BM Cruz Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 This sale has garnered national attention... http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/rare-spider-man-comic-for-sale-in-b-c-could-sell-for-1m-1.3571716 I hope it isn't restored in some way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustEatBrains Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It doesn't take much to get our northern neighbors excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayzr Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 This is very weird, what holder is the book in? It looks like a cut inner well. Then the video goes on to say that the owner bought it 30 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namisgr Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Looks like a slabbed 4.5 or thereabouts. "Could fetch a million dollars". Shame on the comic store owner touting it as being in exceptional condition. Edited September 2, 2017 by namisgr alexgross.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustEatBrains Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Not sure what defects are on case vs book but those I see that are most likely on book, tears on bottom, and stress on bottom staple, rough top cover would keep this book in the 7 range, at best. If that white discoloration on spine and black smudges on cover are on the book it's going way lower. No way near 500k let alone 1mil IMO. Edited September 2, 2017 by MustEatBrains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) This sale has garnered national attention... Edited September 2, 2017 by 1950's war comics FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM Cruz Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said: This sale has garnered national attention... My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Of course the first thing I notice is the subscription crease... TheFifthHorseman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnightReturns Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hahahaha too funny. Victoria moves at a much slower pace than Vancouver. Did this actually make the national news? or just CTV Victoria? Looking forward to seeing the grade on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Factoring in the conversion rate, it would be about $800k USD. Even then, as others have said, the book wouldn't fetch that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, 1950's war comics said: This sale has garnered national attention... Was part of a news mention broadcast from CTV Victoria, BC about 3 days ago. Subscription crease and other evident flaws just looking at front cover, thus Legends Comics is smart to have it slabbed before auction. Edited September 2, 2017 by aardvark88 sp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, aardvark88 said: Was part of a news mention broadcast from CTV Victoria, BC about 3 days ago. Subscription crease and other evident flaws just looking at front cover, thus Legends Comics is smart to have it slabbed before auction. Yes, of what you said about its condition. What that tell me something...is the fact there was a subscription recipient lived (or living?) in Victoria ,whom had got this book in mail originally. Can't prove anyway but I do wonder... Smart of him to have it slabbed, more $$ that way. Edited September 2, 2017 by Fan Boy Sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 3 hours ago, ExNihilo said: Factoring in the conversion rate, it would be about $800k USD. Even then, as others have said, the book wouldn't fetch that much. sure but how much is it worth in Dong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, Fan Boy said: 2 hours ago, aardvark88 said: Was part of a news mention broadcast from CTV Victoria, BC about 3 days ago. Subscription crease and other evident flaws just looking at front cover, thus Legends Comics is smart to have it slabbed before auction. Yes, of what you said about its condition. What that tell me something...is the fact there was a subscription recipient lived (or living?) in Victoria ,whom had got this book in mail originally. Can't prove anyway but I do wonder... Smart of him to have it slabbed, more $$ that way. But definitely not the $1M that he and the broadcasters keeps on emphasizing and "bold" silly enough to include in their headlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 minute ago, lou_fine said: But definitely not the $1M that he and the broadcasters keeps on emphasizing and "bold" silly enough to include in their headlines. Yup, not at THIS price ! You can thank to their idiotic social media. If it actual sells that close to the mark, then we need to congratulate the fool who pull the tigger in auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 "Now experts say the ‘Holy Grail’ comic could sell for a whopping $1 million, attracting buyers from around the world." They need to get better experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM Cruz Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Another interview mentions AF15 being the 3rd most valuable? 3rd most valuable comic book?!? Huh??? I'll agree that it's valuable but 3rd most? Aside from the obvious, what about Supes 1 and Batman 1? Edited September 2, 2017 by BM Cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanfromottawa Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Another proud moment for us Canadians , I'm guessing that's a 6-6.5 , not "the 3 Rd most valuable comic in the world" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, BM Cruz said: Another interview mentions AF15 being the 3rd most valuable? 3rd most valuable comic book?!? Huh??? I'll agree that it's valuable but 3rd most? Aside from the obvious, what about Supes 1 and Batman 1? Af15 , tec 27, a1 are the only three to have sold over a million. The af was a 9.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, Ryanfromottawa said: Another proud moment for us Canadians , I'm guessing that's a 6-6.5 , not "the 3 Rd most valuable comic in the world" The shots where it's at arms length look really good. They also mixed in B roll of another copy (with chipping) from Heritage's scans it seems like. I'm going to guess it's a 7.5 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
