spookley Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rick, I'm trying to decide on whether or not to pursue #101-200. I would be looking for CGC 9.6 or better, but they seem to be sparse on the CGC census and seem to sell for too much when they do appear. How available do you think these issues are in ultra high-grade---as Raw books Remember the trickle-down factor: As the earlier, hard-to-find issues continue to rise in value/price, it will bring up the books underneath. Also, bear in mind that -currently- low Census numbers in this range mean they're not yet worth it to slab 'em. But with talk of the movie bringing the title to the forefront, that will all soon change. I think finding these in "ultra-high grade" will be tougher than normal because JLA was not a 'speculative' title, so neither dealers nor collectors hoarded them. But I'm referring to 9.8, not 9.6. Plus, I'm sure prices will soften on NM+s after the movie is released...even if it's a monumental success. So of course, timing is important. And I'm referring to both slabbed as well as raw. 9.6s should not be that tough. As for 9.8s, try this example on for size: I have a 1976 CGC #136 (Joker cover) which was the 1st 9.8 in 2003 (1 of 2 out of 19) that I wouldn't even think of letting go for less than $300. 'Course that's just me...I'm biased. Rick 9.6's not that tough to find I remember getting all the back issues of #120-140's when I was a kid Too bad they are only mid-grades at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rick, I'm trying to decide on whether or not to pursue #101-200. I would be looking for CGC 9.6 or better, but they seem to be sparse on the CGC census and seem to sell for too much when they do appear. How available do you think these issues are in ultra high-grade---as Raw books Remember the trickle-down factor: As the earlier, hard-to-find issues continue to rise in value/price, it will bring up the books underneath. Also, bear in mind that -currently- low Census numbers in this range mean they're not yet worth it to slab 'em. But with talk of the movie bringing the title to the forefront, that will all soon change. I think finding these in "ultra-high grade" will be tougher than normal because JLA was not a 'speculative' title, so neither dealers nor collectors hoarded them. But I'm referring to 9.8, not 9.6. Plus, I'm sure prices will soften on NM+s after the movie is released...even if it's a monumental success. So of course, timing is important. And I'm referring to both slabbed as well as raw. 9.6s should not be that tough. As for 9.8s, try this example on for size: I have a 1976 CGC #136 (Joker cover) which was the 1st 9.8 in 2003 (1 of 2 out of 19) that I wouldn't even think of letting go for less than $300. 'Course that's just me...I'm biased. Rick 9.6's not that tough to find I remember getting all the back issues of #120-140's when I was a kid Too bad they are only mid-grades at this point I'll have to make it out to a convention and look around. I would like to make it to the Mid-Ohio Con, but it is held during Thanksgiving weekend every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 What are your minimum grade requirements for your JLA collection? For me, #1-50 in at least CGC 9.0 or better #51-100 in at least CGC 9.4 or better #101-200 (if I decide to collect them) in at least CGC 9.6 or better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 1-22 ----- 9.0 23-50---- 9.2 51-100--- 9.4 101-200-- 9.6 201-261-- 9.8 The ol' "step method." Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john72tex Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 What about Brave and Bold 28-30? Man I don't think I could hold myself to those standards, especially when I'm trying to complete 4 other SA DC runs. I'm just happy when a book presents well on early Silver Age books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What about Brave and Bold 28-30? Man I don't think I could hold myself to those standards, especially when I'm trying to complete 4 other SA DC runs. I'm just happy when a book presents well on early Silver Age books. I'm not sure about B&B 28-30. I would probably say CGC 8.0 or better. When I decided to collect high-grade JLA, I told myself that I would not and could not collect anything else. It was either high-grade JLA or mid-grade issues of multiple different titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What about Brave and Bold 28-30? Man I don't think I could hold myself to those standards, especially when I'm trying to complete 4 other SA DC runs. I'm just happy when a book presents well on early Silver Age books. I'm not sure about B&B 28-30. I would probably say CGC 8.0 or better. When I decided to collect high-grade JLA, I told myself that I would not and could not collect anything else. It was either high-grade JLA or mid-grade issues of multiple different titles. Sacrifice. For those without unlimited resources...sacrifice. I sold my high grade GL's & Flashes to support my completion of JLA. Plus other odds 'n ends in my collection (HG copper Spideys, X-Mens, etc). As for B&B, I sold my NM #28 to Metro at SD-con back in '93-94 when I really needed the money. Please don't ask for specifics or the price, too painful. Won't be collecting those 3 unless I hit the Lottery. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Tee hee.... For those who can't get enough of Supes Bats Flash GL WW GA Aquadude MM Atom Hawkguy etc... Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiecastle Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What are your minimum grade requirements for your JLA collection? For me, #1-50 in at least CGC 9.0 or better #51-100 in at least CGC 9.4 or better #101-200 (if I decide to collect them) in at least CGC 9.6 or better 1-29 9.2 or better 30-99 9.4 or better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 What are your minimum grade requirements for your JLA collection? For me, #1-50 in at least CGC 9.0 or better #51-100 in at least CGC 9.4 or better #101-200 (if I decide to collect them) in at least CGC 9.6 or better 1-29 9.2 or better 30-99 9.4 or better If you find a JLA #1 in 9.0-----I'm your man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I wonder why tth2 hasn't chimed in yet Let me guess: JLA #1 CGC 9.4 #2-10 CGC 9.6 #11-50 CGC 9.8 #51-100 CGC 10.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I wonder why tth2 hasn't chimed in yet Let me guess: JLA #1 CGC 9.4 #2-10 CGC 9.6 #11-50 CGC 9.8 #51-100 CGC 10.0 Nah, I don't believe in 10.0s or 9.9s. 9.8s are enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanscott Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) Posted this in the general forum...but figured I'd contribute a little bit to the thread rather than just looking at all the pretty pictures. Wife got me this for my bday: slowly whittling down my needs for my JLA run. Edited October 28, 2007 by jordanscott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Posted this in the general forum...but figured I'd contribute a little bit to the thread rather than just looking at all the pretty pictures. Wife got me this for my bday: slowly whittling down my needs for my JLA run. (thumbs u for the comic (thumbs u (thumbs u for your wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I am going to hint to my wife-----Comics for Christmas and birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'll try to post some more JLA's tonight. Got to keep this thread going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 OK, I know I've posted these before, but I'm re-sizing all my JLAs to fit in the Registry, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 OK, I know I've posted these before, but I'm re-sizing all my JLAs to fit in the Registry, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 JLA #58 CGC 9.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Beautiful (thumbs u how much ?? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
