July Comiclink auction...the Official Preview and Review thread.

[chrisco37]

However, #16 a filler?

 

I'll concede that "filler" was probably a bit harsh. It's not a true filler (like ASM#8).

 

I guess, the point was that #17 is the "better" book.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I believe some esteemed university will be the recipient of Bob's new found earnings

 

The #119 was surprising and I'm curious what my Green River copy would bring

 

A lot. Especially if it can be pressed to the promised land of 9.8. No 9.8s on census and only ONE 9.6. (Heck just 8 9.4s)

:mad:

[ComicConnoisseur]

I think the greatest appeal that Bob's books had was that they had not been on the market in a long, long time.

That means that either the books had less chance of being pressed (for either upgrade potential or someone who doesn't want pressed books bid them up) or someone simply wanted fresh copies that were well preserved.

 

I would have loved to have been in a position to take some of those copies off your hands. Some of the toughest early Marvels to acquire in grade.

 

Either way, congrats Bob!

 

I agree plus perfect timing with the San Diego Comic Con and all the good buzz about the Thor movie.

(thumbs u

[ChasingKingKirby]

I believe some esteemed university will be the recipient of Bob's new found earnings

 

The #119 was surprising and I'm curious what my Green River copy would bring

 

A lot. Especially if it can be pressed to the promised land of 9.8. No 9.8s on census and only ONE 9.6. (Heck just 8 9.4s)

:mad:

 

Just being realistic.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

[namisgr]

I believe some esteemed university will be the recipient of Bob's new found earnings

 

The #119 was surprising and I'm curious what my Green River copy would bring

 

A lot. Especially if it can be pressed to the promised land of 9.8. No 9.8s on census and only ONE 9.6. (Heck just 8 9.4s)

 

First off, thanks to everyone for your congratulatory words. The proceeds are all going into my son's college fund, which he will start tapping into this coming year.

 

The Rocky Mountain #119 has a teensy corner ding in the upper right front cover, and so I don't believe it's improvable. I suspect that at least a couple of collectors have caught on that this is a key issue in the Thor run, with the first appearances of Fandral, Hogun and Volstagg taking on increased signficance in light of their upcoming appearance in the movie version.

 

The issues that I think have a good shot at being upgraded sold for top dollar: the 98, 104, and 114. The lone exception was the Pac Coast #117, which I strongly suspect can be pressed into a 9.6 and garner a better page quality designation, too, but sold for a relatively modest amount.

 

I'm really pleased that a significant number of the books were purchased by board members, guys who are good old fashioned collectors looking to accumulate and hold complete runs. (thumbs u

[supapimp]

i thought that book looked familiar.

[supapimp]

damn. the PC JIM 117 CGC 9.4 went for a steal at only $700.

[namisgr]

damn. the PC JIM 117 CGC 9.4 went for a steal at only $700.

 

Probably the single best bargain out of the entire run. And since I bought it directly from Roter and slabbed it myself, the comic is guaranteed to never have been pressed.

[ChasingKingKirby]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

 

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I don't press Peds either. (thumbs u

[ChasingKingKirby]

I believe some esteemed university will be the recipient of Bob's new found earnings

 

The #119 was surprising and I'm curious what my Green River copy would bring

 

A lot. Especially if it can be pressed to the promised land of 9.8. No 9.8s on census and only ONE 9.6. (Heck just 8 9.4s)

 

First off, thanks to everyone for your congratulatory words. The proceeds are all going into my son's college fund, which he will start tapping into this coming year.

 

The Rocky Mountain #119 has a teensy corner ding in the upper right front cover, and so I don't believe it's improvable. I suspect that at least a couple of collectors have caught on that this is a key issue in the Thor run, with the first appearances of Fandral, Hogun and Volstagg taking on increased signficance in light of their upcoming appearance in the movie version.

 

The issues that I think have a good shot at being upgraded sold for top dollar: the 98, 104, and 114. The lone exception was the Pac Coast #117, which I strongly suspect can be pressed into a 9.6 and garner a better page quality designation, too, but sold for a relatively modest amount.

 

I'm really pleased that a significant number of the books were purchased by board members, guys who are good old fashioned collectors looking to accumulate and hold complete runs. (thumbs u

 

I was hoping to score some of your books Bob, but they were way too nice for my meager 7.0+ run. I can certainly understand the prices, considering how TOUGH it is to put this run together even in VF much less NM.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

 

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I don't press Peds either. (thumbs u

Its up to whoever the new owners are to do with as they please with the books. Doesnt mean I agree, but im nobody in the grand scheme.

[ChasingKingKirby]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

 

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I don't press Peds either. (thumbs u

Its up to whoever the new owners are to do with as they please with the books. Doesnt mean I agree, but im nobody in the grand scheme.

 

100% agreed.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

 

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I don't press Peds either. (thumbs u

Its up to whoever the new owners are to do with as they please with the books. Doesnt mean I agree, but im nobody in the grand scheme.

 

100% agreed.

Stop agreeing with me :sumo:

[ChasingKingKirby]

Its still sad. My opinion differs from others, but I still dont press peds. I could have made a mint of the Defenders 1 I just sold, easy press to a 9.4

 

For what it's worth, I agree with you. I don't press Peds either. (thumbs u

Its up to whoever the new owners are to do with as they please with the books. Doesnt mean I agree, but im nobody in the grand scheme.

 

100% agreed.

Stop agreeing with me :sumo:

 

I'll try. But it's so easy.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

[supapimp]

damn. the PC JIM 117 CGC 9.4 went for a steal at only $700.

 

Probably the single best bargain out of the entire run. And since I bought it directly from Roter and slabbed it myself, the comic is guaranteed to never have been pressed.

 

you should have sold it to me.

[namisgr]

damn. the PC JIM 117 CGC 9.4 went for a steal at only $700.

 

Probably the single best bargain out of the entire run. And since I bought it directly from Roter and slabbed it myself, the comic is guaranteed to never have been pressed.

 

you should have sold it to me.

 

It's not like the auction was a secret.

[Icculus308win]

I went 4 for 12 last night.

But I did manage to get my first Curator Pedigree, and on a character I focus on

 

 

That book is AWESOME!

[supapimp]

damn. the PC JIM 117 CGC 9.4 went for a steal at only $700.

 

Probably the single best bargain out of the entire run. And since I bought it directly from Roter and slabbed it myself, the comic is guaranteed to never have been pressed.

 

you should have sold it to me.

 

It's not like the auction was a secret.

 

i don't do CL, and you would've saved on the CL fees.