Batman 121 on eBay 0

[BorderlineHoarder]

Threw a bid into the wind for this one, but was nowhere close to the hammer price: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-BATMAN-COMIC-BOOK-NO-121-DC-ORIGIN-OF-MR-ZERO-FREEZE-HIGH-GRADE-SILVER/192455169138

Was curious what people might think the grade would be on this book?  Put my WAG in the spoiler below... 

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My first impression was a 7.5, which puts it in rare company for that issue

 

[Point Five]

Wow, that is an aggressive price for a raw book! Buyer must have nerves of steel.

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I agree with your ballpark... the eye appeal is terrific, but I'd probably guess 7.0 to 7.5, leaning 7.0. The staples look a bit dark (is it just the photos?) and there's hints of moisture rippling on the back, so not sure it can go any higher.

 

[BorderlineHoarder]

5 minutes ago, Point Five said:

Wow, that is an aggressive price for a raw book! Buyer must have nerves of steel.

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I agree with your ballpark... the eye appeal is terrific, but I'd probably guess 7.0 to 7.5, leaning 7.0. The staples look a bit dark (is it just the photos?) and there's hints of moisture rippling on the back, so not sure it can go any higher.

 

Yep...the bidding flew right out of my raw comfort zone in a hurry at the end.  It was part of a collection of SA Batman's listed with some really difficult books that rarely surface in FN or better like #88-92.  

[ThothAmon]

7.0

Edited March 7, 2018 by ThothAmon

[blue808]

That's a crazy gamble on a raw book.

[1950's war comics]

7 hours ago, Point Five said:

Wow, that is an aggressive price for a raw book! Buyer must have nerves of steel.

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I agree with your ballpark... the eye appeal is terrific, but I'd probably guess 7.0 to 7.5, leaning 7.0. The staples look a bit dark (is it just the photos?) and there's hints of moisture rippling on the back, so not sure it can go any higher.

 

yep buying that raw is like playing financial roulette 

Edited March 8, 2018 by 1950's war comics

[Michelangelo]

crazy price for a raw. 

as it stands, I'd agree with 7.5

With a press I'd say it has a good chance at going higher. (which might be the thinking of some of the other bidders - hence the high sale price)