Jaydogrules Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Current bid for the CLink 9.6 white pages is at $5,914 !! Wow, almost a 20% increase from the last 9.6 sale on CConnect which was only a few weeks ago. From what I recall the eye appeal is comparable between the two. Won't be surprised if it cracks the $6K barrier, and we maybe even see a new high for the grade on this book ($6,500 +). No stopping this book right now ... and no movie or speculators required even. Book ended at $6777. Wow. I wonder how much of that price is attributable to the small doodle that they included with the book. -J. I doubt the doodle had much affect on the price. The book itself was really sharp, rich colors and a perfect wrap. I think picky collectors are starting to realize the wrap on this book is difficult in high grade, most people keep the nice ones and when they do come out for auction a premium is paid. I believe this is why there is such a variance in the realized prices at times. You nailed it. I'm the one who won this book last night. I've been looking to buy this (not holy) Grail of mine for a long time, and none of the previous books struck me as "the right one". I saw this book, and knew it had to be mine. No idea why, haha. It just felt like the right book. I overpayed, no doubt. But to be honest, this book is extrememly important to me (2nd favorite character since I started collecting comics as a kid), and I'm never going to sell it anyway. I went for the GS XM #1 too, but my bid on that got smoked. The prices for these books were way more than I had anticipated. Anyway, here she is. My new pride and joy. That's a damn fine looking copy Viking. Well done. Congratulations on the pick up! -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you very much! This book really does mean a lot to me. I'm super pumped about winning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It's too bad your sale won't show up in GPA, because it would be great for the book. I've always felt 9.6's were under-valued, as that grade is in the top 4.9% or so of all copies ever graded. (thumbs u -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I agree. I wish CL would report to GPA as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongkorn Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Vikingreed: That is an awesome copy with deep colors! Congrats !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Vikingreed: That is an awesome copy with deep colors! Congrats !! TYTY, it's probably my one dream, ATTAINABLE, Grail. The Holy Grails I will probably never see ( Tec 27, Bats #1, AF #15, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Beautiful copy! Congrats! Welcome to the Club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltpink2002 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Current bid for the CLink 9.6 white pages is at $5,914 !! Wow, almost a 20% increase from the last 9.6 sale on CConnect which was only a few weeks ago. From what I recall the eye appeal is comparable between the two. Won't be surprised if it cracks the $6K barrier, and we maybe even see a new high for the grade on this book ($6,500 +). No stopping this book right now ... and no movie or speculators required even. Book ended at $6777. Wow. I wonder how much of that price is attributable to the small doodle that they included with the book. -J. I doubt the doodle had much affect on the price. The book itself was really sharp, rich colors and a perfect wrap. I think picky collectors are starting to realize the wrap on this book is difficult in high grade, most people keep the nice ones and when they do come out for auction a premium is paid. I believe this is why there is such a variance in the realized prices at times. You nailed it. I'm the one who won this book last night. I've been looking to buy this (not holy) Grail of mine for a long time, and none of the previous books struck me as "the right one". I saw this book, and knew it had to be mine. No idea why, haha. It just felt like the right book. I overpayed, no doubt. But to be honest, this book is extrememly important to me (2nd favorite character since I started collecting comics as a kid), and I'm never going to sell it anyway. I went for the GS XM #1 too, but my bid on that got smoked. The prices for these books were way more than I had anticipated. Anyway, here she is. My new pride and joy. Just a Beautiful book! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks again everyone. I'm on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wow, I was going after the X-Men #94 from the same collection, and just was outbid. It's over $2,100.00 now. I think that's a new GPA high as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Current bid for the CLink 9.6 white pages is at $5,914 !! Wow, almost a 20% increase from the last 9.6 sale on CConnect which was only a few weeks ago. From what I recall the eye appeal is comparable between the two. Won't be surprised if it cracks the $6K barrier, and we maybe even see a new high for the grade on this book ($6,500 +). No stopping this book right now ... and no movie or speculators required even. Book ended at $6777. Wow. I wonder how much of that price is attributable to the small doodle that they included with the book. -J. I doubt the doodle had much affect on the price. The book itself was really sharp, rich colors and a perfect wrap. I think picky collectors are starting to realize the wrap on this book is difficult in high grade, most people keep the nice ones and when they do come out for auction a premium is paid. I believe this is why there is such a variance in the realized prices at times. You nailed it. I'm the one who won this book last night. I've been looking to buy this (not holy) Grail of mine for a long time, and none of the previous books struck me as "the right one". I saw this book, and knew it had to be mine. No idea why, haha. It just felt like the right book. I overpayed, no doubt. But to be honest, this book is extrememly important to me (2nd favorite character since I started collecting comics as a kid), and I'm never going to sell it anyway. I went for the GS XM #1 too, but my bid on that got smoked. The prices for these books were way more than I had anticipated. Anyway, here she is. My new pride and joy. Just a Beautiful book! (thumbs u +1 Very, very, very NICE book - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroX Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wow, congrats on the win! Beautiful book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r100comics Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Current bid for the CLink 9.6 white pages is at $5,914 !! Wow, almost a 20% increase from the last 9.6 sale on CConnect which was only a few weeks ago. From what I recall the eye appeal is comparable between the two. Won't be surprised if it cracks the $6K barrier, and we maybe even see a new high for the grade on this book ($6,500 +). No stopping this book right now ... and no movie or speculators required even. Book ended at $6777. Wow. I wonder how much of that price is attributable to the small doodle that they included with the book. -J. I doubt the doodle had much affect on the price. The book itself was really sharp, rich colors and a perfect wrap. I think picky collectors are starting to realize the wrap on this book is difficult in high grade, most people keep the nice ones and when they do come out for auction a premium is paid. I believe this is why there is such a variance in the realized prices at times. You nailed it. I'm the one who won this book last night. I've been looking to buy this (not holy) Grail of mine for a long time, and none of the previous books struck me as "the right one". I saw this book, and knew it had to be mine. No idea why, haha. It just felt like the right book. I overpayed, no doubt. But to be honest, this book is extrememly important to me (2nd favorite character since I started collecting comics as a kid), and I'm never going to sell it anyway. I went for the GS XM #1 too, but my bid on that got smoked. The prices for these books were way more than I had anticipated. Anyway, here she is. My new pride and joy. I'm not sure if this will have any impact on 9.6 sales of copies with lesser qualities but this has the 3 things buyers look for on a #181: Fire engine red White Pages Nicely centered It's tough to find a copy with all 3 so don't worry about the cost and (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the nice compliments. I saw it, and it just clicked. This was finally the 181 for me. Now I don't know what to do with it. I would love to display it, but freak out about it falling or loss of colors, etc. etc.. It will prob go into the "vault", and I will have periodic visitations, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the nice compliments. I saw it, and it just clicked. This was finally the 181 for me. Now I don't know what to do with it. I would love to display it, but freak out about it falling or loss of colors, etc. etc.. It will prob go into the "vault", and I will have periodic visitations, haha. That's what I do. (thumbs u -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 How many IH 181 hoarders are in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hado Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 That is a pretty book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks like even the 9.8's are starting to show signs of life again. Somebody just popped one for $13k. http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-INCREDIBLE-HULK-181-Wolverine-1st-app-CGC-9-8-NM-MT-Marvel-Comics-1974-/171522500981?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item27ef89a975 -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkowl Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The book is on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks like even the 9.8's are starting to show signs of life again. Somebody just popped one for $13k. http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-INCREDIBLE-HULK-181-Wolverine-1st-app-CGC-9-8-NM-MT-Marvel-Comics-1974-/171522500981?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item27ef89a975 -J. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
