PGM - SHOWCASE 2 2

[SRC in Seattle]

Hi – I just joined and I’m hoping to glean some wisdom from the group!
Last year, I inherited 300+ golden & silver era comics of various genres (western, sci-fi, superhero, war, horror, satire, MAD, etc.)
This is the “pick of the litter”.  
[PS: I included the “ransom” pic (lol) with the local newspaper to give me some credibility since I’m a new member.]
I am planning to have it graded and slabbed before I sell it, but I need a heads-up on what it might cost for grading - and how much to insure it for - since I know the value could (hopefully!) be up there.
Also, if I paid for Pressing – will it fix or help the spun spine?
Feel free to ask me if you need more info or whatever…  
Thanks!
 

[scburdet]

5.0/5.5

[1950's war comics]

WOW 5.0

[1950's war comics]

get it pressed (of course)

[rlextherobot]

5.5, what an absolute treasure 

[grendelbo]

As others have said, 5.0/5.5 after a C&P. Get it in the right hands.

Thanks for sharing.

[zzutak]

On 8/20/2023 at 6:41 PM, SRC in Seattle said:

I am planning to have it graded and slabbed before I sell it.

Respectfully, no. 

What a prospective buyer is willing to pay for this book will increase in proportion to his/her comfort with / confidence in the seller.  Hence, I strongly suggest you consign the book to a reputable auction house with a track record of successful sales of Showcase #4.  Heritage Auctions would definitely fit the bill.  Let them deal with having the book professionally cleaned/pressed/graded/marketed/sold and delivered to the buyer. 

[SRC in Seattle]

Zzutak -  

I totally understand what you're saying re: "confidence in the seller" - BUT how much would Heritage Auction's keep? I checked their website and couldn't exactly determine what their percentage is, plus the cost of preparation (grading, cleaning, pressing, etc.)   Per Overstreet:  at 4.0 = $15,600 and at 6.0 = $31,200.  The general consensus puts mine about a 5.0 = $23,400.

Like I said - I'm new to this - but I have done a fair amount of research (Overstreet, E-bay, other comic book sites, local comic book dealers) and now I'm almost thinking that with the time and costs involved in consigning to Heritage - I might be better off just selling it raw to someone local since I live in Seattle (ie: large metropolitan city) and let them deal with it...?    Pros / cons to this idea? 

Thanks again - I appreciate everyone's honest, experienced feedback!