bc Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 1 hour ago, rsouxlja7 said: Another option would be to contact Metropolis Comics/ComicConnect.com or Heritage Auctions and have them facilitate the slabbing and let them auction off the books. This is a great idea! As Bob & rsouxlja7 suggested - this is your "easiest" option since you mentioned in the original post that you are looking to sell anyways. NomadCow13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Pep 22 looks in such great condition , amazing ... ComicConnoisseur, FoggyNelson and NomadCow13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) F-L-Y to Sarasota!!!!! Take Pep #22 with you along other books. Stay there for one week until you get the slabbed book (Pep #22) then fly home with the precious copy. Leave the rest at CGC for few weeks. All books will be shipped to you. Added: If you decided to fly to Sarasota, you should bring them. Make sure all books are bagged and boarded properly. Don't use Mylar bags that CGC is not recommending. Put them in your hard and solid briefcase with locks. Recommended to have them slabbed: Pep Comics - stay in Florida until the book is ready to be picked up then bring it home with you. The rest will be shipped to you: Hit Comics Exciting Comics Jungle Comics Wings Comics Planet Comics Captain Battle Flash Comics Sensation Comics Target Comics (superhero on the cover only - Vol #2 #12 - only 4 on CGC census) Fighting Yank Black Hood Top -Notch #25 (6 on CGC census) Maybe slabbing them: Blue Beetle (#17 - only 2 on CGC census - 1 restored book) Blue Bolt (Vol 2 #9 - only 3 on CGC census) Military Comics #7 (6 on CGC census) Maybe three Classic Illustrated copies unless they are first edition - NO HRNs (Highest Reorder Number). Make sure all of them are Fine 6.0 or better. Below that grade, sell them as raw copies. Talk with the experts like Comicconnect, Heritage or Comiclink. Edited July 10, 2018 by JollyComics FoggyNelson, NomadCow13 and Keys_Collector 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENRYSPENCER Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) On 7/9/2018 at 1:44 PM, NomadCow13 said: Great points Bomber-Bob. If I send to CGC now I will have them sent to my parent's house in USA. So I understand not all CGC authorized deals are the same, but don't they have to have a record of competency in order to keep their CGC authorized deal? Do not slab them until you are ready to sell. When the time comes, call Comic Connect or Heritage, and they will send them to CGC for you to be pressed and certified. They probably won't even charge you. Just keep them as they are until you decide to sell, then call them. Pep 22 has done well in the past at Comic Connect so given the history I'd probably go through them. You can reach out to one of the owners Vincent Zurzolo. If you need any help you can always direct message me. Edited July 10, 2018 by HENRYSPENCER NomadCow13 and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul747 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 That Pep could definitely be a 100,000.00+ book. WOW! Be very careful, and I would not ship anything till you learn more. A couple of options: As stated call Comic connect or Call heritage Call comic Link PM A couple of board guys you can really trust: Bob Storms , or gator and there are a couple others as well. Good luck. NomadCow13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, paul747 said: That Pep could definitely be a 100,000.00+ book. WOW! Be very careful, and I would not ship anything till you learn more. A couple of options: As stated call Comic connect or Call heritage Call comic Link PM A couple of board guys you can really trust: Bob Storms , or gator and there are a couple others as well. Good luck. +1 except the "or," -- call them all; invest the time. Think of it like selling your primary residence; you probably wouldn't hire the first real estate agent you meet. Compare terms, gain knowledge, establish a comfort level. NomadCow13, bc and Keys_Collector 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadCow13 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Who has an estimated value of what this 40 book collection is worth? Let's say the unauthorized grade of the entire collection is a 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENRYSPENCER Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 A very eclectic group. Did your parents read comics? Grandparents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadCow13 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 No one is really sure who's they are. My grandmother passed and they were either her dad's or from an uncle. Most look never read if that's what you are wondering. They are just old and have been sitting for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NomadCow13 said: No one is really sure who's they are. My grandmother passed and they were either her dad's or from an uncle. Most look never read if that's what you are wondering. They are just old and have been sitting for years. I always wished my grandfather bought 1930's/1940's comic books instead of National Geographic and Popular Mechanic's magazines. I spent hours and hours reading them at my grandparents' house when I was a young boy. I missed the smell of old books. You are very fortunate! Pep Comics #22 is the biggest one in your possession. I would estimate them about $68K-$75K - Pep Comics #22 is $62,500 worth alone (based on VG/FN 5.0 according to Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide). I am very sure it would fetch about $100K or more if you put them on auction. I recommended you to have them graded (Superheroes only). Edited July 10, 2018 by JollyComics bc and NomadCow13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, NomadCow13 said: Who has an estimated value of what this 40 book collection is worth? Let's say the unauthorized grade of the entire collection is a 5. Looks like the big book is the Pep Comics #22. In 2010, a 5.0 went for $50K, in 2015 a 6.5 went for $135K. In September 2017 an 8.0 went for $250K. That is a HOT book NOW, perfect time to bring it to a big auction house like Heritage or Comic Connect. Several of the rest are $1K+ books, again, solely based on the condition. The funny animal titles and Classics, maybe $50-$100 each.. If there is any restoration, tape, stains on the back cover, centerfolds missing, etc., then the value drops considerably. REALLY tough to estimate a value by just cover shots as the grade is based on the quality of the entire book. But to answer you're question - solely depends on that Pep 22, a low end estimate for the entire lot is $50K, with an upper limit that could exceed $150K. All just my opinion, others may help tighten the range. Still an incredibly cool inheritance! -bc PS - there is a whole forum here called "Hey buddy, can you spare a grade" that demonstrates the types of pics and descriptions needed to get a better range. I'm sure that Pep 22 would get a LOT of replies there Edited July 10, 2018 by bc JollyComics and NomadCow13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadCow13 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Does anyone know someone who can take this collection off of my hands for a fair price? I'm considering finding a buyer as is without me going through all of the work to get top dollar. I can meet in Portland or Seattle this week. I can meet in Phoenix next week. Or possibly meet at the San Diego Comic Con. Or should I just bring it Heritage or Comic Connect? I need to get these in front of someone who can pay the value and is excited to have these comics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, NomadCow13 said: Does anyone know someone who can take this collection off of my hands for a fair price? I'm considering finding a buyer as is without me going through all of the work to get top dollar. I can meet in Portland or Seattle this week. I can meet in Phoenix next week. Or possibly meet at the San Diego Comic Con. Or should I just bring it Heritage or Comic Connect? I need to get these in front of someone who can pay the value and is excited to have these comics. Establishing fair value for this collection isn't easy as some of these books rarely show up for sale. Since you're not an expert in this hobby I'd suggest you use an auction site. Let them send the books in for grading and let them do all the work to promote the auction. You may also realize very high prices if you get a bidding war on some of your books. Heritage, Comiclink and Comiconnect are your best choices. Heritage would be my first choice as they do a great job promoting their auctions and get a lot of eyeballs but be aware they charge the highest consignment rates. I'd contact all three and ask what their consignment rates are and if they are willing to lower the rates to sell your inheritance. NomadCow13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, thehumantorch said: Establishing fair value for this collection isn't easy as some of these books rarely show up for sale. Since you're not an expert in this hobby I'd suggest you use an auction site. Let them send the books in for grading and let them do all the work to promote the auction. You may also realize very high prices if you get a bidding war on some of your books. Heritage, Comiclink and Comiconnect are your best choices. Heritage would be my first choice as they do a great job promoting their auctions and get a lot of eyeballs but be aware they charge the highest consignment rates. I'd contact all three and ask what their consignment rates are and if they are willing to lower the rates to sell your inheritance. I recommended http://pristinecomics.com/ He will fly and buy your books. That guy who bought Action Comics #1 in 7 figures privately and sold it for $3.2 millions. NomadCow13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, NomadCow13 said: Does anyone know someone who can take this collection off of my hands for a fair price? I'm considering finding a buyer as is without me going through all of the work to get top dollar. I can meet in Portland or Seattle this week. I can meet in Phoenix next week. Or possibly meet at the San Diego Comic Con. Or should I just bring it Heritage or Comic Connect? I need to get these in front of someone who can pay the value and is excited to have these comics. Agree with @thehumantorch Contact Heritage Auctions and/or ComicConnect (who is affiliated with Metropolis Comics) as they do a great job of promoting to an international audience and have a very solid reputation for moving high-value books. Tell them you want to consign or sell the books outright. If that Pep 22 is half as nice as the picture, they will likely come to you in any of the locations that you mentioned in fairly short order. Personally, I'd spend the ten minutes it takes to contact them both and see who eventually has the best proposal. As you can see from the sale prices I supplied earlier, a difference of 1 grade point for that book is some serious cash; possibly several tens of thousands of dollars. Get a few (or several) offers, don't jump on the first one. Good luck - most of us can only dream of finding books like that ! -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 This seems ..... extraordinary. Keys_Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadCow13 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 49 minutes ago, bc said: Agree with @thehumantorch Contact Heritage Auctions and/or ComicConnect (who is affiliated with Metropolis Comics) as they do a great job of promoting to an international audience and have a very solid reputation for moving high-value books. Tell them you want to consign or sell the books outright. If that Pep 22 is half as nice as the picture, they will likely come to you in any of the locations that you mentioned in fairly short order. Personally, I'd spend the ten minutes it takes to contact them both and see who eventually has the best proposal. As you can see from the sale prices I supplied earlier, a difference of 1 grade point for that book is some serious cash; possibly several tens of thousands of dollars. Get a few (or several) offers, don't jump on the first one. Good luck - most of us can only dream of finding books like that ! -bc Anyone recommend ComicLink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, NomadCow13 said: Anyone recommend ComicLink? They would be my third choice, just trying to keep it as simple as possible for you. Again, the more options the better returns NomadCow13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony S Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 hours ago, NomadCow13 said: Anyone recommend ComicLink? ComicLink & Comic Connect would be my first and second choices. If you really just want to sell, get the books to one those two auction houses and let them take care of everything. Not just the auction, but deciding what books should be professionally graded and encapsulated (CGC) and what books going to CGC should be cleaned and pressed before graded. And have them arrange for all of that along with doing the auction. They would cover the cost of such upfront and deduct the costs of pressing/grading from your payment(s). If you think you probably want to sell this is also the best way - emotionally- to go about it. I know half a dozen people personally that I recommended having their books sent directly from the grading company to an auction house. Rip off the bandage so to speak. Also saves postage costs. But they decided they'd like to see the books one last time and send them in for auction after they had a chance to see all cleaned up and slabbed. NOW they are all comic book collectors. Instead of a nice wad of cash in the bank they have an expensive hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Heritage for me. They will do everything the poster above me said the other outfits would. I was disappointed in their 8.0 Pep 22 sake last year personally. I think Heritage could have gotten more. Tony S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
