Jason2222 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I have a few pieces of original art for fun and display, not a hardcore collector. Many years ago I had a chance to buy my favorite character, Guy Gardner #1 by Joe Staton. Drawn and inked, with the original stickers and notes on the back, and the logo acetate. I don't have a place to display it at the moment, and with the movie with him coming out, I thought I should part with it. Can anyone offer a suggestion of value, round about, and the best place to sell? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2222 Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Sorry, the pic seemed to break up the text! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) Evrery thing I know can be found in the "hidden text" in the first post on the thread called Pricing Comic Art - 2023 Edition. I strongly advise two actions: Ignore the offers you get through the direct messages supported by this board. Read the advice on that thread especially the part that suggests learning about the market. Happy to take questions, accept comments, and listen to concerns. Edited July 24, 2023 by alxjhnsn Sideshow Bob and MAR1979 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timguerrero Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I'd probably go with Heritage if they would be willing to place it in a Signature auction to get the most money from it. If they just offer to put it in the weekly auctions look elsewhere those rarely sell well. alxjhnsn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR1979 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 IMHO would about same on comiclink but with 50% lower fees for seller. Thus potential higher net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Voord Posted July 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 11:44 PM, Jason2222 said: Can anyone offer a suggestion of value, round about, and the best place to sell? Thanks so much! Yeah, stop giving me neck-ache, lol! TeddieMercede, Rick2you2, Mighty Hal and 4 others 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsumavila Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Definitely go to Heritage or CLink. That cover should do nicely on either site. Bigger pool of potential buyers on Heritage, so definitely inquire about a lower seller's fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I would suggest that you not part with it until you get a date for the movie's release. Also, see if the auction houses would be willing to place it in auction right after the movie comes out. That should get you your highest return (unless the movie stinks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Browning Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 10:39 AM, Rick2you2 said: I would suggest that you not part with it until you get a date for the movie's release. Also, see if the auction houses would be willing to place it in auction right after the movie comes out. That should get you your highest return (unless the movie stinks). Oh gosh no. Not AFTER the movie. DC movies tend to do terribly and can hurt the value of art (look at Shazam, Black Adam and Flash art right now). I'd want it in the auction BEFORE the movie comes out when all the hype is going strong. MAR1979, Hockeyflow33, Sideshow Bob and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Elvis Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 As others have suggested, Heritage, and if you can, wait until just before the movie comes out. Ride that marketing wave to the bank. Here’s the best match I could find; https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comic-art/covers/joe-staton-and-bruce-patterson-green-lantern-195-cover-original-art-dc-1985-/a/7340-95503.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 8:50 PM, Michael Browning said: Oh gosh no. Not AFTER the movie. DC movies tend to do terribly and can hurt the value of art (look at Shazam, Black Adam and Flash art right now). I'd want it in the auction BEFORE the movie comes out when all the hype is going strong. Fair enough, but at least wait until there is more publicity and a movie release date. I was only vaguely aware this was being done at all. Michael Browning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Browning Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 6:47 AM, Rick2you2 said: Fair enough, but at least wait until there is more publicity and a movie release date. I was only vaguely aware this was being done at all. If I even get wind that a DC movie is coming out and I've got art of the main character or a character that is supposedly hot because he/she appears in the movie, I will sell quickly or hide that stuff away because I want to make sure it doesn't get the taint from the always-terrible-and-always-bombing DC movies. MagnusX, Twanj, The Voord and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason2222 Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) I want to thank everyone for all the information, it's been great and I've been studying. Heritage would like to list it, but waiting to tell what kind of auction. A $1 opening bid makes me nervous. Edited July 28, 2023 by Jason2222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 7:46 PM, Jason2222 said: I want to thank everyone for all the information, it's been great and I've been studying. Heritage would like to list it, but waiting to tell what kind of auction. A $1 opening bid makes me nervous. There isn't a chance this is going for less than several thousand. MAR1979 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twanj Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 2:46 PM, Jason2222 said: I want to thank everyone for all the information, it's been great and I've been studying. Heritage would like to list it, but waiting to tell what kind of auction. A $1 opening bid makes me nervous. IMO Heritage will get the highest final price, just depends on how much of a cut they're taking. I think you'll do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 5:44 PM, Jason2222 said: Re: Can anyone offer a suggestion Yes, if you have an iPhone, do this when you need to photograph art and can’t scan it. Start Notes Create a new note Click on the camera icon Choose “Scan document” Touch the button once it is framed. Notes scanner will square the image and do some light balancing. It’s almost as good as a scanner. Carl Elvis and Twanj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tth2 Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 2:46 AM, Jason2222 said: Heritage would like to list it, but waiting to tell what kind of auction. Don't wait for them to tell you what kind of auction they want to list it in. If you want it to go into a Signature Auction, tell them that's one of your conditions for consigning it. Actually, I think the results of the weekly auctions have been very strong in recent years, so I don't think it really matters that much at the end of the day. But if you do care, then you should insist. On 7/29/2023 at 2:46 AM, Jason2222 said: A $1 opening bid makes me nervous. Don't be. Reserves put people off. $1 opening bids draw a lot of attention from the outset, and when people know that the piece will definitely be selling, they tend to bid more aggressively. Michael Browning, Rick2you2, Garf and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timguerrero Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 12:46 PM, Jason2222 said: I want to thank everyone for all the information, it's been great and I've been studying. Heritage would like to list it, but waiting to tell what kind of auction. A $1 opening bid makes me nervous. Don't list it with them if they are not placing it in a Signature Auction. I recently lost a lot of money on Heritage Weekly Auctions people don't follow those as closely as a signature auction. If they decline placing it in a signature auction go with Comiclink you can contact Steve Borock to get this set up in one of their auctions. Garf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Browning Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 This sold this weekend. I don’t think it did as well as some people thought it would. In a better art market, I think it could have hit $5,000, but things are a bit down at the moment. I hope the seller made a profit on it. Twanj and Carl Elvis 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-m Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Agreed. I’m not sure why this went low. Staton, 90s cover and #1 issue. I probably should have bid on it. Hopefully it went to a GL fan and not end up for sale again in a month at $10k… Michael Browning and Twanj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
