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

[Cat-Man_America]

44 minutes ago, Dr. Love said:

can you say some more about Bonestell, Cat

Wikipedia provides a nice concise overview of Chesley Bonestell's art and accomplishments...  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesley_Bonestell

Here's some additional information on Tim White and Virgil Finlay as well, while I'm at it...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_White_(artist)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil_Finlay

[jimbo_7071]

I was very interested in the Subby 32 until I took a close look at it. How in tarnation is that a 7.0? It looks to me like it had several edge tears that were sealed and then unsealed, with color touch removed around all of them. I know everybody says that the grading process is anonymous and that Heritage doesn't get favorable treatment, but I have a hard time believing that when I see a book like the Subby 32 in a 7.0 holder.

Edited April 21, 2020 by jimbo_7071

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

19 minutes ago, jimbo_7071 said:

I was very interested in the Subby 32 until I took a close look at it. How in tarnation is that a 7.0? It looks to me like it had several edge tears that were sealed and then unsealed, with color touch removed around all of them. I know everybody says that the grading process is anonymous and that Heritage doesn't get favorable treatment, but I have a hard time believing that when I see a book like the Subby 32 in a 7.0 holder.

you're right.  That's exactly how it looks . . .

https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/sub-mariner-comics-32-timely-1949-cgc-fn-vf-70-off-white-to-white-pages/a/7229-92075.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

[lou_fine]

1 hour ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

1 hour ago, jimbo_7071 said:

I was very interested in the Subby 32 until I took a close look at it. How in tarnation is that a 7.0? It looks to me like it had several edge tears that were sealed and then unsealed, with color touch removed around all of them. I know everybody says that the grading process is anonymous and that Heritage doesn't get favorable treatment, but I have a hard time believing that when I see a book like the Subby 32 in a 7.0 holder.

you're right.  That's exactly how it looks . . .

https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/sub-mariner-comics-32-timely-1949-cgc-fn-vf-70-off-white-to-white-pages/a/7229-92075.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

I guess you are referring to this copy of Subby 32 here:

Just wondering how do you know that the book was sent in for grading by Heritage and not by somebody else?  

As for the rest of your comments with respect to the grading it looks like you are spot on here. 

Maybe it's a case of paying your dues and since the book has by now gone through CGC at least 3 times, they probably figured it deserves a break when it comes to the grading. 

[Mmehdy]

5 hours ago, Dr. Love said:

can you say some more about Bonestell, Cat

I thought about bidding on that piece and did some research as When Worlds Collide is on my SF movies of all time. Both main cast members nailed it, and so did Joyces dad. I ran my copy of that movie back and compared it to the painting that was on the screen. It did not match color wise nor content. It appears to be a partial drawing of that painting or a prelim, with another part left out. BUT, the original painting according to my research was burned up in a fire from the producers house George Pal. SO, this is the last remaining and surviving work of art on that image. In looking at the current price at $2500 even though it is small 8x10 it is HISTORY.

[comicdonna]

I haven't purchased from Heritage in at least 8 years.  A rep called me up on my cell today and asked why.  Anybody else get a call?

[kimik]

56 minutes ago, comicdonna said:

I haven't purchased from Heritage in at least 8 years.  A rep called me up on my cell today and asked why.  Anybody else get a call?

I received an e-mail, but not sure if they called the home line or not. They are looking for consignment items. My guess is that with the press/slab/flip game being slowed due to a lack of conventions, and collectors holding off due to worries about prices dropping due to COVID-19, it is tough to line up auction items now. I will say that while last month was hit or miss for my auctions on CLink, this month is doing very well with a number of new GPA highs. 

[lou_fine]

30 minutes ago, kimik said:

I received an e-mail, but not sure if they called the home line or not. They are looking for consignment items. My guess is that with the press/slab/flip game being slowed due to a lack of conventions, and collectors holding off due to worries about prices dropping due to COVID-19, it is tough to line up auction items now. I will say that while last month was hit or miss for my auctions on CLink, this month is doing very well with a number of new GPA highs. 

My guess is that the reason they are looking for more consignment items is that they seem to be increasing the frequency of their Signature Auctions.  

So obviously, it's going to take a lot more books for them to come up with the same type of quality books to fill their auction slots.  

[Mmehdy]

1 hour ago, lou_fine said:

My guess is that the reason they are looking for more consignment items is that they seem to be increasing the frequency of their Signature Auctions.  

So obviously, it's going to take a lot more books for them to come up with the same type of quality books to fill their auction slots.  

they will increase SA's by 33% they have to get good stuff to attract a crowd, I agree

[Cat-Man_America]

On 4/23/2020 at 6:57 PM, comicdonna said:

I haven't purchased from Heritage in at least 8 years.  A rep called me up on my cell today and asked why.  Anybody else get a call?

Might be looking for widows to consign books.  The ultimate in cold calling.  

[batman_fan]

7 hours ago, Cat-Man_America said:

Might be looking for widows to consign books.  The ultimate in cold calling.  

 

I think that is what they are doing, reaching out to various people that buy but never sell and folks that haven't been around for a while so at a minimum you have Heritage's name in your head should you decide to sell in the future.

[Gotham Kid]

down to just a couple days left ...

[lou_fine]

12 hours ago, Gotham Kid said:

down to just a couple days left ...

Is it just me or is the quality of their books starting to trend downwards with the increased frequency of their Signature Auctions?  

[Cat-Man_America]

1 hour ago, lou_fine said:

Is it just me or is the quality of their books starting to trend downwards with the increased frequency of their Signature Auctions?  

Logically this would be the case.  There are pros and cons to expanding featured auctions.  IMO, the cons outweigh the pros.  The biggest pro is that with increased frequency a better read on trends and rising or falling book values can be achieved.  But that’s about the only real benefit that I can see.  When Signature auctions were quarterly, they were special events, with plenty of lead time to get books in, prepare catalogs and for bidders to prepare war-chests. Bi-monthly auctions may start to seem routine with sparser offerings and less active participation.  Mixing in the game stuff was a big mistake, IMO.  The crossover ...with GA especially... doesn’t seem compatible.

Bottom line, the timing for this expansion of Signature Auctions seems wrong.  I’m sure it’s been in the works awhile, but given the onset of the covid-19 crisis, loss of voice auctions, the color-boosted scan controversy with few if any opportunities to view lots directly and the rise of buyer fees and tax impositions, the increased schedule seems premature and doesn’t have the best optics.

[lou_fine]

1 hour ago, Cat-Man_America said:

and the rise of buyer fees

I am not aware of any increase in the 20% BP juice for Heritage which has been in place for quite awhile now?  

[Timely]

There are a lot of cool, inexpensive Hitler covers in this auction. Many are Highest Graded to top 3 highest!

Edited April 29, 2020 by Timely

[Bronty]

5 hours ago, Cat-Man_America said:

Logically this would be the case.  There are pros and cons to expanding featured auctions.  IMO, the cons outweigh the pros.  The biggest pro is that with increased frequency a better read on trends and rising or falling book values can be achieved.  But that’s about the only real benefit that I can see.  When Signature auctions were quarterly, they were special events, with plenty of lead time to get books in, prepare catalogs and for bidders to prepare war-chests. Bi-monthly auctions may start to seem routine with sparser offerings and less active participation.  Mixing in the game stuff was a big mistake, IMO.  The crossover ...with GA especially... doesn’t seem compatible.

Bottom line, the timing for this expansion of Signature Auctions seems wrong.  I’m sure it’s been in the works awhile, but given the onset of the covid-19 crisis, loss of voice auctions, the color-boosted scan controversy with few if any opportunities to view lots directly and the rise of buyer fees and tax impositions, the increased schedule seems premature and doesn’t have the best optics.

The special part now, really, is the platinum session.  

[Bronty]

Loss of voice auctions?    There will be no live auctioneer?   I guess that makes sense although I was hoping they had a work around

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

29 minutes ago, Bronty said:

Loss of voice auctions?    There will be no live auctioneer?   I guess that makes sense although I was hoping they had a work around

I guess I missed that part. The auction is just up the way for me and I thought I’d go.

maybe not?

[lou_fine]

2 hours ago, GreatCaesarsGhost said:

3 hours ago, Bronty said:

Loss of voice auctions?    There will be no live auctioneer?   I guess that makes sense although I was hoping they had a work around

I guess I missed that part. The auction is just up the way for me and I thought I’d go.

maybe not?

It's a bit too bad the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions weren't being lifted one day earlier in time for the Platinum live portion of this Heritage Auction. 

Especially since with the low number of attendees that usually tend to show up for these things, it should really be relatively easy to maintain physical distancing without too much problem at all.