well, that was a good decision" rather than "Wish I hadn't done that".

A framed up page from the comic would have a lot more interest to a collector than just the advert itself.
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Thank you all for your comments,
will do what Miller and Tractorboy say :)
Thanks
Gary
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