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solm4st3r
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On 3/23/2021 at 5:12 AM, Phill the Governor said:
To add insult to injury I just noticed that the book is also so tightly sealed in the inner well, that the book was sealed with "SCS" (shaken comic syndrome). The entire top edge of the back cover has been creased. While I do understand this can happen to book while in transit, by mishandling, etc- there is no space for this book to move vertically - implying it wasn't damaged because it shifted- there is literally no room for it to have shifted. This was caused by improper encapsulation.
I don't care if it can be pressed out or not, that's not the point- this a problem.
I bought a book recently from HA that had the exact same damage to the back cover. It was done in transit (SCS) as the high resolution scan from HA did not show a crease. I believe your book was damaged in transit, and there is probably a small tear where the crease ends near the corner.
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13 minutes ago, Kripsys99 said:
Crazy, eh? My completely unsolicited advice based on my experience in the card market (which seems to be a little ahead of the comic market in terms of crazy increases in valuations) - I would hold any keys with relatively low-populations which you might have - even given the current craziness. I believe there is a new breed of collector out there - with little interest-in/regard-for the collectibles themselves, looking for low-population books, flush with cash, buying high-grade, holding long, never selling/trading/upgrading. I don’t think they can necessarily be called speculative, because they’re not in it for a quick buck - they’re willing to buy, then HOLD - either for the status of owning the collectible, as a long-term hedge against inflation, or likely both (the 21-year-old kid who bought two of my Gretzky Rookies threw them in a shoe box with about a dozen others which he told me he had not intention of selling anytime soon). For a long while, there simply weren’t any Gretzky rookies trading hands. The aforementioned new breed of collector gobbled up any which were available, and that (along with the eventual COVID craziness) drove the prices up to the insane levels we see now. And in actuality, the levels may not be that insane - a Gretzky rookie is a (if not the) definitive hockey-card grail, and there aren’t a ton out there, let alone a ton of high-grade specimens (and there aren’t likely to be many more high-grade copies unearthed, given that it’s a 40 year-old card). And you can bet that anyone who pays $75k for a Gretzky Rookie now won’t be letting it go for much less anytime soon, so I doubt the market will collapse all that much, even if the economy tanks again at some point. That’s why I don’t quite understand some of the “keys” which are going for crazy valuations currently - the pop reports for these books are simply too large, and there are too many out there to keep the books from trading hands on a semi-regular basis - I don’t think the values can be sustained. Meanwhile, some definitive keys (particularly DC keys) with relatively low populations (particularly in high grade) are still trading hands at reasonable prices - I used Superman 233 (which I obviously have a fondness for) as an example in another thread of a book with a strong pedigree (most recognizable superhero on the planet, ultra-famous Neal Adams cover - even for non-collectors, definitive Superman BA book even without the cover) and a relatively low population (despite being a 50-year-old definitive key, there are only 900 in the registry, 150 above 9.0, and 3 at 9.8) that seems to be going for pennies on the dollar compared to what it should cost relative to some of the more dubious (and more widely available) Marvel “keys” (even factoring in Marvel’s higher popularity). Mark my words, given the low number of some of these comics available in high-grade condition, the prices for these books will sky-rocket once these new collectors get their hands on them, and refuse to move them over the long-term. I think they’ll eventually become almost as unattainable as my treasured rookie cards.
I, for one, have learned my lesson - I’m holding onto my Superman 233, and never letting go! 
I've been buying up DC Keys as well. Recently picked up HG CGC slabs of Jimmy Olsen 134, New Teen Titans 2, and Aquaman 35 at good prices. Hopefully you are right and those books take off too.
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3 hours ago, Kripsys99 said:
Mine is card related, instead of comic related. In 2014, just before my daughter was born, I sold most of my collection of graded NHL Rookie Cards from the 70s and 80s. I just didn't feel right hanging onto them heading into a year of the wife being on mat leave, followed by years of daycare fees, not to mention saving for the kid's university fund. I had everyone who was anyone in my collection, including three Wayne Gretzky rookies graded 8.5 by BGS and SGC. I sold all the cards for FMV, which at the time meant I got about $2500 a pop for the Gretzky rookies. Hard to let them go, but I figured I'd buy one again some day. Well, one of my former Gretzky rookies recently sold for over $75k - the others were in at least as good condition. Not only did I miss out on the value of the cards, I doubt I'll ever own a Gretzky rookie in similar condition ever again.
$75K for one card!
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8 hours ago, Math Teacher said:
I have a Showcase #22 CGC 4.5 and a Brave and the Bold #28 CGC 4.5. If you have been paying attention, the prices of this grade of these two books has been pretty much stagnant.
I was checking GPA, as I am wont to do when I am subbing in a classroom where I can't teach any of the material (such as a band instructor, which I was today). In December, 2020, a BatB #28 4.5 sold for $3,212. In April, 2021, a comparable book sold for $4,205. So now my BatB 28 is worth substantially more than I paid for it ($900+). In December, 2018, a SC #22 4.5 sold for $3,925. In April, 2021, a comparable book sold for $4,680. So now my SC 22 is worth substantially more than I paid for it ($1,000+).
Since I taught at Roncalli Catholic High School for four years, I am going to call the school chaplain tomorrow to see if Hell has frozen over.
The SC 22 4.5 that sold on HA had faded colors too. Interest may be finally picking up for this book.
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5 hours ago, path4play said:
Yes, an average around 10x guide for signed like this one imo. Lower guide value books have gone to 20x, higher guide value tend to get smaller multiple. WWII specific themes tend to garner higher multiples.
Fyi, it has the same date and code as Whiz Comics #55 5/16/44 3q
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the response. I saw a Youtube video in another thread and this specific book appears to make a cameo at 2:06. Pretty cool.
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I'm a noob to GA pedigree books but stumbled into this thread. I know the owner of the Wonder Woman 9 CGC 7.5 First Giganta. This appears to be a camp book with a code. Can anyone confirm if it is indeed a camp book? What would be the value of this book compared to other non-pedigree WW9s at this grade? What other info could you share? Thanks.
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3 hours ago, IronMan_Cave said:
Yup!! ...gonna avoid Heritage as much as I can now, unless there's a book I REALLY REALLY want
Bought a book from HA in last week's auction. 20% Buyer Premium plus Sales Tax and shipping. They also charge you 2.5% if you would like to use a credit card.
Book still hasn't shipped either.
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4 hours ago, Brandon Shepherd said:
Eh, it was on sale.
Plus I really needed these two.
I love this set. Very underrated.
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I own more valuable books but this is the one I’ve spent the most to acquire.
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5 minutes ago, kobra65 said:
The Amazing Spider-Man # 129 CGC 9.0 OW Pages (Old Label July 2002) - Price $4900
Could you post a closer pic of the bottom staple? Thanks.
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I’m out for the big Marvel SA keys as well. I can’t afford any without selling big chunks of my collection I’ve worked years in acquiring. I’m happy where I’m at despite having to put some grail hopes aside.
For now I’ll focus on buying DC keys and some lower tier Marvel books that haven’t exploded.- Larryw7, Off Panel, Savoyard23 and 1 other
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The Action Comics 252 CGC 7.5 in the April HA auction is currently at $8400 which is already a record for this grade.
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6 hours ago, Matthew Kyle Brasile said:
Would you consider this rust??? It's from 1940
Doesn't seem rusty to me. Rust would look darker and no shine. No visible rust transfer to the paper either.
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11 hours ago, dikran1 said:
Was hoping it would hit 8k
The colors on the CL 5.5 were not bright. That's what hurts most copies in the COW range. A nicer looking 5.5 could have done much better.
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1 hour ago, Changer said:
what was it listed at ? I hate when I miss all the action.
I would also like to know the asking prices for both books please. Thanks.
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In recent years I lost my sister-in-law and grandmother to cancer. Cancer sucks.
My condolences to you and your family.
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X-Men 500 CGC 9.8 Color Variant
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She Hulk 1 CGC 9.4
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On 2/22/2021 at 6:28 PM, Buzzetta said:
So here is a question...
While everyone was scooping up Cara Dune figures, I went to grab a lego set or two... I picked up one of these for $40 and I ordered one directly from Lego for $50.
Today I get a message that the set is backordered again and this time until March... Is it a set worth keeping an extra one to exploit the heck out of at some point down the line since this is the only set that Cara Dune is currently offered in? Lego is giving me the opportunity to cancel my order and I am debating doing that since I now have one sealed copy and I could save myself the $54 and change.
Pros
- It's the only set Cara Dune is offered in
- This might be the ONLY set Cara Dune is ever offered in
Cons
- There are a LOT of these out there. This was the first and only Mandalorian set until the Razor Crest was produced.
- Since so many of these were sold Cara Dune is out there in great quantity.
I don't think the set is worth paying full price at this point. Cara Dune isn't a popular enough character to invest in and the set was close to retirement anyway. There should be a ton of Cara Dune's out in the public. There are also plenty of minifigs that have only appeared in only one retired set and the value has stayed affordable. Director Krennic's Shuttle was a much cooler build and had a few exclusive minifigs that may never appear again and those minifigs can still be had at reasonable prices.
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4 hours ago, BorderlineHoarder said:
Uncanny X-Men #221 CGC Universal 7.0 WHITE - $50
No grader's notes on this...real nice looking for a 7.0
WOW that's one great looking 7.0.
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I, for one, have learned my lesson - I’m holding onto my Superman 233, and never letting go! 
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3rd time's the charm? Avengers 4 CGC 7.5: Improper encapsulation, damage by CGC & what to do next? - Updated Conclusion
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You're right. I'm going to contact HA and file a complaint.