burntboy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Wonky Green? Wow, that's a new one to me. There are differences in the upper left corner of the books based on where in the print run the book was. If we were chatting about the book I refer to it as the color strike. Starts out deep rich green and fades along the way. There are also different variances in color of Silver Surfer #2's that go from very deep rich purple to lighter. This is not because of being exposed or fading. The Dark green versions of X-Men #1's are generally more desireable from a eye appeal standpoint. Well, I prefer the less brassy soft green hue, personally...like the Pac Coast 9.6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazingbob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well I happen to prefer the 2 9.4 dark green copies I currently own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer-X Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Well I happen to prefer the 2 9.4 dark green copies I currently own. oh, snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USArmyParatrooper Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello all, I'm currently looking for an X-Men 1 somewhere in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. What I'm looking for is OW or better pages, vibrant (as possible) colors and the lack of chipping. But in grades I'm looking for I'm wondering how realistic my expectations should be. Would you say this is average, or above average for the grade? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1-Vol-1-CGC-3-5-/270863511273?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3f10b92ee9#ht_2254wt_941 The colors seem a bit faded, but really no worse than what's typical for the grade. There is no outright chipping, but it looks like there's a small bit of pre-chipping. There is heavy wear on all four corners, and I'm not sure what to make of that charcoal looking stain on the mid-spine area. Do the staples look rusted to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer-X Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello all, I'm currently looking for an X-Men 1 somewhere in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. What I'm looking for is OW or better pages, vibrant (as possible) colors and the lack of chipping. But in grades I'm looking for I'm wondering how realistic my expectations should be. Would you say this is average, or above average for the grade? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1-Vol-1-CGC-3-5-/270863511273?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3f10b92ee9#ht_2254wt_941 The colors seem a bit faded, but really no worse than what's typical for the grade. There is no outright chipping, but it looks like there's a small bit of pre-chipping. There is heavy wear on all four corners, and I'm not sure what to make of that charcoal looking stain on the mid-spine area. Do the staples look rusted to you? Looks like a pretty solid 4.0 - no chipping, just pre. Not sure what the smudges are, and I don't see any rust migration. I like the centering here - I haven't seen many copies with that much of the M in Magneto showing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtecbot Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello all, I'm currently looking for an X-Men 1 somewhere in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. What I'm looking for is OW or better pages, vibrant (as possible) colors and the lack of chipping. But in grades I'm looking for I'm wondering how realistic my expectations should be. Would you say this is average, or above average for the grade? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1-Vol-1-CGC-3-5-/270863511273?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3f10b92ee9#ht_2254wt_941 The colors seem a bit faded, but really no worse than what's typical for the grade. There is no outright chipping, but it looks like there's a small bit of pre-chipping. There is heavy wear on all four corners, and I'm not sure what to make of that charcoal looking stain on the mid-spine area. Do the staples look rusted to you? Back cover scan on the auction would be good too. Been many times where the front looks great but the back was trashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USArmyParatrooper Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello all, I'm currently looking for an X-Men 1 somewhere in the 3.5 - 4.0 range. What I'm looking for is OW or better pages, vibrant (as possible) colors and the lack of chipping. But in grades I'm looking for I'm wondering how realistic my expectations should be. Would you say this is average, or above average for the grade? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1-Vol-1-CGC-3-5-/270863511273?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item3f10b92ee9#ht_2254wt_941 The colors seem a bit faded, but really no worse than what's typical for the grade. There is no outright chipping, but it looks like there's a small bit of pre-chipping. There is heavy wear on all four corners, and I'm not sure what to make of that charcoal looking stain on the mid-spine area. Do the staples look rusted to you? Back cover scan on the auction would be good too. Been many times where the front looks great but the back was trashed It's there. If you scroll down there's some big pictures up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USArmyParatrooper Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I just called and checked the notes on it. Rusty staples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etanick Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 making a reappearance at the next Pedigree auction....one of the very few white PQ book. The last time this book didn't meet reserve back in 5/11 http://www.pedigreecomics.com/auction-detail.php?issue_id=36717 9.6 ow/w - 4/11 Metro private sale - $200k (Mound City copy pressed up) 9.4 ow/w - 11/11 CL auction - $90k 9.4 w - 5/11 Pedigree auction - OVER $100K but reserve not met 9.4 ow/w - 4/11 CL auction - $100k but reserve not met 9.4 ow - 11/09 Mound Auction - $106,050 9.4 ow/w - 2/10 CL auction - $101,002 9.4 ow/w - 4/10 Pedigree - $100,000 9.4 - ow 5/10 CL auction - $105,521 9.2 - CL auction - $55,000? 9.2 cr/ow 2/11 CL auction - $44,000 9.2 ow/w - 8/10 CL auction - $49,000 9.2 ow - comiclink marketplace sale 8/10 - sold same day listed - $57,500 9.2 - Pedigree - $55,000 (1/10) 9.2 - 2/10 CL auction - $47,177 9.2 - 6/10 QualityComix - $48,000 9.0 - ow - 1/11 Pedigree auction - $24,751 9.0 - ow/w - 1/11 CL auction - $24,100 9.0 - ow - PRIVATE SALE - $28,500 9.0 - ow 11/10 Heritage auction - $28,680..same price as the one in 8/10 9.0 - ow/w 8/10 Heritage auction - $28,680...coincidently the same price this book exchanged hands back on 5/09 at Heritage...what the odd of that heh? 9.0 - ow - 5/10 CL auction - $22,849 9.0 - ow - QualityComix 4/10 auction - $26,100 reserve not met 9.0 ow - 3/10 CL sale - $27,950 9.0 ow, date stamp on cover - 1/10 CL auction - $22,507 (1/10) 9.0 cr/ow - Ebay - 3/10 - $25,100 same book as the one right below..nice flip for Adams 9.0 cr/ow - CL sale - $22,000 (1/10) 8.5 - ow/w - private sale - $14,000 8.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $12,750 8.5 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $12,506 8.5 ow - 1/10 CL auction - $12,575 (1/10) mine, going to a good home I hope. It has been with me since 2003 but it is time to let it go. 8.5 ow - 9/09 CL auction - $12,053 8.5 ow/w - 2/10 Qualitycomix auction - $11,350 8.5 - 2/10 CL auction - $14,350 8.0 - cr/ow 8/11 CL auction - $9,999 8.0 - ow 11/10 CL auction - $9,800 8.0 ow 8/10 CL sale - $11,000 8.0 - ow 7/10 CL auction - $11,200 8.0 - ow 5/10 CL auction - $9,600 8.0 - 2/10 CL auction - $9,955 8.0 ow/w - 3/10 CL auction - $13,038 7.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $6,100 7.0 - cr.ow - 11/11 CL auction - $4,000 7.0 WHITE - 1/10 CL - $5,800 6.5 - ow - 11/11 CL auction - $4,700 6.5 cr/ow - 1/11 CL auction - $3,150 6.5 ow/w - 11/10 CL auction - $3,200 6.5 ow/w - 9/10 CL auction - $3900 6.5 ow/w - 4/10 CL - $3900 6.0 ow - PRIVATE SALE - $2,800 6.0 cr/ow - 9/10 CL auction - $2.617 6.0 ow - 7/10 Heritage Sunday auction - $2,493 6.0 ow/w - 2/10 CL auction - $3,333 6.0 ow/w - 2/10 private board sale - $3100 5.5 ow - 11/10 CL auction - $2,200 5.5 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $2,088 5.5 ow - 8/09 CL sale - $2500 5.5 cr.ow - 8/09 CL sale - $2625 5.0 ow - 5/10 CL auction - $1,833 5.0 ow - 12/09 CL sale - $2000 4.5 ow/w - 11/11 CL auction - $1,533 4.5 ow/w - 4/11 CL auction - $2,300 4.5 ow - 7/10 CL auction = $1,512 4.0 WHITE - 3/11 boardies transaction - $1,400 4.0 ow/w - CL 6/10 auction - $1,345 4.0 - 1/10 CL auction - $1,300 3.5 ow/w - 1/11 private board sale - $989 3.0 - ow/w -1/11 CL auction - $907 3.0 - 2/10 CL auction - $901 3.0 ow/w - 2/10 Qualitycomix auction - $801 2.0 - 5/10 boardies - $800 2.0 - cr/ow 8/10 CL auction - $715 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingKingKirby Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I just called and checked the notes on it. Rusty staples I ended up buying this copy. The staples are mildly oxidized but definitely not what I'd call "rusty" and I can see no sign of any sort of transference. It was slabbed almost 12-years ago. I'm guessing they were more strict on their definitions back then? Definitely looks like it would get both a grade and PQ bump on a straight resub. Maybe a bit better with a dry-clean and press. Regardless, I'm back in the club. Edited March 14, 2012 by MLMeade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I just called and checked the notes on it. Rusty staples I ended up buying this copy. The staples are mildly oxidized but definitely not what I'd call "rusty" and I can see no sign of any sort of transference. It was slabbed almost 12-years ago. I'm guessing they were more strict on their definitions back then? Definitely looks like it would get both a grade and PQ bump on a straight resub. Maybe a bit better with a dry-clean and press. Regardless, I'm back in the club. Nice looking book. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortoise Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I just called and checked the notes on it. Rusty staples I ended up buying this copy. The staples are mildly oxidized but definitely not what I'd call "rusty" and I can see no sign of any sort of transference. It was slabbed almost 12-years ago. I'm guessing they were more strict on their definitions back then? Definitely looks like it would get both a grade and PQ bump on a straight resub. Maybe a bit better with a dry-clean and press. Regardless, I'm back in the club. Awesome book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.J Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Heres mine, a bit rough but I love it all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscott Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 here is the xmen 1 i recently purchased. graded 5.5 Very nice book and welcome to the boards (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markseowlichang-migration Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 [/img] there! really happy because its the last book in my xmen collection! graded 5.5 by metropolis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sufunk Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 [/img] there! really happy because its the last book in my xmen collection! graded 5.5 by metropolis! Congrats! Now THAT is a 1st post! Welcome to the club and WTTB (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markseowlichang-migration Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 haha i was waiting to post on this forum for ages! finally!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyazaki Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Arrived a few weeks ago from clink but finally got round to doing a scan, my first silver age book and a 20 year wish fulfilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.J Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 [/img] there! really happy because its the last book in my xmen collection! graded 5.5 by metropolis! Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
