G.A.tor Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 That Tec 31 you've got on the Bay is a gorgeous copy, Gator! For the boardie whom asked earlier - Resto, even Extensive, seems to be smoldered when were talking about extremely demanded and tough GA books like the 31. (Though it still affects value, its not as hard as later issue) This is probably a bad example but: Tec 31's can sell from 3X to 5X guide - which is what we've all agreed is the general rule. So a 7.5 Tec 31 by the guide alone is worth $34,218.75 - so if you take that by 3 to 5x you'll get a whopping sum. (In generally speaking a 7.5 Blue 31 might even hit 5x-10x in an auction format who knows.) Now even though this Tec 31 has extensive resto.... This Tec 31 CGC 7.5 (EA) with an opening bid of $9,499 is a darn steal if it sold for that. there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 My jaw dropped when I spotted this TEC 31 on eBay. I'm naturally very tempted but wondering if the opening bid price is fair for an extensive amateur restoration. And it's got white pages! given that it is my book, I would have to be in the camp of "it is a fair opening bid".... let's put it this way, I started the bidding at a price I was willing to sell at (thumbs u If you still have it in January... I am sure you remember what I offered it to you for too bad that offer is no longer valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 My jaw dropped when I spotted this TEC 31 on eBay. I'm naturally very tempted but wondering if the opening bid price is fair for an extensive amateur restoration. And it's got white pages! given that it is my book, I would have to be in the camp of "it is a fair opening bid".... let's put it this way, I started the bidding at a price I was willing to sell at (thumbs u If you still have it in January... I am sure you remember what I offered it to you for too bad that offer is no longer valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 My jaw dropped when I spotted this TEC 31 on eBay. I'm naturally very tempted but wondering if the opening bid price is fair for an extensive amateur restoration. And it's got white pages! given that it is my book, I would have to be in the camp of "it is a fair opening bid".... let's put it this way, I started the bidding at a price I was willing to sell at (thumbs u If you still have it in January... I am sure you remember what I offered it to you for too bad that offer is no longer valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 My jaw dropped when I spotted this TEC 31 on eBay. I'm naturally very tempted but wondering if the opening bid price is fair for an extensive amateur restoration. And it's got white pages! given that it is my book, I would have to be in the camp of "it is a fair opening bid".... let's put it this way, I started the bidding at a price I was willing to sell at (thumbs u If you still have it in January... I am sure you remember what I offered it to you for too bad that offer is no longer valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) That Tec 31 you've got on the Bay is a gorgeous copy, Gator! For the boardie whom asked earlier - Resto, even Extensive, seems to be smoldered when were talking about extremely demanded and tough GA books like the 31. (Though it still affects value, its not as hard as later issue) This is probably a bad example but: Tec 31's can sell from 3X to 5X guide - which is what we've all agreed is the general rule. So a 7.5 Tec 31 by the guide alone is worth $34,218.75 - so if you take that by 3 to 5x you'll get a whopping sum. (In generally speaking a 7.5 Blue 31 might even hit 5x-10x in an auction format who knows.) Now even though this Tec 31 has extensive resto.... This Tec 31 CGC 7.5 (EA) with an opening bid of $9,499 is a darn steal if it sold for that. there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... You could throw Mr. B's 7.0 WHITE into the mix too as the PQ would likely push it into the 6 fig range. Edited September 1, 2010 by Primetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantastic_four Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) CC sold the CGC 2.5 Trolley blue for $14k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) CC sold the CGC 2.5 Trolley blue for $14k my guess is that could be a 3.0 with a little "massage" ...I would value a 3.0 at 14K (depending on eye appeal maybe a tad higher) and a 2.5 at 12K... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) CC sold the CGC 2.5 Trolley blue for $14k my guess is that could be a 3.0 with a little "massage" ...I would value a 3.0 at 14K (depending on eye appeal maybe a tad higher) and a 2.5 at 12K... What kind of massage would it need to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) CC sold the CGC 2.5 Trolley blue for $14k my guess is that could be a 3.0 with a little "massage" ...I would value a 3.0 at 14K (depending on eye appeal maybe a tad higher) and a 2.5 at 12K... What kind of massage would it need to get? one with a little moisture and pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 there is no doubt in my mind that a universal tec 31 in cgc 7.5 would break into the low to mid 100k's no problem... this copy, can be had for 10% of that (maybe 7.5%)...relatively speaking, would seem like a bargain, and I have gotten a few ebay emails about time payments, etc, so my "guess" is that it will sell for more than the opening bid (assuming it gets a bid at all ) What grade do you estimate the book would be without the restoration? This is the core question for placing a value on books like this that leads to prices varying so widely. I'm toying with the idea of buying restored early Tecs just like this one, but I haven't worked out market values for restored books in my mind enough to actually start buying yet. my general observation, without inspecting the book raw, is that you typically deduct about 4-5 grade points for ext..., 2-4 for mod, and 0-2 for slight... exceptions to every general rule, of course... so, if a 7.5 ext, likely a 2.5 at worse, before resto... putting it at about 12K "unrestored" value (imo) CC sold the CGC 2.5 Trolley blue for $14k my guess is that could be a 3.0 with a little "massage" ...I would value a 3.0 at 14K (depending on eye appeal maybe a tad higher) and a 2.5 at 12K... What kind of massage would it need to get? one with a little moisture and pressure Comics left alone for 70 years deserve to have the special treatment for their longevity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzilla Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Quick question: Have the pre- Bats TECs ever been collected and reprinted? I would love to read those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Quick question: Have the pre- Bats TECs ever been collected and reprinted? I would love to read those. many times...in HC dc archives, also sc versions available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Are you sure?? I don't believe the pre-Bats Tecs have been reprinted except IIRC 'Tec 1 in a Millenium edition one shot and even then I am not 100% of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzilla Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzilla Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Looking through the DC Archives site, I couldnt find a pre Bats Tec book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Maybe Rick was thinking of the pre-Robin Batman tec stories. Those are in the DC Archives of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
