Jaydogrules Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 80k for a 2.5 ? Well, I guess you can ask. Nice copy with Joe Simon's sig to boot. What's the market on a 2.5 these days (w/wout Joe's sig) Didn't a 2.0 sell on c-link for $45k seven or eight months ago ? I'd wager $60-$65k would take that 2.5. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Somebody just put up a nice looking blue label 2.5 on C-link: http://www.comiclink.com/itemdetail.asp?back=%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3DCaptain%2Bamerica%2Bcomics%2B1%26GO2%3DGO%26ItemType%3DCB&id=1143234 -J. I was just about to post that link But anyways, nice looking 2.5. At first glance, I thought it was my former 2.5 copy with the tape removed from the spine. But it certainly is a different copy, but very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moetown Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 That's a crazy price for a 2.5 but I guess I'm not in touch with how much movement Cap-1 continues to see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Happy Holidays All! Has anyone actually seen this 8.0 copy coming up a few months from now in the CC auction? http://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=700976 -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I remember it sitting on Clink 7-10 years ago asking around $50K. At the same time Clink had a 6.5 Cap 1 with a big erased out pencil mark asking around $35K. It was about the time I just bought mine and I was thinking I love my Cap 1 but no one else thinks they are worth much. Times have changed. I will say not having the red ink is a big detractor so will be interesting to see how it performs now days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. no question, I'd take the 2.5 with better eye appeal. It's more affordable and will have a more sizable market to sell to being low grade. Colors on a cap 1 are always hard to get nice and bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. no question, I'd take the 2.5 with better eye appeal. It's more affordable and will have a more sizable market to sell to being low grade. Colors on a cap 1 are always hard to get nice and bright. As cool as it would be to own such a high grade copy, at the end I'm inclined to agree with you. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. no question, I'd take the 2.5 with better eye appeal. It's more affordable and will have a more sizable market to sell to being low grade. Colors on a cap 1 are always hard to get nice and bright. As cool as it would be to own such a hign grade copy, at the end I'm inclined to agree with you. -J. Tough call. I'd have to see how badly the lack of red ink detracts from the cover of the 8.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. no question, I'd take the 2.5 with better eye appeal. It's more affordable and will have a more sizable market to sell to being low grade. Colors on a cap 1 are always hard to get nice and bright. As cool as it would be to own such a hign grade copy, at the end I'm inclined to agree with you. -J. Tough call. I'd have to see how badly the lack of red ink detracts from the cover of the 8.0. I don't want any slightly faded reds on a Cap 1. When I bought my 3.0 the colors were the brightest I've seen on a low grade copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. no question, I'd take the 2.5 with better eye appeal. It's more affordable and will have a more sizable market to sell to being low grade. Colors on a cap 1 are always hard to get nice and bright. As cool as it would be to own such a hign grade copy, at the end I'm inclined to agree with you. -J. Tough call. I'd have to see how badly the lack of red ink detracts from the cover of the 8.0. its bad...it sat unsold for years at 50K...never even got a serious offer that I recall (back when 8.0's were 75K+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 A regular 8.0 went for $288k a year ago in April, so that will be the closest thing to a litmus. The seller of the 2.5 on Comiclink is sticking to his guns (why not, when you have the only blue label copy for sale on the open market). Maybe he's holding out for $66k- $67k to account for the Clink vig. If so, he's close. The question is, which is the more desirable copy or gives you more bang for the buck? The 2.5 with nice eye appeal or the much higher graded copy with a printing defect ? -J. How about if we call it a variant quasi-sketch cover then? Would that help with the marketability of this unique one and only one of a kind book in the entire universe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Fully in the club now! Edited March 16, 2017 by Knightsofold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 44 minutes ago, Knightsofold said: Fully in the club now! Will you marry both copies together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Dark Knight said: Will you marry both copies together? 4 minutes ago, Dark Knight said: Will you marry both copies together? My guess is no. It is refreshing to see the cover and corresponding splash side by side. Congrats Mike--that was a near impossible feat. Edited March 16, 2017 by Primetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action252Kid Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Knightsofold said: Fully in the club now! WOW! Congrats! Looks like a beautiful coverless copy, and signed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thx guys! I'm tempted to marry, but I do like seeing the interior. Other than perhaps for insurance purposes or if I ever sell, I'm not sure there's much of a reason to submit for a qualified grade. I am curious what grade it would get. 4.0 Qualified seems like the highest possible, but I'm not sure it would get that high. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 35 minutes ago, Knightsofold said: Thx guys! I'm tempted to marry, but I do like seeing the interior. Other than perhaps for insurance purposes or if I ever sell, I'm not sure there's much of a reason to submit for a qualified grade. I am curious what grade it would get. 4.0 Qualified seems like the highest possible, but I'm not sure it would get that high. What do you guys think? Hard to say - do you think the cover would be able to attach (in your cover photo it looks like the paper is gone at the top staple, and we can't see the bottom staple) or would it be loose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Knightsofold said: Fully in the club now! Beautiful! Leave them be or crack them both and let the interior rest inside the cover with a mylar. No need to ever attach IMO. Congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
