Decent price?

[COI]

"getting a 9.4 copy for $130 is not realistic. Possibly in the future it will be. "

 

For that to happen, the market would had to have edured a VERY serious crash. Even if a lot more NM/NM+ books showed up, I don't see this happening for a key Spidey, unless the whole market was screwed anyway.

 

 

[The_Man_Of_Steel]

I respecfully disagree, as people that have closely watched other professionally graded markets could tell you what happens over time. I guess, your one of my crazy brothers!

[fantastic_four]

Those other collectible markets had one less major factor at the time certification came into the picture--there was no Internet or E-Bay back then. Usually collectibles are first come, first serve in a store, at a convention, or via mail order; but with E-Bay, collectors from around the world are in one space competing over material and driving price up. Even without CGC having come onto the scene, I suspect prices would have risen at a more rapid clip than they did prior to E-Bay becoming such a popular place to sell comics.

 

Are there any coin or card collectors reading who can say what effect the Internet has had on prices?

[COI]

"I guess, your one of my crazy brothers! "

 

Crazy like a fox

[mr_highgrade]

I snapped up a Spidey # 135 CGC 9.2 on ebay for $87.00 a couple of weeks ago.

[The_Man_Of_Steel]

ASM # 135 is a great book to own, and the black on the cover, could possibly make it tougher to find raw in NM grade. Because of the common overgrading problem among eBay sellers, I decided it wouldn't be worth the money to try and get the book raw. I found a copy of ASM # 135 offered at Heritage, but the cover was not centered very well, and distributer's ink overspray is visible on the "white" of the overcentered margin. I cannot remember what the grade is, I sure it is either the same grade as mine, or slightly higher, but in either case, mine has greater eye appeal.

 

Check out this insanity on an Amazing Spider-Man 129 CGC NM 9.4 Is the Punisher making a comeback?

[COI]

Nope, that's about right for an ASM #129 CGC 9.4. They've gone for as much as $750. But for my investment dollar I'd rather shell out for a 9.6.

[blowout]

hey MOS, you certainly have got the cgc bug now.

by the way i don't here any mention of buying cgc books in your recent post in the 'advice for new collectors' thread you better put something in before arch pulls the plug

seriously though, kudos to you for that post, very informative for those new to the hobby/ebay and some great links in there, nice work

[Darthdiesel]

Nice buy Ricky! $80 for a 9.2 copy is a steal!

 

You overpaid about $75 for a creamy POS! I overpaid Heritage for a ASM 98 9.6 copy in last December's auction.

[Rickdogg]

I'd have to disagree on that one

[The_Man_Of_Steel]

seriously though, kudos to you for that post, very informative for those new to the hobby/ebay and some great links in there, nice work

 

Thank you for the kind words, it was truely a labor of love. Maybe I'll update it with "A Beginners Slabbed Book buying guide" or something like that. I think I should add to the OverStreet Price Guide recommendation with more info about the book, and maybe briefly mention Wizard (and how speculative the new book prices are and how comic shops abuse it), and CBG w/links to both of their homepages. Any thoughts?

[ablue]

Hey Murph no offence to you but that is an ugly book !! off center!!

I looked at your recent negs and I can't but wonder why you just did not refund this guys money total $30.00 to save you the negs?? For a rich guy like you it should not have been a problem

But you would propbably say( "It was the principal")

 

[ablue]

Hey Murph no offence to you but that is an ugly book !! off center!!

I looked at your recent negs and I can't but wonder why you just did not refund this guys money total $30.00 to save you the negs?? For a rich guy like you it should not have been a problem

But you would propbably say( "It was the principal")

 

[murph0]

Way to answer your own question. If I hadn't told him prior to me shipping that if he doesn't insure the book, I can't do anything once they leave my hands. I did attempt to find them for him, and I think it's a bit ridiculous his feedback..considering I even provided a scan of the receipt showing them sent..but whatever. I try not to sell much b/c it annoys me, but sometimes I just have too much junk. Anyways, the book is at least nicer then that Batman book of yours. :\

 

Brian

[ablue]

That piece of C%$#@P does not hold a candel to a golden age book of BATMANS importance

[murph0]

Selling a few raw books here and there also helps you to understand how you grade in relation to others. It's handy to know if you're grading too hard or too soft.

 

Brian

[murph0]

Did I ever say importance? I said the book is structurally nicer. Good to see you've gotten all worked up over me saying your book doesn't LOOK nice.

 

Brian

[ablue]

Murph I am only rattling your chain in all fun!!

 

[ablue]

But it is still OFF center

[murph0]

I'll give you that, but not as off-center as your book..which is one of the main things I don't like about yours..and the "dirt" look on the spine.

 

Brian