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[jimbo_7071]

On 1/12/2023 at 2:30 PM, Dark Knight said:

Cap 1's coming out of the woodwork for sale.  I wonder why people are cashing out of this book?  Such a great key to own,

I'm still trying to forget how I skipped going after an 8.0 with nice pages back in 2000 or 2001. I think it sold for $40K on the nose. (I basically would have had to blow my entire life savings on it, and I wasn't courageous enough to do that.)

It's much more common than most of the other GA keys, but the MCU seems to be leaving DCs in the dust, so I guess that trumps the high census numbers.

Edited January 13, 2023 by jimbo_7071

[Dark Knight]

On 1/13/2023 at 4:36 AM, jimbo_7071 said:

I'm still trying to forget how I skipped going after an 8.0 with nice pages back in 2000 or 2001. I think it sold for $40K on the nose. (I basically would have had to blow my entire life savings on it, and I wasn't courageous enough to do that.)

It's much more common than most of the other GA keys, but the MCU seems to be leaving DCs in the dust, so I guess that trumps the high census numbers.

Same with the bolded.  I'm sure we've had our fair shares of regrets when it comes to books we could've bought much cheaper back in the past.  I certainly had a bunch that I could've purchased for much much less, I wish I had a time machine to go back and buy those books.  But with much uncertainty looming regarding the future values of these comics, I didn't want to be aggressive and just spend $ like water.  If I knew what I know now, I think things would be different for me and most of us and certainly would spend more $ on these treasures.

Absolutely, the MCU is kicking DC in the behind when it comes to movies, shows, merchandise, etc. Better storyline overall and the years of planning it took to make those movies so successful.  DC can't seem to do something similar that is just as successful with that blueprint.  

 

[Sauce Dog]

Sigh, went back to check on a few books I was interested in (after having put in low 'following' bigs when the auctions started) and only now I'm reading ALL the descriptions and once again my hatred for CGC omitting certain label notes has risen to a new high.

Was going to fight for this, as it's a decent poor mans copy of a JSA member key...but alas, very incomplete - something that really should be on that label  

Edited January 22, 2023 by Sauce Dog

[LDarkseid1]

Why is this particular Marvel Mystery this expensive? Barely the first couple hours of the auction and already at $45K. Just the scarcity? I mean issue #7 in an 8.0 and #8 in a 7.5 aren’t even at the $2K mark yet, but #9 is at another level.

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by LDarkseid1

[Gotham Kid]

all time classic cover and battle

[LDarkseid1]

On 2/16/2023 at 9:57 PM, Gotham Kid said:

all time classic cover and battle

Gotcha, well damn that’s a big seller! Think it might be the #2 highest priced Marvel Mystery behind issue 1.

[Primetime]

On 2/16/2023 at 6:23 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Why is this particular Marvel Mystery this expensive? Barely the first couple hours of the auction and already at $45K. Just the scarcity? I mean issue #7 in an 8.0 and #8 in a 7.5 aren’t even at the $2K mark yet, but #9 is at another level.

 

The 9 has always been a big ticket Timely - with a menacing face, Subby goes to town on an El train - the details of the nuts and bolts exploding off the steel girder is a classic mechanical detail that only Schomburg could pull off. It’s the best Subby cover of the golden age, scarce (like #5), and the first time two superheroes battle. The battle issues between Torch and Subby have always went for a premium, and are some of the most highly sought after of all the Timelys. The 9 does not come to public sale often. The clash starts to brew as early as issue 6, in the 7 it’s obvious they will clash as Subby starts to destroy NYC, the initial battle is somewhat brief in issue 8 and told in both perspectives (first Subby’s then the Torch’s), the 9 delivers the full blown goods of the battle story/cover, and the 10 (great Schomburg cover nonetheless) is sort of a dud ending the battle in a one page standstill. 

Edited February 17, 2023 by Primetime

[jimbo_7071]

On 2/16/2023 at 9:23 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Why is this particular Marvel Mystery this expensive? Barely the first couple hours of the auction and already at $45K. Just the scarcity? I mean issue #7 in an 8.0 and #8 in a 7.5 aren’t even at the $2K mark yet, but #9 is at another level.

 

That issue has always had much, much higher demand than the other ones you mentioned. It isn't rare in terms of the number of copies that exist, but it's one of those books that collectors hang onto, so I'm not surprised that a couple of impatient collectors would be competing for it aggressively. Also, with C-Link's sniping format, bidders sometimes take books pretty high on the first day in order to discourage last-minute sniper bids. I think it's a way of telling the snipers, "Go find some other books to target! You won't be getting a deal on this one."

[batman_fan]

For the folks that track Captain America closely, does this seem low?

[LDarkseid1]

On 3/1/2023 at 6:24 PM, batman_fan said:

For the folks that track Captain America closely, does this seem low?

Yeah, someone got a really good deal. As far as potential reasoning, who the fu** knows lol.

Edited March 2, 2023 by LDarkseid1

[Northwest]

On 3/1/2023 at 6:24 PM, batman_fan said:

For the folks that track Captain America closely, does this seem low?

Yes, it is low. Last 7.0 went for 312k in May '22 on HA. Most recent sale is a 4.5 which did 194k in December '22. In terms of reasons why: there are a finite pool of buyers at this level, so potentially it was a visibility and timing issue? I view this as an outlier on the low side.

[batman_fan]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:57 PM, Northwest said:

Yes, it is low. Last 7.0 went for 312k in May '22 on HA. Most recent sale is a 4.5 which did 194k in December '22. In terms of reasons why: there are a finite pool of buyers at this level, so potentially it was a visibility and timing issue? I view this as an outlier on the low side.

The 7.0 on ComicConnect should be interesting to watch.

[LDarkseid1]

Nothing surprises me anymore lol. Can’t count the amount of times I’ve seen surprisingly low and high sales at auction. @Northwest’s reasoning seems solid enough to me on this one.

[LDarkseid1]

Interesting result here. It’s the same book. Was clearly cleaned and pressed, spine was fixed, but unfortunately lost a grade 😬. Yet the 4.0 in current market almost doubled what it sold for as a previous 4.5 👌.

[Dark Knight]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:10 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Interesting result here. It’s the same book. Was clearly cleaned and pressed, spine was fixed, but unfortunately lost a grade 😬. Yet the 4.0 in current market almost doubled what it sold for as a previous 4.5 👌.

 This was quite a surprise, especially for practically double the value .  Sure eye appeal is better in the lower grade, but still.. Not worth double of what it was.  Besides, how difficult is it to see past sales in Heritage of these Promise books .

[lou_fine]

On 3/1/2023 at 6:24 PM, batman_fan said:

For the folks that track Captain America closely, does this seem low?

 

On 3/1/2023 at 6:57 PM, Northwest said:

Yes, it is low. Last 7.0 went for 312k in May '22 on HA. Most recent sale is a 4.5 which did 194k in December '22. In terms of reasons why: there are a finite pool of buyers at this level, so potentially it was a visibility and timing issue? I view this as an outlier on the low side.

Definitely on the low side at only $201K since CC had a CGC 7.0 graded copy that was auctioned off at $339,760.60 (i.e. based upon a hammer bid of $295,444) back in March of 2022.   

Even higher than the Heritage $312K result, but then I imagine the QES sticker on the CC copy must have made all the difference in the world. 

Not sure who the consignor is, but if it was me, all I will say is that CL would not be my first auction venue of choice if it's for a high dollar value GA book like Cap 1.    

[lou_fine]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:00 PM, batman_fan said:

The 7.0 on ComicConnect should be interesting to watch.

Most definitely will be as it's currently sitting in the #2 position at a hammer of $94K (i.e. $108,100 with the 15% BP) behind a CGC 2.5 graded copy of Batman 1, with still another 2 weeks to go.      

My guess is that it will definitely beat CL's $201K price point, but not sure if it'll get past the $300K theshold level on this go round here.    

Edited March 2, 2023 by lou_fine

[LDarkseid1]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:55 PM, lou_fine said:

 

Definitely on the low side at only $201K since CC had a CGC 7.0 graded copy that was auctioned off at $339,760.60 (i.e. based upon a hammer bid of $295,444) back in March of 2022.   

Even higher than the Heritage $312K result, but then I imagine the QES sticker on the CC copy must have made all the difference in the world. 

Not sure who the consignor is, but if it was me, all I will say is that CL would not be my first auction venue of choice if it's for a high dollar value GA book like Cap 1.    

There’s no denying, Comiclink is far from the premiere mega golden key selling location. Those books certainly tend to see the light of day with Heritage and CC more routinely, and do well on both. I feel like if you look back at past clink auctions you’ll find some solid sales, but overall they are definitely much stronger in the silver and bronze arena.

Edited March 2, 2023 by LDarkseid1

[lou_fine]

On 3/1/2023 at 8:08 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

There’s no denying, Comiclink is far from the premiere mega golden key selling location. Those books certainly tend to see the light of day with Heritage and CC. I feel like if you look back at past auctions you’ll find some solid sales, but overall they are definitely much stronger in the silver and bronze arena.

For sure, because if it was a highest graded copy of a BA or CA book, I would be running to CL as fast as my feet could take me.  

[lou_fine]

On 3/1/2023 at 7:10 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Interesting result here. It’s the same book. Was clearly cleaned and pressed, spine was fixed, but unfortunately lost a grade 😬. Yet the 4.0 in current market almost doubled what it sold for as a previous 4.5 👌.

 

On 3/1/2023 at 7:29 PM, Dark Knight said:

 This was quite a surprise, especially for practically double the value .  Sure eye appeal is better in the lower grade, but still.. Not worth double of what it was.  Besides, how difficult is it to see past sales in Heritage of these Promise books .

Well, not only did it sell for more than Heritage's initial price point of $4,320 when it was a CGC 4.5 graded copy, but it also beat WW's "Sale Pending" price point of $5,350 posted last week:  

https://www.wwcomics.com/comicdetail.asp?Product_ID=Detective_39_61719It

It must have been Ritter's grading notes which helped to push it way way over the top:    

Grading Notes: Originally graded 4.5, but had ugly spine roll & tape over issue #, but when pressed the front of both staples tore through. Still much better condition than before.

Price: $5,350.00

Sale Pending

Edited March 2, 2023 by lou_fine