Overstreet says:
"Two copies exist in fair & fine condition, proving at least limited newsstand distribution"
I am assuming we are talking about the fair copy here? Which Overstreet has at listed at GD 2.0 of $1,445. (I know OS doesn't count on a book like this, but I put it in as a reference)
I wonder, If it were not for Ian how much interest would there really be in this particular copy. I think Ian's quest alone is driving up the price for this book. Even though Metropolis has another buyer interested, either party will pay substantially more because of Ian's need to have this book. The collector in me really feels for Ian.