Phill the Governor Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Think the seller is right that the lower left corner is the result of rat or insect damage? Looks more like the effects of the pages being brittle. That was the same copy on ComicConnect from a few years ago. A brittle book. But certainly a more affordable copy that at least presents somewhat well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkestKnight Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 +1 I'd be scared to even handle the slab for fear of more pieces falling off inside of it. That thing looks beyond brittle. Dehydrated comes to mind. Quick, someone get an IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 There is only so much Kenny or anyone else can do if the pages are that far gone. I would be afraid even having the book shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinzebac Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) There is only so much Kenny or anyone else can do if the pages are that far gone. I would be afraid even having the book shipped. +1. Also, with the book missing so many pieces, it would most likely require a ton of leaf casting and color touch. Edited October 27, 2015 by kinzebac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechip Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) So what's FMV on the Bat #1 CGC 9.0 MP on eBay? A 9.2 B5 sold for $47,500 a few months ago, so I'm thinking maybe 40K? The only data point on GPA that's throwing things out of whack is a 7.5 EP that apparently sold for 60K in July. Seems really high. I sold one with slight to moderate resto for 10K that later got slabbed as a slight or mod 9.2 Wanted to hang onto it but experts said that's as high as a restored bat 1 would ever go and I should worry it might even drop. Edited October 27, 2015 by bluechip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 should be interesting to see where this ends up. Batman #1 That is one horrible, gnarly, hot mess of a Batman 1 will probably still go for a hot 8 to 10k and that would be a waste of good money for crumbling paper that used to be Bat 1 agreed but folks are desperate for copies of GA keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 agree with 8-10k. GA keys are as hot as Hansel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 There is only so much Kenny or anyone else can do if the pages are that far gone. I would be afraid even having the book shipped. I don't know, did you see what Kenny did with the MC#1, Tec#35 and MF#52 in the leaf casting thread? Those pages looked like brown rice crackers and he was able to bring them back to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When the buyer gets this in the mail there's going to be a heck of a lot more pieces in the well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When the buyer gets this in the mail there's going to be a heck of a lot more pieces in the well. Those are just rat chews! Rat chews, I tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 When the buyer gets this in the mail there's going to be a heck of a lot more pieces in the well. Those are just rat chews! Rat chews, I tell you! Well.... that invisible rat is going to keep chewing for a while. CGC needs to devise a way to drain the chips and dust out of the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 It is definitely on my watch list. But man, it's just too bad the book looks like that. I would be surprised if it hits $10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 up to $7,600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Alton Do you still have your Bat #1? If so If not Remember when I had mine at Cincy Con priced so it wouldn't sell. Now it would probably bring 2x that. Leroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Alton Do you still have your Bat #1? If so If not Remember when I had mine at Cincy Con priced so it wouldn't sell. Now it would probably bring 2x that. Leroy yes Leroy, still have mine, and your right, you had yours priced high that year, but I still was serious about buying it at that price, cuz I knew with Action 1, Tec 27 and Supes 1 out of reach for most collectors, that Batman #1 would be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-Tec Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 It's now up to $8,297 with just under 9 hours to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgallo Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This would be a great book to switch interior and then just restore the corner. Less work and the cover is likely still supple. James G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) final price $9,256.00 link Edited November 1, 2015 by thedude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 This would be a great book to switch interior and then just restore the corner. Less work and the cover is likely still supple. James G Likely supple??? 1/3rd of it has broken off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Sometimes some things just have gone too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
