BLoomis96 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm new here, been watching the site and reading lots lately. Decided to join because I need some information. I noticed that this comic is finally for sale, and wondering if it's worth picking up or not. Any advice would be great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If you have that kind of cash to spend, I don't think you would be on here asking for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 i love the way sellers push the whitman version of #1 as a "rare variant"...for a while i thought there was only a whitman version of #1 I saw so many of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hood Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 That eBay seller is dreaming if he/she thinks that VG copy is worth $5,000. Take a zero off and divide by two to get a true value in that condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLoomis96 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 If you have that kind of cash to spend, I don't think you would be on here asking for advice. Your right I don't have that kind of cash, I can spend about 2K on a book, and I am sure this would be a good price for the buyer, then again he/she could say no. I have been collecting these Whitman's for awhile and trying to complete the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've got one in slightly better shape that you can have for $4950.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack1973 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 That eBay seller is dreaming if he/she thinks that VG copy is worth $5,000. Take a zero off and divide by two to get a true value in that condition. Well if you have a copy for that price, I will buy it from you now. My guess is the seller will get at least $1500 minimum for it. There is no sales data in over 3 years for this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Muggins-migration Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If you have that kind of cash to spend, I don't think you would be on here asking for advice. Your right I don't have that kind of cash, I can spend about 2K on a book, and I am sure this would be a good price for the buyer, then again he/she could say no. I have been collecting these Whitman's for awhile and trying to complete the set. I feel for you Bloomis as I know what it's like to need that one book to complete a set. I had a similar 'buy or leave' conundrum with the ASM 184 All Detergent. Unfortunately, when certain books take on near mythical status, and that catches on, anyone who finds one puts an eye watering price tag on it. You can't really blame them, as it's likely a collector with deep pockets will bite rather than wait. I waited, and that patience was rewarded in the end. Only you know what you're prepared to pay. If you're uncomfortable, leave it. Make an offer which you think is reasonable. You never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hood Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've sold two copies of this book. A CGC 8.5 and a raw VG/FN. and that was when there were only 7 known copies. Since then, about 7 more have surfaced and helped lower prices as the quota of collectors who were willing to pay big money for this book has been filled. I know this book very well and that VG copy will never sell for $1,500.00. I'd be surprised if it sells for $500.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack1973 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've sold two copies of this book. A CGC 8.5 and a raw VG/FN. and that was when there were only 7 known copies. Since then, about 7 more have surfaced and helped lower prices as the quota of collectors who were willing to pay big money for this book has been filled. I know this book very well and that VG copy will never sell for $1,500.00. I'd be surprised if it sells for $500.00 You might be right, but in this day and age of super rare Variants (Example Amazing Spiderman Dell'otto) selling for 9K and there are over 200 copies of that book alone. Supply and Demand has changed with collector's the past 2 years. If the seller would go low enough I would consider picking this up at that price, but I doubt that the seller would sell it that low. My guess is this auction will go unsold, and the book will be either relisted right away or taken down and sold at a con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLoomis96 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 I sent a message to the buyer for a Best Offer offline and he said he would consider going this route. So I will let you know if it's a yes or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Muggins-migration Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 ....and poof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack1973 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Muggins-migration Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Well? What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Listing was ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Book was sold, for an offer he couldn't refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellrules Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Was it for 2000 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Book was sold, for an offer he couldn't refuse. What did you pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack1973 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I contacted the seller to see if it was still available, he said he had a few private offers, but decided to hold on the book. Not sure if he is telling the truth or not, I think he really did sell it to loomis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...