gaz2810i Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Why is it a struggling book? Issue 3 hasn't even been released yet and I wouldn't be expecting saga type prices, or even Revival for that matter yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBT Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i think all of the bad feelings people have of it, is because of the one shill auction. The first 9.8 sketch sold for $500 which was completely baseless, and run up by a no feedbacker. Then everyone bought in huge to chase the money (i jumped the shark on bedlam too) so people "feel" its gone down cause they over paid big time for NYCC stuff. Once the quick profits werent realized, everyone went to turtle mode, and that i think is why the bad vibe on the book. If it hadnt been overbought, i dont think people would be viewing it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i think it's because book 3 was delayed. The death knell of many a comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like pie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 So you think topnotch shilled that first auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBT Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i dont remember who sold it, but there were two bidders who drove it up, and one of them had 1 feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjesper Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Topnotchcomics did not shill. He wouldn't do that. Ever. He makes more money in comics as a secondary job then most people on the boards make in their day job. He knows his reputation is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBT Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 is that for sure where the sale happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 is that for sure where the sale happened? Yes, Tom confirmed it himself. First-to-market books always do very well, this was nothing out of the ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBT Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 i went and checked, it was there, and it wasnt bid. it was BIN :| clearly i am delusional, there was some auction people were arguing about at the time, and whether it was legit. Clearly I crossed the beams in my head..... My point remains though, whether it was a shill bid, or someone REALLY wanting to over pay. That single, first sale, way over paid, put peoples expectations so high that many overpaid for a book before it even launched (3 days before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBT Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 is that for sure where the sale happened? Yes, Tom confirmed it himself. First-to-market books always do very well, this was nothing out of the ordinary. yah, i was wrong, but that level of overpaying never happens BEFORE a book comes out. Because NYCC was out, and back from CGC, and sold, prior to the book even launching issue 1 on halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg1902 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Any why not just get this one.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/221175085053 I just cruised past this post and happened to look at the link when there was 3 mins left. Won the auction, don't remember pressing the buttons on my keyboard - it's like something made me do it... Damn impulsiveness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wushugushu Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I was ready to drop quite a bit of money on the variant before release since I had just started buying comics right after Manhattan Projects and Saga #1's sold out. Suppose Im glad that I was reluctant to go in on the expensive auctions then. First issue is still available anyway. I really do enjoy this series but its a shame that it may be on a late schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbalroman Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Any why not just get this one.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/221175085053 I just cruised past this post and happened to look at the link when there was 3 mins left. Won the auction, don't remember pressing the buttons on my keyboard - it's like something made me do it... Damn impulsiveness! Damn good deal for your ghost fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccollect Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I don't know if it's been posted but this might be the cover for #6. I couldn't post the pic from work so I added the link. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/01/18/image-solicitations-april-2013-the-return-of-distant-soil-and-the-start-of-chin-music-from-steve-niles-and-tony-harris-miniature-jesus-from-ted-mckeever-and-jupiters-legacy-from-mark-millar-and/i19-6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Probably a variant, unless Frazier Irving is off the book (which, by the way, would be awesome). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicfan17blue Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just picked this up in an auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGC-9-6-BEDLAM-1-Comic-1st-Print-Printing-Nick-Spencer-IMAGE-/121043023395?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item1c2eb9f623&nma=true&si=rzEj5kyOGjfiXBthFKjjalbcQGE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stguchi Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 nice grab comicfan17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicsnyc22 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just picked this up in an auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGC-9-6-BEDLAM-1-Comic-1st-Print-Printing-Nick-Spencer-IMAGE-/121043023395?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item1c2eb9f623&nma=true&si=rzEj5kyOGjfiXBthFKjjalbcQGE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranx Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 where's the flaw that makes it 9.6?....or is it that cgc is getting stricter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicfan17blue Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 where's the flaw that makes it 9.6?....or is it that cgc is getting stricter? Don't know yet book shipped out today. Will let you know when I get it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
