Wichita Eagle reports on FX Toys Joel Magee's purchase of AF 15 1 1

[Bomber-Bob]

2 hours ago, comicwiz said:

In the worst case (and I mean, entire piece missing, not chipping, or folded-in) I still don't see it dropping below a 4.5. I've seen mid-grades with Marvel chipping along the entire outer edge of the book. Also consider this book, time and time again, has demonstrated it's ability to sell for a premium when it presents better than it's assigned grade.

CGC goes easy on Marvel chipping because it is considered a production issue. The bottom left corner of this book has a large, maybe one inch square piece missing, definitely not production. Being so straight it looks like it was cut out ? I would not consider this mid grade or even 4.5 . 

[comicwiz]

1 hour ago, DanCooper said:

WOW, did not know this about the standard dealer payout percentages in the collectible toys market

 

It is not, and that is why it's important to raise awareness to avoid confusion. 10% is by no means a standard "dealer payout" practice, and it's why an investigation was launched by a BBB investigator as early as 2009, and later in 2012.

[comicwiz]

29 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said:

CGC goes easy on Marvel chipping because it is considered a production issue. The bottom left corner of this book has a large, maybe one inch square piece missing, definitely not production. Being so straight it looks like it was cut out ? I would not consider this mid grade or even 4.5 . 

We'll agree to disagree here. On eye-appeal alone, I would still rather take this:

Over this:

 

[Ottobord]

From the article,

"The same comic book in mint condition would have brought closer to $15,000 to $18,000, Magee said."

 

HMMMMM.

[Dick Pontoon]

3 hours ago, GACollectibles said:

3 hours ago, BlowUpTheMoon said:

It's amazing how you guys are assigning a grade to this book without seeing the back cover.

Using the X-Ray Specs I bought as a kid I can see it just fine: a corner crease, slightly dirty and a light stain from a glass of Tang.

You actually use those for something besides looking at blouses and skirts?

[GACollectibles]

38 minutes ago, Pontoon said:

3 hours ago, GACollectibles said:

4 hours ago, BlowUpTheMoon said:

It's amazing how you guys are assigning a grade to this book without seeing the back cover.

Using the X-Ray Specs I bought as a kid I can see it just fine: a corner crease, slightly dirty and a light stain from a glass of Tang.

You actually use those for something besides looking at blouses and skirts?

This one time, yes.  You're welcome.

Edited September 29, 2017 by GACollectibles

[shadroch]

At some point, some blame has to go to the seller. He chose not to spend ten minutes on the internet, and evidently took the first offer he received.

[Comicdey]

That is a big chunk out of the bottom spine that easily could go into the back cover.   That defect alone is a grade killer.