bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, N e r V said: Only if you plan on selling... I'm starting to take a stance on many of my nicer books that having them entombed is the safer route; in terms of keeping them safe from unforeseen damage (bugs, water leaks, earthquake, etc) as well as liquidity if something were to happen to me (for my family). My readers get my paws; my pinnacles stay out of direct contact Edited September 13, 2019 by bounty_coder 1 1 1 oakman29, Jayman and ThothAmon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wombat 19,365 posts Posted September 13, 2019 You sure as heck don't want to be in a situation needing to sell quickly and then waiting a 4 months for CGC to get your books back to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted September 13, 2019 1 minute ago, wombat said: You sure as heck don't want to be in a situation needing to sell quickly and then waiting a 4 months for CGC to get your books back to you. I know if it came down to it; what my family would get for my collection is much lower than what I would get for my collection. And having them CGC graded helps immensely close that chasm. I would even worry about them packaging the books up and sending to CGC getting damaged But the piece of mind in having a very solid barrier around your prized collections helps one sleep a bit easier at night; regarding the things that go bump in the night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oakman29 46,886 posts Posted September 13, 2019 41 minutes ago, bounty_coder said: I know if it came down to it; what my family would get for my collection is much lower than what I would get for my collection. And having them CGC graded helps immensely close that chasm. I would even worry about them packaging the books up and sending to CGC getting damaged But the piece of mind in having a very solid barrier around your prized collections helps one sleep a bit easier at night; regarding the things that go bump in the night... Send your stuff my way. I'll put a 24 hour guard around it. 1 bounty_coder reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, oakman29 said: Send your stuff my way. I'll put a 24 hour guard around it. Oh, mine's got a guard... 1 oakman29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Key Largo Comics 1,990 posts Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vampire-Tales-2-1973-CGC-8-0-1st-appearance-of-Satana-/312752872867?hash=item48d1861da3%3Ag%3AYRcAAOSwlGFdbD~G&LH_Auction=1&nma=true&si=e6t%2Fu8vc%2FELHGzrcZuAeMFujibA%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I think I'm going to let loose of my 9.0 to create some funds. Is $500 a reasonable opening bid based on the above? Edited September 16, 2019 by Key Largo Comics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carefulsum 59 posts Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 7:14 AM, Stevemmg said: Don’t know if any of you noticed this, I believe a record for 9.6, and about $4k more than the last one sold through the same venue earlier this year. Yowza! VAMPIRELLA #1, CGC 9.6 NM+ - THE AUCTION HAS ENDED 1969; Frank Frazetta cover, Neal Adams art Current Bid: $13,138 Number Of Bids: 69 Publisher: Warren Publishing Page Quality: White Pages Type of Holder: Universal Degree Of Restoration: Unrestored Census Rank: 2nd Highest Graded End Date: 8/28/2019 11:09:26 PM ComicLink Comments: This stunning and rare CGC 9.6 is one of the Top 9 examples ever certified by CGC for the legendary Vampirella #1. With only 8 in grade and just 1 at 9.8, this is certainly the very finest example that all but 1 advanced collector can acquire. In addition to it's rare structure, this stunner has newsstand-fresh White Pages. The oversized, 68-page format, held together with just 2 staples, pretty much assured that most examples of Vampirella #1 were not even truly Near Mint when they hit the stands back in 1969. This is just the 3rd 9.6 we have ever offered in a ComicLink auction. So I guess that this book at 9.6 and above will not be coming down anytime soon but only up from now on cuz this price is a HUGE jump from the $7k-ish that a 9.6 was last sold just two months prior this auction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Key Largo Comics said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vampire-Tales-2-1973-CGC-8-0-1st-appearance-of-Satana-/312752872867?hash=item48d1861da3%3Ag%3AYRcAAOSwlGFdbD~G&LH_Auction=1&nma=true&si=e6t%2Fu8vc%2FELHGzrcZuAeMFujibA%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I think I'm going to let loose of my 9.0 to create some funds. Is $500 a reasonable opening bid based on the above? Worth a try with a Make an Offer option maybe? The highest a 9.0 has been recorded for is $400. The book seems to be trending up. 1 Key Largo Comics reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Dowling 1,926 posts Posted September 16, 2019 10 hours ago, Key Largo Comics said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vampire-Tales-2-1973-CGC-8-0-1st-appearance-of-Satana-/312752872867?hash=item48d1861da3%3Ag%3AYRcAAOSwlGFdbD~G&LH_Auction=1&nma=true&si=e6t%2Fu8vc%2FELHGzrcZuAeMFujibA%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 I think I'm going to let loose of my 9.0 to create some funds. Is $500 a reasonable opening bid based on the above? For books like that, I recommend selling at BIN with best offer, not auction. 1 Key Largo Comics reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted October 26, 2019 GPA High just paid for a CGC 9.6 Haunt of Horror #2 at $330 1st Appearance of Gabriel the Demon Hunter. Figures to have a part in the upcoming Helstrom series on Hulu. 1 shiverbones reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Dowling 1,926 posts Posted November 5, 2019 Wow... https://www.ebay.com/itm/EERIE-25-HI-GRADE-9-2-CLASSIC-STERANKO-COVER-GEM/333379517615?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: Wow... https://www.ebay.com/itm/EERIE-25-HI-GRADE-9-2-CLASSIC-STERANKO-COVER-GEM/333379517615?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649 Yep, that is definitely a serious price paid for a raw copy of that book... EERIE #25 HI GRADE 9.2 CLASSIC STERANKO COVER GEM Winning bid: $271.66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedcake 3,308 posts Posted November 6, 2019 Very sad I missed that one in the Eerie sale thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oakman29 46,886 posts Posted November 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, speedcake said: Very sad I missed that one in the Eerie sale thread. That Ebay price is a bit steep for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedcake 3,308 posts Posted November 6, 2019 Buyer was drunk, possibly 1 Randall Dowling reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bounty_coder 5,505 posts Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 8:08 PM, speedcake said: Buyer was drunk, possibly If you've been looking for a HG copy of that book long enough; you start valuing your time over your money... 2 speedcake and Randall Dowling reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedcake 3,308 posts Posted November 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, bounty_coder said: If you've been looking for a HG copy of that book long enough; you start valuing your time over your money... good point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Dowling 1,926 posts Posted November 8, 2019 5 hours ago, bounty_coder said: If you've been looking for a HG copy of that book long enough; you start valuing your time over your money... Exactly. It took me 12 years to find a high grade copy for my collection. During that time, I probably saw 3 or 4 go by that were priced higher than I was willing to pay for a 9.2-9.4. In the end, I just ponied up and paid the price. Really glad I did now. I just remember thinking $60 was way too much for Eerie 25, Steranko or no. Now, I’d buy every nm copy I could find at that price. 1 oakman29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiverbones 17,218 posts Posted November 10, 2019 When cgc first started grading mags I submitted a bunch of high grades. My eerie 25 came back 9.2 and even 15 years ago that copy sold for $200 1 oakman29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Key Largo Comics 1,990 posts Posted November 16, 2019 Wow nice price on this one... https://www.ebay.com/itm/VAMPIRELLA-60-CGC-9-4-OW-WH-PAGES-/322191250586?LH_All=1&hash=item4b0418549a%3Ag%3AU2EAAOSwyDxXhpKJ&nma=true&si=uENSSPkmWWkIHKLk0AYopAy4%2Fzk%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
