Damaged comic or no comic?

[RebootedCorpse]

My LCS's shipment of SUM was damaged today and so they didn't put them out. They had some creasing along the spine.
I told the clerk that I didn't care and I'd take a copy anyway. He seemed somewhat shocked.
Would you have waited until Friday or taken the damaged book?

[GelfXIII]

I'd have waited for a good copy. I, stupidly, care what they look like.

[Patrick J]

I'd take the damaged book. At least in that case. If the comics were all torn to shreds or something I'd probably wait. But a crease? Meh... I'd rather have my books and read 'em.

[MAK15]

Sum?

[dEnny!]

What is SUM?

Honestly, for me it depends on the book. If it's Amazing Spider-Man or a title I've been collecting...I'd probably wait. But for new or indie comics...naw, just pick it up.

[Buk Was Right]

A. As long as all of the pages/content is there and it's not completely mangled I don't care. I'm sure some of the purists among us would be brought to tears by the condition of my collections.

B. What is SUM?

[NickT]

Depends on the damage. I've read creased books which have been a sod to read.

[Supreme Convoy]

I tell myself that I only read comics, not collect or sell them. But when they're creased, I freak out. Don't know why.

[Bill Nolan]

I'd say "I'm probably just going to recycle it when I'm done with it anyway." Just to see them cry or throw up. Or refuse to sell me any more comics.

[RebootedCorpse]

I'd have waited for a good copy. I, stupidly, care what they look like.

I bet you're in the vast majority.