Dark Knight

I used to own that book when it was a 4.0.. Surprised it is now a 6.0 with the top and bottom spine splits. Those were the only major defects going for that book. Just stunned right now One of the best 4.0 books I've owned.

I'd do SC 4> SC 22> B&B 28

-J. Congrats!!

I agree seems low for what AF15 has done lately. Keep in mind CGC has been quite strict with there grading policy. It can be quite risky for a regrade. I agree, I think the book could've sold for more. Being an old label definitely. Might get a 9.2 after a press, but not guaranteed. If buyer does get it CPR, the least it would come back as would be the same grade. I don't think it can go any lower. So worth the risk because of the under price paid? if the book grades a 9.2, probably looking at around $300k+

Cool! I bet your old 8.5 is worth 125 to 150k easily. If I were to sell my 8.0, I'd put exactly 100k on it. I'd say so. With white pages, it should get a slight bump for sure (thumbs u

Book sold already for $200k!! That was quick! So which one of you guys picked it up?

Looks like this book is starting to show a lot of interest. Book has been selling higher than previous months in practically all grades and there are two WTB threads for members wanting a copy. Let's see where this book is heading in the future.

That's why he is named Primetime for a reason (thumbs u

Still a nice looking copy

The Tec 33 cover has surpassed my expectation. With 4 days left, bidding is up to $1400

I wouldn't even pay $1000 for that cover

Size doesn't matter FYI

Must be the tiniest DD #1 I've seen. But hey, you're in the club!

Those 2 Hulks look better than the ones previously sold for the grade. Just my .

Definitely possible because I have one as well hehe

Congrats John! Great goal you have to acquire some SA keys a year.

Does that mean that Showcae 4's are selling for as much as Hulk 1's now?

I wonder how the BC looks. With a book of this magnitude, a bc should always be included. Hopefully there aren't any surprises. Certainly looks way better than a 6.5. To me, looks like a 7.5/8.0.

Auctions go both ways. :shrug: I have said and still maintain that this book sells very well in private deals at higher prices realized in auctions. Not to mention that multiple books close in grade skew auction results in ways that are difficult to interpret. It isn't a stretch to believe that if only one of those books were in the featured auction (or there was more than a 4.0 gap between grades) the results would have been different because the competition for the books would have been greater versus split across multiple copies. The auction houses in a way are screwing their consignors and their profits. Yeah, most of the time, private deals do get stronger prices because the seller sets his/her asking price. If it is a tough book to come by, more so than not, the asking price is firm and price can be steep. Auctions though do have its ups and downs in prices. The obvious downfall would be having so many copies that are around the same grade and ending about the same time. But sometimes, books auctioned off especially in signature auctions, can realize higher prices than what the consignor thought he could've gotten. This is reserved towards harder to find keys for the most part and also for super hot books like AF 15. I have done well both in selling privately and in auctions. In my eyes, it can go either way.

Don't forget Justin Timberlake in the middle I wont go there

Don't forget Justin Timberlake in the middle

I thought the eye appeal on all three books on the lower end of the scale was quite good, at a glance anyway (I'm out of the market so I can't claim to have studied the scans). The tape note on the 4.0 may have hurt that book a bit, as may have the dried glue note on the 3.0. The grays on the Hulk are also a bit smudged on the 4.0. But you could do a lot worse on eye appeal in this grade range than these three copies. That 3.0 in particular is quite nice, and looks better to me than the 3.5. I think the notes on the label surely downplayed the final prices on each book. I wasn't a fan of the 4.0 not only because of the notes, but also the chip at the top of the book, and if you can see the bottom half, it kinda looks a little faded compared to the top. I used to own the 3.0 with the notes. It used to be a 5.0 with amateur glue on the spine. I guess it was removable.

That is stunning! That's my former 7.5 copy. I bought it for $5k back in 1990-1991. Is $68.5k a record for a 7.5? As far as I know, I think it is. to all who has a copy

Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you pay a strong price.