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You are so right, lou_fine. My problem is I bought a bunch of books, thinking they were the keepers. Then, partway thru, my collecting goals changed radically. Ill bet that’s never happened to anyone before! What an effort to change direction. You are right about how I should be glad I got out like I did. I don’t think I’ll be turning the ship again any time soon!

Yes I purposely waited for Gators to end, and I’m glad I did, nevertheless

I think Archie’s and Centaurs are cold

That’s what I was looking for. I’m surprised that a book could still get a 9.6 with any amount of foxing, given its propensity to spread. But at least at one point, that is how cgc apparently looked at it. Maybe the logic was that as long as the book is properly stored, the foxing is unlikely to spread. I don’t know this to be true, and haven’t found reassurance anywhere that the foxing will stop advancing as long as the book is kept in the right environment. I simply speculate this may have been what cgc was thinking anyway, thank you!

I wondered if it was buyer fatigue. Seems like we have been in constant auction for months. First Clink, then Heritage(or was it the other way around?), and ending w CC. Everyone was either broke or asleep by the end

No, I did like your answer. I’m not sure what the timing was, but I did a search on “foxing” and think I posed my question on a coupla different threads. I have big respect for you Bomber-Bob, and thank you for taking the time.

Now is the time to buy. Archie’s went cold, as did centaur AMFs that aren’t V2 #5. I had 19 books in, including this Archie 50. This Archie went for $2k less than what I paid 2 years ago on Heritage. The Archie 1(not mine) only went for guide. my Science 2 went for the princely sum of $50 more than what I paid a year ago. the Timely WWII covers more than compensated. Cap 46 and MMC 40 and 44 and USA 17 were strong. I paid $75k for this lot of books and they hammered at $85k - it’ll cover the CC vig. Its ok. I’m playing the long game. It helped get me into my Cap 1

You got a great deal on this book. I was also a little surprised the Archie 1 sold for Guide only

Thanks Bomber-Bob. If I understand correctly, a book can still be as high as a 9.4 with foxing?

Can you tell me where I can read up on CGC's stance on foxing? I've just bought a 9.0 graded and encapsulated by CGC in 2004. It is noted to have "light foxing". I'm curious to know if CGC's attitude toward foxing has toughened up in the last 15 years. Thanks

Can you direct me to where this is written? Sorry to be a bother, but I'm in the middle of a big book deal that has "light foxing".

I'd love to hear from others why they think Overstreet's values are historically low on the keys. I agree with Crowzilla that it does seem deliberate. I've wondered if there's concern that if Overstreet were suddenly to list the true market values, sellers used to selling their keys for multiples of Guide may stay the course and continue to try to sell at multiples, and then the prices soar even faster into the stratosphere. That couldn't be good. Anyway, I'd love to hear the thoughts of other, more experienced collectors

I loved this book. Glad it’s going to a good home

I guess the GPA on this book got sent in a tailspin when a 4.0 sold for $63k near the end of 2018. The CGC Certification Information on the 4.0 doesn't indicate any issues: no tape, no dried glue, etc. Off White pages. So maybe Flash has just cooled down for a minute.

Gator, you are full of surprises. This is not a Centaur. Things We Saved From the Hurricane. Good for you! Hey, you just bought a scanner but are still using your phone! These scanners are a pain in the a&^%(%

+ 1

I was a little surprised at that. $35k per point for that copy The brittle Bat 1 2.0 went high too

Yes. I'll wait until its all over except for the crying to air my postgame summary. I had 20 books in there for sale and for sure noticed some things

What is that, 1.25 x Guide? I don’t normally track this book. Would it get a greater guide ratio at lower, more affordable grades?

lou_fine, I hope you get em at a good price

That was likely the amf 2/5. You were smart. You refused to watch until all the rubble had cleared

My books, every one of them a key or a classic cover, are at 60% of where they need to be

You are in the club!