BadBradH. Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) I have a budget of around $10-$15k to make one purchase. I can get a Grail One Page such as AC #1 or Tec27, with an actual Batman page. Or I can spend my budget on some other GA key, full book. I am making this purchase as an investment. Yes, enjoyment too. But primarily I want the item to appreciate. I have never purchased a single Page before. The Page is graded/verified by CGC. So my question is, is it better to purchase a single graded page from Tec27, or is the better investment in a different book (not Tec27) which would be complete with cover. Knowing that any book I buy will NOT be a first appearance book. Can’t buy AC #1 book for $10k obviously. So would be a later book, Such as Superman 13 for example. Again, same budget for either purchase. Thanks! Edited October 8, 2019 by BadBradH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post piper Posted October 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2019 My pick would be full book! sfcityduck, Larryw7, Xenosmilus and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Yeah I'd get a full book too. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Me too. Lots of nice options in that range. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Definitely full book. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telerites Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Full. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, BadBradH. said: Knowing that any book I buy will NOT be a first appearance book. Why aren't you interested in a first appearance book? $10K-$15K can get you some cool first appearances. Heck, it could also get you a handful of cool origin retellings and other key stories. Far better than an overpriced piece of a book. Edited October 8, 2019 by sfcityduck BadBradH., Larryw7 and gino2paulus2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, BadBradH. said: I have a budget of around $10-$15k to make one purchase. I can get a Grail One Page such as AC #1 or Tec27, with an actual Batman page. Or I can spend my budget on some other GA key, full book. I am making this purchase as an investment. Yes, enjoyment too. But primarily I want the item to appreciate. I have never purchased a single Page before. The Page is graded/verified by CGC. So my question is, is it better to purchase a single graded page from Tec27, or is the better investment in a different book (not Tec27) which would be complete with cover. Knowing that any book I buy will NOT be a first appearance book. Can’t buy AC #1 book for $10k obviously. So would be a later book, Such as Superman 13 for example. Again, same budget for either purchase. Thanks! If you can get it nice presenting Tec 27 page with bats on it for 10 to 15,000 I Wouldn’t think twice and do that. Just watching how the action one pages have increased in value over the last 7 to 8 years at this price it’s a heck of a deal IMO. Let us know what you decide and end up getting. If you have a shot at a action one page I’d go with either page one or page 5. Edited October 8, 2019 by Chicago Boy zen514 and BadBradH. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Full book. If you’re ok with restored it opens many possibilities. BadBradH., Larryw7, piper and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Full book(s) BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I think that a single page from a grail would be more of a risk, but by the same token, could therefore offer a better upside, if that is to be. That said, I myself would go for a full, un-restored in-grade book, as the safer investment. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamlet Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Full book. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Just as an example, this book sold for $16,200 on Heritage recently BadBradH., Cat-Man_America, sfcityduck and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Another book to consider is Batman 11, cool Joker cover and a decent copy can be had in the $10k to $15k. This copy hold for just under $10k. I think in the 6.0 to 7.0 range they are still under $10k Cat-Man_America, BadBradH. and Larryw7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Full book unless the page was a Batman story page from Tec 27...that might make me pause a moment pending on what full book was the other option. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBradH. Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Primetime said: Full book unless the page was a Batman story page from Tec 27...that might make me pause a moment pending on what full book was the other option. What about AC#1 Supes Page? I realize it’s all personal interest too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Just now, BadBradH. said: What about AC#1 Supes Page? I realize it’s all personal interest too. That would make me pause as well... BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, batman_fan said: Just as an example, this book sold for $16,200 on Heritage recently Great examples. Investment-wise a book of this caliber would be the trifecta: Schomburg cover, Timely first issue in grade, a featured character origin (win/win/win). On any given day books like this may clear 20K. Note: For a GA book, HT #1 isn't especially rare (there are 7 above it with 68 UGs and 40 restored copies in the Census), but being a first issue in nice grade kicks it up a notch. Also, Bat-Man #11 is a superb investment/collector book with an iconic Batman cover. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Batman 11 is cool, but only because of the cover. Cover craze hasn’t always been a thing. 6-7 years ago it was all about the historical content. So personally I think it’s risky putting money into a book just due tonthe cover since tastes change. I would consider a Detective 36, 38, 45, or 168 if you like Batman. Action 23 if you like Superman. BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuscemasAvengers Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) If you visit Bunky's thread started last night, you might need just a 'little' more (bring 'Depends' with you) ... but I'd still recommend 1-2 books! Edited October 9, 2019 by BuscemasAvengers BadBradH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
