Chicago Boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 hours ago, tth2 said: The main thing that this seems to confirm is that are no "fresh to market" high grade copies of mega-keys anymore. Every time a high grade copy of a mega-key is announced these days, it turns out that it's just a recycled book. Except for the AS 8 and Sensation 1 within the last 5 years sfcityduck and rob_react 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 hours ago, tth2 said: Yes They won't Great work by these Boards, once again! In particular MasterChief and sfcityduck for their GREAT detective work! Chicago Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Chicago Boy said: 5 hours ago, tth2 said: The main thing that this seems to confirm is that are no "fresh to market" high grade copies of mega-keys anymore. Every time a high grade copy of a mega-key is announced these days, it turns out that it's just a recycled book. Except for the AS 8 and Sensation 1 within the last 5 years Speaking of which, Sens1 8.5 in Nov auction along with the Marvel 1 9.4 Edited September 19, 2019 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Gotham Kid said: Speaking of which, Sens1 8.5 in Nov auction along with the Marvel 1 9.4 Saw that beauty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Mmehdy said: Has it been determined that this is a new copy or is it grade bump....if its a grade bump from 9.0 to 9.4 any guess on how much increased value added? Now that we have our answer, it will be interesting to see whether there is any perceivable bidder reaction - in either direction. Edited September 19, 2019 by pemart1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Chicago Boy said: Except for the AS 8 and Sensation 1 within the last 5 years And the WW 1 and 2 review copies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Just now, sfcityduck said: And the WW 1 and 2 review copies? Those I’m not familiar with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, pemart1966 said: Now that we have our answer, it will be interesting to see whether there is any perceivable bidder reaction - in either direction. Again, my guess is "no." As with the the Action 1 9.0, this is just the ground the game is played on. Gotham Kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Chicago Boy said: Those I’m not familiar with They are actually referred to as "solicitation copies." A WW 1 (sold last year) and 2 (offered now). See here: https://www.comicconnect.com/bookSearch.php?title=Wonder+Woman&issue=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, sfcityduck said: They are actually referred to as "solicitation copies." A WW 1 (sold last year) and 2 (offered now). See here: https://www.comicconnect.com/bookSearch.php?title=Wonder+Woman&issue=2 WOW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Chicago Boy said: WOW ! Here's the WW 1 that sold. The extras probably made this copy a steal: https://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=677327 Edited September 19, 2019 by sfcityduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, sfcityduck said: Here's the WW 1 that sold. The extras probably made this copy a steal: https://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=677327 What a stunner ! Just beautiful with super cool extra’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Gotham Kid said: Speaking of which, Sens1 8.5 in Nov auction same auction. 8.5, really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, G.A.tor said: Graded more than once Well, that's certainly a revelation. Always thought that one went from cedar chest and straight to CGC. I feel as though I was once a kid, and while a kid I enjoyed delicious treats during Christmas. I knew presents were coming from Santa, and joy would follow me wherever I went. Then, one day, a fellow boy at school decided it was appropriate to tell me there was no Santa. Suddenly, life as we know it ceased to matter. This is how I now feel having learned this. sagii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChief Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 For those intrigued by such things, here's the certification provenance of current high-grade copies of Marvel Comics #1. They are listed in order of original certification date. I came up short on a few data points, so if you have the info pls post it. Pay Copy Original Certification #: 0039512001 Grade: 9.0 Grade Date: 11/14/2001 Denver Copy Original Certification #: 0056429001 Grade: 8.5 Grade Date: 04/22/2002 ********** 2nd Certification #: ? Grade: 9.0 Grade Date: ? Windy City Copy Original Certification #: 0059391007 Grade: 8.5 Grade Date: 8/6/2002 ********** 2nd Certification #: 0071944001 Grade: 9.0 Grade Date: ? ********** 3rd Certification #: 1625297003 Grade: 9.4 Grade Date: 09/12/2019 comicdonna, telerites and porcupine48 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, LDarkseid1 said: Well, that's certainly a revelation. Always thought that one went from cedar chest and straight to CGC. I feel as though I was once a kid, and while a kid I enjoyed delicious treats during Christmas. I knew presents were coming from Santa, and joy would follow me wherever I went. Then, one day, a fellow boy at school decided it was appropriate to tell me there was no Santa. Suddenly, life as we know it ceased to matter. This is how I now feel having learned this. Sorry. But it’s been well documented book was an 8.0 with note of glue at staple. Glue removed book graded 8.5. Book resubmitted unknown number of times (I heard 2) before finally got 9.0. Book’s cover was extensively dry cleaned to remove a lot of surface flaws. It deserved a 9.0 once glue was removed, book pressed and dry cleaned. Chicago Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 48 minutes ago, G.A.tor said: Sorry. But it’s been well documented book was an 8.0 with note of glue at staple. Glue removed book graded 8.5. Book resubmitted unknown number of times (I heard 2) before finally got 9.0. Book’s cover was extensively dry cleaned to remove a lot of surface flaws. It deserved a 9.0 once glue was removed, book pressed and dry cleaned. 10-4, well that's cool I guess. I mean, still a gorgeous copy and I feel deserving of it's current grade. I mean I never saw it in person, but it seemed pretty cherry from the photos at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Can someone be kind enough to post a link to the marvel 9.4 that’s in the November heritage auction? I can never find anything on that site. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 12 hours ago, pemart1966 said: 17 hours ago, tth2 said: Yes They won't Great work by these Boards, once again! In particular MasterChief and sfcityduck for their GREAT detective work! Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 5 hours ago, LDarkseid1 said: Well, that's certainly a revelation. Always thought that one went from cedar chest and straight to CGC. I feel as though I was once a kid, and while a kid I enjoyed delicious treats during Christmas. I knew presents were coming from Santa, and joy would follow me wherever I went. Then, one day, a fellow boy at school decided it was appropriate to tell me there was no Santa. Suddenly, life as we know it ceased to matter. This is how I now feel having learned this. Welcome to comic collecting post-2003! You will love this hobby! LDarkseid1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...