Hulk 181 Quick Buying Question 0

[Kaz]

Hey everyone - I have the opportunity to locally pick up a Hulk 181 that is ungraded, has the marvel value stamp, and visually looks like a 4.5 - 5.0, IMO.  

The book is listed for $3000, which seems like a fair rate from what I was looking at previous eBay sales - but just wanted to see if folks thought that was a decent price point.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Kaz

[shadroch]

How are you at spotting restoration? Spotting color touch or trimming?  That is a very good price for a book that is in very good, but I'd be wary. Why is the seller willing to leave thousands on the table?

[Artboy99]

also:

What Marvel Value Stamp is it? It should be Shanna the She Devil. I have seen a raw Hulk 181 that had the wrap from a Hulk 179 insert into a Hulk 181 to replace what was obviously a Hulk 181 with a missing marvel value stamp.

As mentioned check the book for color touch. Looking at the inside of the front cover for bleed through and look at the front cover and move it around in light to see how the light reflects. It should be very even light reflection and color touch will jump out.

I agree with Shadroch, I question why they are not getting it encapsulated.

[Tbone911t]

Depends if you're a gambler.........

[Chief1332]

Trusted seller?  Someone with a very solid reputation, or just someone you've met or heard about?

Trusted seller would make it right with you if you are not happy with the book.

[revat]

The concern would be undisclosed alteration or restoration, which would significantly lower the value of the book. 

 

[Kaz]

Thanks everyone for the advice!  I put in a slightly lower offer and we'll see - they are a trusted seller with a solid reputation - the book doesn't appear trimmed, has the proper value stamp, and no signs of color touch that I can see.  Seller advised that I can return for full refund if not satisfied - may take to a local store owner who is pretty good with grading and has a much better eye than I'm sure I would and get his thoughts.

If I do get it, I'll throw some images up on the "Grading" section of the forum - again: thanks everyone!

Edited April 15, 2022 by Kaz

[Sigur Ros]

Seems expensive for a 2nd appearance. 

[MattTheDuck]

On 4/15/2022 at 11:47 AM, Sigur Ros said:

Seems expensive for a 2nd appearance. 

You'll go far in this hobby

[theCapraAegagrus]

On 4/14/2022 at 4:09 PM, Kaz said:

The book is listed for $3000, which seems like a fair rate from what I was looking at previous eBay sales - but just wanted to see if folks thought that was a decent price point.

Seems too good to be true, but could be worth the risk.