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Randall Dowling

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    Record Magazine Prices - Throw out your Overstreet Guide!

    in Comic Magazines

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    On 4/17/2022 at 9:09 PM, This is Who We Are said:

    Can't believe his Vampi 2 in 9.4 at under 800 is still available.  That's a steal for sure:flipbait:

    Vampirella 2 has always been the less appreciated book.  I think it's because the cover isn't that awesome and it's sandwiched between 1 and 3 which have traditionally been viewed as the big keys of the run.

    CLOSED. Early Vampirellas in high grade, Creepy 16, Eerie 38, 39, 81 and more, Rampaging Hulks, Creepy 9 and more.

    in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only

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    Guys, apologies for the delay in wrapping this up.  I have a couple of family members that have become seriously ill at the same time and we're trying to sort out support for them.  I'm going to see if I can't get the last bunch of mags listed in the next day.  Thanks again for your patience.

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    Comics, Pulps, and Paperbacks: Why such a discrepancy in values?

    in Pulp Magazines

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    On 4/16/2022 at 6:19 PM, OtherEric said:
    On 4/16/2022 at 6:06 PM, Number 6 said:

    Kind of off-topic but, without giving up any “trade secrets”, what book(s) would you guys recommend for information on collecting vintage paperbacks?

    I know that sounds like kind of a dumb question, but I’m up on the books I’m actively searching for, like John Wyndham firsts. 
     

    But there’s times when I’m searching for stuff and I’ll see something that’s not in my focus but seems like it might be something worthwhile…but I just don’t know. I would like to get a more rounded-out knowledge of paperbacks beyond just the sci-fi stuff I usually look for. 
     

    There’s been a couple of books that have popped up as suggestions when I’m doing searches on Amazon for other things so thought I would ask here. 

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    http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi

    Excellent as a quick reference, but heavily SF, unfortunately. 

    It is tough as there are many good sources but most are specific to genre.  Gary Lovisi's YouTube videos are excellent as is this book he put together on crime and bad girl books:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GXQXB6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

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    Mile High Copy of Superman 1 CGC 8.0 Sells For $5.3 Million

    in Comics General

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    On 4/15/2022 at 11:54 PM, Crowzilla said:

    LOL - AF15 and Cap1 are not "bigger books in top grades than Superman 1".  The "known to not even be the best copy in existence of" Cap1 just sold for 3 million. and look at comparison grades/prices of Cap vs Superman across the board. So why shouldn't the highest graded Superman #1 command a premium? Same for "tied with 3 other copies of AF15". Superman #1 skunks those books in equal grades across the board.

    I don't think Roy or anyone else is suggesting this is the most valuable comic in existence (I don't even think Roy would argue it's the most valuable slabbed comic in existence). It's just currently the high water mark for a selling price, and because none of the other books that might vie for the title of "most valuable" are currently available.

    I'm sorry, I think you misunderstood my post.  I'm not saying that a Superman 1 isn't worth more than an 8.0 of a CA 1 or an AF15.  My comparison was meant between highest graded copies of those books.  To make it even more clear for you.  If you could choose a Captain America 1 in CGC 9.6 or an Amazing Fantasy 15 in CGC 9.6 or a Superman 1 in CGC 8.0, which one would you take. 

    But I think everything you wrote is debatable. otherwise.  YMMV.

    Mile High Copy of Superman 1 CGC 8.0 Sells For $5.3 Million

    in Comics General

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    On 4/15/2022 at 8:48 PM, Buzzetta said:

    Exactly.

    It's an anomaly compared to everything else. 

    My confusion about the price paid is that it's an 8.0.  Not a 9.0, 9.2, 9.4, etc.  And while it is scarce in higher grades, it's known to not even be the best copy in existence of Superman 1.  And Superman 1 isn't the most valued book in comics.  Action 1, Detective 27, CA 1, AF15 are all bigger books in top grades than Superman 1.  

    But right now, the impression is that the Church copy of Superman 1 is the most valuable comic in existence.  And that's along way from being so.  Especially given it's restored.  For the money spent on this book, I have a very long list of alternatives I would purchase instead.  If the buyer were to sell it at auction, I think they'll be disappointed.