A $52,000 Copy Of Ironman #32 Taken In Robbery??

[Cody_Starbuck]

Evidently, someone in North Carolina had their house robbed and comics taken. According to the report, "a portable safe containing comic books was taken from the home. One of the comic books taken was Ironman #32 edition, the owners said was valued at $52,000."

 

I have to ask: $52,000 for an Ironman #32? Really?? Here's some links:

 

Fox 8

Digtriad

[Mark 1]

No copy of IM 32 would be worth $52,000.....

[CKB]

Given there are no 9.9s or 10s on the census, and a CGC 9.6 sold for $170 in January, I'd have to agree.

 

[jessebrook1]

The victims were identified as 19 y/o Timothy Shrewsberry, 23 y/o Amber Shrewsberry, and 21 y/o Terry Shrewsberry. Investigators said the mother of the victims was asleep in another portion of the house.

 

 

Its because we have a 19 year old who does not know anything about comics.

[aszumilo]

Well, if they values it at $170, then, how would they scam the insurance?

[oakman29]

Maybe if he tells the news that he had a 52K comic book stolen it would give him a kind paper trail so the insurance company won't deny his claim?

Police report,check! news,check! Now give me my money!

[Jeffro.]

Evidently, someone in North Carolina had their house robbed and comics taken. According to the report, "a portable safe containing comic books was taken from the home. One of the comic books taken was Ironman #32 edition, the owners said was valued at $52,000."

 

I have to ask: $52,000 for an Ironman #32? Really?? Here's some links:

 

Fox 8

Digtriad

 

He probably also filed a claim for the Picasso that was in his basement.

[Cody_Starbuck]

My first thought is that it is a scam. Most home insurance policies, from what I understand from being a member here, does not cover collectables.

[Tec-Tac-Toe]

No copy of IM 32 would be worth $52,000.....

 

I believe in the excitement/terror of the moment it was not mentioned that $51,830.00 in cash was hidden in the pages of the book.

[s-man]

Maybe the owner is Blackstarcomics!

[DR.X]

He probably also filed a claim for the Picasso that was in his basement.

 

I had a house broken into around 25 years ago. I told the police they took the last existing copy of a genuine map to the " LOST DUTCHMAN'S MINE", valued at $15,000.00. They didn't buy it.

 

DR.X

[sufunk]

Given there are no 9.9s or 10s on the census, and a CGC 9.6 sold for $170 in January, I'd have to agree.

 

For 52k, that #32 better be a 11.0!!!

[cheetah]

Maybe the guy was confused and meant to say he was robbed of a Tales of Suspense 39 CGC 9.2. It's about the only thing that is close. It's terrible when a scam goes awry because you don't do your homework.

[goldust40]

Maybe the guy was confused and meant to say he was robbed of a Tales of Suspense 39 CGC 9.2. It's about the only thing that is close.

 

It ain't even close. If you've spent the sort of cash it takes to obtain such a book, you'll damn well remember which book it is, regardless of whether you're still in your teens or not.

[nearmint]

It's terrible when a scam goes awry because you don't do your homework.

 

When I was 16, I worked in a clothing store. One night, a woman came in. I said, "Hi, can I help you?" She meant to say, "No thanks, just browsing," but she actually said "No thanks, just shoplifting." She took a few steps towards a rack of clothes, stopped, realized what she said, then turned tail and ran out of the store.

[oakman29]

It's terrible when a scam goes awry because you don't do your homework.

 

When I was 16, I worked in a clothing store. One night, a woman came in. I said, "Hi, can I help you?" She meant to say, "No thanks, just browsing," but she actually said "No thanks, just shoplifting." She took a few steps towards a rack of clothes, stopped, realized what she said, then turned tail and ran out of the store.

 

Nice slip of the tongue.

[Mark 1]

I hope that IM 32 is worth $52,000....I have a nice NM copy that I'm willing to sell on the boards for 50% off. $26,000 goes to the first person who says I'll take it.

 

 

[Stronguy]

I believe Chuck had on listed in NM on his website for $52,000 but after discounts and codewords it's only $275.

[Phicks]

"I'm sorry Mr. SImpson, but your insurance policy only covers non-fictional items."

"D'oh!"

[oakman29]

I believe Chuck had on listed in NM on his website for $52,000 but after discounts and codewords it's only $275.