World Devourer

On 3/5/2024 at 3:52 AM, piper said:

So it’s a good time for me to buy a copy?

In a lower grade, certainly. You might want to get in before Deadpool 3 and the live-action reboot by Marvel.

On 3/4/2024 at 3:29 PM, Motor City Rob said:

 For the most part, with a few exceptions, Bronze and Silver still going down...

Everything continues to go down, and here I refer to longstanding items, not "mickey mouse moderns" that have appeared in the last few years. I believe the market will rebound, but not until the economy in general corrects itself. I'm happy for my items to sit on Ebay until someone makes a serious offer (and yes, that may take a while). When people start having disposable income again, there's a chance.

I just had a quick look - it was. What a shame. I always like his sensible observations. RIP my friend.

On 11/25/2023 at 6:20 AM, RCheli said:

It's with my deepest sadness that I have to share that "bird" -- Sean Wasielewski -- passed away suddenly on Wednesday. He was a man with many opinions, and he and I had some great discussions about comics and life over the years both here and -- even better -- face-to-face. 

I spoke with his wife earlier today and she let me know that a service will take place soon, although they don't have the details yet. I suspect it will be near the shore in Jersey where he lived, and I'll post that information here when I get it. Along with his wife, he had two lovely daughters.

Edited to include obituary: https://www.shorepointfh.com/obituary/Sean-Wasielewski

I've just seen this. Was this the gent with the avatar of the cartoon of the gent with the 70s looking hair and beard?

Never mind the Moderns. Given the current CGC scandal, I'd say that there are plenty of collectors heating up, Ebay or no Ebay...

Enjoy. I know I had a laugh when Tom Bosley discussed comics and the price of a Detective Comics #27.

This ultra-rare issue almost never appears.

Price $7,000.

$80 for packaging and shipping from Australia.

Paypal only.

Happy to field questions.

On 10/31/2023 at 2:03 AM, kimik said:

Agreed. Prices on all collectibles are heading back to the trajectory that they were on pre-Covid. This was the early 90s all over again. Next spike like this will be 2050ish. 

That's fine. I'm locking everything up and returning to hyper sleep in the next five years. I'll give your regards to your grandchildren.

On 10/31/2023 at 12:02 PM, BigLeagueCHEW said:

I see it had an Ultimate Fallout. ~25K bath with taxes from the highest sale 

True on paper, but if one had purchased one of these or another gem at the outset, there will be a sizeable profit no matter the eventual outcome. 

On 10/26/2023 at 1:24 PM, Jaydogrules said:

Even if it was legit , this list has never included second, third , etc prints.

-J.

Then perhaps it should?

This is obviously an exception to the rule. Certainly more interesting than Miles Morales.

What about this? It went under the radar and may be an artificial sale to boost the price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/166279890451?hash=item26b70dc613:g:kNkAAOSwOZ5k2e4f&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0GHFVScLJ5Dbh2gX72ik20EgG%2FiM8DTEtl4Mynu5vJCzikPZDKk9wHiJAyP6likw0v1lZcPsYJnPDPAIiUIbaJymTGhm6Z0Nrg%2B6Qg8jqAEAfPh1Klq%2FjlryxhkpLVVt0Clx7LZw1qzd92aDMwYoKiuqLkmTO2ovpgXK0m4o8t%2F3izyAC7IKE9NGT4IzLoO8sjWzjM1OkCIK4hlUcnKk864fUhqiJobC6U6ToeztxdPbTxkdQKslopfQWFcv9SGWaLUsVH%2BlMz73Ox1Unx9He0s%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-iX_5LtYg

On 10/23/2023 at 9:10 AM, D2 said:

I’m wondering too how long it’s going to last 

Well, I can only speak from my own personal experience as a seller, but from what I have observed there has been a dramatic slowdown on the purchase of high-end slabs. Even a 9.8 will sit there on display for months, despite umpteen watchers. I believe that things will rebound, but not until late 2024 at the earliest. On an aside, I think the fact that the MCU now needs reinventing has also made people skittish and wary of big comic-related purchases, as there's no guarantee of a return. So, the ships are moored in the harbour...while we sit in the tavern and wait.

On 10/18/2023 at 5:53 AM, D2 said:

What are breakers?

sorry I just saw an ad for whatnot, I see it’s a thing now, and you are educating me. 

It feels like another gimmick but that might not be fair for me to say

Hey, you are entitled to have an opinion. I think we're all just trying to get a handle on this strange post-COVID market.

On 10/12/2023 at 3:38 AM, D2 said:

People can sell privately, but from statistical perspectives, they don’t add anything, if it can’t be tracked, or there isn’t a consistent history.

 

 

 

Do you believe this is now the norm or the exception?

Pricy little number. As 78 copies in 9.8, #1  probably shouldn't command that price as not that scarce and not an original story.

Methinks the Star Wars factor keeps it in collections and therefore scarce.

On 10/6/2023 at 2:27 PM, thehumantorch said:

Ditto.  Still have them all.

Heh. The old Treasury Editions. Good times for kids. I had a Batman Edition I loved.

On 10/6/2023 at 1:04 AM, newshane said:

I won’t say out of respect for the parties involved, but I will say that the claim that 19k is “still more than anything this book has ever sold for in any grade” is absolutely false. We breached that amount YEARS ago. 
 

 

Thanks for the clarification. I can certainly relate as I have conducted private sales that do not reflect the listed price of some issues.

On 10/5/2023 at 3:20 PM, newshane said:

As a former owner of a 9.8 copy, I have knowledge of multiple private sales and you are severely undervaluing this book. Your statement is flat out wrong. 

Respectfully, can you advise as to the sales price?

I'm simply curious (not argumentative).

I'm going to agree with devald here. When a 9.8 finally does go for auction, those that can afford it will be prepared to pay. It only takes 2 cashed up buyers to get into a bidding war and that 40K threshold will be broken.

I don't believe UH#4 has the staying power, but there are some other ultra-rare gems out there that could do it if circumstances are right (it might take at least 2 sales but possible) 

On 10/1/2023 at 6:52 AM, devald said:

Very curious to see how this ends 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204478754710

 

Wow. I knew if I waited long enough one of these would reappear. I'm guessing the seller needs the cash. It's a bad time to sell but I wish them well. Yet to see the magical 9.8...

Bump.

On 9/6/2023 at 4:30 AM, MyNameIsLegion said:

fixed that for ya! 

I was able to pay upfront for said education. For that I am grateful. 

On 9/5/2023 at 10:33 PM, MAR1979 said:

Patience in this case is a product of projected life span. Many here who wait with fingers crossed for next bubble will still have those fingers crossed in their coffins.

The larger the bubble the larger the burst. Effects from the just ended bubble will be in force for at least the next decade.  

 

1.  I am young.

2. I picked the right items.

3. I can afford to wait (see also Point 1).

On 9/5/2023 at 12:55 PM, VintageComics said:

 

We just have NO idea what the future holds in terms of prices. 

 

Exactly. There will be another surge - eventually.

Everything goes in cycles.

Patience is the watchword now.

On 8/31/2023 at 4:28 PM, CHASEnBLUE said:

Not really, but since you edited your post and changed the dynamic of the initial thought, the inquiry is appropriate - just sayin'...  

I wanted to see if anyone wanted to argue the point about quantity. While I like those Lee splashes (such as the famous Captain Ametica shot), I stand by my assertion about Lee art in general.