atomised Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Does anyone know if this book has ever been offered before? I could not find any prior listings. Curious to know if we know anything about any history of the book or provenance. I can't afford to bid but I'm curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aman619 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I seem to recall that the owner held onto it for a long time after selling the rest. Something about saving it to pay for his daughters wedding. But he sold it over 20 years ago.. waaaghboss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Last sold 2016: https://www.comicconnect.com/item/682290?tzf=1 waaaghboss, RetiredOldMan, lou_fine and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomised Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 10:45 PM, sfcityduck said: Last sold 2016: https://www.comicconnect.com/item/682290?tzf=1 that was a bargain. Will crack a mil RetiredOldMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor K Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I wonder why the owner would choose to sell it there. Mmehdy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 6:45 AM, sfcityduck said: Last sold 2016: https://www.comicconnect.com/item/682290?tzf=1 Actually, no https://www.comicconnect.com/item/863244 $850,000 RetiredOldMan, comicnoir, lou_fine and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 8:38 AM, Professor K said: I wonder why the owner would choose to sell it there. RetiredOldMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatCaesarsGhost Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 6:27 AM, Gotham Kid said: Actually, no https://www.comicconnect.com/item/863244 $850,000 The Watcher strikes again ThothAmon, Chicago Boy and Gotham Kid 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 10:23 PM, atomised said: Does anyone know if this book has ever been offered before? I could not find any prior listings. Curious to know if we know anything about any history of the book or provenance. I can't afford to bid but I'm curious! I think what you meant to say was that you CAN afford to BID...you just CAN'T afford to WIN GreatCaesarsGhost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Gorgeous copy, regardless of who's auctioning it! That will certainly draw attention to their auction! Professor K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 8:49 AM, Frisco Larson said: Gorgeous copy, regardless of who's auctioning it! That will certainly draw attention to their auction! They really don't know how to promote it though IMO Mmehdy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) On 9/4/2021 at 9:09 AM, Chicago Boy said: They really don't know how to promote it though IMO I haven't looked yet, but I will go take a look. If so, that blows to be the seller However, it could mean a "good deal" for any potential buyers. I hope someone here wins it! Edited September 4, 2021 by Frisco Larson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Point Five Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2021 Excellent choice of venue. The Batman #1 is neck-and-neck with a holographic Charizard card. jimbo_7071, thedude, Terry JSA and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 9:49 AM, Frisco Larson said: Gorgeous copy, regardless of who's auctioning it! That will certainly draw attention to their auction! Does the top staple look rusty? I can't make out the bottom staple though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 11:51 AM, pemart1966 said: Does the top staple look rusty? I can't make out the bottom staple though. I can't tell for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 12:38 AM, Professor K said: I wonder why the owner would choose to sell it there. My guess: no fees or premiums. This ilooks like a loss leader auction designed to get the name out. It is working because Every CGC member is getting emails and we are talking about it. The book will get its price. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 10:40 AM, Point Five said: Excellent choice of venue. The Batman #1 is neck-and-neck with a holographic Charizard card. Maybe I’ll finally have a chance at it. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor K Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 1:08 PM, sfcityduck said: My guess: no fees or premiums. This ilooks like a loss leader auction designed to get the name out. It is working because Every CGC member is getting emails and we are talking about it. The book will get its price. That's what I was thinking. Either no fee or darn near no fee for the reason you said. I still believe the owner of the book is taking a risk. It's at 660,00 with 14 days left and that seems pretty solid but at the end of the day I gotta think it will sell for at least 10% more on HA or CC. But I'm sure the owner has their reasons to choose Goldin and youre right it will get its price either way I suppose. Its an 8.0 Bat 1 for crying out loud. As we know the last Bat 1 8.0 sold for just over 1 million on CC in April. I use gocollect and they have no listing of this current 8.0 selling for 850,000 in February. I don't know how they could have missed that. I hate using the phrase "if I had the money" but if I had the money this would be the Bat 1 I would go after. Love those Larsons and this one looks real nice. Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 3:15 PM, Terry JSA said: Maybe I’ll finally have a chance at it. And hey, throw in the Pokemon card too while you're there. (Combined shipping!) Larryw7 and Terry JSA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 2:17 PM, Professor K said: That's what I was thinking. Either no fee or darn near no fee for the reason you said. I still believe the owner of the book is taking a risk. It's at 660,00 with 14 days left and that seems pretty solid but at the end of the day I gotta think it will sell for at least 10% more on HA or CC. But I'm sure the owner has their reasons to choose Goldin and youre right it will get its price either way I suppose. Its an 8.0 Bat 1 for crying out loud. As we know the last Bat 1 8.0 sold for just over 1 million on CC in April. I use gocollect and they have no listing of this current 8.0 selling for 850,000 in February. I don't know how they could have missed that. I hate using the phrase "if I had the money" but if I had the money this would be the Bat 1 I would go after. Love those Larsons and this one looks real nice. Another thread here talks about the owner of the Larson book getting guaranteed payout by Goldin as a minimum. That makes perfect sense to me. No other reason to go with a new entity in terms of comics Mmehdy and Professor K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...