Sqeggs Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 7:36 AM, Sqeggs said: On 2/16/2018 at 4:01 AM, Gotham Kid said: The Cap1 auction bid is artificial. It was raised by Heritage (by almost 30K) to one bid below reserve amount. Exactly. If the reserve were set at $1 million, the current “bid” would show as an increment below $1 million. Pretty unusual to see a reserve in a Heritage auction. Can’t remember the last time I saw one — not that I don’t forget things! Reading the fine print on Heritage, I misremembered how they do this. I think they bring the current "bid" right up to the reserve amount, so that the next bid will exceed the reserve and potentially win the book. I believe they know all along which books will eventually have reserves but let the bidding run for awhile before implementing the reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 This has kinda been like watching grass grow but today is the day. Finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Batman 1 3.5 = $143,400 Cap 1 3.5 = $119,500 Edited February 22, 2018 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmjr1 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 More evidence that Cap 1 is gaining on Bats 1. Said it before, now one more time: In ten years, Cap 1 will be the #3 book in the hobby, after Tec 27, A 1. Yes, it will eventually pass Supes 1, for a variety of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Well, Batman 1 still wins the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTeckie Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) TWMJR1, you are absolutely correct that this auction is PROOF POSITIVE that Captain America #1 is gaining ground on Batman 1. Dueling 1.5's in December, 2017 show that Captain America 1 sold for 82.42% of the Batman 1. In today's battle of 3.5's, CA1 sold for 83.33% of the Batman 1. Taking this to the next logical step we see that CA1 gains .91% on Batman 1 every two months. Thus, Captain America #1 and Batman #1 will undoubtedly cost the same price in a little over 36 months. I would love to calculate how long it will take CA1 to pass Superman #1 to see if your 10-year prediction is correct, but I'm running late for tonight's monthly Earth Is Flat Society meeting. Edited February 22, 2018 by PRTeckie TheBook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are absolutely correct that this auction is PROOF POSITIVE that Captain America #1 is gaining ground on Batman 1. Dueling 1.5's in December, 2017 show that Captain America 1 sold for 82.42% of the Batman 1. In today's battle of 3.5's, CA1 sold for 83.33% of the Batman 1. Taking this to the next logical step we see that CA1 gains .91% on Batman 1 every two months. Thus, Captain America #1 and Batman #1 will undoubtedly cost the same price in a little over 18 months. I would love to calculate how long it will take CA1 to pass Superman #1 to see if your 10-year prediction is correct, but I'm running late for tonight's monthly Earth Is Flat Society meeting. Rip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Whoever sold that eBay Bats 1 CGC 1.5 with brittle pages for $85k made out like a bandit LDarkseid1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmjr1 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 45 minutes ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are absolutely correct that this auction is PROOF POSITIVE that Captain America #1 is gaining ground on Batman 1. Dueling 1.5's in December, 2017 show that Captain America 1 sold for 82.42% of the Batman 1. In today's battle of 3.5's, CA1 sold for 83.33% of the Batman 1. Taking this to the next logical step we see that CA1 gains .91% on Batman 1 every two months. Thus, Captain America #1 and Batman #1 will undoubtedly cost the same price in a little over 36 months. I would love to calculate how long it will take CA1 to pass Superman #1 to see if your 10-year prediction is correct, but I'm running late for tonight's monthly Earth Is Flat Society meeting. One thing I know for certain: You'll never be able to afford a copy of either book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTeckie Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 TWMJR1, you are incorrect, sir. Here's what I bought INSTEAD of either book. Why? Tec33 contains the second most famous original story in the history of comics--a masterpiece of words, art, and storytelling. I truly believe that if any GA comic surpasses Batman #1 it will be this one. Bronty, Gotham Kid and telerites 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, Dark Knight said: Whoever sold that eBay Bats 1 CGC 1.5 with brittle pages for $85k made out like a bandit Assuming it was a real sale LDarkseid1 and Tsp99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are incorrect, sir. Here's what I bought INSTEAD of either book. Why? Tec33 contains the second most famous original story in the history of comics--a masterpiece of words, art, and storytelling. I truly believe that if any GA comic surpasses Batman #1 it will be this one. Burn! Great book! Edited February 23, 2018 by LDarkseid1 Gotham Kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) killer copy all right. perfect colors and spine. Rounded bottom corners (who cares). White pages. That's some nice funny book. Edited February 23, 2018 by Bronty PRTeckie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are incorrect, sir. Here's what I bought INSTEAD of either book. Why? Tec33 contains the second most famous original story in the history of comics--a masterpiece of words, art, and storytelling. I truly believe that if any GA comic surpasses Batman #1 it will be this one. What's really fun is owning the two. Keeping both bases covered and what-not. That's a gorgeous Tec 33 by the way. -J. Edited February 23, 2018 by Jaydogrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are incorrect, sir. Here's what I bought INSTEAD of either book. Why? Tec33 contains the second most famous original story in the history of comics--a masterpiece of words, art, and storytelling. I truly believe that if any GA comic surpasses Batman #1 it will be this one. Maybe it could if it had the cover of #31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmjr1 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are incorrect, sir. Here's what I bought INSTEAD of either book. Why? Tec33 contains the second most famous original story in the history of comics--a masterpiece of words, art, and storytelling. I truly believe that if any GA comic surpasses Batman #1 it will be this one. Yeah, I'm sure you did. Laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsp99 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, PRTeckie said: TWMJR1, you are absolutely correct that this auction is PROOF POSITIVE that Captain America #1 is gaining ground on Batman 1. Dueling 1.5's in December, 2017 show that Captain America 1 sold for 82.42% of the Batman 1. In today's battle of 3.5's, CA1 sold for 83.33% of the Batman 1. Taking this to the next logical step we see that CA1 gains .91% on Batman 1 every two months. Thus, Captain America #1 and Batman #1 will undoubtedly cost the same price in a little over 36 months. I would love to calculate how long it will take CA1 to pass Superman #1 to see if your 10-year prediction is correct, but I'm running late for tonight's monthly Earth Is Flat Society meeting. I just fell over laughing reading this. sacentaur and PRTeckie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTeckie Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Jaydogrules, thank you for your comments. And I agree wholeheartedly! Caps1 and Bats1 are PHENOMENAL books! I will never denigrate either one. We all have our preferences. I know you are partial to Captain America #1 and I respect that. The characters in these books have become a multi-billion dollar business. Barring a global calamity, I don't think there is any question that all of these comics will do well in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Knightsofold said: Maybe it could if it had the cover of #31. 33 has significantly closed the gap on 31 the last few years and you'll never see anything like this from the interior pages of 31 : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Detective-Comics-1937-1st-Series-33-CGC-PG-Page-1-Only-Restored-1244234002/312061358963?hash=item48a84e7373:g:p~QAAOSw-31aeQP6&redirect=mobile -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, twmjr1 said: One thing I know for certain: You'll never be able to afford a copy of either book. 5 hours ago, twmjr1 said: Yeah, I'm sure you did. Laugh. What is your problem ? Edited February 23, 2018 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
