Heritage's Next Event Auction has started posting books ! 31 31

[RareHighGrade]

The HA auction starting on 12/22 has some amazing books in it.  Something for everyone.

[adamstrange]

On 11/24/2023 at 1:46 PM, RareHighGrade said:

Something for everyone.

I hope participants have more respect this time around and leave those that are clearly destined for me alone.

[tth2]

On 11/25/2023 at 2:56 AM, adamstrange said:

I hope participants have more respect this time around and leave those that are clearly destined for me alone.

Note to self:  place punishment bids.

[sartrexpress]

On 11/23/2023 at 3:54 AM, Cat-Man_America said:

There's not a lot that can be gleaned from this result beyond speculation on which variables might've affected the sale. Some may point to the label making a difference, others would point to the apparent condition of each copy (the 4.0 looking sharper than grade while the 5.5 looks more ragged and too much off the right edge). Also, the bidder dynamics might've changed over two days with additional collectors getting onboard for the latter auction ...perhaps looking for bargains... who weren't involved on the 16th (note: This point would've been moot if the books had been auctioned back to back). 

Is it about the CGC grade, how each book presents, the label, timing or something in the notes about each book's history?  ...Inquiring minds want to know! 

Well... these are auctions. Sometimes they are not manipulated.

[sartrexpress]

On 10/27/2023 at 10:36 PM, lou_fine said:

Any idea if this was a long time comic book collector or a drive by newbie speculator to the comic book collectibles market who thought they could make a quick killing and fast getaway, only to get themself financially killed in the process?    

Speculation is speculation... collecting is collecting..

[Cat-Man_America]

On 11/25/2023 at 8:47 AM, sartrexpress said:

Well... these are auctions. Sometimes they are not manipulated.

Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm saying, although manipulation isn't outside the realm of possibility in some instances. I'm just suggesting that auction results should be viewed as a bigger picture. It's a mistake to ascribe "trends" to any particular auction based on a couple of results without assessing all the extenuating variables.  Any number of factors can be responsible for a difference.  Speculation on any market shift involves looking at a range of criteria.

On 11/25/2023 at 9:14 AM, sartrexpress said:

Speculation is speculation... collecting is collecting..

This! ...Folks love to speculate, but there's always an inclination to read too much into any one sale. The one analysis which has real merit is MasterChief's in depth research into Promise Collection sales.

[Professor K]

This went much higher than I expected. A 4.5 A-1 just sold for 2,100 on CL. 

[Gotham Kid]

On 11/24/2023 at 6:46 PM, RareHighGrade said:

The HA auction starting on 12/22 has some amazing books in it.  Something for everyone.

A copy of this "modern Action 1 " just sold on IG for 13k, down from high of 43k

Edited November 27, 2023 by Gotham Kid

[Professor K]

On 11/26/2023 at 10:42 PM, Gotham Kid said:

A copy of this "modern Action 1 " just sold on IG for 13k, down from high of 43k

And how do you feel about that P? Ah just kidding . I'll tell you, out of all the cool dudes and dudettes that frequent the GA section here I get the impression you dislike that book more than anyone. At least the prices they sell for. 

[Gotham Kid]

On 11/29/2023 at 10:51 PM, Professor K said:

I get the impression you dislike that book more than anyone.

Not the book, couldn't care less for that book. It is the hype and speculation I abhor.

[comicnoir]

On 11/29/2023 at 6:58 PM, Gotham Kid said:

Not the book, couldn't care less for that book. It is the hype and speculation I abhor.

And the FOMO that drives this market.

[Dark Knight]

I wish I can just eat FOMO so it'll go away

[batman_fan]

This next one is getting pretty stacked with keys

[Gotham Kid]

On 12/2/2023 at 5:10 AM, batman_fan said:

This next one is getting pretty stacked with keys

there's a whole lot more awesome books added (SA)

[Robot Man]

On 12/1/2023 at 9:10 PM, batman_fan said:

This next one is getting pretty stacked with keys

Actually, par for the course now days. A lot of these books (although “key”), seem down right common.

I mean, how earth shaking is it to see books like this any more. 

[batman_fan]

On 12/2/2023 at 8:38 AM, Robot Man said:

Actually, par for the course now days. A lot of these books (although “key”), seem down right common.

I mean, how earth shaking is it to see books like this any more. 

I believe the Superman 1 will be the highest unrestored grade Heritage has ever offered.

Highest Spiderman 1 they have offered is a 9.4

[Silver Surfer]

I think the book will hit well over $1M. 

[Robot Man]

On 12/2/2023 at 9:40 AM, batman_fan said:

I believe the Superman 1 will be the highest unrestored grade Heritage has ever offered.

Highest Spiderman 1 they have offered is a 9.4

I get it. High grade, big numbers. So what? Most people here can only dream of owning even a super low grade copy. Personally, I am much more impressed to see truly rare GA books in any condition. The kind that never turn up in ANY grade. Collections like Jon Berk’s, BangZoom and Gator’s Centaur collection, now those were impressive.

[batman_fan]

On 12/2/2023 at 11:39 AM, Robot Man said:

I get it. High grade, big numbers. So what? Most people here can only dream of owning even a super low grade copy. Personally, I am much more impressed to see truly rare GA books in any condition. The kind that never turn up in ANY grade. Collections like Jon Berk’s, BangZoom and Gator’s Centaur collection, now those were impressive.

I don't think it is a competition.  If it were we couldn't get excited about anything that wasn't as impressive as the the Promise Collection.  It has been a while since any auction house has had some of these unicorn books.  Look how excited people got over a Detective 27 cover only.

[RareHighGrade]

On 12/2/2023 at 11:22 AM, batman_fan said:

I don't think it is a competition.  If it were we couldn't get excited about anything that wasn't as impressive as the the Promise Collection.  It has been a while since any auction house has had some of these unicorn books.  Look how excited people got over a Detective 27 cover only.

Agreed.  Some folks collect high grade books, others collect rare books, and some collect both.  Regardless, it's always good to get excited about auctions offering books that don't come around every day.  This hobby would be a lot less fun if there was no excitement to share.