Popular Post shadroch Posted February 20 Popular Post Share Posted February 20 I had a new client over to buy some books. We'd talked a few times on the phone and I thought I put together a nice package for him. I had one for $2500, a bigger one for $5,000, and a nicer one for $10,000. He finishes the $5,000 package, and when I tell him I want five, he immediately agrees but it takes a moment to realize he is talking $500. It is obvious we aren't going to get a big deal done, so we start negotiating book by book. It's not a total waste as he ends up spending some $1200. Then he offers me $400 for 11 short boxes of dollar books that are packed tight. I toss in a few more books and we round it out to $2,000. Realizing he has now spent 40% of what I wanted him to, and has only bought less than a quarter of the books, I implore him to consider spending the extra money. He refuses and leaves fairly happy. I'm ecstatic. While I'd have liked him to spend more, I got rid of mostly low-end fruit and only lost two books I cared about. Over the weekend, I had a guy come by to look at some Spidermans. He told me my prices were way too high. When I told him I was flexible, he offered me $20 for a HG Spidey 316. He left empty-handed and I don't think he'll be back anytime soon. BA773, grendelbo, AJD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I have a high grade ASM 316 and had no idea what current FMV was until I looked it up after reading your post. Luckily that dude didn't offer me $20 on the weekend! AbsoluteCarnage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 On 2/19/2024 at 9:49 PM, AJD said: I have a high grade ASM 316 and had no idea what current FMV was until I looked it up after reading your post. Luckily that dude didn't offer me $20 on the weekend! You're welcome. AJD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted February 20 Popular Post Share Posted February 20 I had a similar scenario some years ago. I was negotiating with a lcs owner, with me selling a mid grade Brave and the Bold 28. I offered it to him first before taking it to the wider market because he seemed interested when I was talking to him about it. After several minutes of him hemming and hawing over my ask price of "five" he finally responded. LCS Owner: "I don't think I could do five hundred". Me: "Five hundred? No, I'm asking five thousand." LCS Owner: "Five thousand? It's just a mid grade copy." Me: "Yeah, I don't think we're going to get this deal done." NewWorldOrder, AbsoluteCarnage, thehumantorch and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA773 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) On 2/20/2024 at 3:54 AM, shadroch said: I had a new client over to buy some books. We'd talked a few times on the phone and I thought I put together a nice package for him. I had one for $2500, a bigger one for $5,000, and a nicer one for $10,000. He finishes the $5,000 package, and when I tell him I want five, he immediately agrees but it takes a moment to realize he is talking $500. It is obvious we aren't going to get a big deal done, so we start negotiating book by book. It's not a total waste as he ends up spending some $1200. Then he offers me $400 for 11 short boxes of dollar books that are packed tight. I toss in a few more books and we round it out to $2,000. Realizing he has now spent 40% of what I wanted him to, and has only bought less than a quarter of the books, I implore him to consider spending the extra money. He refuses and leaves fairly happy. I'm ecstatic. While I'd have liked him to spend more, I got rid of mostly low-end fruit and only lost two books I cared about. Over the weekend, I had a guy come by to look at some Spidermans. He told me my prices were way too high. When I told him I was flexible, he offered me $20 for a HG Spidey 316. He left empty-handed and I don't think he'll be back anytime soon. Men! Did you own so much books?! I WANT TO BUY!!! However i specify to you that im not going to pay for a book described as 48 page when there is only 38 in! Edited February 20 by BA773 AJD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 (edited) On 2/20/2024 at 12:39 PM, BA773 said: Men! Did you own so much books?! I WANT TO BUY!!! However i specify to you that im not going to pay for a book described as 48 page when there is only 38 in! If you have the US address you are looking for, I have 1,000 or more DCs at ridiculously low prices. I have them. You want them. Lets meet in the middle. Edited February 20 by shadroch AJD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commissioner Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 When I first got into collecting years ago and didn't really understand the market, I saw a high grade Detective Comics at a convention (I dont remember the issue, but I know it was below #50). I asked the price and was told "80". I only had $100 with me and didn't want to spend $80 on one book... No no, he meant $80,000. Not my brightest moment. ADAMANTIUM, BA773, crazyhips and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA773 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/20/2024 at 8:52 PM, shadroch said: If you have the US address you are looking for, I have 1,000 or more DCs at ridiculously low prices. I have them. You want them. Lets meet in the middle. Seriously? did you have an excel or something with a list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Whats excel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/20/2024 at 4:55 PM, shadroch said: Whats excel? I'm assuming he is referring to a spreadsheet or list of the books. -bc BA773 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 It's all in my head. I'm interviewing right now for someone to do part-time comic sales on the internet. I'm too lazy to do it myself and I'm not sure there is enough money to pay someone, so we'll see. The ideal candidate will work for comics, or a mix of food and comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/20/2024 at 12:33 PM, The Commissioner said: When I first got into collecting years ago and didn't really understand the market, I saw a high grade Detective Comics at a convention (I dont remember the issue, but I know it was below #50). I asked the price and was told "80". I only had $100 with me and didn't want to spend $80 on one book... No no, he meant $80,000. Not my brightest moment. DC27 The Commissioner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 My first convention, I saw a beautiful GA book with a Mac Raboy cover. I asked how much and thought he said $15. I only had $12 and offered it. The guy gave me the hairy eye and told me to F off. I don't get why he was so upset. I looked around the show and found another copy in better shape, but the dealer is asking $80 for it. I figure the other for $15 is a bargain, but the dealer scares me. I go back, and the guy doesn't seem to remember me. I asked to see the book, and he told me it was $50, but he'd let it go for $40. I have to pass. It would be another twenty-five years before I started buying GA books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlatko Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/20/2024 at 3:55 PM, shadroch said: Whats excel? I'm in the process of finally putting my personal collection into Excel so I know WTF I actually have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Furious Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/20/2024 at 4:03 PM, shadroch said: The ideal candidate will work for comics, or a mix of food and comics. Or just for an opportunity to sit in air conditioning. ttfitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
