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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: Heritage Auctions Apr 4-7 2024
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Ah, should have guessed. Any idea what he died of? He was “DC Man” on CAF.
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Who was it?A boardie or dealer? Someone we might know?
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The few things I’ve been watching are not moving so quickly. One, an Aparo Cover, sold for the nutty price of $22,800 with BP about 1.5 years ago. I couldn’t believe it went that high when it was posted, but who knows, maybe the seller will get lucky. After all, some people really did sleep with Marilyn Monroe.
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I wouldn’t count on it. Too much on the table leaves a lot of leftovers.
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alxjhnsn reacted to a post in a topic: Comiclink Stinks
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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: Recent Kirby art results
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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: (attempted) Flip of the Day!
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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: Comiclink Stinks
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He isn’t a bad guy. Just a tough seller. He could also use a wardrobe makeover.
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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: Comiclink Stinks
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Rick2you2 reacted to a post in a topic: Comiclink Stinks
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Twanj reacted to a post in a topic: Comiclink Stinks
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No, you should not have dissuaded him, but I think one of the most important aspects of bidding is to maintain a laser-like focus on the target to see if you might win, or whether the price is going too high. And moreover, he should be aware of the different prices this stuff can sell for. At 20, unless he is rich, he should target the lower end or commissions. Otherwise, he will lose interest fast. No use having him disappointed when his $100 bid on an early FF piece doesn’t even survive the tracking bid stage. My ire is directed at those who use HA to create price supports or create a market because they happen to have similar pieces, and to some extent, HA’s practices which are good for sellers but not for the overall market (where I buy). And yes, I do buy from HA; they do a great job—selling.
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So, in other words, people who aren’t that dedicated to the hobby, but who have money or want to make money, should be used to help keep prices high? Like (some) dealers? While that isn’t what you meant, that is what it boils down to. You’ve now given me a reason to buy more from Clink. Personally, I like to see people who really want a piece, get it.
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Top Tier Comic Art is Far From It's Eventual
Rick2you2 replied to grapeape's topic in Original Comic Art
I would have gone with something simpler: Nize teats -
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Top Tier Comic Art is Far From It's Eventual
Rick2you2 replied to grapeape's topic in Original Comic Art
I think you are ignoring price when looking at quality. With comic art, a lot of the value is nostalgia-based. So, work with an aura can be relatively inexpensive if it doesn’t ring someone’s nostalgia bells. One the other hand, people don’t buy Lichtenstein because they recall when he drew it and loved it as a kid (although, even in high school, I had a soft-spot for Mondrian). And even in fine art, there are trends. How’s the market for 19th century landscapes holding up? Some of it is excellent, but, I don’t want it on my walls. The problem is much more severe with comic art where people buy what they loved when they saw it in a floppy. That’s really one of the problems with OA. Age matters a lot more than with fine art. And as publishers sell to a shrinking market, it will eventually get worse. But yes, as art, it will hold up. -
Sean- reacted to a post in a topic: Heritage weekly auctions - stepping up the offerings?
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Heritage weekly auctions - stepping up the offerings?
Rick2you2 replied to jjonahjameson11's topic in Original Comic Art
What it suggests to me is that prices are softening from their highs and sellers want to get the best price while they can. -
Please remove this and place in Marketplace.
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And That 70’s Show was a realistic view of the 1970’s.
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A Softening Art Market Has Hit Last Years Auction Stars
Rick2you2 replied to Stefanomjr's topic in Original Comic Art
I don’t think I would call this a star, but a Phantom Stranger cover to issue 33 by Aparo was just put up for auction in Heritage after selling in March, 2020 for $22,800. It is a very good cover, but that price was out of line, I think, for the times. That’s also about 10 times what a very good panel page should cost. Over or under now? (although, it would not surprise me if it has potential price protection by others if the price isn’t high enough.) I am not in for it, by the way. I have enough other pieces. -
Nice film clip of the Bronx in the 1970’s.
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When You See a Piece For Sale From Someone You Won't Buy From...
Rick2you2 replied to Dr. Balls's topic in Original Comic Art
He will pay the price by serving time. That’s enough for me. Everyone is entitled to be rehabilitated. It’s not like he’s a swindler who is a potential repeater.