Found old comic rack. Need Help! 0

[Drewsky]

Found old comic rack. Need Help!

I have never seen one like this before. It's for sale for 600 dollars at a local antique store. The price seems nuts to me, but I want to ask what you think it's worth and what year do you think it's from? If I could talk them down, I might get it. I would like some advice first. Thanks!  

[batman_fan]

Looks like it is missing some of the plates.  Someone had one similar (a little hard to be sure from the pics) on eBay for I believe 5k.  It had all the plates.

[Artboy99]

I would buy it. very hard to find comic rack.

 

Good points that it isn't complete, but it could be restored, or just kept and enjoyed.

Edited March 18, 2017 by Artboy99

[Unca Ben]

Yeah, I agree.  That's pretty cool!

[Artboy99]

The rack is from the 1940's, and as mentioned a complete one sold for over $5000.

https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/75994/DC-COMICS-EARLY-WIRE-COMIC-BOOK-SALES-RACK

It is possible to find the signs separately, but your could make something that works as well.

[Drewsky]

I wish I had taken more photos. It is tall, maybe 5 or 6 feet. I think one side has 6 or 7 slots and the other side is one shorter. It looks like more fun stopped being made in 1947, so it must be older than that. If it's still there tommorow I will try to work something out. Thanks for the input. 

[Artboy99]

53 minutes ago, Drewsky said:

I wish I had taken more photos. It is tall, maybe 5 or 6 feet. I think one side has 6 or 7 slots and the other side is one shorter. It looks like more fun stopped being made in 1947, so it must be older than that. If it's still there tommorow I will try to work something out. Thanks for the input. 

I am extremely certain it is the rack I have linked for you.

 

[Drewsky]

I think the one I am looking to buy has more slots ( like 11 or 12) and is taller than the one you linked, which is amazing looking.

[Drewsky]

I think it may be this one. https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/102001/DC-COMICS-EARLY-WIRE-COMIC-BOOK-SALES-RACK

[Readcomix]

I'd lock that up; they're rare. Even incomplete, there's a big gap between $600 and a few thou. Though I bet you can get a hundred or two off; seems if it's priced at $600 the guy doesn't know what they do go for. Last-generation spinner racks (y'know, with those white plates with heads of Archie, Superman, Spidey and Richie Rich on the top) are tough enough to find and go around $500 last time I had reason to check. Might be what he's basing his price on.

Maybe try to point out some nameplates are missing and try to get a price drop, but if I could not get him to budge I'd pay the $600 and take it. But that's me. But I think price-wise you're doing well and it's probably scarcer than most of the books it ever held.

[Artboy99]

3 hours ago, Drewsky said:

I think it may be this one. https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/102001/DC-COMICS-EARLY-WIRE-COMIC-BOOK-SALES-RACK

awesome, yes you are likely right.

Buy it.

[Robot Man]

That's the "big daddy" of comic book racks. Very early '40's and very tough to find. I have the Superman, More Fun and Adventure plaques by them selves. I paid through the nose for them. I'd be all over that for his asking price...

[Junkdrawer]

Robot Man says buy. I'd pray its still there.

[1950's war comics]

Pay it forward and give him full asking price...no questions asked !

[Murphman13]

I agree. Throw 5 Benjamins on the table and see if he takes it. If not work something out in between. Don't leave the store without it.

[FineCollector]

The value's there.  The question becomes, do you have it restored?

To me, a rusty old rack stood up in the corner of a room is useless, it should be fully repainted and brought back to its former glory.  I've seen old gas pumps restored beautifully, no reason someone couldn't fix this thing up.

[ADAMANTIUM]

Let us know how it goes down...  @Drewsky

Edited March 19, 2017 by ADAMANTIUM

[oakman29]

Where did you say this rack is located?   

[Batman1fan]

Good luck, I hope you get it!

[Foley]

Nice rack!