Legion HQ Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I'm interested to see how much the number of 9.8's on the census goes up in the next few months. If it does make a huge jump quickly it would be a good bet the price on the book is going to increase a lot. Census now for the record is: Batman Adventures CGC Universal 10.0 zero copies 9.9 zero copies 9.8 98 copies 9.6 84 copies 9.4 47 copies 9.2 23 copies 9.0 13 copies 8.5 7 copies 8.0 3 copies From what raws Ive seen on ebay, the chances of 9.8s increasing is going to be slim. I would expect to see a rise in submissions though and you will see the lesser grades rise. Currently NM98 has 1,081 and WD1 has 519 cgc 9.8 universals in comparison at this time. Also keep in mind that there was also a direct release (bar code) version (not noted by CGC) but is certainly much harder to find in high grade and as time marches onward and this book develops into a modern mega key, the bar coded copies of this issue will rise above the other. Almost one year later of Harley Mania, curious to see the increase in submissions for each grade of this book..... Batman Adventures CGC Universal 10.0 zero copies still 0 copies 9.9 zero copies still 0 copies 9.8 98 copies 232 copies 9.6 84 copies 240 copies 9.4 47 copies 127 copies 9.2 23 copies 65 copies 9.0 13 copies 52 copies 8.5 7 copies 31 copies 8.0 3 copies 12 copies 7.5 13 copies 7.0 4 copies 6.5 10 copies 6.0 2 copies 5.5 2 copies 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 1 copy 3.0 1 copy 2.5 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.5 Honestly, I thought there would be a lot more 9.8 / 9.6 copies on the census.Still just not enough to go around. Lord help us if there's ever a movie announcement, if Deadpool's "increased" popularity the past week is any indication. Edited September 29, 2014 by dane323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great update! For the record BA12 added 134 CGC 9.8s to the census as compared to NM98 more than double 313 added (total 1394). WD1 added another 96 copies in 9.8 to its census total of 615 (over 10% of the production run) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabagool Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) finally had time to take a picture of mine it's a shame, i really neglected this book years ago.... as i got back into the comic book collecting hobby about 5 or so months back, i was bagging and boarding quite a few of loose comics i had in a sneaker box and the BA#12 was just sitting there. i was literally about to throw it out when i stumbled across finding out that it was a very hot book nowadays. Who would have thought that something like this from the 90's especially after everyone says 90's comics were just mass produced and worthless, would end up being something rare? i recall buying it when i was a teenager with my grandmother as well.... Can anybody explain why the version with the barcode is more rare then the ones without? Edited September 30, 2014 by Donmeca2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 News stand issues (barcode) are sold at retail places like supermarkets and book stores. They are subject to lots of free reading, mishandling etc. Ive yet to see a 9.8 newsie of a BA12. Ive had a 9.6 but sold it. I would have kept a 9.8 newsie without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hector had a 9.8 newsstand...that I stupidly passed on about a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion HQ Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 At some point, GPA and other price guides are going to have to start recognizing the differences people are willing to pay for Direct Market vs Newsstand versions. I mean, that IS the whole point of a price guide, right? Providing guidance for what people are willing to pay for specific items? They do it with the 35-cent Marvels from the 70s. They should do it with the WD1 Black vs White Label covers. Perhaps they are waiting for CGC to officially start specifying Newsstand variants on their labels. Or is that opening too big of a can of worms? I can understand the magnitude of going down that path. But the reality of the situation is that people are beginning to recognize the relative scarcity of high grade newsstand versions of comics, particularly key issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hector had a 9.8 newsstand...that I stupidly passed on about a month ago. how could you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r100comics Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'm interested to see how much the number of 9.8's on the census goes up in the next few months. If it does make a huge jump quickly it would be a good bet the price on the book is going to increase a lot. Census now for the record is: Batman Adventures CGC Universal 10.0 zero copies 9.9 zero copies 9.8 98 copies 9.6 84 copies 9.4 47 copies 9.2 23 copies 9.0 13 copies 8.5 7 copies 8.0 3 copies From what raws Ive seen on ebay, the chances of 9.8s increasing is going to be slim. I would expect to see a rise in submissions though and you will see the lesser grades rise. Currently NM98 has 1,081 and WD1 has 519 cgc 9.8 universals in comparison at this time. Also keep in mind that there was also a direct release (bar code) version (not noted by CGC) but is certainly much harder to find in high grade and as time marches onward and this book develops into a modern mega key, the bar coded copies of this issue will rise above the other. Almost one year later of Harley Mania, curious to see the increase in submissions for each grade of this book..... Batman Adventures CGC Universal 10.0 zero copies still 0 copies 9.9 zero copies still 0 copies 9.8 98 copies 232 copies 9.6 84 copies 240 copies 9.4 47 copies 127 copies 9.2 23 copies 65 copies 9.0 13 copies 52 copies 8.5 7 copies 31 copies 8.0 3 copies 12 copies 7.5 13 copies 7.0 4 copies 6.5 10 copies 6.0 2 copies 5.5 2 copies 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 1 copy 3.0 1 copy 2.5 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.5 Honestly, I thought there would be a lot more 9.8 / 9.6 copies on the census.Still just not enough to go around. Lord help us if there's ever a movie announcement, if Deadpool's "increased" popularity the past week is any indication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion HQ Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Uhhh, maybe this is his first attempt at grading as well.... At least he provides clear pics! Batman Adventures 12 eBay listing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Uhhh, maybe this is his first attempt at grading as well.... At least he provides clear pics! Batman Adventures 12 eBay listing Probably doesn't know what CGC 9.8 is but saw books sold with that in the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iqc23 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Harley mania is still going strong. It's just matter of time before that crazy lady is in a theater near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Harley mania is still going strong. It's just matter of time before that crazy lady is in a theater near you. Yep, I absolutely love who was cast in the role. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatliner1313 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Harley mania is still going strong. It's just matter of time before that crazy lady is in a theater near you. Yep, I absolutely love who was cast in the role. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iqc23 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Margot Robbie playing Harley Quinn. I like that very much. Hope it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeklo Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Somebody undercut my price on ebay! I have a BA #12 for an unreasonably high price and somebody put one up lower than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Maybe yours was too high :shrug: greggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iqc23 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I like to see one in bidding war instead of BIN to see how high it would go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin76 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Somebody undercut my price on ebay! I have a BA #12 for an unreasonably high price and somebody put one up lower than mine! What did you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santos208 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Somebody undercut my price on ebay! I have a BA #12 for an unreasonably high price and somebody put one up lower than mine! What you set your at? Also, did you do a best offer option? I just saw one list for 1,600, so I'm guessing yours is the one matched with MCS? Yes, I too am interested on how it will end up as an auction. Edited November 17, 2014 by brownchikano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
