Racer-X

Hello all,

 

I'm currently looking for an X-Men 1 somewhere in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. What I'm looking for is OW or better pages, vibrant (as possible) colors and the lack of chipping. But in grades I'm looking for I'm wondering how realistic my expectations should be.

 

Would you say this is average, or above average for the grade?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1-Vol-1-CGC-3-5-/270863511273?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3f10b92ee9#ht_2254wt_941

 

The colors seem a bit faded, but really no worse than what's typical for the grade. There is no outright chipping, but it looks like there's a small bit of pre-chipping. There is heavy wear on all four corners, and I'm not sure what to make of that charcoal looking stain on the mid-spine area. Do the staples look rusted to you?

 

Looks like a pretty solid 4.0 - no chipping, just pre. Not sure what the smudges are, and I don't see any rust migration. I like the centering here - I haven't seen many copies with that much of the M in Magneto showing...

oops - here's the scan:

Just bought this from a fellow boardie!

Nick Fury #1 $2000 (best centering I have ever seen on this book, not the typical wrap around of the #1)

Well I happen to prefer the 2 9.4 dark green copies I currently own.

oh, snap.

CL auctioned more X-men #1 than just about any other places combined, especially for 8.0 and above, thus the reason why I started this thread 2 years ago to fill in the "gap" that GPA left out.

 

this new 9.2 copy was the 9.0 that was on Pedigree for $24k last year. I think this copy can go for $48k. You wonder why people pressed?

not that I don't believe you - I do - but just curious how you know it's the same book?

I'm going to be shopping for a low grade X-Men 1 soon, something in the 3.5 range. Any advice? Any particulars about this particular comic I should know about?

I'd look for one with no chipping or pre-chipping, and nicely centered - may as well get the best 3.5 you can find!

9.6 ow/w - 4/11 Metro private sale - $200k (Mound City copy pressed up)

9.4 ow/w - 11/11 CL auction - $90k

9.4 w - 5/11 Pedigree auction - OVER $100K but reserve not met

9.4 ow/w - 4/11 CL auction - $100k but reserve not met

9.4 ow - 11/09 Mound Auction - $106,050

9.4 ow/w - 2/10 CL auction - $101,002

9.4 ow/w - 4/10 Pedigree - $100,000

9.4 - ow 5/10 CL auction - $105,521

9.2 - ow 3/12 CL auction - ?

9.2 - CL auction 2010 - $55,000?

9.2 cr/ow 2/11 CL auction - $44,000

9.2 ow/w - 8/10 CL auction - $49,000

9.2 ow - comiclink marketplace sale 8/10 - sold same day listed - $57,500

9.2 - Pedigree - $55,000 (1/10)

9.2 - 2/10 CL auction - $47,177

9.2 - 6/10 QualityComix - $48,000

9.0 - ow - 1/11 Pedigree auction - $24,751

9.0 - ow/w - 1/11 CL auction - $24,100

9.0 - ow - PRIVATE SALE - $28,500

9.0 - ow 11/10 Heritage auction - $28,680..same price as the one in 8/10

9.0 - ow/w 8/10 Heritage auction - $28,680...coincidently the same price this book exchanged hands back on 5/09 at Heritage...what the odd of that heh?

9.0 - ow - 5/10 CL auction - $22,849

9.0 - ow - QualityComix 4/10 auction - $26,100 reserve not met

9.0 ow - 3/10 CL sale - $27,950

9.0 ow, date stamp on cover - 1/10 CL auction - $22,507 (1/10)

9.0 cr/ow - Ebay - 3/10 - $25,100 same book as the one right below..nice flip for Adams

9.0 cr/ow - CL sale - $22,000 (1/10)

8.5 - ow - $13.5k - private board deal

8.5 - ow/w - private sale - $14,000

8.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $12,750

8.5 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $12,506

8.5 ow - 1/10 CL auction - $12,575 (1/10) mine, going to a good home I hope. It has been with me since 2003 but it is time to let it go.

8.5 ow - 9/09 CL auction - $12,053

8.5 ow/w - 2/10 Qualitycomix auction - $11,350

8.5 - 2/10 CL auction - $14,350

8.0 - cr/ow 8/11 CL auction - $9,999

8.0 - ow 11/10 CL auction - $9,800

8.0 ow 8/10 CL sale - $11,000

8.0 - ow 7/10 CL auction - $11,200

8.0 - ow 5/10 CL auction - $9,600

8.0 - 2/10 CL auction - $9,955

8.0 ow/w - 3/10 CL auction - $13,038

7.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $6,100

7.0 - cr.ow - 11/11 CL auction - $4,000

7.0 WHITE - 1/10 CL - $5,800

6.5 - ow - 11/11 CL auction - $4,700

6.5 cr/ow - 1/11 CL auction - $3,150

6.5 ow/w - 11/10 CL auction - $3,200

6.5 ow/w - 9/10 CL auction - $3900

6.5 ow/w - 4/10 CL - $3900

6.0 ow - PRIVATE SALE - $2,800

6.0 cr/ow - 9/10 CL auction - $2.617

6.0 ow - 7/10 Heritage Sunday auction - $2,493

6.0 ow/w - 2/10 CL auction - $3,333

6.0 ow/w - 2/10 private board sale - $3100

5.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $2,200

5.5 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $2,088

5.5 ow - 8/09 CL sale - $2500

5.5 cr.ow - 8/09 CL sale - $2625

5.0 ow - 5/10 CL auction - $1,833

5.0 ow - 12/09 CL sale - $2000

4.5 ow/w - 11/11 CL auction - $1,533

4.5 ow/w - 4/11 CL auction - $2,300

4.5 ow - 7/10 CL auction = $1,512

4.0 WHITE - 3/11 boardies transaction - $1,400

4.0 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $1,345

4.0 - 1/10 CL auction - $1,300

3.5 ow/w - 1/11 private board sale - $989

3.0 - ow/w -1/11 CL auction - $907

3.0 - 2/10 CL auction - $901

3.0 ow/w - 2/10 Qualitycomix auction - $801

2.0 - 5/10 boardies - $800

2.0 - cr/ow 8/10 CL auction - $715

wow man - that is super helpful - thank you

actually, my initial post asked about a reasonable price for the 9.2 I posted - I'd love to hear the board's thoughts on what that might be - again, I know there would be a wide range, but just looking for what the board thinks is the reasonable range...

I'm so intrigued by this green thing. Of course we know that all books have subtle variations of color, but is it common for there to be 2 more or less "variants" in shade that are this distinct? Is there any other key book that shows this?

I regret to be the underbidder for that book when it was a 9.0

 

I didn't go strong on it because the green color was kind of wonky on the book and emailed a few boardies about that issue.

 

When the census showed a disappearing of a 9.0 and a new 9.2, I had a strong hunch that it was this copy.

 

Ah - so glad I ask the board these things. I didn't even notice! You're right - what's with those greens?? So you're saying the was a 9.0 that got re-subbed and got a 9.2?

 

This is very interesting - go back 3 pages and take another look at my raw copy, it has the same greens as this 9.2.

but who's to say which are the "right" greens? is it the popular conception that your copy (nice btw) and this 9.2's greens are indeed "wonky"?

actually - just went on ebay and checked out a lot of X-Men 1 - all grades, CGC and raw - and a number of them had this lighter green color...

and the copy shown in GCD also has the lighter green... ??

I regret to be the underbidder for that book when it was a 9.0

 

I didn't go strong on it because the green color was kind of wonky on the book and emailed a few boardies about that issue.

 

When the census showed a disappearing of a 9.0 and a new 9.2, I had a strong hunch that it was this copy.

Ah - so glad I ask the board these things. I didn't even notice! You're right - what's with those greens?? So you're saying the was a 9.0 that got re-subbed and got a 9.2?

Wondering what you all think is a fair price for this X-Men 1, 9.2. Yes, I know it could vary widely, and it's worth what someone will pay, blah, blah. I also know all the GPA stats on it. But wondering what you think is a low price, a fair price, and a high price for it...

So.... my X-Men #1

 

 

has found a new home:

 

Enjoy it Racer-X!

 

Thanks Marco - I love it - An 8.5 that truly looks like an 8.5 - and at a good price and super-fast shipping from the Great White North. Wish all transactions were this hassle-free! Best, Rich

Started in '42 with ALL-WINNERS #4 through '54 with WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY #26.

 

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Did you read 'em til the covers fell off, or did you cradle them with care?

Thanks for asking!

Now that I'm getting them graded, little by little, I'm afraid they'll stay in the family for awhile.

Just sent off my ALL-STAR #38 ('48), CAPTAIN AMERICA #60 ('47) and FLASH COMICS #98

('48)...I'll let you know how they grade.

 

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Please do - given I now own nothing that I bought off the newsstand myself, then next best book for me is one that came from an original owner. Kudos for saving your books - if you have time, post a few pics - I'd love to see what you bought back in the day!

77...began collecting in 1942. Still have most of them.

 

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my hero. what's your ask for the lot?