Amazing Fantasy #15 Club

[peewee22]

I guess Mound just posted it incorrectly on the website...

[Spiderturtle]

Very good points especially on the Bright grays and sieena browns. The scary part when buying online is that lots of times its photoshopped to give the bright grays. in this case, it looks like photos are not photoshopped. (thumbs u

 

http://www.comiclink.com/./auctions/item.asp?back=%2Fauctions%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Damazing%2520fantasy%252015%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item%5F840712&id=840712

 

 

 

Another 8.0 to be auctioned off at Clink

 

 

(Years ago when raw, AF15s would sell for premiums when copies had bright grays, superior PQs, unscuffed sienna browns,

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[Spiderturtle]

Based on these observations, the 8.0 that just ended on Clink is the better 8.0

 

http://www.comiclink.com/./auctions/item.asp?back=%2Fauctions%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Damazing%2520fantasy%252015%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item%5F840712&id=840712

 

 

 

Another 8.0 to be auctioned off at Clink

 

Nice book but you can see the TONING effect on the cover. In other words, it's an "unwelcomed" dull brownish color instead of the "welcomed" bright gray. Many AF15s have this discoloration due to improper storage, heavy transfer stains, poor paper stock, etc. Focus on the bottom 1/4 inch grays then you can see the light tanning elsewhere. The PQ normally follows this pattern.

 

(Years ago when raw, AF15s would sell for premiums when copies had bright grays, superior PQs, unscuffed sienna browns, etc. Since slabbing, no one cares).

 

And that 8.0 on C-Link is slightly miscut top to bottom. That's the "shortest" top area (sienna brown area above the yellow letters) I've ever seen on an AF15. Not trimmed, just slightly miscut.

 

A very nice respectable 8.0 AF15, but not my cup of tea...

[peewee22]

Without question, here's the nicest 8.0 in the U-verse...pressed up from a 7.0. I keep it in my "AF15 library" just for the heck of it. No, it's NOT mine.

 

The best of the WPer's and a simply-gorgeous example ! Yes, the pressing bothers me.

 

I put the latest C-Link copy for comparison. Oh, there is NO comparison !

 

[Spiderturtle]

we should also consider if the reds are still red or if it's become orange red. Hard to tell sometimes from online pics

[Spiderturtle]

That 8.0 white is a dream book. A book to fantasize about (thumbs u This thread/club is the most imformative and best info for af15!! I love it

 

 

Without question, here's the nicest 8.0 in the U-verse...pressed up from a 7.0. I keep it in my "AF15 library" just for the heck of it. No, it's NOT mine.

 

The best of the WPer's and a simply-gorgeous example ! Yes, the pressing bothers me.

 

I put the latest C-Link copy for comparison. Oh, there is NO comparison !

 

[peewee22]

That 8.0 white is a dream book. A book to fantasize about (thumbs u This thread/club is the most imformative and best info for af15!! I love it

 

 

Without question, here's the nicest 8.0 in the U-verse...pressed up from a 7.0. I keep it in my "AF15 library" just for the heck of it. No, it's NOT mine.

 

The best of the WPer's and a simply-gorgeous example ! Yes, the pressing bothers me.

 

I put the latest C-Link copy for comparison. Oh, there is NO comparison !

 

 

Yeah, and understand I'm not thrashing the C-Link book (because it could be a fellow Boardies).

 

But if someone is considering spending > $50k on a nice AF15, don't get panicky (like I've done before)...consider waiting on the RIGHT example. I've probably seen more AF15s than....GAtor...

 

[fantastic_four]

And that 8.0 on C-Link is slightly miscut top to bottom. That's the "shortest" top area (sienna brown area above the yellow letters) I've ever seen on an AF15. Not trimmed, just slightly miscut.

 

It's cut differently...you can't say it's "mis"-cut if no major graphic elements on the front or back cover are cropped by the cut.

[fantastic_four]

 

[peewee22]

And that 8.0 on C-Link is slightly miscut top to bottom. That's the "shortest" top area (sienna brown area above the yellow letters) I've ever seen on an AF15. Not trimmed, just slightly miscut.

 

It's cut differently...you can't say it's "mis"-cut if no major graphic elements on the front or back cover are cropped by the cut.

 

Yeah, maybe even "highly unusual" describes it best. Here is the bottom of the 8.0 currently on C-Link. I "red-lined" the point at which many AF15s end at the bottom (give or take a couple of mm's).

 

In my decades of looking at these puppies, I've never seen a 15 with that much gray at the bottom. (I'm surprised the bottom black margin line is not showing up). Interesting to see this lower artwork that we've never seen before on an AF15!!

 

 

[Mac Man]

Here's my price list for unrestored Amazing Fantasy 15 with nice eye appeal and very minimal chipping and are at least cream to off-white pages. Of course, page quality will add a premium 5%-10%.

 

9.2 $180000-225000

9.0 $120000-140000

8.5 $80000-90000

8.0 $52000-60000

7.5 $45000-50000

7.0 $29000-32000

6.5 $20000-25000

6.0 $15000-18000

5.5 $12000-13000

5.0 $ 8500-10000

4.5 $6800-7500

4.0 $5200-6200

3.5 $4300-4800

3.0 $3700-4100

2.5 $3200-3500

2.0 $2800-3000

1.8 $2500-2700

1.5 $2100-2400

1.0 $1700-2000

 

 

The 1.0 to 5.0 market has not moved much since 2008; prices in that range have stabilized

 

The prices in that range has been holding up and minimal movements. (thumbs u

 

It looks like I'm up about 10% from my purchase price.

 

And I think I'm up between 25%-30%

[showcase22gr1959]

Here's my price list for unrestored Amazing Fantasy 15 with nice eye appeal and very minimal chipping and are at least cream to off-white pages. Of course, page quality will add a premium 5%-10%.

 

9.2 $180000-225000

9.0 $120000-140000

8.5 $80000-90000

8.0 $52000-60000

7.5 $45000-50000

7.0 $29000-32000

6.5 $20000-25000

6.0 $15000-18000

5.5 $12000-13000

5.0 $ 8500-10000

4.5 $6800-7500

4.0 $5200-6200

3.5 $4300-4800

3.0 $3700-4100

2.5 $3200-3500

2.0 $2800-3000

1.8 $2500-2700

1.5 $2100-2400

1.0 $1700-2000

 

 

The 1.0 to 5.0 market has not moved much since 2008; prices in that range have stabilized

 

The prices in that range has been holding up and minimal movements. (thumbs u

 

It looks like I'm up about 10% from my purchase price.

 

And I think I'm up between 25%-30%

 

That's a great return. (thumbs u

[showcase22gr1959]

Based on these observations, the 8.0 that just ended on Clink is the better 8.0

 

http://www.comiclink.com/./auctions/item.asp?back=%2Fauctions%2Fsearch%2Easp%3Fwhere%3Dsell%26title%3Damazing%2520fantasy%252015%26ItemType%3DCB%23Item%5F840712&id=840712

 

 

 

Another 8.0 to be auctioned off at Clink

 

Nice book but you can see the TONING effect on the cover. In other words, it's an "unwelcomed" dull brownish color instead of the "welcomed" bright gray. Many AF15s have this discoloration due to improper storage, heavy transfer stains, poor paper stock, etc. Focus on the bottom 1/4 inch grays then you can see the light tanning elsewhere. The PQ normally follows this pattern.

 

(Years ago when raw, AF15s would sell for premiums when copies had bright grays, superior PQs, unscuffed sienna browns, etc. Since slabbing, no one cares).

 

And that 8.0 on C-Link is slightly miscut top to bottom. That's the "shortest" top area (sienna brown area above the yellow letters) I've ever seen on an AF15. Not trimmed, just slightly miscut.

 

A very nice respectable 8.0 AF15, but not my cup of tea...

 

You guys are so critical and detailed...but I love it.

[showcase22gr1959]

Without question, here's the nicest 8.0 in the U-verse...pressed up from a 7.0. I keep it in my "AF15 library" just for the heck of it. No, it's NOT mine.

 

The best of the WPer's and a simply-gorgeous example ! Yes, the pressing bothers me.

 

I put the latest C-Link copy for comparison. Oh, there is NO comparison !

 

 

 

 

That white pager is well preserved and preservation at it's best. I wonder what a Showcase 22 8.0 white pager would sell for?

[Mac Man]

Eh, it's only a return if it leaves the vault!-)

 

( And it won't be )

[G.A.tor]

Here's my price list for unrestored Amazing Fantasy 15 with nice eye appeal and very minimal chipping and are at least cream to off-white pages. Of course, page quality will add a premium 5%-10%.

 

9.2 $180000-225000

9.0 $120000-140000

8.5 $80000-90000

8.0 $52000-60000

7.5 $45000-50000

7.0 $29000-32000

6.5 $20000-25000

6.0 $15000-18000

5.5 $12000-13000

5.0 $ 8500-10000

4.5 $6800-7500

4.0 $5200-6200

3.5 $4300-4800

3.0 $3700-4100

2.5 $3200-3500

2.0 $2800-3000

1.8 $2500-2700

1.5 $2100-2400

1.0 $1700-2000

 

 

The 1.0 to 5.0 market has not moved much since 2008; prices in that range have stabilized

 

The prices in that range has been holding up and minimal movements. (thumbs u

 

It looks like I'm up about 10% from my purchase price.

 

And I think I'm up between 25%-30%

 

That's a great return. (thumbs u

but think of all the folks that are down 10-30% that purchased at the height

[Mac Man]

It will take some time, but the value of the book will rise again... not sure it will move at THAT pace again, but it will rise again

[G.A.tor]

It will take some time, but the value of the book will rise again... not sure it will move at THAT pace again, but it will rise again

[piper]

It will take some time, but the value of the book will rise again... not sure it will move at THAT pace again, but it will rise again

 

It will.

 

 

[G.A.tor]

It will take some time, but the value of the book will rise again... not sure it will move at THAT pace again, but it will rise again

 

It will.

 

I am not saying it won't, but it could take years just to get back to where we "were"...

 

I know someone trying to sell a 7.0 that wants about 20% more than I suspect the market will bear... how long will that person have to wait just to break even...already been a year and they are still 20% down