I am not Glenda

On 7/29/2021 at 1:08 PM, Hownow53 said:

I'm sure you're not being a smart @ss, but you are certainly wrong about me. I only joined CGC in May of this year after and I have been trying to keep abreast of as many developments, opinions, and trends as I can. It's not easy filtering out all of the competing voices that tell you to sell or hold, etc. My goal IS to sell it. It's a question of when. 

Sorry thought I saw you were a member a long time ago, getting old and looked at the wrong member  good luck with the book

On 7/29/2021 at 10:26 AM, Hownow53 said:

What's going on with Hulk 181? According to GoCollect the whole book is trending down. I'm afraid I missed the highwater mark on my cgc 5.0 and am seeing big pullback in sale prices. I hate to sell anything on the down side, but if its going to take years for MCU news to turn the tide, and I don't have that big a time window to wait, should I just cut bait?

I am not being a smart @ss but did you think 181 or any Bronze age was indefinitely going to just keep trending up? You have been on the boards since 2013 so I assume you know how this works and without looking I would guarantee your 5.0 is worth more then it was pre "INSANE" spike. If you were just in it for making the most money imho the book was at a high mark a few months ago, Economic trends are point to a more traditional growth rate for this hobby and most other collectables ( imho the exception maybe being graded video games which  are just coming into there own as buyers realize how rare some games are sealed and in high grade ).  As to 181, GSXM, ASM 300 etc. we seem to returning to a more stable ( supply/demand) market, that being said I just sold a THOR 245 vf for $100 bucks and that was a good deal for the buyer so the MCU what hot and not THIS WEEK trend seems to be where all the action is these days.

On 7/24/2021 at 4:51 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Wow, if you’ve gotten offers as high as $115K and $120K, assuming legit, I’m super impressed. I really didn’t think a coverless complete copy was quite there yet, even with the big 7.0 sale. That’s super cool though to see it might be worth more. Despite missing the Batman story and centerfold, as well as a few additional pages, makes me feel like my .5 incomplete was a weak sale at $28K. I think you’re actually selling it the better way. I’m not sure you would see a realized hammer price at the offers you’re getting through buy it now, if let go at auction. But who knows, all it takes is two excited buyers and anything’s possible. We’ve seen that time and again lately lol. Clearly you have at least two energized buyers soo far.

IMHO I think Tec 27 and of course Action #1 ( & due to rarity you could make a case for Supes #1) are just different animals altogether in terms of supply vs demand, do I think a solid complete coverless Cap 1 or Batman 1 would fetch a good price you bet but the historic significance of the big two really set them apart from everything else in our hobby. I am not saying that because I have a 27 I am saying that because I am a comic collector. 

On 7/24/2021 at 11:23 AM, woowoo said:

He does not really want to sell the book. I think he just wanted to see if it is a 100k book and now he knows.  Fantasy 15 Hulk 181 GSX1 all day every day but even if you have money not that easy to find Tec 27 so there you go 

THANK YOU! I Could not have said it better! In general I think most board members would agree this is a six figure book ( I think a copy that presents better would be a true contender for 150+) & if I really wanted to move it, based on the most recent TEC 27 sales and even on single page sales ( which are not even that common) those numbers seem to line up as that's the only data I had to go on until I posted this a few days ago.

On 7/23/2021 at 11:24 AM, ThothAmon said:

So my $50 K is definitely out?  What if I told you I’m a collector not a dealer?  Seriously it is awesome and I hope your pm inbox is lighting up. 

So Iv had several boardies privately PM me about my offers on the book & initially I was going to keep the evil bay offers private but after thinking about it I don't see what the big deal is if I don't show the ebay IDs The best 2 offers by far were the first day. One was for $115k & the other was 120k both seemed legit and one of the 2 guys came back and actually said he though the asking price was not really out of the ball park with the current market madness. Regardless of the text Iv had several offers asking about some kind of payment plan and asking what's the lowest I would take & would I consider any long term payment plan. Another buyer was sorry but he had to "beg" me to consider some kind of trade & cash deal but never named a price so I don't know if he meant 200k in trade or a lower price and trade? I have had 4 offers between 60-80k. The lowest offer and really rudest guy asked me why I think any comic with no cover would be even close to being worth 200k and he would be willing to do me a favor and would do 20k " with free shipping" He also told me I would be lucky to accept his offer. I also have had several emails telling how cool the book is & wishing me good luck. So after a few days there it is. Now PLEASE before anyone on here tells me I am nuts to not take the 120 offer read my post above. I will be damned if I would sell this book for the price of a 9.8 181 or GSXM ( both books that I love) It's just my personal feeling as I don't want to sell the book at or a bit above FMV ( which seems to be around 100-120k at this point) I think you guys on here get my point. Also I don't need the money I have a very nice Nintendo collection I intend to retire on

On a side note below is one of the emails I got and it's just so typical of why after 20 years I really hate selling anything on the site, just way to much BS.

"Greetings sir hope your day was great. I sent you a message around 7:20 pm this evening. I hope you received it . I had stated that I had an unexpected financial situation that had to be dealt with immediately  , which put me in a disadvantageous position. I really really want this comic. Is it possible that we can negotiate a price ? Please understand first/foremost I am not trying to take advantage of you in any way shape or form. I ,with great humility ,am humbly /sincerely asking for the opportunity so I can purchase this item . Please let me know thanks " Agggggggg I hate these types of emails and buyers!

On 7/22/2021 at 11:31 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Let it go at auction. I would love to see what this puppy can do with no reserve.

That would be the plan if I really wanted to move it.

HARD TO FIND CURRENT FMV. HIGH GRADE EXAMPLES ARE TUFF, STUNNING COVERS ON ALL 3 OF THESE KEYS

"I'll take it" in the thread or by PM trumps. Competing claims will be decided by time stamp.

No probate or banned.

Just selling in the USA on these 3

Payment is by Paypal (itsatoy67@yahoo.com) & in 24 hrs unless other arrangements are made prior to purchase. 

ALL BOOKS SHIPPED USPS $10

No Return Policy on Graded Books

100% Return policy on Raw Books or Lots not happy send them back....no problem. I take a lot of pics so you can see what your buying.

DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU #19 CGC 8.5 December 1975 First Appearance White Tiger  $499.99

DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU #22 CGC 9.4 (Cameo) First Appearance Jack Of Hearts Hard book in this Grade 599.99

DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU #23 CGC 9.0 First Appearance Jack Of Hearts 499.99

ALL 3 FOR $1300 SHIPPED

"I'll take it" in the thread or by PM trumps. Competing claims will be decided by time stamp.

No probate or banned.

Just selling in the USA on this one.

Payment is by Paypal (itsatoy67@yahoo.com) & in 24 hrs unless other arrangements are made prior to purchase. 

ALL BOOKS SHIPPED USPS

No Return Policy on Graded Books

100% Return policy on Raw Books or Lots not happy send them back....no problem. I take a lot of pics so you can see what your buying.

$2500 SHIPPED

Static is Sold to delt569

"I'll take it" in the thread or by PM trumps. Competing claims will be decided by time stamp.

I try to price all my books very fair & to move so please take no offense if I reject an offer.

No probate or banned.

Just selling in the USA on this one.

Payment is by Paypal (itsatoy67@yahoo.com) & in 24 hrs unless other arrangements are made prior to purchase. 

ALL BOOKS SHIPPED USPS

No Return Policy on Graded Books.

100% Return policy on Raw Books or Lots: Not happy ? Send them back....no problem. I take a lot of pics so you can see what your buying.

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LOT #1 Static #1 Collectors Edition CGC 9.6 WP ................  $180 Shipped

LOT #2 X-23 #1 Dell'Otto Variant Edition 9.8 WP $2300 Shipped

If Eastman does another signing at CGC I will.

1 hour ago, Ryan. said:

So an 8.5 is $27K? That makes the $12K sale for a 7.5 seem like a bargain.

Yea buddy of mine just paid 15,200 for a very nice 7.5 wp with amazing centering with KE signature on inside so the 12k sale was a good buy, not a steal but on the lower end of FMV which on this book is a good deal. I want to point out had I not done so well on the FF #1 I don't think I would have pulled the trigger on the 8.5 for 27k which is on the high end of FMV. Every sale in some way is unique also from what I understand the book has not been pressed and if Eastman does another signing I could end up with a 9.0 again for 27.500ish.......... Damn its a funny hobby huh. 

20 minutes ago, Lazyboy said:

That was a lying troll who got banned. None of that was real.

15 minutes ago, Wolverinex said:

Congrats!  Did you trade him for 21k and a FF1?  

No I added 6k to the 21 I got from the trade/sale. I am keeping the FF & while not a 9.0 signature I came pretty close & it has WP. So I look at it this way...I downgraded my book from a 9.0 to 8.5 & I paid 6k for the FF #1 2.5 & have 3 months to sell other stuff to do the kitchen.....I think I did pretty good on this one.

Just now, Broke as a Joke said:

So the kitchen remodel is delayed?  

yes my wife gave me until the fall to start the remodel

16 minutes ago, whetteon said:

I have a TMNT #1 CGC 8.5.  Make me an offer I can't refuse and I already own a FF #1 and $21K is way to low...

One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.

I sure someone will take that 25k off my hands at some point.  

Chinese Proverb

36 minutes ago, SpideyFein said:

 

Of course, you can just keep the turtles too! Are there any other books you could sell to fund the kitchen? Good luck.  

There are other books ( but I love them to lol) but after all the posts I think I can pull off the kitchen and replace the TMNT with a lower grade, I do all my work so that has big impact on the overall cost of a redo on the Kitchen. 

32 minutes ago, SpideyFein said:

The other big question- what does the FF1 look like?? Is it beat up, does it have chipping, tape, or does it present nicely? This would play a major factor for me.

 

 

Its a 2.5 but its a good looking 2.5 no tape, no chipping ow/w and over all it presents very well for the grade

Anyone got a line on a 7.5 for sale lol?

After the post and thinking hard I am feeling like I am going to go for the deal, one last set of Can any one tell me what FMV might really be on the TMNT book? Also what's a decent say 7.5 going to cost me because if I can put 6k towards the kitchen and pick up a 7.5 for say 15/16ish it sounds like the move to make