dpressim

Good question.  I think you are forgetting a few things. This could be the original owner.  He would be up $1000 if he sold the full bundle.

And a lot of people need money right now.  I'm shocked at how many collections are being sold locally by me in NJ/PA weekly.  And this is only one market in the country.  Other people above commented on the hassle of selling one book at a time.  Agreed.  And money in hand now is better than this box is worth $2000...  I've estimated my collection and tried to sell some books along the way, avoiding ebay.  It happened but it wasnt easy.    I am a collector not a seller but had to sell some to raise cash to buy more books.  I look at these books as history and treasures, regardless of condition.    Stay well...

The $3,999 one is the better deal.  If you dont care about White pages vs. OW.  Not sure if either is charging tax or shipping which may add 10% or if the deals are all in.  It sounds like you can work with the Shortboxed team as well on cost.  Congrats.  Either way, a huge key!!

Rich,
Happy to help provide advice here.  I live in Bergen County NJ if you need local support.  From what you showed, most of the books appear to be mid-low grade, but there are a few bronze and silze keys sprinkled within, that you showed in your picture and the stacks listed.

Happy to help here..
DP

On 1/4/2023 at 12:31 PM, CGC Mike said:

Done

Thank you!!

Looking for feedback here on my FF#8.  It's a very nice/clean copy (IMO), but it has a total cover tear on the far right part of the Cover. 

The catch is that I have the actual piece that fits perfectly in the open spot.  Ultimately, being realistic, it may not matter since I know its torn and I don't want to 'restore', but curious if anyone experienced a similar comic like this. 

If the feedback is that this could be a 'mid grade', that would motivate me to submit for grading.  Pics below.  Thanks in advance.  D

Matt, Thanks for this post and details. Super helpful for the me and full community as well.

Best,
D

This post is incredible and such a great look back into time and how these characters and stories evolved over time.  Keep updating please!

Cover look alone, these would be a 1.5 - 1.8 range.  If you plan on sending in soon, keep in the original bags to minimize any breakage.  They have been in so long, what's another week and let the 'pros' remove from the bag.  If you decide to keep, immediately get golden age sized bags and boards.

Nice pre code finds and congrats.  I'm sure people on this board will start offering to buy them...