originalisbest Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hmm. Unfortunately I think you're going to find yourself priced out of those issues, then, unless you luck onto someone who thinks the guide prices for them are accurate. They haven't gone for anything less than multiples of guide for many years now! To get an idea of the current market, you could check completed eBay auctions, the Heritage archives, and ask around here what some folks paid for their copies. You could also try GPA, or ask someone who has a subscription. I too have neither issue, but would think I'd need to save 700-1000 to get a copy of either in something like VG, VG+ or VG/F (which would be "high grade" for these and in my precode grade range wheelhouse.) Perhaps a bit less for an eye-appealing G or G/VG, but not by much. The prices are what they are -- I wish you luck in your search! Would also be interested in hearing if I'm off-base in my pricing perceptions for these. I guess you are right, I just checked and saw that I paid $700 for my mister mystery 7 which is a graded 4.5. That comes to over 2 times guide. Well, one never knows, with a lot of patience and a bit of luck...... Thanks for your input!! Indeed, I didn't mean to make it sound like an impossible task! Though the books are both very much in demand, they are out there -- and you may even be able to work a favorable deal when you do come across them. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the BST boards here, as every so often, someone will offer one up! Good luck! I'll hopefully own copies eventually too, just need to save for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) Hmm. Unfortunately I think you're going to find yourself priced out of those issues, then, unless you luck onto someone who thinks the guide prices for them are accurate. They haven't gone for anything less than multiples of guide for many years now! To get an idea of the current market, you could check completed eBay auctions, the Heritage archives, and ask around here what some folks paid for their copies. You could also try GPA, or ask someone who has a subscription. I too have neither issue, but would think I'd need to save 700-1000 to get a copy of either in something like VG, VG+ or VG/F (which would be "high grade" for these and in my precode grade range wheelhouse.) Perhaps a bit less for an eye-appealing G or G/VG, but not by much. The prices are what they are -- I wish you luck in your search! Would also be interested in hearing if I'm off-base in my pricing perceptions for these. I guess you are right, I just checked and saw that I paid $700 for my mister mystery 7 which is a graded 4.5. That comes to over 2 times guide. Well, one never knows, with a lot of patience and a bit of luck...... Thanks for your input!! Indeed, I didn't mean to make it sound like an impossible task! Though the books are both very much in demand, they are out there -- and you may even be able to work a favorable deal when you do come across them. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the BST boards here, as every so often, someone will offer one up! Good luck! I'll hopefully own copies eventually too, just need to save for them. Thanks! the thing with saving enough cash to buy a specific book is that one always finds some other book or page to buy..... Edited May 8, 2013 by gojira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hmm. Unfortunately I think you're going to find yourself priced out of those issues, then, unless you luck onto someone who thinks the guide prices for them are accurate. They haven't gone for anything less than multiples of guide for many years now! To get an idea of the current market, you could check completed eBay auctions, the Heritage archives, and ask around here what some folks paid for their copies. You could also try GPA, or ask someone who has a subscription. I too have neither issue, but would think I'd need to save 700-1000 to get a copy of either in something like VG, VG+ or VG/F (which would be "high grade" for these and in my precode grade range wheelhouse.) Perhaps a bit less for an eye-appealing G or G/VG, but not by much. The prices are what they are -- I wish you luck in your search! Would also be interested in hearing if I'm off-base in my pricing perceptions for these. I guess you are right, I just checked and saw that I paid $700 for my mister mystery 7 which is a graded 4.5. That comes to over 2 times guide. Well, one never knows, with a lot of patience and a bit of luck...... Thanks for your input!! Indeed, I didn't mean to make it sound like an impossible task! Though the books are both very much in demand, they are out there -- and you may even be able to work a favorable deal when you do come across them. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the BST boards here, as every so often, someone will offer one up! Good luck! I'll hopefully own copies eventually too, just need to save for them. Thanks! the thing with saving enough cash to buy a specific book is that one always fings some other book or page to buy..... I know exactly what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fashion PB and J Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Yes the colors are great, but the book is a mess apart from that Unless you are Mr.Illmannered you may find that many of (especially myself) do not mind the lower grade books. Being as you better come hefty at bid time if you want the HG stuff. Because the "guide" will steer you wrong. I love the pre-code horror and also the well read nature of the books. It shows people really enjoyed them.... Like Ed Gein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Yes the colors are great, but the book is a mess apart from that Unless you are Mr.Illmannered you may find that many of (especially myself) do not mind the lower grade books. Being as you better come hefty at bid time if you want the HG stuff. Because the "guide" will steer you wrong. I love the pre-code horror and also the well read nature of the books. It shows people really enjoyed them.... Like Ed Gein Keep calm, I understand what you mean. It's just that I would have favored a slightly higher grade. I do not mind lower grades at all, it just depends on the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Weird Mysteries 4 and 5 are definitely "throw the guide away" books. 4 in particular is very hard to find and goes for big bucks when it turns up in any condition. .... 1500 + for either in 5.0 is normal...... and probably should be....comics don't get much cooler.......GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Weird Mysteries 4 and 5 are definitely "throw the guide away" books. 4 in particular is very hard to find and goes for big bucks when it turns up in any condition. .... 1500 + for either in 5.0 is normal...... and probably should be....comics don't get much cooler.......GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u I much prefer the no# 5. There is horrendously miswrapped 4 in the CC june auction. It will be interesting to see what it goes for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Basil Wolverton's Swamp Monster PLUS the Bailey Brain cover GOD BLESS..... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here's my Mister Mystery 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here's my Mister Mystery 7 Nice copy. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Weird Mysteries 4 and 5 are definitely "throw the guide away" books. 4 in particular is very hard to find and goes for big bucks when it turns up in any condition. .... 1500 + for either in 5.0 is normal...... and probably should be....comics don't get much cooler.......GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u I much prefer the no# 5. There is horrendously miswrapped 4 in the CC june auction. It will be interesting to see what it goes for. I just took a look at the 4 on CC and you're right, the miswrap is really bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here's my Mister Mystery 7 Nice copy. (thumbs u I'll chime in and say I agree! Sharp. My copy is a G/VG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Weird Mysteries 4 and 5 are definitely "throw the guide away" books. 4 in particular is very hard to find and goes for big bucks when it turns up in any condition. .... 1500 + for either in 5.0 is normal...... and probably should be....comics don't get much cooler.......GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u I much prefer the no# 5. There is horrendously miswrapped 4 in the CC june auction. It will be interesting to see what it goes for. I just took a look at the 4 on CC and you're right, the miswrap is really bad! agreed, one of the worst miswraps I have seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gojira Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here's my Mister Mystery 7 Nice copy. (thumbs u I'll chime in and say I agree! Sharp. My copy is a G/VG. Thanks! Now I'd like to get my hands on the 14 Wolverton books that are still on my want list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here's my Mister Mystery 7 Very nice! I need to get me one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Marvel Tales 94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 .... NOW WE'RE TALKING..........GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Love the early Marvel Tales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Love the early Marvel Tales! MOAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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