2Sunny Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Posters here have WAY broader knowledge of books than I do so I'm just wondering what "deals" people here are finding with the recent pull back in prices. I, for one, having only gotten back interested during the spike in prices have been holding off on making lots of new purchases even though I had decided some time ago that I wanted to pick up some Kirby stuff since that was what I unknowingly was collecting as a youngster many moons ago. I've had my eye on completing my run of Eternals, but wasn't interested in paying the ludicrous prices of 2022. Over the weekend I was very happy to see on MCS books 1-3 in a 9.2,9.4, and 9.4 (MCS graded not CGC) grade for $65,$53, and $46. which I immediately scooped up. Obviously not everyone's fav, but still I figure that was a huge deal compared to prices a year or so ago. Anyways, just wondering what deals others found recently or for what deals people are on the lookout? Edited June 1, 2023 by 2Sunny The humble Watcher lurking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr. Balls Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 I'm finding deals for sure - but the real question is: is a deal or is it a correction back to what would have been a normal valuation before the insane run-up of 2020-2022? frozentundraguy, Namtak, grendelbo and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) On 6/1/2023 at 4:41 PM, 2Sunny said: Posters here have WAY broader knowledge of books than I do so I'm just wondering what "deals" people here are finding with the recent pull back in prices. I, for one, having only gotten back interested during the spike in prices have been holding off on making lots of new purchases even though I had decided some time ago that I wanted to pick up some Kirby stuff since that was what I unknowingly was collecting as a youngster many moons ago. I've had my eye on completing my run of Eternals, but wasn't interested in paying the ludicrous prices of 2022. Over the weekend I was very happy to see on MCS books 1-3 in a 9.2,9.4, and 9.4 (MCS graded not CGC) grade for $65,$53, and $46. which I immediately scooped up. Obviously not everyone's fav, but still I figure that was a huge deal compared to prices a year or so ago. Anyways, just wondering what deals others found recently or for what deals people are on the lookout? I’ve always liked the Kirby Eternals run. It only really derails hard with the Hulk storyline towards the end. Nice to see a very common book becoming more affordable again, though. Edited June 1, 2023 by Ken Aldred PopKulture, The humble Watcher lurking and F For Fake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) I'd like to pickup some early FF stuff as well. I was even thinking of trying my hand at an auction for the first time. Comic Connect has a few books I'm particularly keen on acquiring. Any good old threads out there with advice on taking part in an auction for the first time? Edited June 1, 2023 by 2Sunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bc Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 3:20 PM, 2Sunny said: advice on taking part in an auction for the first time? Bid more than the other guy. -bc PKJ, frozentundraguy, Cushing Fan and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GreatCaesarsGhost Posted June 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) On 6/1/2023 at 2:31 PM, bc said: Bid more than the other guy. -bc And prepare to grab your ankles Edited June 1, 2023 by GreatCaesarsGhost ThothAmon, IcedDog, The humble Watcher lurking and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Bidding on ASM 6,17, and 19. Curious to see if I get sniped. Edited June 2, 2023 by 2Sunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 Well just won #6. Off Panel, The humble Watcher lurking, Cushing Fan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 Prices are falling. Makes collecting now WAY more fun when I consider where prices have been. Namtak, MAR1979, Djrodunchained and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poekaymon Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 8:35 PM, 2Sunny said: Well just won #6. You're doing it, my man. The humble Watcher lurking and Dr. Balls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrodcar Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Agree low/mid-grade is definitely falling, lots of high grade too. The market needs people like you to prop it up, thanks for your service! The humble Watcher lurking, ThothAmon, lizards2 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) I won all the auctions!! Well I just set the new low prices for 6.0 and 7.0 ASM early comics. Honestly I don't care about the price as I just really want to have ASM from this era at a price I can afford. It's all about having the book and being able to get it! Couldn't possibly be happier at this moment. Edited June 2, 2023 by 2Sunny Savoyard23, Larryw7, BlowUpTheMoon and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) So just wondering what people think. I intend to crack the cases immediately as it's all about the tactile experience for me. Does that resonate or not?? Edited June 2, 2023 by 2Sunny justafan, Robot Man, MAR1979 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post october Posted June 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 7:58 PM, 2Sunny said: So just wondering what people think. I intend to crack the cases immediately as it's all about the tactile experience for me. Does that resonate or not?? Crack em all. All the cool kids do. Larryw7, The humble Watcher lurking, grendelbo and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 I acquired ASM 19 at a 7.0 grade for $434. I can only guess that COVID drew in people who weren't really collectors, and now those folks are trying to get out. Good for me; bad for them. I guess . . . aardvark88 and Robot Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 The fun of auctions is WAY underrated on this forum. Maybe it's newbie first time experience talking here, but we shall see Off Panel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 9:03 PM, 2Sunny said: I acquired ASM 19 at a 7.0 grade for $434. It's a warehouse book; there's a zillion out there. The humble Watcher lurking and MAR1979 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post universal soldier Posted June 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 I had a significant win tonight on clink and probably paid 25% less than last GPA sale. Not quite apples to apples on PQ but still think I got a decent price. Last book to complete a major run so pretty stoked about the deal. drbanner, 2Sunny, frozentundraguy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hanes Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I sold an ASM 2 2.0 two months ago at MCS for 1674...just won an ASM 2 3.0 for 1430 on comic link...so after fees and sales tax, I spent 130 to upgrade ..that was well worth the gamble I took but the price drop is a little concerning for auctions I have going up in July...might hold off on those I have noticed that other first appearances ASM 4, ASM 9 took a significant hit this week ..so good time to buy those also, ASM annual 1 might be taking a big dip also ASM 50 seems to be holding steady, as well as ASM 14 F For Fake and The humble Watcher lurking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Sunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 9:16 PM, BlowUpTheMoon said: It's a warehouse book; there's a zillion out there. Okay acknowledged newbie here. What's a "warehouse book"? Should that book have a lower relative price? Totally not being mean just want to learn so thanks for any info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
