KCOComics Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Empir3 said: What would you guys offer for the book? I haven’t purchased it yet , was trying to figure out a fair price . You are seeing 3.0s go for around $1300 on ebay. That's the starting point. I would ask about the staples personally. That much moisture makes me suspect they could be rusty. Its a nice presenting copy, but you've got risks with it. It could grade lower and could be tough to sell down the road with the stains and potential rust. I would personally offer $900 to $1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, KCOComics said: You are seeing 3.0s go for around $1300 on ebay. That's the starting point. I would ask about the staples personally. That much moisture makes me suspect they could be rusty. Its a nice presenting copy, but you've got risks with it. It could grade lower and could be tough to sell down the road with the stains and potential rust. I would personally offer $900 to $1k Have you seen any sales (raw) at that price, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclemet Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 hopefully the moisture stayed away from the staples, but that also depends on the general storage conditions (ie damp basement being more conducive to rust creation. Im with everyone else here a nice presenting 3.0 IF the staples are in good shape. If the staples are rusty it might take a value hit (though not necessarily a grade hit) as many collectors actively avoid buying books with rusty staples, as that is something that can continue to deteriorate over time after encapsulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Have you seen any sales (raw) at that price, though? No.. and that's why I adjusted down a bit. Maybe $800 is the better starting point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, KCOComics said: No.. and that's why I adjusted down a bit. Maybe $800 is the better starting point? Last I checked, there was a raw alleged "3.0" at auction currently bid < $500, with just a few hours remaining. Where will it end? Not sure. Another raw "3.0" was listed with a $350 bid, but Best Offer was accepted. Offer must have been above minimum bid, but how much higher? Not enough concrete data for recent eBay sales for me to outright disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Last I checked, there was a raw alleged "3.0" at auction currently bid < $500, with just a few hours remaining. Where will it end? Not sure. Another raw "3.0" was listed with a $350 bid, but Best Offer was accepted. Offer must have been above minimum bid, but how much higher? Not enough concrete data for recent eBay sales for me to outright disagree with you. Not listed as "3.0" - rather - "Low Grade". Looks 2.5 to me. $435 with 11 hours remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empir3 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 47 minutes ago, KCOComics said: You are seeing 3.0s go for around $1300 on ebay. That's the starting point. I would ask about the staples personally. That much moisture makes me suspect they could be rusty. Its a nice presenting copy, but you've got risks with it. It could grade lower and could be tough to sell down the road with the stains and potential rust. I would personally offer $900 to $1k The staples were not rusty and were still secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) I would value the book on the higher range due to the really nice presenting FC perfect book to slab, own , enjoy and not worry too much at this price point for a key good luck Edited September 2, 2020 by Funnybooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Nice save. 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 3.0ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Design Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 well presenting 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino-Mutt Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 As nice as that front cover is, I'd go a 3.5. I realize the stain is harsh but the rest of the book presents sooooo well. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empir3 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Got the book back and it came back much higher . Super excited . Dino-Mutt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 congrats...I think CGC got this one right and graded higher than a typical 3.5/4.0 book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empir3 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Funnybooks said: congrats...I think CGC got this one right and graded higher than a typical 3.5/4.0 book Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieWoogie Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 How much did you end up picking this up for if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empir3 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, BoogieWoogie said: How much did you end up picking this up for if you don't mind me asking? I paid 1200 for it raw. So I think I did well Funnybooks and BoogieWoogie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empir3 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Clearer pics without the bag on it . The pic before was my buddy saying it came in. In hand now I’m so happy ! Edited December 7, 2020 by Empir3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 You did very well... and your experience gives hope to those of us who own great-looking books... with water stains. Empir3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
