Ducky13 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) I have a opportunity to purchase one of the 2 graded comics below. Both at about $225. Both have been on my want list for several years. My question is which is a better buy now vs buying the other in 6 months? Is .2 grade difference make one a better option? Both were graded in Oct of '22. One seems to be trending up, the other down. Thanks in advance for your information Teen Titans #2 graded 9.4 (direct edition) Thor #337 graded 9.6 (newsstand barcode) Edited January 20, 2023 by Ducky13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 337 is sinking and regardless but NTT2 is a DC. Tough call but when in doubt go with the Marvel if in higher grade. Edited January 20, 2023 by MAR1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I thought about mentioning Thor movies and awaiting until after, but it's a conundrum. I'm not grading them, but the Thor I'd almost rather buy already graded with that white spine. I'm leaning more towards the DC, but idk, it's anyone's guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 6:05 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: I thought about mentioning Thor movies and awaiting until after, but it's a conundrum. I'm not grading them, but the Thor I'd almost rather buy already graded with that white spine. I'm leaning more towards the DC, but idk, it's anyone's guess I think they are both already graded. ADAMANTIUM and thehumantorch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I like both of them. The 337 is tumbling because it is settling back to where it should have been before the hype. The Deathstroke is solid, but not a high flier either. I'd go with the 337, but maybe wait to see if it gets even more affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 5:32 PM, Lightning55 said: I think they are both already graded. Ah thanks 🙏 I took would go for #337. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) I love the Teen Titans, but I'd probably still take the Thor. I bought a Thor 337 9.2 newsstand for $150 in Oct. 2020, which seemed like a great deal at the time (but about right or probably a touch high now). But I just love that cover so much, and I think it has the long term potential to hold its value or increase, especially as a Marvel and an iconic cover. I don't think it'll ever go crazy in price, but I think for $225 for a 9.6 you should be fine, especially if you like the look of it. At the end of the day, all this stuff we buy could be worthless someday anyway, so buy what you like. Edited to add: I also paid $475 for a 9.0 Newsstand DC Comics Presents 47 at the height of the comic boom, so maybe I'm not the best one to get advice from... Edited January 21, 2023 by Jesse-Lee ADAMANTIUM and Ducky13 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Buy them both! Jesse-Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Also, I don't know how much this matters to you, but you may want to consider some other things, like wrap (is the cover centered nicely on one vs the other?) and page quality (are both White pages, or is one an OW/W or worse?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 8:44 PM, divad said: Buy them both! I plan on buying one this week and the other in 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 8:49 PM, Jesse-Lee said: Also, I don't know how much this matters to you, but you may want to consider some other things, like wrap (is the cover centered nicely on one vs the other?) and page quality (are both White pages, or is one an OW/W or worse?). Both look great in the slab. Both have white pages. While I don't think either will go down, do you think 1 will go up more than the other in 6 months ans end up costing ,e more I The long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) On 1/20/2023 at 8:56 PM, Ducky13 said: Both look great in the slab. Both have white pages. While I don't think either will go down, do you think 1 will go up more than the other in 6 months ans end up costing ,e more I The long run. Well, if I knew that, I wouldn't have bought that DC Comics Presents 47... I personally still think the Thor is the better option, just my opinion. Edited January 21, 2023 by Jesse-Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelrod Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 9:56 PM, Ducky13 said: Both look great in the slab. Both have white pages. While I don't think either will go down, do you think 1 will go up more than the other in 6 months ans end up costing ,e more I The long run. I want to say the Thor is going to be more variable, as in more prone to spikes and dips. The NTT is going to be a bit more even. So, I would say I think the chances of the Thor moving one way or the other are higher. But it's a crapshoot guessing which way it moves. Probably will stay where it is or maybe down a little, given we just had a Thor movie and it's less likely Thor or Thor characters get hyped in the next 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Buy the Thor… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Thanks for the opinions and comments to this post. I will be getting the Thor 337, cgc 9.6 I will post a pic when I have it in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toz Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 7:33 PM, Ducky13 said: Thanks for the opinions and comments to this post. I will be getting the Thor 337, cgc 9.6 I will post a pic when I have it in hand. Good choice.Beta Ray Bill has yet to shine in the MCU and he is a pretty popular character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ducky13 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2023 Got this today super happy about it! Again thanks to all that weighed in. 1st pic with my Beta Ray Bill Bowen statue 2nd pic on my graded display shelf Jesse-Lee, ADAMANTIUM, csaag and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 4:37 PM, Ducky13 said: Got this today super happy about it! Again thanks to all that weighed in. 1st pic with my Beta Ray Bill Bowen statue 2nd pic on my graded display shelf That’s a cool marvel stand Ducky13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 3:37 PM, Ducky13 said: Solar #10 for the win! Poutine and THE_BEYONDER 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/9/2023 at 3:04 PM, valiantman said: Solar #10 for the win! 2nd print none the less! That was the last issue I needed to compete my pre-unity/unity run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
