Lethal_Collector Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I got my first AF15 4.5 (some MC) for $6K even in 2010. That book would go for about triple that 6 years later. I think that this is because the flipper market has probably also tripled since then. People just want to make quick and easy money and the mantra 'comics never go down in value' caught fire. Couple that with the killer comic book movies of the past decade and it's boomtown. Is there a ceiling? I tend to think so, how many collectors/investors can throw $20K at a 'nice' AF15? Or $30K? $50K? Putting all your eggs in one basket may prove to be risky too if someone sells off their collectibles to get one. Imagine what would happen if (when?) the economy tanks with Trump in office and the supply went up and there were no margins for flippers any longer. Jerome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyderfan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Uh oh, here we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC22 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 20 minutes ago, Spyderfan said: Uh oh, here we go. Not to worry I am not adding anything else to this topic the trap did not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 9 hours ago, DKP said: Why has AF15 exploded in value? Welcome to the Boards since this is your first post here. Although it takes decades of advanced collecting to find out this closely held secret, I will try my best to give you my opinion after years of deep analysis and study. I believe this book features the first appearance of some character named Spider-Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Lethal_Collector said: Jerome J, the political reference is not allowed on this forum and might earn you a wrist slap or a warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyderfan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, VintageComics said: J, the political reference is not allowed on this forum and might earn you a wrist slap or a warning. That's what I was referring to. Sorry SC22, it's not all about you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Lethal_Collector said: I got my first AF15 4.5 (some MC) for $6K even in 2010 I sold a CGC 6.0 on this chat forum in about 2007 or 2008 for $8K IIRC. And it was a slow mover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabcom Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 21 minutes ago, VintageComics said: I sold a CGC 6.0 on this chat forum in about 2007 or 2008 for $8K IIRC. And it was a slow mover. Fascination what a whole economic cycle will do to the value of comics. An ounce of gold closed for $869 in 2008. Today it is around $1250 (+30%). Confirms my bias that as a collector, don't sell anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Do all AF15s go to heaven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 47 minutes ago, tabcom said: An ounce of gold closed for $869 in 2008. Today it is around $1250 (+30%). An ounce of Gold did peak at almost $2000 a couple of years after it bottomed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, VintageComics said: I sold a CGC 6.0 on this chat forum in about 2007 or 2008 for $8K IIRC. And it was a slow mover. 2008 for 8.5k. Have I said "Thank you" recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Loki said: 2008 for 8.5k. Have I said "Thank you" recently? I wasn't going to out you unless you wanted to be outed! Having said that, let me know if you ever want to sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 4 hours ago, VintageComics said: I sold a CGC 6.0 on this chat forum in about 2007 or 2008 for $8K IIRC. And it was a slow mover. Maybe it was the seller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman399 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 2 hours ago, peewee22 said: Maybe it was the seller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) On 02/05/2017 at 7:40 PM, drbanner said: Read all about it! It's interesting reading, but about tulips. Not sure how it relates to AF 15, but it does explain the recent price increases in House of Secrets 92, the first appearance of Swamp Thing; walking vegetation, basically. Edited May 3, 2017 by Ken Aldred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 5/2/2017 at 3:21 PM, Gotham Kid said: AF15 is the most important work ever published second only to the Bible. It's value is priceless. Also, its champion will be along shortly to corroborate ... Peter, I am glad you put the Bible first, however, I am concerned about you listing AF15 as the second most important work ever published. Let's be honest, without Action 1, it is hard to believe there ever would have been an AF15 (or any other man in tights). This is NOT to say that AF15 should not hold a very high place on the "Most important published works list" (if such a list exists). I am just not clear how you can put it in at #2, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbanner Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 43 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said: That's the Amazing Spider-Man in a book called Amazing Fantasy. Clearly there was always something very, very special about this character and this particular issue, right from the start, otherwise the description would've just been misleading hyperbole. Becoming a key comic was simply inevitable. AF 15 is a dud, I mean c'mon, why else would they cancel the series right after that issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECollector Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 No doubt, that book is awesome. It features one of the coolest mummy stories ever published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 22 minutes ago, SECollector said: No doubt, that book is awesome. It features one of the coolest mummy stories ever published. I'm kinda partial to The Bell Ringer story myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Don't get me started about the staples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
