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Dynamic Comics #15 3.0 Dark Tan to Off-White - $250 8 graded. Lowest graded copy http://comics.gocollect.com/cgc-lookup?cert=1200386008

Dynamic Comics #1 6.5 CRM/OW - SOLD 17 graded - 7 higher: http://comics.gocollect.com/cgc-lookup?cert=1295017008 The purple is a deeper color than appears in scan. "Dynamic" in title is also a deeper red.

Carnival Comics #nn 7.0 OW/White - $250 5 Graded - only 1 higher: http://comics.gocollect.com/cgc-lookup?cert=1242849008

Oh boy - sorry I didn't realize that. Ugh. I'll list a couple... stay tuned!

I'll be trimming over the next few weeks... mainly GA stuff. I am posting in batches, by run to begin (lots of non-run stuff to come too). I'll provide a preview link for each batch. Preview links will contain the best quality images and display asking prices (forum uploads seem compressed a bit). However, pics and prices will also be listed here and the transactions will be 100% through this forum/thread/PM. I do apologize for my scanner. It casts a glare sometimes. It also has a tendency to washout colors a bit (light reds are also looking pink, when they shouldn't). I'm happy to take photos for any individuals that would like to see them. Rules: - First "Take it" trumps PM negotiations - No Hall of Shamers or Probation List folks - Payment is via PayPal only and must be received within 3 days of "take it" - Returns are not accepted on graded books. If it gets damaged in transit a shipping claim will need to be made. - Shipping is free in the US via USPS Priority with insurance. If you're outside of US, please PM me for a quote. Harry "A" Chesler Preview: http://comics.gocollect.com/shared-list/61826?layout=sale Status Updates Carnival Comics #nn 7.0 OW/White - $250 Dynamic Comics #1 6.5 CRM/OW - SOLD Dynamic Comics #15 3.0 Dark Tan to Off-White - $250 Dynamic Comics #20 7.0 OW - $1,850 Dynamic Comics #22 9.0 OW - $1,500 Jest Comics #11 9.2 OW/White (Edgar Church - Mile High) - $1,800 Punch Comics #13 3.5 OW/W - SOLD Punch Comics #21 7.5 CRM/OW [BROKEN HOLDER] - SOLD Punch Comics #16 9.4 WHITE (Big Apple Pedigree) - $1,200 Punch Comics #17 9.2 WHITE - $800 Red Seal Comics #15 9.4 WHITE - $1,300 Red Seal Comics #18 6.5 SLIGHTLY BRITTLE - $850 Snap Comics #9 9.0 CRM/OW (Davis Crippen Pedigree) - $600 Amazing-Man (Centaur) Preview: http://comics.gocollect.com/shared-list/61828?layout=sale The Jon Berk auction inspired me start this run (as you'll see). But after beginning the hunt (note that I'm a "highest graded" junkie), I realized this mission would likely take longer than I can tolerate. If you're anything like me, this is your chance to pick up some once-in-a-lifetime grabs for this insanely difficult run. Status Updates Amazing-Man Comics #7 5.0 CRM/OW (Rockford Pedigree) - $2,300 Amazing Man #10 8.0 WHITE (Larson Pedigree - Highest Graded) - $4,200 Amazing-Man Comics #11 5.0 CRM/OW - $1,250 Amazing-Man Comics #12 8.5 OW/W (Larson Pedigree - Highest Graded) - $4,750 Amazing-Man Comics #13 8.0 OW/W (Larson Pedigree - Highest Graded) - $3,900 Amazing-Man Comics #14 8.0 OW/W (Highest Graded) - $2,750 Amazing-Man Comics #15 2.5 OW/W (Cover detached) - $500 Amazing-Man Comics #16 6.5 CRM/OW - SOLD Amazing-Man Comics #17 5.5 CRM/OW - $1,250 Catman Comics Preview: http://comics.gocollect.com/shared-list/61827?layout=sale Status Updates Catman #1 9.0 OW/W - $22,000 Catman #1 0.5 BRITTLE - SOLD Catman Comics #10 5.5 OW - $1,800 Catman Comics #11 Restored 2.5 (Apparent Slight C-1) OW - $650 Catman Comics #11 5.0 CRM/OW - $3,250 Catman Comics #13 4.0 SLIGHTLY BRITTLE - $4,800 Catman Comics #14 - 6.0 OW/W - $3,850 Catman Comics #19 - 6.0 OW/W - $6,000 Catman Comics #25 6.5 OW - $3,200 Catman Comics #27 4.5 CRM/OW - $1,950 Crash Comics #4 3.0 CRM/OW - $1,750 Various GA Books Preview: http://comics.gocollect.com/shared-list/61871?layout=sale *This area will grow daily. All books will live within the link above and may post there slightly before they're posted here. Status Updates Uncle Sam Quarterly #6 7.5 OW - $1,350 Whiz Comics #60 9.4 OW - $850 Blue Bolt #2 4.0 OW - $1,500 **Please see my "final post" on Page 4 for a link to he remaining books**

Thanks! I thought it would have went higher too. I was prepared to pay far more than I actually did. I'm glad my doppelganger wasn't participating in the auction.

Amazing auction. So many great additions for me today. Super thankful to the folks that let 'em go. My big-red-button hitting finger is exhausted! BUT... I spent more than I wanted to. I think this means it's time to start parting with some of the GA books I don't mind taking out of the collection. I'll be hitting the up the sales board probably some time next week for the first time. My favorite take today...

Aah - great point. Email sent. Thanks!

Amazing But (OCD kicking in) it bugs me that the description reads "This unreal copy is tied with the Mile High copy for the highest grade ever awarded for the book." They sold the Church copy back in 2011 when it was still a 9.6, but it's since been upgraded to a 9.8. Am I a fool to think the folks that will be bidding against me on this one will simply take that statement as truth? I get a cheap thrill from chasing high-grade books and I'm generally willing to pay that much more when I know it's the highest graded copy out there. I guess I'm just hoping that others who do the same are also out there doing their research.

If only Overstreet was rooted in reality... I've love to pickup GA books using this curve as a cost basis!

I've personally done a ton of study on the comic market as a whole over the past ~3 years. PPP assumes a linear relationship between grade and price, which does exist in some books, but RARELY in GA. It generally exists in the books where there are high volumes of sales and only within a tight band of low-mid grades (easily attainable silver/bronze stuff). And that tight band depends on the individual book. In GA, even with the most frequently sold books, linear relationships between grade and $$ just don't exist in any sort of predictable manner... even in those low-mid grade bands. The algorithm I personally use to price books is based on grade, past sales, relational values of past sales (i.e. what were 4.0's selling for when that 9.2 sold in the open market), quantity in CGC census at given grade and above, how often the book has sold over the past year (in any grade), and on and on. It's non-linear... and (frankly) very difficult to apply any sort of rules to when speaking in general terms. The algorithm works really great to predict estimates in the silver age and later. It proves to be time and time again in the GA market where are logic is thrown out the window But I think that's part of the reason I love the GA stuff. At the end of the day, if it works for you - use it!

Thanks a ton to everyone for the feedback so far. It's been both valuable and entertaining! So far I'm not hearing anything that says it's a good time to pause on buying my favorite niche areas of GA. Hopefully that's not my addiction passion getting the best of me;) Re. why I think there may be a bust... Let's just call it pure opinion. I hope I'm wrong, but my gut tells me the amount of flipping I'm seeing of books that are less than 3 months old is gaining traction and isn't likely to end well.

I was in high school in the early 90's and had been profiting from the modern book sales by traveling around, dealing at shows in Florida (GA didn't exist in my world at the time). I left the hobby after heading off to college and returned just a handful of years ago with a core interest in GA books. Can some of you long-time GA collectors tell me what that 90s bubble bust did to GA (maybe even SA) interest? IMO we are setup to hit another bust in modern any time within the next couple years. With the GA stuff I like (classic covers, rare stuff, shock covers across genres, etc.) exploding in cost recently, I'm considering whether I should pause on buying for a while or push through. One of the things that excites me the most about GA is the rarity compared to the rest of the hobby. The "hunt" is real... you can get truly excited to see a low grade copy. I love seeing "classic" books that have 20 copies on the census. I see nothing but growth for this sector of the hobby. But like any other alternate investment, it will always have its short-cycle ups and downs. Thanks in advance for any insight!

Well damn, I wanted the Terrific 5 under 5 figures. I'm out. Urgh!

Nice score! I couldn't play that night or I would have ran the price up a bit I missed the 214 as well.

Agreed. The HTF classic covers are on an absolute tear.

Nice - thanks!

CC had a Punch #12 8.0 that's no longer available. Anyone know what it sold for?

Wow. $7,800 for the Punch #9. Same book sold in 2004 @ $805, then 2016 @ $2,100. Nearly a 4x multiple in 2 years. Some Cheslers seem white hot while others seem stalled.

So sad. I got some of my favorite books from John. Such a straight shooter and really nice guy. He always had a fun story to tell. RIP my friend.

I'd guess this http://comiclink.com/Auctions/item.asp?back=%2FComicTrack%2FAuctions%2Fbids.asp&id=1236874 would have sold for more if this http://comiclink.com/Auctions/item.asp?back=%2FComicTrack%2FAuctions%2Fbids.asp&id=1207018 was a published sale. I get that some sales don't sell as high as they'd like, but let's face it - that happens on all sites. My point is they tend to get nice GA inventory and when they're the only ones recently selling high grades of a rare book, they're kind of doing themselves a disservice... no?

$16k-$19k

Yea, it even makes the (higher graded) Church copy look bland: http://www.comiclink.com/Auctions/item.asp?back=%2FComicTrack%2FAuctions%2Fbids.asp&id=1238566 https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/wings-comics-82-fiction-house-1947-cgc-nm-94-cream-to-off-white-pages/a/7177-93255.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

Dang! I wanted that Wings #82. Someone seemed way more determined that me... I figured I would take that, no problem. The colors were like nothing I'd ever seen.