The official J Scott Campbell Appreciation/Discussion Thread 12 12

[UltraMaximus]

OK, so my LCS had a 1/2 off Back Issue Bin sale this weekend, I went in for the last 1/2 hour before close, and found this......

 

I wanted to pick this book up after someone had shared it, and all copies on eBay got hit with the "JSC Tax".

 

Happy I held out. :-)

[Awax]

I still like this one :

 

[Thanos88]

OK, so my LCS had a 1/2 off Back Issue Bin sale this weekend, I went in for the last 1/2 hour before close, and found this......

 

I wanted to pick this book up after someone had shared it, and all copies on eBay got hit with the "JSC Tax".

 

Happy I held out. :-)

 

 

 

Score!!! Another great cover

[Flatliner1313]

That She-Hulk one is very nice. And since the print run on that issue was less than 30,000 regular copies, probably not an easy one to find either

[Flatliner1313]

A few other favorite Campbell books I wanted to mention after looking through my collection:

 

 

This one isn't necessarily a GREAT cover, but I love it because it is the only time Campbell has drawn Zatanna on a published cover that I know of.

 

 

These 2 are gorgeous covers. I don't know why they aren't more popular. It seems like Campbell books mostly catch fire when they are done for Marvel.

 

And finally, this one:

 

 

I actually prefer this one to the better know, more expensive Black Widow Variant...probably because I prefer straight hair to curly. Also, I think the concept is cool with all the guns tied up in her web. The pose on the other one is super Awkward.

[Thanos88]

 

 

 

Pump it up more boys

[Thanos88]

Don't Bring up Danger girl/GI Joe 2 & 3 still looking for 9.8 SS

[jreezy]

 

OK, so my LCS had a 1/2 off Back Issue Bin sale this weekend, I went in for the last 1/2 hour before close, and found this......

 

I wanted to pick this book up after someone had shared it, and all copies on eBay got hit with the "JSC Tax".

 

Happy I held out. :-)

 

 

Sweet deal. I got mine for $10 too not too long ago.

[jreezy]

 

 

 

Pump it up more boys

 

 

That yellow label goes well with the cover.

[UltraMaximus]

OK, so my LCS had a 1/2 off Back Issue Bin sale this weekend, I went in for the last 1/2 hour before close, and found this......

 

I wanted to pick this book up after someone had shared it, and all copies on eBay got hit with the "JSC Tax".

 

Happy I held out. :-)

 

Divad would be proud, changed to a Mylar and it went from a 9.2 to a 9.6.

[JLS Comics]

Holy schnikes I really like that She Hulk cover

[ygogolak]

There's been a few $20 raw sales of Marvel Divas #1 in the last month and why not, it's a great cover

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_sop=1&_nkw=marvel%20divas%201%20campbell&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

I just secured 4 copies. Hope they are good, and you weren't lying, 22K Sales confirmed through comichron. That's low for a JSC regular cover, and with Spectrum and Captain Marvel getting some love lately, maybe if Firestar takes off in popularity, we might see this book do something.

 

I hate to even discuss a newer Campbell after this before I purchase but the X-Men 92 variant he did looks good.

 

I think a lot of people know about that upcoming one. Newer releases aren't the issue. Think it's the older variants .

 

 

Nope, new ones too. This thread is the reason Silk #3 blew up. If it is released through regular means at you local store (comic shop 1:25/50 ect) the tax is added at posting.

 

And for sure the eBay presales hurt too, being only a few brave people willing to risk a canceled transaction due to diamond damage, they "set the market" and everyone follows. There is no way to tell if it's a shill (majority are people who read this board) and people profit.

 

At the end of the day, a collector who feels burnt by this, will eventually quit chasing if priced out.

 

Good grief, it is the 90s all over.

 

Really? I preordered the 2 copies of silk 3 for $12 each. I know it was going for over $100 the week it released but I think the prices have fallen quite a bit.

 

That is part of the problem. I couldn't even pre-order it fast enough to secure a copy because of the news breaking on the book. And it has not calmed down, people still want too much for them, and a 9.8 finally hit eBay at $400 obo. I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

 

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

[UltraMaximus]

I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

 

Nope, dead serious. $100 for the Raw copy, $35 for Grading/Slabbing, $15.00 for shipping = $150. Especially because the seller likely paid $15 or less for if they pre-ordered.

 

Reasons why I am trying to track down my own 9.8 candidate vs. paying someone else $400. I can still beat the $400 price point subbing myself, even if I buy a raw for $100 or more.

Edited March 7, 2016 by UltraMaximus

[ygogolak]

I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

 

Nope, dead serious. $100 for the Raw copy, $35 for Grading/Slabbing, $15.00 for shipping = $150. Especially because the seller likely paid $15 or less for if they pre-ordered.

 

Reasons why I am trying to track down my own 9.8 candidate vs. paying someone else $400. I can still beat the $400 price point subbing myself, even if I buy a raw for $100 or more.

 

Yes, but how is a seller being greedy but wanting to sell it for market value? The formula you just presented would net him $0, actually he would lose money with associated fees.

[jreezy]

I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

 

Nope, dead serious. $100 for the Raw copy, $35 for Grading/Slabbing, $15.00 for shipping = $150. Especially because the seller likely paid $15 or less for if they pre-ordered.

 

Reasons why I am trying to track down my own 9.8 candidate vs. paying someone else $400. I can still beat the $400 price point subbing myself, even if I buy a raw for $100 or more.

 

Yes, but how is a seller being greedy but wanting to sell it for market value? The formula you just presented would net him $0, actually he would lose money with associated fees.

 

Agreed. Just because a seller purchased the book at pre order price of $14 doesn't mean he has to pass the savings and price his book below market.

[UltraMaximus]

I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

 

Nope, dead serious. $100 for the Raw copy, $35 for Grading/Slabbing, $15.00 for shipping = $150. Especially because the seller likely paid $15 or less for if they pre-ordered.

 

Reasons why I am trying to track down my own 9.8 candidate vs. paying someone else $400. I can still beat the $400 price point subbing myself, even if I buy a raw for $100 or more.

 

Yes, but how is a seller being greedy but wanting to sell it for market value? The formula you just presented would net him $0, actually he would lose money with associated fees.

 

Agreed. Just because a seller purchased the book at pre order price of $14 doesn't mean he has to pass the savings and price his book below market.

 

Trying to set the market, and at market are 2 completely different things. Being this is the 1st 9.8 I've seen for sale, I am 100% justified in stating that I <---emphasis here, could duplicate the same $400 supposed market value but getting the right raw, and subbing. Justification for the other $250 isn't there....therefore I am not going to purchase someone else's slab they are trying to flip.

 

On the other hand, if it were a more reasonable BIN, I might be more inclined to purchase it if it were around my cost to duplicate it, and willing to wait while it was graded. My patience is worth saving that "tax" as I described earlier.

 

The person who buys that book at or near that asking price it not going to sub a raw copy to start with, and is either getting it for PC and or is about to meet JSC and wants to crack it for a SS. Someone with no time to wait.

 

I'm not crazy, I'm just better at holding onto my money!

[DigsUT]

 

 

These 2 are gorgeous covers. I don't know why they aren't more popular. It seems like Campbell books mostly catch fire when they are done for Marvel.

 

 

gnnnaarrrrgg...

 

Still need to find a Scarlett. Love that cover.

[jreezy]

I want to offer him $150 but I know, his greed would decline the offer because someone else will pay it.

You're kidding, right?

 

Also, Silk #3 is more popular because it was not solicited as a JSC variant to retailers. It was simply listed as a variant. When it was announced it was too late for retailers to order more copies. Look at a similar timeline book like Ms. Marvel #2 '92 variant and it's not nearly as expensive because it was advertised to retailers as a JSC variant so they knew to up their order.

 

Nope, dead serious. $100 for the Raw copy, $35 for Grading/Slabbing, $15.00 for shipping = $150. Especially because the seller likely paid $15 or less for if they pre-ordered.

 

Reasons why I am trying to track down my own 9.8 candidate vs. paying someone else $400. I can still beat the $400 price point subbing myself, even if I buy a raw for $100 or more.

 

Yes, but how is a seller being greedy but wanting to sell it for market value? The formula you just presented would net him $0, actually he would lose money with associated fees.

 

Agreed. Just because a seller purchased the book at pre order price of $14 doesn't mean he has to pass the savings and price his book below market.

 

Trying to set the market, and at market are 2 completely different things. Being this is the 1st 9.8 I've seen for sale, I am 100% justified in stating that I <---emphasis here, could duplicate the same $400 supposed market value but getting the right raw, and subbing. Justification for the other $250 isn't there....therefore I am not going to purchase someone else's slab they are trying to flip.

 

On the other hand, if it were a more reasonable BIN, I might be more inclined to purchase it if it were around my cost to duplicate it, and willing to wait while it was graded. My patience is worth saving that "tax" as I described earlier.

 

The person who buys that book at or near that asking price it not going to sub a raw copy to start with, and is either getting it for PC and or is about to meet JSC and wants to crack it for a SS. Someone with no time to wait.

 

I'm not crazy, I'm just better at holding onto my money!

 

I feel the silk is overpriced at 9.8 anyway. Last sale went for $299. I would not pay more than $100 for that book but that is my opinion .my opinion and what the market values it at are two different things. A lot of these Campbell books are overpriced and not sure if we are in for a correction soon.

 

[divad]

OK, so my LCS had a 1/2 off Back Issue Bin sale this weekend, I went in for the last 1/2 hour before close, and found this......

 

I wanted to pick this book up after someone had shared it, and all copies on eBay got hit with the "JSC Tax".

 

Happy I held out. :-)

 

Divad would be proud, changed to a Mylar and it went from a 9.2 to a 9.6.

 

Junk

[50/50]

Sorry if this has been discussed but I'm super confused by the JSC online store exclusives?

 

So those are not available to retailers, just at cons or through the website? And they all have that logo on them?

 

http://jscottcampbell.com/collections/marvel/products/extraordinary-uncanny-x-men-1-j-scott-campbell-store-exclusive-cover

 

But then also, what's the deal with the variants JSC and otherwise that bear the Stan Lee logo on them, is this the same deal?

 

http://www.stanleestuff.com/products/x-men-92-1-j-scott-campbell-colored-sketch-variant-set