ASM 300 Appreciation/ Club Thread 12 12

[Broke as a Joke]

1 minute ago, jjfversion1 said:

Maybe they thought it could hit a 9.8 if they subbed it 

So could the right cracked out 9.6.  

[Jaydogrules]

3 hours ago, valiantman said:

Superman Bradman, Bloodshot #0 Platinum, Maxx Black Ashcans, but if you're asking about a regular issue... I can't think of any $1,000 raw regular books.

 I can't say I've ever seen any of those sell for $1000 raw, and certainly no time recently (especially the Superman Bradman which took a big hit when Blastoff Comics suddenly had a case of them to sell off many years ago).  The Bloodshot I think would be considered a "modern" (1993).

But even still, the fact that a private commission, an ashcan, and an indy error book would even be a part of the conversation when talking highest values for a CA book relative to something that was as heavily printed as ASM 300 is remarkable.

-J.

[valiantman]

1 minute ago, Jaydogrules said:

 I can't say I've ever seen any of those sell for $1000 raw, and certainly no time recently (especially the Superman Bradman which took a big hit when Blastoff Comics suddenly had a case of them to sell off many years ago).  The Bloodshot I think would be considered a "modern" (1993).

But even still, the fact that a private commission, an ashcan, and an indy error book would even be a part of the conversation when talking highest values for a CA book relative to something that was as heavily printed as ASM 300 is remarkable.

-J.

The Bloodshot #0 Platinum (indy error book) is the only one I can document... http://www.ebay.com/itm/322271402557  The buyer subsequently had the book graded and received a CGC 9.6.

The others mentioned are undocumented in my memory. 

I believe that Amazing Spider-man #300 is just about the perfect single comic book to follow in terms of sales, variation (UPC vs. Spidey-head), submissions, and even other grading companies.  The number of copies printed combined with the instant iconic status of the book combined with the age (it turns 30 next year) makes it a single book which represents many things about the comic market as a whole.  Even other books in the market make more sense when viewed "relative to ASM #300" in numbers, sales, etc.

Love this book. 

[ThothAmon]

On 5/9/2017 at 0:02 PM, Insanity said:

did you guys see the twitter post Mcfarlane rediscovered ASM 300 Sketch he did back in the day

 

Fun watch.  Thanks.

[Jaydogrules]

31 minutes ago, valiantman said:

The Bloodshot #0 Platinum (indy error book) is the only one I can document... http://www.ebay.com/itm/322271402557  The buyer subsequently had the book graded and received a CGC 9.6.

The others mentioned are undocumented in my memory. 

I believe that Amazing Spider-man #300 is just about the perfect single comic book to follow in terms of sales, variation (UPC vs. Spidey-head), submissions, and even other grading companies.  The number of copies printed combined with the instant iconic status of the book combined with the age (it turns 30 next year) makes it a single book which represents many things about the comic market as a whole.  Even other books in the market make more sense when viewed "relative to ASM #300" in numbers, sales, etc.

Love this book. 

Thanks for the Bloodshot sale link.  Wow.  Was that higher than the slabbed 9.8 sale that happened on Comic Link a couple months ago?

Agreed about ASM 300, it really is the perfect book isn't it?  It's an anniversary issue.  It's a "hundreds" issue.  It's got the first (full) appearance of a major, major character.  It's got his origin.  It's the last appearance of the black costume.  It's got a classic cover.  It's got art (cover and interiors) by one of the best artists of his day (or even all time).  It's a part of a long running title of a major character.  It's Spider-man .

-J.

[valiantman]

On 5/9/2017 at 11:02 AM, Insanity said:

did you guys see the twitter post Mcfarlane rediscovered ASM 300 Sketch he did back in the day

 

That's awesome - he tried to convince Marvel that the newsstand cover could be different, but they refused in 1988.  Spider-man #1 in 1990 was definitely a change of heart, then. 

[valiantman]

24 minutes ago, Jaydogrules said:

Thanks for the Bloodshot sale link.  Wow.  Was that higher than the slabbed 9.8 sale that happened on Comic Link a couple months ago?

Yes, the past two CGC 9.8 sales have been right around $3,000... so $3,000 for an ungraded copy was higher, especially since the ungraded copy was CGC 9.6 later.

The most recent sale was a CGC 9.4 that sold for $1,700 last month.

[Jaydogrules]

Another 9.8 copy just sold for $2400 yesterday. 

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&item=152554358793&item_hash4=5aedf2a4&LH_Complete=1&LH_BIN=1&_pgn=1&rc=nt&_trksid=p3750801.m370.h1613&rmvSB=true

-J.

[valiantman]

6 minutes ago, Jaydogrules said:

Another 9.8 copy just sold for $2400 yesterday. 

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&item=152554358793&item_hash4=5aedf2a4&LH_Complete=1&LH_BIN=1&_pgn=1&rc=nt&_trksid=p3750801.m370.h1613&rmvSB=true

-J.

Interesting... there was a legit offer for $2,500 that expired, then the $2,400 was accepted.

[poppy73]

I am sending my copy to be graded now along with several other copper age books. I'm hoping for a 9.6 but I may be being optimistic. I can see ASM 300 taking off like Hulk 181 especially with the movie announcement. 

[Jaydogrules]

1 hour ago, valiantman said:

Interesting... there was a legit offer for $2,500 that expired, then the $2,400 was accepted.

That's still another great result.  We now have *multiple* results in the $2250-$2500 range.  

And that's before we even see a trailer of the movie.  

-J

[Paddy_McShillihan]

On 2017-05-25 at 6:44 PM, valiantman said:

Yes, the past two CGC 9.8 sales have been right around $3,000... so $3,000 for an ungraded copy was higher, especially since the ungraded copy was CGC 9.6 later.

The most recent sale was a CGC 9.4 that sold for $1,700 last month.

A 9.4 sold for that much ? Really 

[clarkkentdds]

I am fairly certain we are seeing the peak (at least for several years). I see prices returning to the $1500 range withinin next 12 months or so... Or I could be wrong.

[Jaydogrules]

I agree, prices will likely settle, doubtful before the movie though, and also depending on well it is received.   Venom is experiencing something of a renaissance in comics too right now, so even $2000 could end up being the new floor, with or without a perfect movie. 

Speaking of which, another 9.8 popped for $2500:  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Spider-Man-300-CGC-9-8-New-case-Rare-White-pages-1st-Venom-Hottest-book-/222530146607?hash=item33cfd4912f:g:DZ8AAOSwDiBZLqls

And 9.6's are breaking  $800 now: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Spiderman-300-CGC-9-6-White-Origin-1st-Appearance-VENOM-NEW-/322544344206?hash=item4b19241c8e:g:aYAAAOSwY3BZNiAN

-J.

[jdennis3]

Might have to list my 9.6, just hate them ebay fees

[Kevin76]

16 hours ago, jdennis3 said:

Might have to list my 9.6, just hate them ebay fees

It's not that bad

[Jaydogrules]

Whoa.  

Raw copy breaks $1000.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SPIDER-MAN-300-NM-ORIGIN-1ST-APP-VENOM-HIGH-GRADE-WHITE-PGS-/302342940902?hash=item46650b28e6:g:yYcAAOSw1~JZOCNS

-J.

[I like pie]

Nice but I hope whomever bought it wasn't hoping for a 9.8. I see at least two spine tics and some wear on front left bottom corner. 9.6 max.

[Timmay]

3 hours ago, Jaydogrules said:

Whoa.  

Raw copy breaks $1000.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SPIDER-MAN-300-NM-ORIGIN-1ST-APP-VENOM-HIGH-GRADE-WHITE-PGS-/302342940902?hash=item46650b28e6:g:yYcAAOSw1~JZOCNS

-J.

That seller is very "questionable" so I'd take that sale with a grain of salt.

[SonOfWolF]

On 6/15/2017 at 5:38 PM, I like pie said:

Nice but I hope whomever bought it wasn't hoping for a 9.8. I see at least two spine tics and some wear on front left bottom corner. 9.6 max.

I've seen many 9.8 asm 300's with multiple color breaking spine ticks. I think cgc is light on it. What appears to be color rub on the outside edge is the real issue with that copy imo.