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JLA #37 CGC 9.4 Mohawk Valley

New pick up: JLA #98. I have got to get a new scanner.

Great looking book! The front looks at least 9.4. Arex, let us know what grade it comes back as.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Arex, there are only 2 CGC 9.4's on the census---the last 9.2 sold in June 2006 for $489----Tim is right that the big movement in JLA prices have been in the CGC 9.4 and up (especially 9.6 and up). I would agree with Rick, that it would fetch about $450-600 if it is well-centered with at least off-white pages.

I should have started collecting high-grade JLA back in early 2006 when I came back into collecting----at those prices I could have made a big dent into finishing my collection.

Nice copy John (thumbs u Tim, there was a CGC 9.4 on e-bay about a couple months ago----I got outbid at the last second There was? I wonder how I missed seeing it? Anyways, it's still one of those issues in the 40s that rarely seems to come up for sale. Tim, I looked it up on gpa. JLA #45 CGC 9.4 sold in September 2007 for $358. I'll be kicking myself until another one comes up for sale

sweet- looks almost as nice as my 9.2 I'd be happy to just pick up a nice 9.0----It's getting very expensive to pick up some of these early issues in 9.4 or better

Nice copy John (thumbs u Tim, there was a CGC 9.4 on e-bay about a couple months ago----I got outbid at the last second

Time all runs together in my fading memory. Couple of years ago? Nope, was OW or OW/W. I actually own 2 9.4 copies, so can't remember which one I offered you. Is one for sale?

$8.50

Guess the trickle-down theory is in full force with JLA. Just did a cursory check of other 9.6s on GPA, and recent sales show significant movement. 'Course, it doesn't differentiate between page PQ (W <<>> CR). You only paid roughly 22% more over 30 mos from the last sale (mine) vs My appx 37% increase over 15 mos for my book that's only 6 issue earlier (9 mos). Then again, they both have 10 copies in 9.4 out of... 56 for mine<>42 for yours. So I think you did just fine (you're lucky I already have one) I think 9.2s are a good buy right now. Stopped my bidding at just under $300 since I have an appealing 9.0 for less than half that. Still not a bad price for your Top 25 issue. If you're looking for 9.0 ^, then yes. If you can wait out the hype-period, you'll be better off. 7.0-8.0---you shouldn't have too much trouble in this range. 'Specially post-69 (year AND issue) I think you should get one as fast as you can; that book ain't going down any time soon. And congrats on your #1; you're one up on me (you basturt)! Rick My take on the JLA's--- 9.8's----can't wait to see what these go for----Tim's sitting in a very favorable position 9.6's----they are exploding! Some are going for well over 2x what they would have gone for only 3 months ago. 9.4's----climbing steadily 9.2's----bargain prices for now

Good Pick-up (thumbs u I still need #25. But there are so many issues that i still need that i limited myself to the 30's in this auction.

Good pick up Rick, I was eyeing that one too. I went 1 for 6. Picked up the JLA #38 in CGC 9.4 Paid a little more than I wanted too, but with these recent JLA prices--- I am very happy with the purchase

OMG!!! What is going on with CGC 9.6 JLA's?? I didn't think I would ever sell any of mine, but.....

Nice Pick-Up Rick!

Beautiful! And you're right, not an issue that comes up very often. Thanks Tim (thumbs u

JLA #83 2 of my favorites----Spectre and Dr.Fate Of the issues in the 80's, this one and #86 are very hard to find in HG.

Rick, someone named Hotspur passed you on the JLA 101-200 registry (over 50% of the run)

I agree with everything you stated. 1. I spent about a year trying to figure out what and how to collect. For example, collect some of my favorite titles---(ASM, FF, Avengers, X-men, Justice League) in VF or better (raw). Or collect low to mid-grade GA titles (ie: More Fun with Spectre/Dr. Fate, Detective, Action, All-star). Or Collect 1 title in high grade 2. I eventually decided to collect only HG JLA #1-100. I would have liked to collect issues in CGC 9.4 or better, but that was not financially feasible, so I decided on CGC 9.0 or better on most of the expensive issues and CGC 9.4 or better on #50-100. 3. My slabs do just sit in a box, but right now the excitement is in the hunt for more slabs to add to the collection and moving up in the registry. I am right behind you at #6 on the registry---I think you need to sell some of those books 4. The manipulation of comic books is a big concern. I don't find anything wrong with restoration, pressing, etc... (however not trimming ---as long as it is fully disclosed, so that I can make up my own mind. Simple solution to your #3. Buy my copy of #2. You'll pass me then. (thumbs u I wish I could. I'm looking for #2 in CGC 9.0 (your 9.4 would be too expensive for me).

I agree with everything you stated. 1. I spent about a year trying to figure out what and how to collect. For example, collect some of my favorite titles---(ASM, FF, Avengers, X-men, Justice League) in VF or better (raw). Or collect low to mid-grade GA titles (ie: More Fun with Spectre/Dr. Fate, Detective, Action, All-star). Or Collect 1 title in high grade 2. I eventually decided to collect only HG JLA #1-100. I would have liked to collect issues in CGC 9.4 or better, but that was not financially feasible, so I decided on CGC 9.0 or better on most of the expensive issues and CGC 9.4 or better on #50-100. 3. My slabs do just sit in a box, but right now the excitement is in the hunt for more slabs to add to the collection and moving up in the registry. I am right behind you at #6 on the registry---I think you need to sell some of those books 4. The manipulation of comic books is a big concern. I don't find anything wrong with restoration, pressing, etc... (however not trimming ---as long as it is fully disclosed, so that I can make up my own mind.

Yeah, good thing you were out of the market by the time one came up on eBay, so I was able to pick it up for some ridiculous price like 2X Guide without you driving me up. There's another copy on Heritage right now to tempt you. Prices are on the move in HG JLA-land, though, so I'm guessing this copy will go for more than the last. Would love to have that JLA #20 in 9.4, but it's already bid up to $1000 for the next bid Acesilver, How come you stopped collecting HG JLA?

Sweet looking book! Thanks Tim (thumbs u

I love the Neal Adams covers

Jack, I'm pretty sure that JLA #88 is the only cover that she is on---at least in the first 200 issues.

1-29 9.2 or better 30-99 9.4 or better I started at VF or better. Then got tired of paying to upgrade. So I finally settled on 9.4 or better for 1-50. And stopped collecting books outside of those. Even though I had 9.4 and 9.6 books scattered up through 120 or so. Welcome back to the boards, Scott! Acesilver, Good to have you on the boards. (thumbs u I saw on your registry that you stopped collecting HG JLA. Are you actively collecting something else now?