BarryAllen Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 6.0 = $20-25k 5.5 = $18-20k 5.0 = $15-18k :shrug: There are copies around, but for a premium and many times you have to pry them out of people's hands... That's where I may have to use my AF 15 for leverage. I suppose if you find someone who wants an AF 15... Probably easier to sell your AF 15 and use the cash to garner a deal, but you may have to pay a premium (as most do with this book). However, AF 15 is not nearly as rare as SC 4 and realistically to the collectors that want this book it may be a bit of apples and oranges. Not to say it wouldn't work, but it isn't necessarily that easy. My reco would be to find a dealer on the boards you trust and have them help you find a great copy and then pay FMV. Darn,,,that posting was a goof...my error..let me try this a again. Definitely several people have been offering to take it off my hands. Decent offers at that. I know...the Showcase crowd are usually hardcore DC and the AF 15 are usually Marvelites. However...I appreciate both. For the reasons I have the Spidey comic a marvel buff may hold an SC4. The book just fell into my lap locally...I paid a premium but had it right in my hand and realized an opportunity and scarfed it as it was a great investment. I know SC4 is more scarce for sure. I've had a few of them over the years. Good luck! Let us know when you get a copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 6.0 = $20-25k 5.5 = $18-20k 5.0 = $15-18k :shrug: There are copies around, but for a premium and many times you have to pry them out of people's hands... That's where I may have to use my AF 15 for leverage. I suppose if you find someone who wants an AF 15... Probably easier to sell your AF 15 and use the cash to garner a deal, but you may have to pay a premium (as most do with this book). However, AF 15 is not nearly as rare as SC 4 and realistically to the collectors that want this book it may be a bit of apples and oranges. Not to say it wouldn't work, but it isn't necessarily that easy. My reco would be to find a dealer on the boards you trust and have them help you find a great copy and then pay FMV. Darn,,,that posting was a goof...my error..let me try this a again. Definitely several people have been offering to take it off my hands. Decent offers at that. I know...the Showcase crowd are usually hardcore DC and the AF 15 are usually Marvelites. However...I appreciate both. For the reasons I have the Spidey comic a marvel buff may hold an SC4. The book just fell into my lap locally...I paid a premium but had it right in my hand and realized an opportunity and scarfed it as it was a great investment. I know SC4 is more scarce for sure. I've had a few of them over the years. Good luck! Let us know when you get a copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I am Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 There are a few nice copies coming up for auction on commicconnect in May to chose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 6.0 = $20-25k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 6.0 = $20-25k 5.5 = $18-20k 5.0 = $15-18k :shrug: There are copies around, but for a premium and many times you have to pry them out of people's hands... That's where I may have to use my AF 15 for leverage. I suppose if you find someone who wants an AF 15... Probably easier to sell your AF 15 and use the cash to garner a deal, but you may have to pay a premium (as most do with this book). However, AF 15 is not nearly as rare as SC 4 and realistically to the collectors that want this book it may be a bit of apples and oranges. Not to say it wouldn't work, but it isn't necessarily that easy. My reco would be to find a dealer on the boards you trust and have them help you find a great copy and then pay FMV. Darn,,,that posting was a goof...my error..let me try this a again. Definitely several people have been offering to take it off my hands. Decent offers at that. I know...the Showcase crowd are usually hardcore DC and the AF 15 are usually Marvelites. However...I appreciate both. For the reasons I have the Spidey comic a marvel buff may hold an SC4. The book just fell into my lap locally...I paid a premium but had it right in my hand and realized an opportunity and scarfed it as it was a great investment. I know SC4 is more scarce for sure. I've had a few of them over the years. Good luck! Let us know when you get a copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I sold a 5.0 at megacon for 15K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looks like the TV show has given the book quite a lift Considering that this show will likely get picked up for next year and that it'll generate new fans, many that will become loyal for quite some time, I think this trend will continue for a while. I wonder if and when it could overtake AF #15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcnerd Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I see it going up and up, but it'll never overtake AF15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman399 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I see it going up and up, but it'll never overtake AF15 Never is an awfully long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I see it going up and up, but it'll never overtake AF15 +1 Relative rarity aside, Spider-man > Flash -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I am Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looks like the TV show has given the book quite a lift Considering that this show will likely get picked up for next year and that it'll generate new fans, many that will become loyal for quite some time, I think this trend will continue for a while. I wonder if and when it could overtake AF #15? It was already renewed for next year. The spin off show with The Atom and Hawkgirl is greenlit as well for a launch this year. Of course, I am biased, but I really enjoy the writing and acting on the show. The Reverse Flash is so manipulative and evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I wonder if and when it could overtake AF #15? Absolutely never. I can't believe people would even think it might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I wonder if and when it could overtake AF #15? Absolutely never. I can't believe people would even think it might. For me, it's not so much about general prices of a particular issue but rather about individual books on their own merits. Regarding AF #15, the highest graded copies will likely always sell for more than any other SA book. However, individual issues of other books, especially such as Showcase #4 may yield a huge financial return over the years to come, greater than many copies of AF#15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I could see them being par again. Spidey is more popular, flash is more rare, the supply/demand curve peg them at the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 AF15 is the KING of the SA. Showcase 4 is on par with Hulk 1 right now...let those two battle it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I wonder if and when it could overtake AF #15? Absolutely never. I can't believe people would even think it might. Never is a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 AF15 is the KING of the SA. Showcase 4 is on par with Hulk 1 right now...let those two battle it out. The operative words being right now. If they screw up the character too much, fans might defect from Spidey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I see it going up and up, but it'll never overtake AF15 Never is an awfully long time Holy cow, you read my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase22gr1959 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 AF15 is the KING of the SA. Showcase 4 is on par with Hulk 1 right now...let those two battle it out. The operative words being right now. If they screw up the character too much, fans might defect from Spidey. You mean Hulk right. Your 6.0 is a pedigree...hard to beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 AF15 is the KING of the SA. Showcase 4 is on par with Hulk 1 right now...let those two battle it out. The operative words being right now. If they screw up the character too much, fans might defect from Spidey. You mean Hulk right. Your 6.0 is a pedigree...hard to beat that. Thanks (thumbs u No I meant Spidey. I think Hulk has more universal appeal (on film at least) than Spidey, and (Hulk) could also surpass him if they mess with the character too much. Just an opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
