Journey into Mystery

[Jaydee]

Since I have decided unless I want a grade 3 or less Ill never buy a JIM 83. But I am thinking the GRR reprint in a 9.6 or higher can suffice. Is this the wrong way to think? (Am I settling for a cheap stripper lookalike lapdance rather than try for a date with the real scarlet johanson)

I can get that and maybe an 85 1st loki and an 89 AWESOME KIRBY COVER in 5 condition for that price and have enought left over to get a 112 and upgrade my 118.

 

Trust me If I had 10K extra just for comics....then Yes 83 is it. But is it a great investment or has it had its run.

 

I have about 15-20K I will spend on comics in 2014.....Journey 83 is my dream but at the current prices.....I cant do it. Or should I try at a show vs ebay/heratage/comicpride/ other sites.

 

I have a decent collection now valued about 25K Most are conditions 7.5 or higher (MANY KEYS).

[thirdgreenham]

Get the reprint. (thumbs u

[snowman28]

Get a low grade JIM 83. Only going to keep rising in value as time goes on.

 

And imo there is nothing wrong with a 3 grade or lower. If your patient you can swing a nice looking presentable 1.8/2.0/2.5

[oakman29]

Do you like getting big keys in the 4.0 range? I mean 15-20K to spend is alot,you could probably get a 4.0ish in the 3K range,no?

[Mmanick]

I just picked up a great low grade copy. If I were you I'd do the same. Its a tough book to find and a classic silver age key. You'll love looking at it (thumbs u

[Jking3437]

Get the 83, then spend some money and get your other issues in 2015. You are going to look at the reprint and regret it.

[mackenzie999]

I'd say the real question to ask is, is JIM 83 enjoying the bump of multiple movies, and if so will prices go back down once this era is over? If I had your budget and the 83 was a priority, I would gladly spend $10K or more on it. I'll take quality over quantity every time.

[Jaydee]

Ok so lets say 5K on JIM 83. Lowest Grade to go for...6?

[Illustrious]

I started with a GRR copy but it was like a fake Rolex, that nagging feeling was always there. Save up and get a real JIM #83.

[oakman29]

I started with a GRR copy but it was like a fake Rolex, that nagging feeling was always there. Save up and get a real JIM #83.

 

Bingo.

[Mmanick]

Ok so lets say 5K on JIM 83. Lowest Grade to go for...6?

 

Why not get something lower that presents well for the grade?

[Mmanick]

I'd say the real question to ask is, is JIM 83 enjoying the bump of multiple movies, and if so will prices go back down once this era is over? If I had your budget and the 83 was a priority, I would gladly spend $10K or more on it. I'll take quality over quantity every time.

 

I don't think so. It's popular book rather it's a movie or not. I think that ship sailed with the big marvel characters. Books like TOS 39, Jim 83, DD1, af 15, cap 1 are already big books with out any movie hype.

[Jaydee]

Great advice on all of it.

Now Are shows better for High end buying or are the auctions. I can ebay a CGC reputable seller. Maybe make an offer if he has other items I like.

Here is my go after list for 2014

JIM 83

FF 48

IM 55

FF 5

PLUS ANY KEY JIM, FF/AVENGERS

 

My 2013 accoplishments

IF 14 9.0

HULK 181 7.0

UNCANNY 266 9.8

SILVER SURFER 4 (ALL TIME FAVORITE COVER) got a 7.5 was hoping for an 8 might be a re slab or re try)

ALL KEY BRONZE AGE XMEN/THOR

Also have about 20 sketch covers from key artists or great ones (Starlin,Perez, Siminson,trimpe, Lim, etc..)

[mackenzie999]

Have fun tracking down the right FF5.

That's a great book to have.

I bought my Surfer 4 in Omaha, I married into family there and visit occasionally, nice city.

[Jaydee]

Thats why I do it.. I try not to Ebay or Online unless its a steal if its in person I feel better ...

[Jaydee]

This City had 6 Comic shops 5 now (mailorder comics closed two weeks ago) Hopefully the Bank does an auction. I am from NY moved here 5 years ago. I used to deliver newspapers to Cosimic Comics in NY. Best paper route from 1983-1987

[oakman29]

Good luck to you,surely you can find a nice JIM 83. (thumbs u

[Mister O]

Ok so lets say 5K on JIM 83. Lowest Grade to go for...6?

 

Why not get something lower that presents well for the grade?

 

Congratulations Mmanick on getting your JIM #83. I know you were trying to figure out the next big key for yourself.

 

I agree that getting a lower grade copy that presents well is the best option. You don't need a $10k book to find a nice presentable copy. I am certain one can be found for much less.

[Mmanick]

Ok so lets say 5K on JIM 83. Lowest Grade to go for...6?

 

Why not get something lower that presents well for the grade?

 

Congratulations Mmanick on getting your JIM #83. I know you were trying to figure out the next big key for yourself.

 

I agree that getting a lower grade copy that presents well is the best option. You don't need a $10k book to find a nice presentable copy. I am certain one can be found for much less.

 

Thanks, Jim 83 won me over. It's attainable in low grade and a classic. Your correct as well I agree you don't need 10k to find a nice copy in silver keys.

[zosocane]

To beat the dead horse further, get a decent 2.0 or 2.5 copy of JIM 83. A reprint is not the same thing; it's a reprint. A copy WILL turn up, but be prepared to strike quickly: low grade copies of Marvel keys are always in high demand because they are still relatively affordable.