jayhawker Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 DC prehero May 1961 DR.X and bc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 1:32 PM, DR.X said: I did not know prices jumped that high on these upper grade pre hero's. Wow. I'm not sure whether or not those are reflective of current market, mostly due to me not pursuing those earliest books in those grades. For example, the TTA #14 listed on MCS is an 8.5 ow/w for $3225 o/bo and I purchased my copy, a 7.5 ow/w 2/19/21 for $316 (not including tax and shipping). Now, that's not the exact same grade, but it IS relatively close and IS comparable. Does it seem to you that the 8.5 should be over ten times as much as the 7.5? Again, people can ask what they want for their books, but like my initial comment indicated ... I'M not very tempted by those prices. Best of luck to whomever owns them! DR.X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosland Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 There's been two enthusiastic bidders on TtA prehero issues in the last year. I've lost on a number of books. I view it as a temporary speed bump that will subside when they've filled out their collections. They have driven up prices... Patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 6:07 PM, Rosland said: There's been two enthusiastic bidders on TtA prehero issues in the last year. I've lost on a number of books. I view it as a temporary speed bump that will subside when they've filled out their collections. They have driven up prices... Patience. Yeah, I recall seeing some results that surprised me and I was glad that I was out of the running on those particular books! All it takes is two people that REALLY want something, then look out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Lou 14 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 7:07 PM, Rosland said: There's been two enthusiastic bidders on TtA prehero issues in the last year. I've lost on a number of books. I view it as a temporary speed bump that will subside when they've filled out their collections. They have driven up prices... Patience. If it helps, I'm all done with TTA as of this past year, except that I'd like to upgrade my #1 from 6.0 to 7.0. So I'm out of your way. KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Lou 14 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 6:33 PM, Frisco Larson said: I'm not sure whether or not those are reflective of current market, mostly due to me not pursuing those earliest books in those grades. For example, the TTA #14 listed on MCS is an 8.5 ow/w for $3225 o/bo and I purchased my copy, a 7.5 ow/w 2/19/21 for $316 (not including tax and shipping). Now, that's not the exact same grade, but it IS relatively close and IS comparable. Does it seem to you that the 8.5 should be over ten times as much as the 7.5? Again, people can ask what they want for their books, but like my initial comment indicated ... I'M not very tempted by those prices. Best of luck to whomever owns them! I agree ... as a general rule, we should never confuse asking prices for where the market is, and those particular asking prices are well above market. I think that seller is clearly adopting a strategy of asking for the moon and stars, and hoping there's someone desperate enough to go for it. For books with low census numbers in grade, this can be a good strategy (at least for as long as you have the patience). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 7:50 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said: I agree ... as a general rule, we should never confuse asking prices for where the market is, and those particular asking prices are well above market. I think that seller is clearly adopting a strategy of asking for the moon and stars, and hoping there's someone desperate enough to go for it. For books with low census numbers in grade, this can be a good strategy (at least for as long as you have the patience). I suppose everyone wants to hit a home run and I don't think it costs anything to list on MCS until you sell, so I guess it's worth a try. Ya never know who's out there and doesn't care, they just want the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bc Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 -bc ThothAmon, Frisco Larson, Mucheee1 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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southern cross Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 A little late to post this, one of my fav Just can't get this graded because it'll get slammed. Looks better raw 👍 ThothAmon, KirbyJack, Mucheee1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post KirbyJack Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 Today’s book is in here. This 3 pack was found hiding in my longboxes before a big purge. I was very happy to have the TOS 30, as its cover story is a sentimental favorite. bc, southern cross, Mucheee1 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frisco Larson Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 8:09 AM, Mucheee1 said: EXCELLENT batch my good man!!! I love seeing the JIM & ST included in the mix!!! bc and Mucheee1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Still need a better pic of this. KirbyJack, bc, Mucheee1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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