How many collectors would pay $27K for a JLA #1 9.2?

[Bronty]

Show of hands. Answer this honestly. You are being offered a CGC 9.2 JLA#1 for $27,000.00

 

If you chose to buy it, you would have to write out a check for $27,000. Would you write that check?

 

I can't afford that, but even if I could, there's no way. You can get some fairly killer books for 27k. As much as a sharp jla #1 would be nice, it's not 27k nice when compared to what you can buy at that price - an edgar church timely or whatever.

[1962]

Not a chance.

[Murph]

If I were a DC fan, then it would depend on the book. If it's that soft 9.2 on Comiclink, then no way. If it were a accurate 9.2, then yes.

But in reality, I am NOT a DC fan so I wouldn't buy the book regardless.

 

Brian

[chrisco37]

Show of hands. Answer this honestly. You are being offered a CGC 9.2 JLA#1 for $27,000.00

 

If you chose to buy it, you would have to write out a check for $27,000. Would you write that check?

 

What about you (Metro)?

[JLA_ALL_THE_WAY]

The end result is no sale. Nothing is sold and nothing is bought. It is just gawked at. That is not a market.

 

This is coming from someone who has amazing SA DC's in his collection. A killer set of JLA with a perfect #1.

 

 

Steve

 

Sure it's a market; it's just letting you know where the "ceiling" is on that particular book in that particular condition at this specific point in time.

 

Uh, by the way...could you post a scan of your #1, please? There's something I want to check out.

 

Rick

[CGCMINT]

"Books then come on the market with insane prices. The actual buyers stare at these prices with disbelief. And then walk away.

 

The end result is no sale. Nothing is sold and nothing is bought. It is just gawked at. That is not a market."

 

Oh, you mean like your own books?

 

John

[supapimp]

NO, but maybe for $12,500.

[nearmint]

I have a few nice JLAs in the first 20 issues, but I'd never spend 27k on a #1 in 9.2. If I had that kind of disposable income in my comics budget, my mind would immediately shift to Golden Age.

 

In fact, Steve, I'd probably start by calling you about your Batman #11 9.0. One of my grail books, but currently out of my budget.

[PUNYHUMAN]

I wouldn't , there is to many other books i would buy with that money !!! "golden age" . Plus I feel Brave & the Bold # 28 is a more important book overall then JLA # 1,if I was going to purchase in high grade!! It don't matter to me though as I have both books in my collection in lower grades,but there still nice & I love 'em!!!!!

[metropoliscomics]

For $27,000 I would swerve around the JLA #1, pass by the BB#28, be tempted by a Showcase#22 but end up with a very nice Showcase#4. Showcase #4 is THE book.

 

Steve

[PUNYHUMAN]

you know Steve, I have to agree Showcase # 4 is the book in the silver age!!!! AF# 15 is more popular & I personally like it bettter but Showcase # 4 kicked started the Silver Age!! Plus it's truly rarer in high grade!!!! I remember years ago you yourself said, getting a autographed version of the Bible would probably be easier then a high grade Showcase # 4!!!! Showcase # 4 must have come off the press no higher then VG or Fine!!!!

[metropoliscomics]

Amen!

[Rocketeer]

I remember years ago you yourself said, getting a autographed version of the Bible would probably be easier then a high grade Showcase # 4!!!! Showcase # 4 must have come off the press no higher then VG or Fine!!!!

 

What's the sense in that anyway?....unless CGC was there when the Apostles signed it it would be a qualified grade...

[ultimatevenom]

Amen!

Doesn't Metro have the Highest graded copy?

 

I have to say that Showcase 4 has a fantastic red cover, it is a much more important book, but how many collectors would take the AF 15 over the Showcase 4?

[PUNYHUMAN]

Rocketeer,my friend,good one!!!! I can't argue with that!!!!

[PUNYHUMAN]

I guess that would come down to personal preferance!!! Most people i would think would be AF # 15 ,but since I have one I would go after the Showcase # 4 myself!!!!

But don't forget the historical importance Of Showcase the whole run!!! Plus the character The Flash is Awesome!!!! & let's not forget Green Lantern, & the Atom!!!, ETC.IMO!! Showcase is one of the greatest runs to collect next to Spideys & FF's!!! in the Silver Age!!!!

[Mephisto]

 

I have to say that Showcase 4 has a fantastic red cover, it is a much more important book, but how many collectors would take the AF 15 over the Showcase 4?

 

I have no interest in the Flush.

[ultimatevenom]

I guess that would come down to personal preferance!!! Most people i would think would be AF # 15 ,but since I have one I would go after the Showcase # 4 myself!!!!

But don't forget the historical importance Of Showcase the whole run!!! Plus the character The Flash is Awesome!!!! & let's not forget Green Lantern, & the Atom!!!, ETC.IMO!! Showcase is one of the greatest runs to collect next to Spideys & FF's!!! in the Silver Age!!!!

Don't forget the Phantom Stranger

[Silver Surfer]

you know Steve, I have to agree Showcase # 4 is the book in the silver age!!!! AF# 15 is more popular & I personally like it bettter but Showcase # 4 kicked started the Silver Age!! Plus it's truly rarer in high grade!!!! I remember years ago you yourself said, getting a autographed version of the Bible would probably be easier then a high grade Showcase # 4!!!! Showcase # 4 must have come off the press no higher then VG or Fine!!!!

 

In see you can pick up a mid grade copy of Shacase #4 for $3-$4K. Doesn't this seem cheap? I hope to get a mid grade AF#15 and a Showcase #4 for the collection one day.

[PUNYHUMAN]