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I remember when that popped up on Bob's website.  I knew it would go quick.  Beautiful copy, congratulations! 

8 minutes ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

That’s a terrible story.  But, and I’m sorry for my ignorance, what is SCS damage?

Shaken Comic Syndrome

42 minutes ago, ygogolak said:

Since the new Avengers trailer dropped, all CGC 9.8 blue label copies of Nova #1 got swooped up. At $1k a pop.

Somebody know something we don't?

That's amazing.  I wouldn't want to be holding that hot potato.  Luckily I bought my copy 36 years ago for 6 bits.  Not 9.8, but good enough for me. 

I haven't bought much in the last 2 years, but 80% of what I have bought is bronze.  It's what I collected off the rack as a kid. 

On 9/28/2018 at 11:26 PM, Chaos_in_Canada said:

I bought this copy back in 1981 for a whopping $15.00 , the book guided  $5.25 in the Overstreet  that year . The thing I remember most  is the dealer selling it to me said it was mint......yeah right. 

I had it slabbed in the early 2000s it came back 9.2 WP  not mint like the comic dealer told me but for what I paid how could I complain.

 

That's a beautiful, great wrapped copy.  Back in 81, many dealers used the G, F & M grading scale.  He was pretty close. 

I'll echo what many have said.  I'd take the HOS 92 simply because of the cover art by Wrightson.  I'm a bit biased as that is the only book of the two that I currently own.  I owned a 129 about 8 years ago in 9.6, but really hated the wrap of the book.  Never replaced it.  I doubt I'll ever own another high grade copy.  I don't know which book will be worth more, but just try finding a perfectly wrapped, white paged copy of HOS in high grade.  They don't come up for sale very often.

Has this book really shot up this much?  Color breaking to the right of Reed Richards cameo?  If so, that's outrageous.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-MARVEL-FANTASTIC-FOUR-211-1ST-APP-TERRAX-JOHN-BYRNE-ART-NM-9-6-B1-/362422053189?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l10137.c10

20 minutes ago, Randall Ries said:

The 9.4 and 9.2 will both easily top $2k. I'm still stunned that I bought a 9.0 in 2010 for $115. Astounding rise in value.

 

 Frankly, I'm shocked the 9.2 is sitting where it is.  I doubt it moves from it's current bid, but I've been wrong many times before. 

1 hour ago, Martin Sinescu said:

Just noticed the 9.4 on CLink is up to $1755 with a day to go, higher than any result I'm seeing in GPA and currently outpacing the Bats 232 9.6 they have listed 

Even more interesting is the 9.2 copy.  Perfectly aligned, super bright and white pages.  $1,600 and counting. 

So what's the over/under on the Pep 22 at auction?  150K? 

These 2 just arrived, courtesy of Kramerica. 

Bang that drum

Try finding a high grade copy, perfectly centered with white pages and without tanning.  Hen's teeth. 

5 hours ago, Kramerica said:

Sub-Mariner #50 VF/NM 9.0 1st Namorita, date stamp top back cover $30.00

2 hours ago, Ryan. said:

You sure if it wasn't Wrightson's passing that spurred interest?

+1. 

14 hours ago, drbanner said:

Werewolf by Night 14 NM Ploog cover $20.00

7 hours ago, wolviefrk said:

Every time i was offered a copy below gpa i took them. I guess i should be selling now ?

 

Yes, you should at least sell me one of the 9.2's.  Tree fiddy?    I'm kidding of course, that ship has sailed. 

1 hour ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

I wonder if any of the ones with first appearances will outshine 251?

In the long run, I do believe there is still a following for those without 1st appearances. 

It'll be a tight finish...

Tec 411 already fetches more in grade.  Bats 232 is even/slightly above 251 in higher grades (at least 9.2).  All are pretty difficult with white pages and perfect wraps.  I still curse the seller of a 251 9.4 CGCS with white pages that poo poo'd a deal I agreed to a year and a half ago.  I was asking for mailing address when they said they required a deposit.  WTF?  They wait 2 days and they get the cash.  Last time I ever tried to buy a book on ebay.

4 hours ago, mattn792 said:

Here's a thought -- if you were the lucky owner of the one and only 9.9 copy, would you bring it to market now to try and cash in?? 

The 9.9 copy has had several old threads about it's actual condition.  Some of the boardies have seen the book in hand and said it was unworthy of the 9.9 designation and may not even get a 9.8 if resubmitted.  I can see that copy being in the old holder for a long, long time.

28 minutes ago, MGsimba77 said:

That's only partly true. You're overemphasizing the investment part. It's not like investing in a stock purely for monetary gain. People have emotional attachments to certain characters and or titles. For example I'll never be interested in Spawn, TEC books, TMNT, etc regardless of their potential. Spidey will get me every time but that doesn't mean I'll drastically overpay for any ASM. 

I think to most hobbyist it's a balance of both nostalgia & investment. 

I'd think the majority of those in the IH 181 market right now are there in hopes of striking before being priced out as opposed to just flipping their investment. 

Sounds eerily similar to all of the bitcoin craziness a year ago.  For the record, I'd buy a Hulk 181 before I ever touched bitcoin, but not at the current going rate. 

I'll echo what's already been said.  The books look hideous.  If you want an Adams sketch, do it on a nice piece of paper.  That 234 is in competition with some of Stan's worst doodles.  That 227 was a beautiful book, what a shame. 

25 minutes ago, kimik said:

The bigger question now is which Marvel BA key will be the next to jump like this? Is it ASM #129 or GSX #1, or some other book?

X-men 94 is a good candidate for an upswing as well, imo. 

Nice books, Scott.  Unexpected 113 by chance? 

I remember 3 or 4 years ago, a boardie had a gorgeous 9.4 with white pages.  I was waiting for one of my stocks to hit a certain number.  Well, that didn't work out and I'm kicking myself for not buying it then.  9.2's were going for 2 grand and the 9.4 was $2,750.  White paged beauty with great centering.  I'd have to spend nearly triple that now.  Not gonna happen. 

I think the only way 181 moves down is if we have a recession or major conflict.  Barring that, it will be flat or continue to climb. 

You so crazy!