Archie 1 Question

[Foolkiller]

What would a low grade, cover detached, rough, but clearly presentable, cr/ow pages Archie 1 be valued at? Say a 1.0 or 1 .5 (but with decent eye appeal)?

 

I'm just curious. No scan at the moment, but hopefully the new owner will show up with one.

[VintageComics]

BK, in my opinion (based on previous sales as well as being the owner of one) up to 3 times current guide seems to be about the norm for Archie #1.

[143ksk]

Not sure what Guide is, but I'd estimate $3K to $4K or so, maybe a tad higher with the right book and bidders

[gregreece]

Guys,

Here it is. Covers , along with first page detached but complete. Obviously not a book I handle everyday so I appreciate the feedback in trying to determine FMV. Also considering whether this is a good restoration candidate.

 

THX

 

Greg

 

 

[ciorac]

Those pages look extemely brittle. I'd steer clear of the book. But that's just me

[Ghoti]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

[Bat-Man]

Those pages look extemely brittle. I'd steer clear of the book. But that's just me

 

I agree.

 

That book looks to be a 1.0 no higher, but with the brittle PQ I'd be surprised but understand if it got a .5

 

I've got and have seen a few books like this hit a 0.5

[143ksk]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

 

Even if it's very brittle I would be surprised if it went for under $2K.

[rob_react]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

 

Even if it's very brittle I would be surprised if it went for under $2K.

 

+1. It's still an Archie #1 and there's upward pressure on that book right now. People might look at something like this and think "this could be my last shot." they're not getting any cheaper.

[Foolkiller]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

 

Even if it's very brittle I would be surprised if it went for under $2K.

 

+1. It's still an Archie #1 and there's upward pressure on that book right now. People might look at something like this and think "this could be my last shot." they're not getting any cheaper.

 

FYI, having seen the book in hand, I can tell you the pages are not brittle.

[nearmint]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

 

Even if it's very brittle I would be surprised if it went for under $2K.

 

+1. It's still an Archie #1 and there's upward pressure on that book right now. People might look at something like this and think "this could be my last shot." they're not getting any cheaper.

 

FYI, having seen the book in hand, I can tell you the pages are not brittle.

 

What did all the damage?

[ciorac]

I would say 1200-1500 would be a sensible price for BOTH parties.

 

Even if it's very brittle I would be surprised if it went for under $2K.

 

+1. It's still an Archie #1 and there's upward pressure on that book right now. People might look at something like this and think "this could be my last shot." they're not getting any cheaper.

 

FYI, having seen the book in hand, I can tell you the pages are not brittle.

 

They sure do a believable impression of brittle in the scan.

 

But, you've held it, so I defer

[lotemo]

Speaking of Archie #1, a copy just sold on ebay a short while ago as a $1,200 BIN.

 

Archie 1

 

Did anyone here snag it?

 

I had just pulled up a search, saw it listed, looked at the seller's other items and then it was sold before I went back to it.

[VintageComics]

Just heard that a boardie bought it. Nice snag.

[goldenacase]

[bluechip]

Speaking of Archie #1, a copy just sold on ebay a short while ago as a $1,200 BIN.

 

Archie 1

 

Did anyone here snag it?

 

I had just pulled up a search, saw it listed, looked at the seller's other items and then it was sold before I went back to it.

 

Sounds like a case of "Okay, honey I just now put that archie magazine on ebay. Checked that price guide thing and it said 1800 in good condition, so I set a buy now of 1200, figuring maybe somebody'll pay 600 and... what the hell, it's gone."

[rob_react]

Yeah, the seller knew too much, but not enough to know to just let that one ride.

[goldenacase]

It was actually $1200 buy it now or best offer, I just figured there may not be a chance to submit an offer with that buy it now price (thumbs u

[bronzilla]

It was actually $1200 buy it now or best offer, I just figured there may not be a chance to submit an offer with that buy it now price (thumbs u

 

Wise decision.