TeddieMercede Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 In hindsight...that 7.5 ow which sold last year was a real bargain. In hindsight, the 9.6 copy was the bargain of the decade when it sold on Heritage. Goldman must`ve been bummed, and Wilson`s client must`ve been ecstatic. With SC4 9.2 selling, it was the confirmation for the upper DC SA market. I bet your client was ecstatic of the BB28 purchase. I don`t know if he was ecstatic, as negotiations were protracted and he definitely felt like he was paying full freight! In contrast, the 9.6 SC 4 was barely more than the 9.4 copy that had sold just a short while before. It was a clear bargain from the minute the auction closed, and I`m sure the winner`s ceiling was much much higher. I believe Wilson said at the time he was buying the Showcases for himself -- don't if that's what happened or if he has sold them since then. He had offered Goldman more than he paid for the books at the auction. Goldman was very displeased with how the auction played out. I don't think Mark ended up with the books for himself, at least that is what he's telling people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 In hindsight...that 7.5 ow which sold last year was a real bargain. In hindsight, the 9.6 copy was the bargain of the decade when it sold on Heritage. Goldman must`ve been bummed, and Wilson`s client must`ve been ecstatic. With SC4 9.2 selling, it was the confirmation for the upper DC SA market. I bet your client was ecstatic of the BB28 purchase. I don`t know if he was ecstatic, as negotiations were protracted and he definitely felt like he was paying full freight! In contrast, the 9.6 SC 4 was barely more than the 9.4 copy that had sold just a short while before. It was a clear bargain from the minute the auction closed, and I`m sure the winner`s ceiling was much much higher. I believe Wilson said at the time he was buying the Showcases for himself -- don't if that's what happened or if he has sold them since then. He had offered Goldman more than he paid for the books at the auction. Goldman was very displeased with how the auction played out. I don't think Mark ended up with the books for himself, at least that is what he's telling people. He did not. He was always buying for a client. I believe the offer he made Goldman was on behalf of this same client. Goldman gambled and lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'd rather have the bb28 than the S4 in those grades. Owning a 9.4 B&B 28 is so 2009. I would like to own the 9.6 SC 4. An 8.0 would be fine for us "regulars". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I'd rather have the bb28 than the S4 in those grades. Owning a 9.4 B&B 28 is so 2009. I would like to own the 9.6 SC 4. An 8.0 would be fine for us "regulars". I'll be happy to be in that club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Even a 6.0 would be a thrill for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Even a 6.0 would be a thrill for me. That will complete your top three SA DC set in 6.0's. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Even a 6.0 would be a thrill for me. That will complete your top three SA DC set in 6.0's. (thumbs u Or, as they say, close enough for government work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson-1970 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 For those of you still searching for a decent copy of SC#4, here's a recent entry into the market (Be fore-warned though, the asking price may be to some) ...... SHOWCASE #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 I saw it, it's a nice copy. The price however, seems a tad optimistic Certainly not in my budget. But you never know. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson-1970 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I saw it, it's a nice copy. The price however, seems a tad optimistic Certainly not in my budget. But you never know. Good luck with the sale! Just to clear up any misunderstanding here, I'm NOT the seller of this book. I was merely informing others about its availability. Yeah, I wish it was mine, but I'll have to settle for the CGC 3.5 (CR-OW) copy I bought back in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem1138 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I was able to pick up a nice old label CGC 4.0 OW as well. It's very tough to find a copy right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 I saw it, it's a nice copy. The price however, seems a tad optimistic Certainly not in my budget. But you never know. Good luck with the sale! Just to clear up any misunderstanding here, I'm NOT the seller of this book. I was merely informing others about its availability. Yeah, I wish it was mine, but I'll have to settle for the CGC 3.5 (CR-OW) copy I bought back in February. mea culpa Hey, a 3.5 is not settling when it comes to any SC #4 (thumbs u . . . but I do think that 5.0 is a little optimistically priced. I had a 5.0 offered to me for a lot less a few months back. In hindsight, I wish I had bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson-1970 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I saw it, it's a nice copy. The price however, seems a tad optimistic Certainly not in my budget. But you never know. Good luck with the sale! Just to clear up any misunderstanding here, I'm NOT the seller of this book. I was merely informing others about its availability. Yeah, I wish it was mine, but I'll have to settle for the CGC 3.5 (CR-OW) copy I bought back in February. mea culpa Hey, a 3.5 is not settling when it comes to any SC #4 (thumbs u . . . but I do think that 5.0 is a little optimistically priced. I had a 5.0 offered to me for a lot less a few months back. In hindsight, I wish I had bought it. No harm done B. BTW, Your 4.0 LT-OW copy presents very well for its assigned grade. I'd normally avoid that type of PQ, but I made a couple of rare exceptions in order to acquire an AF#15 old-label 4.5 (also presents very well for its grade and no MC !) and a GA Captain America #17 in 5.0. I got great deals on both of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 I know right. The cover is like we say here in Brooklyn, "butta" but the PQ is LT/OW. I took the trade off on PQ to get the best copy of a cover I adore. Someday, I may find a 5.0 that measures up. The problem is many have worse covers than my 4.0. Not a bad problem to have I guess I resubbed an old label AF #15 and got a PQ bump Some great deals in those them thar old labels that get PQ bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash105 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I was wondering if someone was going to post this book. I am amazed at the lack of inventory. Right now that is the only Showcase 4 on ebay. I think six months ago there was a half a dozen. I think my dreams of an 8.0 or better may be fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson-1970 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I've thought about resubbing my old-label AF#15, speculating that it could possibly come back a 5.0 CR-OW, if not better. However, I just have this fear of getting burnt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Loves Gwen Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I know right. The cover is like we say here in Brooklyn, "butta" but the PQ is LT/OW. I took the trade off on PQ to get the best copy of a cover I adore. Someday, I may find a 5.0 that measures up. The problem is many have worse covers than my 4.0. Not a bad problem to have I guess I resubbed an old label AF #15 and got a PQ bump Some great deals in those them thar old labels that get PQ bumps. You did send the book back in raw to regrade right? They don't review PQ any longer, I was told last month. The only way now to have them possibly change anything is by a full regrade. I was asking because I was having about ten old label books reholdered. It can get expensive to pay for a whole new grading of some high end books. Night, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Odinson-1970 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I was wondering if someone was going to post this book. I am amazed at the lack of inventory. Right now that is the only Showcase 4 on ebay. I think six months ago there was a half a dozen. I think my dreams of an 8.0 or better may be fading. FYI, I bought my 3.5 copy from that same seller via eBay. Within the last six to seven months, he was selling a 2.5 ow-w, 3.0 cr-ow, 3.5 cr-ow, and now a 5.0 ow-w (all blue labels). As for getting a 8.0+ copy. Unless you've got at least $30K to $40K to spend (if not more these days), chances are your dream will be fading. As we all know by now, Mark recently sold his 9.2 copy for $100K ! If that blue 6.0 copy I see in your signature is yours, be happy with it because it's what many others would dream of owning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash105 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I am happy with my 6.0. Don't get me wrong I am thankful for every book I have. I remember when 20.00 was the max I would pay for a book. In the case of SC4, this book has been a case of missed oppurtunity and bad decisions for me since 1988. At this point, unless a deal shows up I am done with SC4. I need to move my PLOD which was a holder but I am in no hurry. I am excited to see renewed interest in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I just privately sold 3 copies of sc 4 , definitely renewed interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
