the blob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 23 hours ago, THE_BEYONDER said: My bad. I thought it was the White paged copy. These 2 with a 10k+ drop? So folks here are getting into histrionics about a crash if one insane auction result is not followed by an equally insane result? Once upon a time we would look at nutso auctions and assume they next one would be lower because the craziest bidder already got their book. Now we are surprised that the #2 bidder doesn't want to pay more than before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, the blob said: So folks here are getting into histrionics about a crash if one insane auction result is not followed by an equally insane result? Once upon a time we would look at nutso auctions and assume they next one would be lower because the craziest bidder already got their book. Now we are surprised that the #2 bidder doesn't want to pay more than before? We’re not in Kansas anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said: We’re not in Kansas anymore.... When a house in any area doesn't sell for the next high folks don't lose their minds. I understand slabs are uniform (sort of) commodities, but folks understand that in any given week... Also, so when I decide not to try and squeeze every cent out of a booker and accept a best offer below the last auction is am crashing the market? jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, the blob said: When a house in any area doesn't sell for the next high folks don't lose their minds. I understand slabs are uniform (sort of) commodities, but folks understand that in any given week... Also, so when I decide not to try and squeeze every cent out of a booker and accept a best offer below the last auction is am crashing the market? You can’t compare comics to houses.... jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsimba77 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 It's impossible for high census keys to increase on a straight line without hiccups no matter how strong the market. There's too many auctions for there not to be picky buyers taking a pass on imperfect copies. grebal and jimjum12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, THE_BEYONDER said: You can’t compare comics to houses.... At $68k we are talking a cheap housr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 51 minutes ago, dikran1 said: Ok... People are cray? batmiesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickycollector Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9.2 vs 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 26 minutes ago, pickycollector said: 9.2 vs 7.5 White page premium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcduckz Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 10 hours ago, the blob said: So folks here are getting into histrionics about a crash if one insane auction result is not followed by an equally insane result? Once upon a time we would look at nutso auctions and assume they next one would be lower because the craziest bidder already got their book. Now we are surprised that the #2 bidder doesn't want to pay more than before? It's definitely nice to see a big uptick in value, but collectors own these books because of passion for the hobby, the characters, etc. and are probably in this for the long haul anyway. Only speculators would panic over this kind of short-term volatility. I picked up the nicest copy I could afford several years ago... a CGC 9.4 with white pages. Set me back about $1K and I don't anticipate it leaving my collection anytime soon. I am not Glenda, comic_memories and musicmeta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Xmen 94's unrelenting climb continues. 9.4 just sold for $7,885.00 https://www.ebay.com/itm/133734366874?hash=item1f23307e9a:g:0LwAAOSwF1lgfiNg 8.0 sold for $3,350 https://www.ebay.com/itm/133744706491?hash=item1f23ce43bb:g:T0QAAOSwG0xgicrO BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksilver Signs Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 7:28 AM, mcduckz said: It's definitely nice to see a big uptick in value, but collectors own these books because of passion for the hobby, the characters, etc. and are probably in this for the long haul anyway. Only speculators would panic over this kind of short-term volatility. I picked up the nicest copy I could afford several years ago... a CGC 9.4 with white pages. Set me back about $1K and I don't anticipate it leaving my collection anytime soon. I would say the percentage of collectors who actually don’t care about the comics themselves but rather just the value is high. Higher than “real” collectors who actually grew up with the passion and have read the stories. The amount of key only collectors, slab collectors and folks chasing the latest hot book is proof of that. I am not Glenda and Cosmic_Shel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Quicksilver Signs said: I would say the percentage of collectors who actually don’t care about the comics themselves but rather just the value is high. Higher than “real” collectors who actually grew up with the passion and have read the stories. The amount of key only collectors, slab collectors and folks chasing the latest hot book is proof of that. So true, you just have to look at books that have 8th rate (never mind second rate) characters that blow up because of potential MCU hype, some people are so gullible. Legion of Goom, Quicksilver Signs and Cosmic_Shel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) On 4/29/2021 at 12:52 PM, KirbyJack said: Not sure I’d put it’s cover in the top 20, but you’re right. Strange Tales 178 is, to me, the most significant Warlock comic. Starlin’s work on the character is what really put Warlock on the map. It's funny but I loved Warlock pre-Strange Tales, and love Jim Starlin's work but I just can't get in to his Strange Tale run. I don't think the story matches up to the art. The issue where the head clown keeps throwing away the diamonds in order to put out more garbage totally went over my head when I read it off the newsstands. I thought it was nonsense until I later understood what Starlin was attempting. By the time Warlock was back in his own title, I enjoyed it far better. Edited May 1, 2021 by shadroch Morganmi and KirbyJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paperheart Posted May 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) On 4/29/2021 at 2:10 PM, Jeffro. said: Years ago I sold a ST 178 at a VCC for what amounts today as pennies by comparison. I then found another high grade copy at a local show (for pretty much pennies) a few weeks later. sold my 9.8 for $420 banked the $ and now i've got $424 Edited May 1, 2021 by paperheart THE_BEYONDER, HighVoltage, greggy and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledoom Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Star Wars 71 1st Bossk .. a raw newsie sold for $125 and a direct for $100 yesterday jcjames, Morganmi, wormboy and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quicksilver Signs Posted May 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 hour ago, littledoom said: Star Wars 71 1st Bossk .. a raw newsie sold for $125 and a direct for $100 yesterday Picked up an old store stock collection recently. I know I have more than this in another box, hopefully a couple Canadian newsies in there. littledoom, ThothAmon, batmiesta and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Isn’t SW 42 first Bossk? Or is he just on the cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quicksilver Signs Posted May 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, dikran1 said: Isn’t SW 42 first Bossk? Or is he just on the cover? I think it’s a first FULL versus cameo word salad voodoo magic thing. MisterX, divad, Morganmi and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
