Dmac538 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just picked this one up at my LCS, and was very happy. Nice copy. May I ask how much you paid for it? Just under $1K Not bad for under $1K (thumbs u Great price! Any hidden defects? The one major defect is the front right bottom cover, but the pages are very nice, was a major factor in buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just picked this one up at my LCS, and was very happy. Nice copy. May I ask how much you paid for it? Just under $1K Not bad for under $1K (thumbs u Great price! Any hidden defects? The one major defect is the front right bottom cover, but the pages are very nice, was a major factor in buying. Looks like a 3.5-4.5. It's great that you've been reading the thread. Maybe the pages are off-white to white ( quite scarce in this PQ). (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collesystem Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I would like to join the team. Does anyone have any low grade doubles, shoot me a PM if so. -thanks, scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I would like to join the team. Does anyone have any low grade doubles, shoot me a PM if so. -thanks, scott There's a few graded copies on ComicLink. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 If there are no spine splits, I think the book will grade at a 4.5.. Nice pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 If there are no spine splits, I think the book will grade at a 4.5.. Nice pickup! that's what I was thinking (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Is that a tear in the bottom right corner? If yes, I think 3.5/4.0 is more likely than 4.5, but still a steal of a deal at a sub $1K price. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 If there are no spine splits, I think the book will grade at a 4.5.. Nice pickup! that's what I was thinking (thumbs u If that's the case, that will be one of the best Showcase 22 pick-up for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Is that a tear in the bottom right corner? If yes, I think 3.5/4.0 is more likely than 4.5, but still a steal of a deal at a sub $1K price. (thumbs u 4.0's for $1K...buy shares like mad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Do you plan on sending it in for grading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Do you plan on sending it in for grading? No damn way I would. He got it at a steal and can 4-ever enjoy the book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Showcase 22 are selling quickly this week and demand is strong. Four reported copies sold: raw 3.5-4.5, restored 6.0, one 4.5 ow, and peewee2 7.5 ow/w. From the price list, once it reaches 5.0, the prices jumps about 40%. (thumbs u Updated list 4/14/10 429 days before Green Lantern Movie SC22 index 2604.95 3/22/10 up 5% SC22 index 2735.20 4/14/10 Top high grade holders and sales of CGC Showcase 22: (298 graded by CGC) 9.0 ComicLink auction ow 9.0 Heritage auction ow Gary Keller copy 8.5 Showcase22gr1959 from threads crm/ow 8.5 Nicolas Cage Heritage auction crm/ow 8.5 Doc Joe from threads crm/ow 8.5 Comiclink crm/ow (8.0 upgraded to an 8.5 former Mound City copy) 8.0 Metropolis Comics private sale 8.0 Private collector 8.0 Private collector 7.5 Peewee2 from threads/Comiclink ow/w 7.5 Palamas from threads crm/ow 7.5 Private collector 7.5 Private collector 7.5 Private collector 7.0 SilverRich from threads crm/ow 7.0 Heritage auction crm/ow 7.0 ComicLink crm/ow 7.0 ComicLink lt/ow 7.0 Foolkiller from threads ow sold on Metropolis site 7.0 Private collector 7.0 Private collector 7.0 Private collector 7.0 Private collector 6.5 ComicLink ow/w 6.5 ComicLink ow 6.5 Quality Comics crm/ow 6.5 ComicLink crm/ow 6.0 Showcase22gr1959 from thread white 6.0 M. Wilson (dizneyart) ebay auction ow/w 6.0 Heritage auction crm/ow 6.0 Tsimanga from threads/gregreece lt/ow 6.0 Private collector 6.0 Private collector 6.0 Private collector 6.0 Private collector 6.0 Private collector 6.0 Private collector Record sales 2009/2010 9.0 Heritage auction ow Gary Keller copy 11/20/09 $59750 8.5 crm/ow Comiclink (former Mound City) 2/17/10 $17250.00 8.0 crm/ow Mound City copy 11/1/09 $17850.00 7.5 Peewee2 boardie/ComicLink ow/w $12995 4/11/10 7.5 ow/w boardie 8/09 $10500 7.0 ow Foolkiller 12/30/09 $9000 confirmed by GPA 6.5 crm/ow Comic Link 12/28/09 $6100 6.0 lt/ow boardie 9/28/09 $4500 5.5 ow Heritage 2/25/10 $4481.25 5.0 ow Heritage 2/25/10 $3107.00 :news:4.5 crm/ow ComicLink 4/14/10 $1900 4.5 crm/ow boardie 12/13/09 $1900 4.0 crm/ow boardie 8/23/09 $1700 4.0 crm/ow boardie 9/18/09 $1700 3.5 ow Ebay 10/4/09 $1400 3.0 lt/ow Ebay 1/28/10 $1299.99 3.0 ow boardie 9/19/09 $1150 2.5 lt/ow Comic Link $1050 11/9/09 2.0 crm/ow Comic Link $825 1/9/10 2.0 ow Ebay 2/10/10 $610 1.0 crmow boardie 10/08/09 $225 Notable sales 2009/2010 6.5 crm/ow G.A.tor private sale, estimate sale $5500-6000 6.5 Quality Comics crm/ow 11/22/09 $5000 5.5 ow Ebay 10/4/09 $3995.00 (same copy sold on 9/05/09) 5.5 ow Ebay 9/5/09 $3803.64 5.0 ow Comic Connect 9/26/09 $3100 5.0 Quality Comics crm/ow 10/5/09 $2751 4.5 ow Ebay 1/14/10 $1680.00 (same copy sold on Pedigree 1/10) 4.5 ow Pedigree comics 1/10 $1400 4.5 lt/ow Comic Connect 9/26/09 $1501 4.0 ow ComicLink 2/17/10 $1100 4.0 crm/ow Ebay 2/10/10 $1394.62 3.5 ow Quality Comics 11/8/09 $1001 3.5 crm/ow Ebay 2/23/10 $920 3.0 ow Ebay 10/27/09 $1250 3.0 crm/ow Ebay 9/20/09 $961.02 3.0 ow Ebay 9/29/09 $911.00 3.0 lt/ow Ebay 10/9/09 $1295 (same copy sold on CL 9/14/09) 3.0 lt/ow ComicLink 9/14/09 $1125 3.0 crm/ow ComicLink 10/4/09 $1100 2.5 lt/ow boardie 9/19/09 $750 2.0 crm/ow Ebay 3/4/10 $700 2.0 crm/ow boardie 9/19/09 $600 2.0 crm/ow boardie 9/19/09 $600 2.0 ow Quality Comics 2/22/10 $425 Edited April 15, 2010 by showcase22gr1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Now that the convention season has started again we might see the next leg up. At this rate, I would not be surprised to see a starting point close to $2,000 for 4.0 copies next year closer to the movies. FWIW Metropolis has a graded 4.0 on their site at $1900, and a raw 4.0 (looks more like a 3.0/3.5 based on the scan) at $1600. Edited April 15, 2010 by kimik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Now that the convention season has started again we might see the next leg up. At this rate, I would not be surprised to see a starting point close to $2,000 for 4.0 copies next year closer to the movies. FWIW Metropolis has a graded 4.0 on their site at $1900, and a raw 4.0 (looks more like a 3.0/3.5 based on the scan) at $1600. I can't find the raw 4.0...linky ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Raw 4.0 copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 FWIW, maybe the January - March lows were the time to load up on a few extra copies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Do you plan on sending it in for grading? No damn way I would. He got it at a steal and can 4-ever enjoy the book... How would getting it slabbed prevent you from enjoying the book forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) FWIW, maybe the January - March lows were the time to load up on a few extra copies? Those were the time to back up the truck. You did just that. (thumbs u With all the activity recently, I sense prices will rise before the movie and make new price records. I have not sold any of my 5.0+ holdings...just don't have the heart to. There has been been less than ten copies entered into the census this year for a total of 298. Can you see the potential of Showcase 22 everyone.?...I do. Edited April 15, 2010 by showcase22gr1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmac538 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 FWIW, maybe the January - March lows were the time to load up on a few extra copies? Those were the time to back up the truck. You did just that. (thumbs u With all the activity recently, I sense prices will rise before the movie and make new price records. I have not sold any of my 5.0+ holdings...just don't have the heart to. There has been been less than ten copies entered into the census this year for a total of 298. Can you see the potential of Showcase 22 everyone.?...I do. I did an analysis on it compared to other major Silver Age Super heroes first appearances, it has the second least graded, Showcase # 4 i believe is first. This comparison has also included Marvel first appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) FWIW, maybe the January - March lows were the time to load up on a few extra copies? Those were the time to back up the truck. You did just that. (thumbs u With all the activity recently, I sense prices will rise before the movie and make new price records. I have not sold any of my 5.0+ holdings...just don't have the heart to. There has been been less than ten copies entered into the census this year for a total of 298. Can you see the potential of Showcase 22 everyone.?...I do. I did an analysis on it compared to other major Silver Age Super heroes first appearances, it has the second least graded, Showcase # 4 i believe is first. This comparison has also included Marvel first appearances. That's right. Showcase 4 is about 30% less available than SC22, but SC22 stampedes SC4 in demand. Mid 50's to early 60's DCs are much more scarce than Marvels. On the other hand, Marvel has captured a larger audience to absorb all the supply. With the spike of Green lantern's popularity recently, he ranks among the top DC characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. (thumbs u Edited April 15, 2010 by showcase22gr1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...