ShieldAgent

I agree with this. I also think that this is just the start.

Rarity is a important factor, as is demand. I have a warped perspective I guess, but will try to explain. We all agree that western variants are rare, but really--who wants them? If you were an actual Kid Colt collector, would you consider spending crazy money on a reprint bronze western so you could have them all? I think most collectors would not. That leaves the people that could care less what the title is, but want it because it is a 30 or 35 cent variant. I think that these people are few and far between. If only 10 issues of a variant actually exist in the world, and only 5 guys need it, how much are the other 5 worth? Exponentionally less than the first 5. A real life example is this: Every variant collector I know has a copy of Kid Colt 209. This book is very rare as a 30 cent variant. But now, another copy is practically worthless to me--as I do not need another one. Of course upgrades and actual HOARDERS change the game a little.

JC--right now I believe that the 35 centers are percieved to be exponentially more rare than 30 centers. Though I agree that they are more rare, what degree, will still be determined. Crazy prices realized will bring more and more out. I think then the prices will drop as with the common superhero 30 cent books as 1) those who need a copy get theirs, 2) there are less people willing to pay crazy prices to fill in runs (not collecting all variants)

I think that across the board, prices for 30 cent variants are down right now to an affordable level. Sales prices of the 35 cent variants have been drawing more and more out into the open. At times there have been more 35 cent variants listed on Ebay than 30 cent variants. So my questions for discussion are as follows: Do you think that prices are low right now for 30 cent variants? If so, is it because of an extreemly small market for a full run? Given the demand, are these not so rare? And, is this a trend that will move to the 35 cent variant market? Once Cosmic, Bonas, Daffy, 4Gemworks and youknowwhy, get theirs, will the prices correct dramatically for mid grade copies? None of the rules apply to slabbed HG, westerns or double covers..... I am interested in the boards thoughts. Harry

Another Rare Variant See--variants are everywhere---

There are no rules regarding Hidden Variants. Generally, if you win a hidden variant, it means: 1. I don't want it 2. You outbid me 3. It is over priced (see #2) 4. Or it is a POS. --Harry

see rule #6