showcase22gr1959 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Robb said it right, there is only a 50% chance (maybe less) that the resto could even be removed without destroying the book (and sending the grade much lower - even if the seller didn't care about destroying it - which I would hope is NOT the case!) The math is simple. with a blue label 4.0 worth, say $9K, it's a real stretch to pay $5K for that book. Of course, if the buyer just wanted a nice presenting copy......they're pretty rare. So few copies of this grail around, I've always been surprised how cheap it had been (starting to come to reality now). Joey hi joey, why 9k?, the 4.0 on comic link has been there for a while w/ the highest bid at 6,250(something like that) I did notice that: link There's a that 4.5 sold for $7200 recently (listed 3/13/2014) as well. That books presents well for the grade and old label goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roulette44 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I meant to use $8K, actually, but the point I was illustrating with the math is still the same. One thing people have to remember with SC4 (different from AF15) is there are so few copies, that price will be / are much more volatile. Hopefully that means that collectors dying for a copy can still find one without losing and arm....AND new record prices are realized all the time, giving credit where it's due, to such an iconic book. I sold a 5.5 not long ago for $13K and wish I kept it, frankly.....just needed some dough. The Clink 4.0 is decent, not spectacular....and the seller isn't willing to take less than $7.5K. Someone will buy it, only a matter of time. I heard of another 4.0 with an $8.0K offer, but the seller isn't willing to let it go. He's a boardie, i'll let him decide if he wants to contribute to the discussion. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm with joey. That 4.0 on comic link is the most affordable un restored copy out there right now. The restored 4.0 copy selling for $5k on heritage helped its cause. I would expect sooner rather than later someone will decide to stop nickel and diming the seller and pull the trigger on it. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I did just sell a 5.0 for 10k ... To be honest (and I told buyer this) I was going to price at 8995 at heroes but he offered me 10 to sell it now... So I obliged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I did just sell a 5.0 for 10k ... To be honest (and I told buyer this) I was going to price at 8995 at heroes but he offered me 10 to sell it now... So I obliged $10K feels like a fair price if it was a nice presenting copy (which knowing you it was likely tops). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's a 6.0 for sale on eBay for $16k today. http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=231251000457# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's a 6.0 for sale on eBay for $16k today. http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=231251000457# Looks a little over graded to me.... -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's a 6.0 for sale on eBay for $16k today. http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=231251000457# Looks a little over graded to me.... -J. my thoughts also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulksdaddy1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 There's a 6.0 for sale on eBay for $16k today. http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=231251000457# Looks a little over graded to me.... -J. my thoughts also. Many Showcase 4's I see look a little overgraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Youser - why I should never buy books I've only see on my little iPhone screen That does look like a gift-grade. 5.0 to my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddieMercede Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaSealed Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The good old CGC sliding grading scale depending on how old the book is. Even then, that book is particularly bad looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Remember, that's somebody's baby there your talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yuck. Over-graded maybe, but far from "yuck....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Remember, that's somebody's baby there your talking about AND those rat-chew marks on the upper left corner of the book add character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Remember, that's somebody's baby there your talking about AND those rat-chew marks on the upper left corner of the book add character! A rodent with a discriminating palette apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yuck. Over-graded maybe, but far from "yuck....." Gotta love those basement/attic finds! -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yuck. Over-graded maybe, but far from "yuck....." Gotta love those basement/attic finds! -J. What's a little rat chew between friends and a key comic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Remember, that's somebody's baby there your talking about AND those rat-chew marks on the upper left corner of the book add character! A rodent with a discriminating palette apparently For all I know, Mickey himself could have had a taste. . Chewed or not....I'd be thrilled to have that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Remember, that's somebody's baby there your talking about AND those rat-chew marks on the upper left corner of the book add character! A rodent with a discriminating palette apparently For all I know, Mickey himself could have had a taste. . Chewed or not....I'd be thrilled to have that book. +1 It really is only a little chewed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
