It is time to step up?

[dam60]

I wanted to see what you guys thought about Heritage's early cgc Batman books that are on ebay right now.

 

Here's a link to "Batman cgc" on ebay

 

I would prefer not to make that large of an investment in Batman books right now, but is there anything here that is a "once in a lifetime" opportunity?

 

Thoughts?

 

thanks,

 

DAM

 

 

[blowout]

If you feel bad about not being able to buy them, console yourself with the thought that they are probably all cleaned and pressed.

[14 of spades]

My feeling is that with eBay - everything is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the first time you see something rare, and this phenomenon goes on for several months as you see your first copy of every key issue go up. Eventually, essentially all issues come up again at some point. So my quick feeling is, no.

[Ariamus]

I don't know that I agree; those really early Batman books in 7.0...how often are you going to see books that old in grades this high?

[FlyingDonut]

Batman books are relatively plentiful on the open market - I'd stay away from the Heritage stuff for mid-grade books, as you're going to be paying a significant premium for having them. For example, I can get you a Batman 3 for about $800 in better grade than that one - it won't be slabbed, but will be in better shape, and you won't have to pay $160 in "vigorish" to Heritage.

[COI]

Go for the 497 in 9.8.

 

I haven't seen one in 2 weeks.

[dam60]

Andrew, I actually have 4 in 9.8 already (don't ask) with 2 from tropiccomics.com. And sadly, I wouldn't be adverse to owning another one if the price were right ($25 delivered). 5 and then I am going to stop. Really.

 

I am boycotting Tropic Comics now as they are guilty of asking for $1,000 for BIN auctions for ASM 355. Yes, ASM 355. Someone actually started a thread about it a while back

 

FD - thanks for the tip. I am not all about buying a label, but I like the restoration check and the confidence in its condition.

 

DAM

 

[CosmicBob]

If I were a big Batman collector, I would look closely at these:

 

Lot 5292: Batman #103 (DC, 1956) CGC NM 9.4 W $330.00

Lot 5293: Batman #122 (DC 1959) CGC NM 9.4 Cr $480.00

 

I'm not sure if the price is good or not, but you really won't be able to beat those grades ever (probably).

[dam60]

What's the deal with cream pages? That's worse than OW, right? Don't cream compies overall just give books a "dirty" look?

 

Thanks for the two great auctions!

 

 

DAM

[Rob]

If I were a big Batman collector, I would look closely at these:

 

Yeah, I love the 100-143 (10 centers) Batmans. Unfortunately, I can't afford 9.4's right now. I'd like to find some in F, around $100 each though. (Well, maybe not #100 in F for $100.)

[Guest]

If you can come up with the cash I would go for them all ...if you could get a discount on them (if they are from the same seller). If not go for the 9.4 cosmicbob is talking about!

[Guest]

go for the #1.....its your Holy Grail and it looks like a beautiful copy for a VG!

[dam60]

Ah, Batman #1!!! When I make my move for this book, the history books will be rewritten!!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

why? You plan on buying the highest graded copy? 8.0?

[dam60]

When I do this, I'll do it right. I want at least a 6.0 and would love an 8.5 or the Mile High. I am not sure if it is graded, but I would love the MH copy . . . .

 

DAM

[Guest]

thatll cost ya $150,000+ perhaps.....good luck....Im sure youll get your #1 in time!

[blowout]

Go for a restored copy, they're cheaper.

[blowout]

Yo D, how come you have 3 stars now and I only have 2?

What did I do?

[Guest]

he wants the high end copy! The MH copy or the graded 8.5 copy (Universal)...start saving now Dave!

[Guest]

I didnt do it! Its the haters out there I tell you....I already gave you 5 stars!