Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I "might" have an opportunity to pick up a copy, cream to off white pages for $33,000. This would be an in person pick up. Long term investment says yes, but just in case I need to free up funds in the near future, worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Is there a shortage of AF 15s? I'd wait for better page quality. Badlands, Dr. Love, Dr. Balls and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgross.com Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 12:24 PM, Badlands said: I "might" have an opportunity to pick up a copy, cream to off white pages for $33,000. This would be an in person pick up. Long term investment says yes, but just in case I need to free up funds in the near future, worth it? if it presents well that sounds like a good price to me considering a 3.5 sold for 36k in january. if its faded or ugly then pass. on the other hand, if there is more bad economic news and we enter a real recession, or if china invades taiwan and it causes a worldwide recession, then prices may fall further. but i would only buy now if you are willing to hold for 2-4 years. things could be slow for quite awhile. no one knows the future but several smart economists seem to think that it will be years before things might look rosy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgross.com Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 1:30 PM, sfcityduck said: Is there a shortage of AF 15s? I'd wait for better page quality. i do also prefer better page quality than C/OW fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 4:33 PM, alexgross.com said: but i would only buy now if you are willing to hold for 2-4 years. things could be slow for quite awhile. no one knows the future but several smart economists seem to think that it will be years before things might look rosy again. This! Love the insight, thank you. alexgross.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Pictures would be great grendelbo and badback83 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 4:38 PM, Dark Knight said: Pictures would be great I don't have one myself, but let me see if I can swipe one. Dark Knight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 4:38 PM, Dark Knight said: Pictures would be great I don't have one myself, but let me see if I can swipe one. Dark Knight and comicnoir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I’m not sure it’s time to buy yet. I’d wait, and start building up the war chest to fund the book. I’m not a fan of C/OW pages & the Marvel chipping on this 4.0 Dr. Balls, Badlands, comicjack and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-man Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Personally, when the back looks better than the front I usually pass. But on the other hand, it would be cool to say you own one! Badlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted April 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 4:58 PM, s-man said: Personally, when the back looks better than the front I usually pass. Now I know why you won't return my texts. Gonzimodo, silverseeker, grendelbo and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dark Knight Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I'd pass on this copy and wait for a better presenting copy with better pq and no marvel chipping IF you can find one at around the same price range. Badlands and gadzukes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 That's a fair amount of chipping. Some folks can't stand chipping, so your pool of buyers may be reduced a bit when kit comes time to sell. The price seems somewhat reasonable, although cost been dropping dramatically from pandemic era highs and $33K is still above pre-pandemic levels. If I was going to buy a book like that I'd perform a mountain of due dilligence. How exactly is this opportunity presenting itself? Instagram seller? Those are pretty sh**ty photos for a $33K book. alexgross.com, Dr. Balls and silverseeker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantodude Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) On 4/12/2023 at 4:47 PM, Badlands said: That is quite a bright and clean cover for a 4.0, especially the title and sky areas. Some MC, but no creases or stains to speak of for this grade and none in any important places, and well-centered. Look at enough comps and hopefully you reach a comfort zone. There might be previews for upcoming auctions or eBay listings that could help you determine if a better presenting copy is in the near-term horizon at that price point, depending on your window for the spend. Edited April 12, 2023 by Pantodude Badlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:38 PM, MR. Pontoon said: Those are pretty sh**ty photos for a $33K book. Agreed, I asked for more but haven't received them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:18 PM, Ryan. said: Now I know why you won't return my texts. Comment of the month Ryan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Based on the comments and advice, I think I'll take a pass on this copy. Big thanks to all of you, I appreciate you! silverseeker, Dr. Balls, THE_BEYONDER and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 2:52 PM, Badlands said: Based on the comments and advice, I think I'll take a pass on this copy. Big thanks to all of you, I appreciate you! A lot of this is all based on individual's preferences. Some don't like marvel chipping, some don't mind it because they can get it for a significant discount compared a non chip copy. Some only buy white paged books, others are more flexible. Just a lot of variables. Buy what you like and what you can afford Badlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 3:01 PM, Dark Knight said: On 4/12/2023 at 2:52 PM, Badlands said: Based on the comments and advice, I think I'll take a pass on this copy. Big thanks to all of you, I appreciate you! A lot of this is all based on individual's preferences. Some don't like marvel chipping, some don't mind it because they can get it for a significant discount compared a non chip copy. Only problem here is that from the price given, it doesn't sound like much of a discount is being factored in at all for this rather large and clearly visible fugly Mavrvel chipping. D2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
