AF 9.6 coming to auction 7 7

[Terry JSA]

Just now, jjonahjameson11 said:

Not sure why you're so astounded.

Superman is your grandfather's superhero, while Spidey speaks to the Boomers, Gen Xer's and Millennials.  

Grampa is gone, but the BGM's all have the funds to control of the market now

I didn’t think Spider-Man’s first appearance had the chance to potentially exceed a first appearance of Superman. 

[Pantodude]

You will be assimilated.  Resistance is futile. 

[KCOComics]

2 hours ago, Terry_JSA said:

I didn’t think Spider-Man’s first appearance had the chance to potentially exceed a first appearance of Superman. 

I do think Spidey is a more popular character and I do believe this copy will set a record. 

But I'm also not disillusioned about the most valuable book in our hobby. It's still the 3 NM - copies (including the ungraded mile high copy)  of Action 1.  

I also think the highest graded Tec27 would outpace a 9.6 AF15 by a good bit.  

Edited July 18, 2021 by KCOComics

[Terry JSA]

2 minutes ago, KCOComics said:

I do think Spidey is a more popular character and I do believe this copy will set a record. 

But I'm also not disillusioned about the most valuable book in our hobby. It's still the 3 NM - copies (including the ungraded mile high copy)  of Action 1.  

I also think the highest graded Tec27 would outpace a 9.6 AF15 by a good bit.  

I 100% agree with that he’s a more popular character, but at the same time I’m also impressed with the fact that a CGC 9.6 Amazing Fantasy #15 can be up there in price with an Action #1. 

[wiparker824]

2 hours ago, Mmehdy said:

The problem is most of serious collectors/ buyers  knows the MH copy of Action 1 has yet to be graded. So I think the AF 15 which is confirmed the highest graded unless a unknown copy comes out it is the best you can buy. A 9.0 AF15 is not gonna have any effect on the 9.6 market just like a new A1 7.0 would. Look for a world record price and after looking at the scan, this copy is every bit a 9.6...what a great book

I don’t think that’s as much of a problem as you think it is. Even if there’s a copy of Action 1 out there that’s known that may one day come to be graded and may one day come to the market for sale… there’s more AF 15’s unearthed on a yearly basis in high grade than there are Action 1’s, just because you don’t know about them until they are found and graded doesn’t change that reality. So if that’s your concern you should be more concerned about a 9.6 with better page quality or a 9.8 AF15 coming to market than future Action 1’s just based on the numbers. In any case it’s really hard to believe there’s all these people waiting for a raw Action 1 in a private collection to be graded before they pull the trigger on buying any copy. 

[jjonahjameson11]

13 minutes ago, wiparker824 said:

I don’t think that’s as much of a problem as you think it is. Even if there’s a copy of Action 1 out there that’s known that may one day come to be graded and may one day come to the market for sale… there’s more AF 15’s unearthed on a yearly basis in high grade than there are Action 1’s, just because you don’t know about them until they are found and graded doesn’t change that reality. So if that’s your concern you should be more concerned about a 9.6 with better page quality or a 9.8 AF15 coming to market than future Action 1’s just based on the numbers. In any case it’s really hard to believe there’s all these people waiting for a raw Action 1 in a private collection to be graded before they pull the trigger on buying any copy. 

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

it’s not as though he can’t afford to do it

[Chicago Boy]

3 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

it’s not as though he can’t afford to do it

No reason to if you know what you have.  Why risk the damage.  It's been viewed by experts. If your not going to sell. basically no need and maybe not even in this case .  I'm sure CGC or CBCS would do it for free just for the publicity

Edited July 19, 2021 by Chicago Boy

[KCOComics]

3 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

it’s not as though he can’t afford to do it

Alot of the old school collectors don't put much stock in grading.  If the comics are stored properly and cared for,  and you don't intend to sell,  there really isn't much of a reason to do it. 

 

[Chicago Boy]

I rarely visit the silver thread and until this auction is over I'm setting up a tent right here !

[lou_fine]

4 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

What I don't understand is why in the world would any comic book collector want to get their any of their raw books graded if they are not yet planning on selling them, but only to keep them in their own personal collection for years to come?  

Now, if you were a CGC label collector, than I would totally understand as that would then make a lot more sense to me.  

Edited July 19, 2021 by lou_fine

[Sauce Dog]

14 minutes ago, lou_fine said:

What I don't understand is why in the world would any comic book collector want to get their any of their raw books graded if they are not yet planning on selling them, but only to keep them in their own personal collection for years to come?  

Now, if you were a CGC label collector, than I would totally understand as that would then make a lot more sense to me.  

For me personally I get them graded because I often can only afford the lowest grade, and those often are easier to damage when handled due to a variety of factors. I had a nice early Doctor Fate issue I loved to have raw for the interior colors, but it was literally falling apart in my hands so I opted to have it graded (same goes for my TOS39, but those have so many reprints I can read those) - the rest of my GA collection ends up graded often because that is how I bought them  

But as for all my SA stuff, I don't grade them if I'm keeping them. I have become addicted to buying a handful of comicskin cases to swap between books when I want my display to match and look like all graded books though.

[Gotham Kid]

6 hours ago, jjonahjameson11 said:

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

it’s not as though he can’t afford to do it

Anderson needs something to read while he's in the can.

[tth2]

On 7/19/2021 at 12:00 PM, Gotham Kid said:

Anderson needs something to read while he's in the can.

[october]

On 7/18/2021 at 4:27 PM, jjonahjameson11 said:

What I don’t understand is why the owner doesn’t get the Mile High Action 1 graded?

it’s not as though he can’t afford to do it

Because slabs are for the weak. 

[SuperBird]

It's off-centered. Not interested. 

On 7/17/2021 at 4:14 PM, Bluemedgroup said:

 

[Bronty]

that's so square its ridiculous.    From that pic it looks trimmed!   (Not saying it is, just that those are razor edges.  Sweet).

[SuperBird]

On 7/19/2021 at 11:36 AM, Bronty said:

that's so square its ridiculous.    From that pic it looks trimmed!   (Not saying it is, just that those are razor edges.  Sweet).

Likely trimmed: another reason I won't be bidding. 

[Bronty]

On 7/19/2021 at 12:48 PM, SuperBird said:

Likely trimmed: another reason I won't be bidding. 

I'm just saying it looks great.

[jcjames]

On 7/18/2021 at 7:20 PM, lou_fine said:

What I don't understand is why in the world would any comic book collector want to get their any of their raw books graded if they are not yet planning on selling them, but only to keep them in their own personal collection for years to come?  

Now, if you were a CGC label collector, than I would totally understand as that would then make a lot more sense to me.  

Signature verification?

 

[Pantodude]

On 7/19/2021 at 2:01 PM, jcjames said:

What I don't understand is why in the world would any comic book collector want to get their any of their raw books graded if they are not yet planning on selling them

Hmm.  Maybe, just maybe, so that they could sell them on short notice if the need should arise while also ensuring the highest sales price?   I'm thinking a sudden need for money or just to capitalize on an irresistable, possibly short-term market opportunity (sudden really nice uptick on book value), without having to wait to send/slab with CGC.   That just two reasons, which assumes one tends to get more bang for their book with a slabbed vs raw book, especially above low grades (a lil bird told me that's true).  Pay me, and I can give you more reasons.  

Edited July 19, 2021 by Pantodude