Mr bla bla Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 4 hours ago, The-Collector said: I don't think so. Not even most valuable comic book (though it is near the top) possibly most valuable slabbed book. Most expensive books ever sold are in the 20-30 million dollar range. I didnt make myself clear: most expensive Comic-book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Any of you old farts got any insight as to the value of this book? I'm not looking for raw data (I have a GPA subscription thank you very much) I'm looking for stories & experiences. What were prices like in 1970? Ever hold a raw copy in your hands? Ever lay next to one in a bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 21 minutes ago, TheFifthHorseman said: Any of you old farts got any insight as to the value of this book? I'm not looking for raw data (I have a GPA subscription thank you very much) I'm looking for stories & experiences. What were prices like in 1970? Ever hold a raw copy in your hands? Ever lay next to one in a bed? 21 minutes ago, TheFifthHorseman said: Any of you old farts got any insight as to the value of this book? I'm not looking for raw data (I have a GPA subscription thank you very much) I'm looking for stories & experiences. What were prices like in 1970? Ever hold a raw copy in your hands? Ever lay next to one in a bed? GPA wouldn't help you too much on this book. If it does go to auction, I'd be shocked if it went for under 4M. It might go for much more, depending on how many bidders have to have it. I've seen a lower grade copy at a small show in the late 70's and held it in my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFifthHorseman Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, scooter99 said: I've seen a lower grade copy at a small show in the late 70's and held it in my hands. What were the circumstances surrounding this? Was it for sale and if so were you a player? Would 20k have bought this book back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowzilla Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 hours ago, TheFifthHorseman said: Would 20k have bought this book back then? 20K would have bought any book in the late 70s. Just ask John Snyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Crowzilla said: 20K would have bought any book in the late 70s. Just ask John Snyder. Any idea if Snyder is still in the hobby after leaving Diamond Int'l Galleries? I always got the impression that John was much more passionate about the other collectibles and was really more of a power broker for comics after he let all of his Church books go. Edited September 5, 2017 by lou_fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 8:11 AM, comicdonna said: Probably the most valuable slabbed book. Yes. comicdonna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 9:15 AM, tth2 said: ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 11 hours ago, scooter99 said: GPA wouldn't help you too much on this book. If it does go to auction, I'd be shocked if it went for under 4M. It might go for much more, depending on how many bidders have to have it. I've seen a lower grade copy at a small show in the late 70's and held it in my hands. I listed it as the 3rd most valuable comic book and the most valuable slabbed book. I valued it at 4,000,000 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I saw that CGC display this weekend. Didn't strike me as a picture of a real comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, sfcityduck said: I saw that CGC display this weekend. Didn't strike me as a picture of a real comic. Bummer. I would love to be able to at least compare it to the Mastro copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Ironically, I think that image is of the 8.0 Mastro copy. They just photoshopped it to cut off the left edge, and filled in some of the color imperfections. Look at the picture of the 8.0 right side edge as compared to the ad image. It would be funny if it was a "Freudian slip" to use the 8.0 Mastro image for the 9.2 ad image. Edited September 5, 2017 by sfcityduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomised Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, sfcityduck said: I saw that CGC display this weekend. Didn't strike me as a picture of a real comic. Me too, thought it was a publicity banner. Sorta dwarfed the CBCS booth next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, sfcityduck said: Ironically, I think that image is of the 8.0 Mastro copy. They just photoshopped it to cut off the left edge, and filled in some of the color imperfections. Look at the picture of the 8.0 right side edge as compared to the ad image. It would be funny if it was a "Freudian slip" to use the 8.0 Mastro image for the 9.2 ad image. Might CGC be inadvertently trolling me with my own scan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, rob_react said: Might CGC be inadvertently trolling me with my own scan? Personally, I'm not going to be shocked when it turns out that the 8.0 Mastro was upgraded to 9.2 back in 2014. Wasn't the Action 1 upgraded about the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I've never seen that image of the Mastro copy, and boy does it look better than 8.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, sfcityduck said: It would be funny if it was a "Freudian slip" to use the 8.0 Mastro image for the 9.2 ad image. It would be even funnier if the 8.0 Mastro copy turns out to be the exact same copy as the mysterious 9.2 graded copy. Unfortunately, nothing would surprise me in today's slabbed marketplace. Edited September 5, 2017 by lou_fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, buttock said: I've never seen that image of the Mastro copy, and boy does it look better than 8.0. here's a larger version of the scan. I got the grader's notes. I believe it was graded harshly at the time and has easily improvable issues ("finger bends" on the back cover being the most obvious) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Nevermind! Edited September 5, 2017 by october Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, rob_react said: I listed it as the 3rd most valuable comic book and the most valuable slabbed book. I valued it at 4,000,000 last year. Rob. You got me on this till I read your page. I thought what!!! This is the most valuable book what's he talking a..... After reading your page my old friend Dave has the Action 1 ungraded and he bought his Tec 27 the same week I got my copy. We spoke on the phone and he said his was VF/NM ungraded so yes you are right most valuable graded book.Glad your on top of this stuff Edited September 5, 2017 by woowoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
