shrunkenhead Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hot damn, 7k....but it sure is pretty! Congrats. I think it's high time to slab mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Anyone know what the GPA is/was on that book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrunkenhead Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Here ya go: No. 12, Volume 1, 1st print, Mr. Publ/SPM Publ/Stanmore (1953) ( 8.0 ) - - - - $2,875 Jul-2003 ( 5.0 ) (1) $1,200 - - - $1,200 Sep-2010 ( 4.5 ) - (1) $1,315 - - $1,315 Feb-2011 ( 4.0 ) - - (1) $911 - $911 Feb-2012 ( 3.5 ) (1) $502 - - - $502 Sep-2010 ( 2.5 ) - (1) $448 (2) $441 - $433 Jan-2012 ( 1.5 ) - - - - $203 Jul-2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It appears as I have paid a bit more...haha. Well, it's been on my want list for years and I try to collect the top census when possible. They are worth what we will pay for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's a great book, Gabe -- the type of specimen that remains in a collection for a decade or more. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Now I just need the 'monkey brains' for the tri-fecta...thanks Zzutak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It appears as I have paid a bit more...haha. Well, it's been on my want list for years and I try to collect the top census when possible. They are worth what we will pay for them! True, and it is a gorgeous book... Hopefully that price will trickle down and the value of mine will climb a bit.. not that I plan on selling anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 ^Twistty - is your True Crime restored? I can't tell in that pic...I love your row of books there...I have all but two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ouch...that one hurt Awesome book! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) ^Twistty - is your True Crime restored? I can't tell in that pic...I love your row of books there...I have all but two I was just looking at it thinking that it looks that way in the pic as well. No it's not restored, it's the D copy with just an extremely bright Heritage scan making it seem like it is. Edited August 16, 2012 by Twistty1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It appears as I have paid a bit more...haha. Well, it's been on my want list for years and I try to collect the top census when possible. They are worth what we will pay for them! I'm guessing most top 10 PCH classic covers have increased 3 fold in high grade since 2003, so I'm not surprised. When one thinks about what top classic cover GA superhero books sell for, the big PCH books still seem reasonable (well almost) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It appears as I have paid a bit more...haha. Well, it's been on my want list for years and I try to collect the top census when possible. They are worth what we will pay for them! I'm guessing most top 10 PCH classic covers have increased 3 fold in high grade since 2003, so I'm not surprised. When one thinks about what top classic cover GA superhero books sell for, the big PCH books still seem reasonable (well almost) This is a statement I agree with, but it certainly is getting too deep for me to swim in the pre-code waters much anymore. I have picked up a book here and there, but they have been books that I have been patiently waiting on to come around, and have been through channels that don't involve the big auction houses. Much more selective these days than I used to be, but I have to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It appears as I have paid a bit more...haha. Well, it's been on my want list for years and I try to collect the top census when possible. They are worth what we will pay for them! I'm guessing most top 10 PCH classic covers have increased 3 fold in high grade since 2003, so I'm not surprised. When one thinks about what top classic cover GA superhero books sell for, the big PCH books still seem reasonable (well almost) This is a statement I agree with, but it certainly is getting too deep for me to swim in the pre-code waters much anymore. I have picked up a book here and there, but they have been books that I have been patiently waiting on to come around, and have been through channels that don't involve the big auction houses. Much more selective these days than I used to be, but I have to be. I completely agree. Most of the books I've managed to pick up over the last couple of years have been private sales. I just can't afford to purchase through these auction houses and pay top dollar anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are just a few that I told myself I will pick up at the first sight...but again, I'm trying to put together the top tier of all pre-codes so I don't get to be as selective sometimes. When you're ready to let that True Crime go, you know who to talk to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistty1 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) There are just a few that I told myself I will pick up at the first sight...but again, I'm trying to put together the top tier of all pre-codes so I don't get to be as selective sometimes. When you're ready to let that True Crime go, you know who to talk to! (thumbs u I'll let you know if I do... It's actually it's off getting regraded right now along with my True Crime 2. Edited August 16, 2012 by Twistty1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are just a few that I told myself I will pick up at the first sight...but again, I'm trying to put together the top tier of all pre-codes so I don't get to be as selective sometimes. When you're ready to let that True Crime go, you know who to talk to! Have to salute you on manning up there. That's the first blue label 8.0 I've seen for sale anywhere in years, with little chance of any more turning up, so you did the right thing. Nice looking copy, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are just a few that I told myself I will pick up at the first sight...but again, I'm trying to put together the top tier of all pre-codes so I don't get to be as selective sometimes. When you're ready to let that True Crime go, you know who to talk to! Have to salute you on manning up there. That's the first blue label 8.0 I've seen for sale anywhere in years, with little chance of any more turning up, so you did the right thing. Nice looking copy, too. +1 I doubt the market on this one will get soft any time soon and just finding a decent copy is impossible. Great pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Goldust and Cheetah, I was tossing and turning all night thinking maybe I spent a bit much,.,then I slept like a baby after reminding myself I just got a MM12 8.0 blue label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Goldust and Cheetah, I was tossing and turning all night thinking maybe I spent a bit much,.,then I slept like a baby after reminding myself I just got a MM12 8.0 blue label. You paid way too much, but so will anyone else who really wants a high grade icon these days. We just have to adjust our expectations upwards once again, and realise that for books like this prices are continuing to rise, even though the market may be arguably quite static for most "average" material. There are still bargains to be had, but unless, oh, say three better copies are sprung loose by this sale, - and probably even then - you've made a very sound investment. So sleep well (with the book in your arms?) Congratulations on a wonderful book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrunkenhead Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Goldust and Cheetah, I was tossing and turning all night thinking maybe I spent a bit much,.,then I slept like a baby after reminding myself I just got a MM12 8.0 blue label. You paid way too much, but so will anyone else who really wants a high grade icon these days. We just have to adjust our expectations upwards once again, and realise that for books like this prices are continuing to rise, even though the market may be arguably quite static for most "average" material. There are still bargains to be had, but unless, oh, say three better copies are sprung loose by this sale, - and probably even then - you've made a very sound investment. So sleep well (with the book in your arms?) Congratulations on a wonderful book! Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
