Filter81 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I know this isn't quite the point of this thread, but which would people rather have: Marvel Mystery 6 in G condition. (cover detached but looks slightly nicer than a G otherwise) for $800 or a Marvel Mystery 6 in VG/F condition that looks from the front cover like a Fine or better but has two waterstains on the interior of the book for $2250. Which is the better deal and why? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I know this isn't quite the point of this thread, but which would people rather have: Marvel Mystery 6 in G condition. (cover detached but looks slightly nicer than a G otherwise) for $800 or a Marvel Mystery 6 in VG/F condition that looks from the front cover like a Fine or better but has two waterstains on the interior of the book for $2250. Which is the better deal and why? Thanks! No strong preference on that choice. Both books seem pretty fairly priced. The Good copy is probably a bit better of a deal and would be easier to resell (more collectors looking in that price range), so I'd likely edge that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I would take the Batman over both without hesitation, even though it looks like it was pressed. I was thinking the same thing about it being pressed. I think 50 years from now that Batman 1 will still be historically significant, but I'm not sure if the FF1 will mean as much except to collectors. I thing AF15 is the only silver Marvel that can compete with Batman and Superman Keys.This is just my thoughts on it. Totally agree. Batman 1 over both. Danial wants 300k for that Bat 1 posted above you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 They both look pressed! I love Kirby but Bat #1 by a mile. 300k will seem like a drop in the bucket in 20 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 They both look pressed! I love Kirby but Bat #1 by a mile. 300k will seem like a drop in the bucket in 20 yrs. It already looks like a drop in the bucket/ but know ones picking it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I know this isn't quite the point of this thread, but which would people rather have: Marvel Mystery 6 in G condition. (cover detached but looks slightly nicer than a G otherwise) for $800 or a Marvel Mystery 6 in VG/F condition that looks from the front cover like a Fine or better but has two waterstains on the interior of the book for $2250. Which is the better deal and why? Thanks! Hmmm... I would be inclined to pick up the G condition one for $800, and get the cover re-attached, and then have some dough left over to purchase another early Marvel Mystery! I think if it was a favorite cover of mine, I might be inclined to pay more for it, but its not, so I wouldn't. Don't know if one is a better deal or not, but I tend to go for lower end "pricey" books (i.e.: if the GOOD guide value is $1000 or over, chances are I'll be buying the GOOD copy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 They both look pressed! I love Kirby but Bat #1 by a mile. 300k will seem like a drop in the bucket in 20 yrs. It already looks like a drop in the bucket/ but know ones picking it up. If I had the 300k I'd be all over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 The recent Heritage 8.5 copy went for 105k right? Based on that I think a 9.0 would be worth from 150k to 175k tops! The askin price is out of line[300k on comiclink] and Ill support this statement with their has been no sale of this book for 2 years on comiclink. Dont you just hate when the seller dosnt need the money. I know I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofthetotem Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 You are speaking to the choir man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarkknight Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I would take the Batman over both without hesitation, even though it looks like it was pressed. I was thinking the same thing about it being pressed. I think 50 years from now that Batman 1 will still be historically significant, but I'm not sure if the FF1 will mean as much except to collectors. I thing AF15 is the only silver Marvel that can compete with Batman and Superman Keys.This is just my thoughts on it. I agree as well. Superman and Batman are really part of the American culture. Everyone knows them. With Marvel, Spider-man is the only character that has reached close to that status. The Fantastic Four are a long way from there. Who know, maybe they'll reach it too. I just don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I know this isn't quite the point of this thread, but which would people rather have: Marvel Mystery 6 in G condition. (cover detached but looks slightly nicer than a G otherwise) for $800 or a Marvel Mystery 6 in VG/F condition that looks from the front cover like a Fine or better but has two waterstains on the interior of the book for $2250. Which is the better deal and why? Thanks! II'd go with the more complete version even though CGC hammers water stains but since this is a rare book $2,250 seems like a fair price. Also, I'd take the FF#1 because I think its worth way more on the open market than the Batman #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 both of these books sold for exactly $13,800..... which one would you choose? ...or I'd have to go with the Tec on this one....but barely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I love those early Tec's but give me 9.6 Sub-Mariner's all day long, gorgeous copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I would have taken the submariner... but the fact that it used to be a 9.0 (?) makes me a little sour on it at that price range Tec for me. Assuming that the tec wasn't a 7.0 or something at one point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aman619 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ill take the XMen#1 and the FF#1 over the Batman#1 9.0. But all three books are ridiculously priced so they shouldnt even be compared to one another side by side. Batman#1 is pretty common and while everyone points to it being Jokers and Catwoman 1st appearance, its not BATMANS first appearance and the 2 great villains arent on the cover. Two things that will hurt this book longterm. But the highest graded copies of XMen and FF will continue to increase in value while Batman#1 has stalled at 100K+ prices. FF and XMen will never catch Batman's reknown or popularity (well, they might as older generations disappear and younger ones take over etc but I dont think Batman will disappear from the stage so FF and especially XMen can CATCH him not surpass him) . I also agree that I cant see much difference between 9.6s and 9.8s... but people place value on the BEST copy, and each of these books qualifies on that score. Pre-hero Batman or Subby 3? zzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ill take the XMen#1 and the FF#1 over the Batman#1 9.0. But all three books are ridiculously priced so they shouldnt even be compared to one another side by side. Batman#1 is pretty common and while everyone points to it being Jokers and Catwoman 1st appearance, its not BATMANS first appearance and the 2 great villains arent on the cover. Two things that will hurt this book longterm. But the highest graded copies of XMen and FF will continue to increase in value while Batman#1 has stalled at 100K+ prices. FF and XMen will never catch Batman's reknown or popularity (well, they might as older generations disappear and younger ones take over etc but I dont think Batman will disappear from the stage so FF and especially XMen can CATCH him not surpass him) . I also agree that I cant see much difference between 9.6s and 9.8s... but people place value on the BEST copy, and each of these books qualifies on that score. Pre-hero Batman or Subby 3? zzzzzz The kids makin sence. Even though Id take the Batman 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Subby #3 as I have a tec #19 already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Tec. Have a Schomburg, need a Flessel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikephoen Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I've seen a few people saying Batman #1 is fairly common... which is fine if you're comparing it to other golden age keys... but compared to silver age keys... there are almost 1200 X-men 1s in the census! There are 98 Batman #1s and more than half are restored. Not that there is anything wrong with owning or wanting to own Silver Age keys, but lets not get carried away and say that X-Men 1 is a better buy, because Batman 1 is common. Maybe you think the X-Men or the FF will be more culturally significant in 50 years than Batman (you will most likely be wrong ) but Batman 1 is still going to be 10 times harder to get, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikephoen Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 As for the more current Tec vs Subby battle, both very cool, but I would take the Mile High Tec. Of course I'd probably rather use the huge amount of cash either one would go for and spend it on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
