Tec #31 CGC 0.5 fetches $3400 Wow!

[GreatEscape]

Amazing (but true!) story from ComicsPriceGuide.com:

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NOV 13 2008

Detective Comics #31 CGC .5 Brings $3,400

 

A CGC certified .5 of Detective Comics #31 with cream to off-white brought $3,400 when the buyer used the eBay Buy It Now option. The copy was noted as being incomplete and missing the back cover. The copy had a very minor amount of glue on the front cover, and also eight pieces of tape on the cover.

 

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Slabbed book actually looks pretty cool... so, what do you guys think?

 

GE

(not the buyer )

[Gone Phishin']

IMHO, I would crack it out, and get that tape off the book. I would want the book to last as long as possible, especially if a keeper, so the EIGHT pieces of tape gotta go.

 

Great book to own, but I would have trouble spending that type of money on an incomplete book

[senbi575-migration]

Seems a bit expensive in that condition but maybe my perception of value is skewed??

[G.A.tor]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

[adamstrange]

Given the prices for Marvel Mystery 9 is this that surprising?

 

This is a great copy for the bargain-minded Tec 31 fanatic because it's the absolute cheapest way to get a copy with a reasonable appearing cover.

[G.A.tor]

Given the prices for Marvel Mystery 9 is this that surprising?

 

This is a great copy for the bargain-minded Tec 31 fanatic because it's the absolute cheapest way to get a copy with a reasonable appearing cover.

[adamstrange]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

 

Uber-low grade copies of important/key books tend to follow their own rules for pricing. They usually sell for a premium that doesn't necessarily mean that higher grades following a standard pricing ratio.

[MrBedrock]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

[Silver Surfer]

I'd buy it, crack it out and look at getting that tape off especially if there was sufficient paper left on the spine area of the cover. This book will never be cheap and would look better in a mylar.

[G.A.tor]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

 

Uber-low grade copies of important/key books tend to follow their own rules for pricing. They usually sell for a premium that doesn't necessarily mean that higher grades following a standard pricing ratio.

don't go bursting my bubble mr

[G.A.tor]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

[Silver Surfer]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

 

Richard I thought you were toying with the idea of selling it? Must have had a few inquiries on that gem?

[MrBedrock]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

 

Richard I thought you were toying with the idea of selling it? Must have had a few inquiries on that gem?

Nope. Decided to keep it. It is too darn pretty. How could I ever replace it?

[1koko]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

 

:banana:

[Silver Surfer]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

 

Richard I thought you were toying with the idea of selling it? Must have had a few inquiries on that gem?

Nope. Decided to keep it. It is too darn pretty. How could I ever replace it?

 

True enough. (thumbs u

[aardvark88]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

 

Yeah, time to raise my asking price on comicLink for my slabbed copy!

[G.A.tor]

makes a 5.0 about a $20K+ book

 

Yeah, time to raise my asking price on comicLink for my slabbed copy!

(thumbs u

[Primetime]

Could I buy three 0.5s and add them to a 7.0 to have a top of census book?

 

Richard I thought you were toying with the idea of selling it? Must have had a few inquiries on that gem?

Nope. Decided to keep it. It is too darn pretty. How could I ever replace it?

 

Did you post a CGC scan of your Tec 31 yet Mr. B? Please do

[Primetime]

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NOV 13 2008

Detective Comics #31 CGC .5 Brings $3,400

 

A CGC certified .5 of Detective Comics #31 with cream to off-white brought $3,400 when the buyer used the eBay Buy It Now option. The copy was noted as being incomplete and missing the back cover. The copy had a very minor amount of glue on the front cover, and also eight pieces of tape on the cover.

 

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Slabbed book actually looks pretty cool... so, what do you guys think?

 

GE

(not the buyer )

 

I know the buyer. This book continues to allude me Still looking for a 2.0-3.0 Blue label copy...

[Yannis]

I could have sworn this was the restored copy on ebay a while back. The same book labeled .5 purple, then it was re-submitted. Maybe get a More Fun 47 (I believe-on ebay now) for the back cover and have them married? To have a complete book.