trmoore54 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 #84 has always been a tough book. I passed on an 8.5 a couple of years ago (Korvac owns it now) and I wish I hadn't. It's one of those books that is truly irreplaceable in higher grades. Just checked GPA and the Census...no recorded sales of any book above 8.5...only one book in 8.5 recorded sold in Feb of this year for $2746 ( seems like a deal!)... BLUE LABEL CENSUS 2 in 9.4 1 in 9.2 2 in 9.0 5 in 8.5 8 in 8.0 Now that's a tough book!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 So congratulations are due to the winner of that book today, certainly. The buyer of that 8.5 white pages copy of 83 did well, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 #84 has always been a tough book. I passed on an 8.5 a couple of years ago (Korvac owns it now) and I wish I hadn't. It's one of those books that is truly irreplaceable in higher grades. Just checked GPA and the Census...no recorded sales of any book above 8.5...only one book in 8.5 recorded sold in Feb of this year for $2746 ( seems like a deal!)... BLUE LABEL CENSUS 2 in 9.4 1 in 9.2 2 in 9.0 5 in 8.5 8 in 8.0 Now that's a tough book!! I listed my old 8.0 on Comiclink years ago at what I thought was a strong price (I think it was about $2100 or so) and someone BINd it within hours. I found out just recently that it was a board member of ours. Truly is an impossible book, especially with decent pages and white cover stock. Many copies seem to have tanning and darker pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 And don't forget the 2 color strike varieties.....one very dark brown, the other much lighter. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 #84 has always been a tough book. I passed on an 8.5 a couple of years ago (Korvac owns it now) and I wish I hadn't. It's one of those books that is truly irreplaceable in higher grades. Mine, mine, all mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mwahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW, the Thor movie was excellent. I'm gonna go see it again in a few days. We Thor fans can be proud of a job well done!!! (worship) (worship) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR SigS Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 These are my "reading copies." YUP, that's the golden record reprint. #117 & Annual #1 are in the best shape, but when the annual was trimmed by the printers, it tore 3 of the pages (one page has a fold at the tear that, when un-folded, actually extends outside the borders of the book... wonder what that does to the grade). I got all of these as part of a lot (except #117 and the annual) for around $45. Even in their condition I thought I did pretty well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 These are my "reading copies." YUP, that's the golden record reprint. #117 & Annual #1 are in the best shape, but when the annual was trimmed by the printers, it tore 3 of the pages (one page has a fold at the tear that, when un-folded, actually extends outside the borders of the book... wonder what that does to the grade). I got all of these as part of a lot (except #117 and the annual) for around $45. Even in their condition I thought I did pretty well Nice grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Latest additions to my set...felt obligated to rescue these from the nefarious hands of cdpaoli/bijoubaby... JIM 86 check out that spine...and colors! JIM 93 Old Label Purpleness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 #84 has always been a tough book. I passed on an 8.5 a couple of years ago (Korvac owns it now) and I wish I hadn't. It's one of those books that is truly irreplaceable in higher grades. Just checked GPA and the Census...no recorded sales of any book above 8.5...only one book in 8.5 recorded sold in Feb of this year for $2746 ( seems like a deal!)... BLUE LABEL CENSUS 2 in 9.4 1 in 9.2 2 in 9.0 5 in 8.5 8 in 8.0 Now that's a tough book!! I listed my old 8.0 on Comiclink years ago at what I thought was a strong price (I think it was about $2100 or so) and someone BINd it within hours. I found out just recently that it was a board member of ours. Truly is an impossible book, especially with decent pages and white cover stock. Many copies seem to have tanning and darker pages. Did anyone notice the Plod 9.4 Journey Into Mystery #84 on eBay still hasn't received any offers (original list price $5000) so they've lowered it down to $4000? If the restoration could be removed, it might have sold some time ago, but that married cover kills the dream of possible conversion to a high grade Blue label... http://cgi.ebay.com/Journey-Into-Mystery-84-CGC-9-4-Purple-Label-/310308271663?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483fd0762f#ht_1495wt_1141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Can't say how happy I was to snag this. My Dad and I always wanted one,as the cover story was reprinted in Monsterworks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Can't say how happy I was to snag this. My Dad and I always wanted one,as the cover story was reprinted in Monsterworks... Globby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Cool website! http://www.mycomicshop.com/search?tid=185201&pgi=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Putting together a pre-hero set of Journey Into Mystery would be a real labor of love. My hat's off to those collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Putting together a pre-hero set of Journey Into Mystery would be a real labor of love. My hat's off to those collectors. I had a nice 50-82 run (from zzutak!) that I've since busted up... Kept my handful of favorite covers though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Well, the JIM section of the May Comiclink auction is over at last. Strong results, particularly for Journey Into Mystery #83: 9.0 ow/w: $52,102 (last sale: $39,500 in March, highest sale: $42,055 3/2/11) 5.5 ow/w (Marvel chipping): $3,433 (strong price, last sale $2,599 in March) 5.0 ow/w $3,200, most recent sale eBay ow/w 5/9/11 $3,200, highest sale $3450 also in May) 4.0 ow/w $2,701 (strong price, given that 4.5s go for around $2,100) Only $25,250 for the 9.6 JIM 85. I'm not objective about that one. I bid early and often, but I stopped at $24,750...I get to keep my Roth IRA intact Congratulations to the winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan57 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Nice bit of research. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yaaaaaaaaaaayyy! I won a book tonite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You could say that I've been on a mission... Now will those results shake loose more high grade copies into the marketplace? As for research, you should see one of the most recent posts on the Showcase #22 thread, it is very detailed, in some cases even down to which boardie owns which copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yaaaaaaaaaaayyy! I won a book tonite! Very nice and bright copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yeah, that copy really stands out. Very bright #108... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
