Manray Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I have an opportunity to purchase an Action #7 3.0 with moderate restoration including color touch from a local dealer. I'm a relatively new collector. The problem I am having is I don't have a good database upon which to make a judgment about its fair market value. I'm told that GPA is of limited value as more and more GA books are being restored and conserved. I was hoping to use the expertise of this community to get some orientation for an estimated range for a book like this. Once I have photos I can certainly include them. Any thoughts would be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) This Extensively restored 5.0 copy ( with partial color copy for the cover ) went for 22K this week. https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault.asp%3FFocused%3D1%23Item_1163816&id=1163816 Your copy should likely go for more (considering decent eye appeal and PQ). Edited March 3, 2017 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Manray said: I have an opportunity to purchase an Action #7 3.0 with moderate restoration including color touch from a local dealer. I'm a relatively new collector. The problem I am having is I don't have a good database upon which to make a judgment about its fair market value. I'm told that GPA is of limited value as more and more GA books are being restored and conserved. I was hoping to use the expertise of this community to get some orientation for an estimated range for a book like this. Once I have photos I can certainly include them. Any thoughts would be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, rainmaker said: I have been looking for a copy for a bit and I still don't know FMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) An unrestored 3.0 would bring $100k+. So a restored 3.0 should be $35k-$45k range. Edited March 3, 2017 by Primetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, woowoo said: I have been looking for a copy for a bit and I still don't know FMV It will be higher than 1982 prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr bla bla Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 53 minutes ago, Primetime said: It will be higher than 1982 prices Getting a book like this, one principle applies: pony up ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said: Getting a book like this, one principle applies: pony up ... Mr bla bla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Primetime said: It will be higher than 1982 prices 35 k for a 3.0 Restored you your head Edited March 3, 2017 by woowoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr bla bla Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yeah My namesake i know. what to do about it...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainmaker Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, woowoo said: I have been looking for a copy for a bit and I still don't know FMV oh for sure with very rare mega keys gpa is one of many tools that may or may not provide much reference material i agree with that. my face was in reference to the more books being restored and conserved so dont use gpa. i dont agree with either points in that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said: Yeah My namesake i know. what to do about it...? Can you loan me 35-45 k so I can pony up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, rainmaker said: oh for sure with very rare mega keys gpa is one of many tools that may or may not provide much reference material i agree with that. my face was in reference to the more books being restored and conserved so dont use gpa. i dont agree with either points in that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 This is my first post in the "new forum". I have to disagree with Ben here on FMV. Given a conserved 7.0 AC7 sold in the CC auction for $40,500, just two month ago, I don't think a restored 3.0 would warrant $35K - $45K. I could be wrong. Harold, I hope you find yourself that elusive copy you are looking for. I know you miss having one. I completely missed the beginning of the recent CLink auction. I thought someone said an AC7 sold on that, but I don't know grade or price. Is there a way to research what books sold for on CLink? Or does anyone know what (if any) single digit Actions went for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, Hudson said: This is my first post in the "new forum". I have to disagree with Ben here on FMV. Given a conserved 7.0 AC7 sold in the CC auction for $40,500, just two month ago, I don't think a restored 3.0 would warrant $35K - $45K. I could be wrong. Harold, I hope you find yourself that elusive copy you are looking for. I know you miss having one. I completely missed the beginning of the recent CLink auction. I thought someone said an AC7 sold on that, but I don't know grade or price. Is there a way to research what books sold for on CLink? Or does anyone know what (if any) single digit Actions went for? Hey Hudson glad you got over her bud. Action 7 clink auction http://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault.asp%3FFocused%3D1%23Item_1163816&id=1163816 22k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, woowoo said: Hey Hudson glad you got over her bud. Action 7 clink auction http://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault.asp%3FFocused%3D1%23Item_1163816&id=1163816 22k Thanks Harold. Were there any other single digit Actions up for bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Hudson said: Thanks Harold. Were there any other single digit Actions up for bid? Ya a beat copy of Action 1 missing most of back cover 42k . No there was only the 7 that was worth anything No copy of 1 just kidding. I had to give you a jump start bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Good one, Sir. If I had missed out on an AC1 for $42K in any grade, I think I would be beside myself. Good to know I didn't miss any other single digits. I really need to start remembering when these Clink auctions are. Seems I only find out about them when I log onto the boards and see people posting their wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Hudson said: Good one, Sir. If I had missed out on an AC1 for $42K in any grade, I think I would be beside myself. Good to know I didn't miss any other single digits. I really need to start remembering when these Clink auctions are. Seems I only find out about them when I log onto the boards and see people posting their wins. I was just editing my post when your reply showed up. I felt bad to do that since your luck on Action 1 has been bad. Have a great night Hudson and when I get a copy of Action I help you look for yours. Hudson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Gotham Kid said: This Extensively restored 5.0 copy ( with partial color copy for the cover ) went for 22K this week. https://www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?back=%2FAuctions%2Fdefault.asp%3FFocused%3D1%23Item_1163816&id=1163816 Your copy should likely go for more (considering decent eye appeal and PQ). I'm thinking this copy went cheap at $22k because it was extensive/amateur. I do believe a mod (P) 3.0 would go at least a third FMV of a 3.0 blue label copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
