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On 3/27/2024 at 3:38 PM, PDGray said:

Anyone got a spare book from this pedigree they can let go for cheap??

I need one for my video series!!

 

PDG

Back around 2013 or 2014, the camp Whiz 55 was on eBay for months (or maybe years), and no one would pull the trigger on it. I can't remember what the asking price was, but it would probably look like a bargain now. (I thought about buying it, but the cover is one of the goofier ones.)

L. B. Cole black cover to L. B. Cole black cover.

On 3/28/2024 at 11:47 PM, Professor K said:

 

Hey, Oh yeah I totally understand that's where szav is coming from. Everyone understands.. And it probably will hit around 200k. Who knows really.  All depends on two things I guess, personal wealth and vanity. Like that guy who has an amp that goes up to 11. It's very special. 

Yes. Chances are no one else cares, but guys like that are always convinced that others envy them. If you understand the concept of narcissistic supply, then you understand the single-highest-graded copy chasers.

Full moon to full moon.

Raggedy Ann and Andy to same.

On 3/28/2024 at 3:25 PM, szav said:

The risk of another 9.9 is real, but probably not in the minds of these bidders.

It doesn't matter to them because there's only one 9.9 right now. The ego boost they would get would carry them into 2025 and beyond.

On 3/28/2024 at 1:38 PM, Professor K said:

Are you joking? I mean that sincerly. 9.8's are selling for between 22 and 30k. It'll probably top 100k but I'd be real surprised if it topped 200. 

You have to understand that there are some collectors out there who will pay almost any amount for the bragging rights to owning the only (for now) 9.9 copy of a key issue (even if there are a few dozen 9.8s that look nicer—and there probably are). I will not be surprised if it hits $200K.

On 3/28/2024 at 1:46 PM, szav said:

The IH 181 cgc 9.9 went for 150k at a time when 9.8s were going for less than 10k.  I can’t see this going for less than 500.  Not in this day and age.  

Not saying it’s worth that to me, but I’d be floored to see it go for less than 200.

So you think it will hit $200K or $500K?

On 3/23/2024 at 9:07 PM, FanBoyOfMarve'nDC said:

Both of these books look like 3.0/3.5's to me, FWIW. But if you regularly buy from MCS, you know they purposely under grade to keep eBay complaints and/or returns to a minimum.

I've bought several raw books from them. A couple were tightly graded, but the others appeared to be graded about right. It might depend on which person is grading them.

On 3/24/2024 at 6:39 PM, SpineTic said:

On 3/25/2024 at 10:30 AM, Robot Man said:

Lordy! What a stash. Makes you wonder what was in those piles. 

But, I doubt most of you high grade folks would be interested…

It looks like he's holding a Grand Slam Three Aces #44.

I see Bomber #3 back there, too! (I'm sure some of you guys know all of the visible issues on sight.)

On 3/27/2024 at 1:36 PM, Gotham Kid said:

1 of 1

The book looks like it could have a light transfer stain. (The white areas in the middle of the book don't look as white as the outer edges.) If so, that must not affect the grade even in 9.9.

On 3/22/2024 at 6:12 PM, FoomMember said:

Any Bat fans out there? 9.9 physicians agree that a highest graded book is good for you.

What am I looking at here? Is that from one of the films? I don't remember ever seeing a Batman movie with an elderly, blonde Batman.

On 3/16/2024 at 6:21 PM, Ricksneatstuff said:

I like the Iger Shop work in the Dear Lonely Heart issues 

 

The Grand Comics Database credits the Iger shop with much of the interior work on this one, but there are no credits for the cover. Do you think that the Iger shop would have done the cover, too? I was wondering who the cover artist was, but if the Iger shop did it, then I'll probably never know.

On 3/26/2024 at 9:12 PM, frozentundraguy said:

Mad #89 5.5  Frankenstein's assemble.   Nice copy with a dust shadow and light creases on spine.

$15

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

That's not in my wheelhouse, but it's one of the best Mad covers! Very cool!

On 3/26/2024 at 11:47 AM, DougC said:

Just for reference; JSA has been authenticating signatures on comics for years. The only difference is they will now be slabbed by CGC as such.

I am excited and all for it, my main interest is a number of independent (and 90s) books that were only made with signatures where no Universal label was possible.

There's no such thing as a Universal label for an autographed book. The yellow Signature Series grade is a qualified grade and always has been. The Universal grade would be much lower because of the writing.

On 3/27/2024 at 1:42 AM, Aman619 said:

but there's so few high grade copies, so would a buyer choose a first printing 6.0 over an 8.5 later printing?  I think there may be a difference the same grade for one or the other, but condition should rule the day in sales pricing.  Lets say the 8.5 is a Now On Sale/3rd print, and the 8.0 and 7.5 are June 2nd.  Wouldn't everyone want the 8.5?  Or, what is in this scenario, a 7.0 is first print... and the 8.0 and 7.5 are Now On Sale copies -  would a 7.0 sell for more than the 7.5 and 8.0??   With so few copies in the top range, Id be surprised at a lower graded copy surpassing a higher graded copy.  Probably a 2.0 June 2 might fetch a bit less than a Now on Sale copy.

I can only speak for myself, but I would absolutely choose a 6.0 first printing over an 8.5 later printing. I would take a 4.0 first printing over an 8.5 later printing, just like for Marvel Comics 1 I would take a 4.0 October copy over an 8.5 November copy.

On 3/26/2024 at 1:41 PM, Crowzilla said:

I can guess. 100 x $50 reholder fee is $5000.

But unless you know your copy is an "On sale June 2nd" copy, there is little incentive right now to reholder.

Some people might want to know which copy they have, for better or worse.

Of course, people who already know that they're holding a copy that reads "On Sale Now" probably won't be sending their books in any time soon.

Claws of the Green Girl to The Claw colored green.

On 3/26/2024 at 9:30 AM, Nick Furious said:

First time on the internet?  

Now THAT is funny! 

Purple herbivorous dinosaur to purple carnivorous dinosaur (Barney?).

Zolnerowich Fight to Zolnerowich Fight.

On 3/25/2024 at 10:25 AM, sfcityduck said:

Does CGC have a “why?”  
 

Thanks for the effort and time in getting us the answer so far!

 

I feel certain that the "why" will be forthcoming. The CGC leadership couldn't possibly be arrogant enough to adopt such a bizarre position without providing a logical rationale that reflects the best interests of the collecting community.

On 3/25/2024 at 8:50 AM, CGC Mike said:

It’s two different printings. We’ve been aware of it for a long time, but we have chosen not to break them out.

In your opinion, Mike, is it odd that CGC would choose not to differentiate between two different versions of one of the most significant books in the hobby?

On 3/25/2024 at 7:17 AM, KirbyCollector said:

I'm guessing you are that guy still presenting a paper ticket at the airport 

Well, I haven't taken a flight since 2014, but I probably used a paper boarding pass.

Extraterrestrial causing distress to a female to extraterrestrial causing distress to a male and a female simultaneously.