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Post by Hoosier X on Dec 3, 2015 18:09:33 GMT -5
Ok, I got my 9.4 for closer to $11 in a DD bundle I nipped...but that was a lucky fluke Fetch is never going to happen!
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Post by The Captain on Dec 3, 2015 18:13:35 GMT -5
I'm seeing Marvel Team-Up #65 (first Captain Britain) selling for $53.00 in NM on Ebay. Since when did this book spike? Is he coming in a movie? I got mine for closer to $5 a few years ago. If you check the recent "sold" auctions for that issue, most of them went for anywhere between $6 and $15, with a couple of high-grade copies going for around $20. Any copy listed for $25 or higher ended without bids being offered.
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Post by Phil Maurice on Dec 3, 2015 18:17:45 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 18:20:52 GMT -5
I'm seeing Marvel Team-Up #65 (first Captain Britain) selling for $53.00 in NM on Ebay. Since when did this book spike? Is he coming in a movie? I got mine for closer to $5 a few years ago. This is what they are going for on Lone Star's site: mycomicshop.com/search?q=Marvel+Team-Up+%2365&pubid=&PubRng=If it IS Arcade's appearance causing it to have such a hefty price, then that's ridiculous. Who the hell cares about Arcade? He's just a jerk red headed villain ruining it for the rest of us red heads. Bah. The thing with Lonestar pricing to keep in mind is that the consignment stuff (i.e. those 2 CGC copies)have their prices set by the customers consigning them, not Lonestar, so if someone sees a ridiculous ebay price, consigns the book to Lonestar and sets the price to match the ebay price, it doesn't reflect how Lonestar itself would actually price the book if they bought it directly from a customer and put it for sale on the site. The best way to gauge prices form Lonestar is to check their auction results-it's a comic dedicated auction site (unlike ebay) which refelcts more accurately what the comic buying customer base is willing to pay for books rather than prices including outliers from bidders without a clue or sellers trying to bilk someone. All Lonestar auctions start witha $1 minimum bid and no buy it now option, so the prices reach the level they will reach based on demand (or competition between bidders) not artificially high levels because of inflated starting prices. The other nice thing about Lonestar auctions is they include access to CGC census for those who are interested in such and a history of sales for the book in all grades that they have had through past auctions. So even if you don't participate in the auctions, they are a good research tool for determining fairly accurate market prices for books. -M
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 18:22:03 GMT -5
This is why I do not deal in collecting comics for monetary value. In fact, as long as the comic is held together well enough to read, and any marks aren't on words, then that is awesome enough for me. In fact, the more worn, the better. I want a book that has been loved, touched, read a million and one times, has notes jotted down up top or on the back, and a coffee stain. Whatever. Give it to me so that I can love it, too. Just no gross things on it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 18:24:20 GMT -5
This is what they are going for on Lone Star's site: mycomicshop.com/search?q=Marvel+Team-Up+%2365&pubid=&PubRng=If it IS Arcade's appearance causing it to have such a hefty price, then that's ridiculous. Who the hell cares about Arcade? He's just a jerk red headed villain ruining it for the rest of us red heads. Bah. The thing with Lonestar pricing to keep in mind is that the consignment stuff (i.e. those 2 CGC copies)have their prices set by the customers consigning them, not Lonestar, so if someone sees a ridiculous ebay price, consigns the book to Lonestar and sets the price to match the ebay price, it doesn't reflect how Lonestar itself would actually price the book if they bought it directly from a customer and put it for sale on the site. The best way to gauge prices form Lonestar is to check their auction results-it's a comic dedicated auction site (unlike ebay) which refelcts more accurately what the comic buying customer base is willing to pay for books rather than prices including outliers from bidders without a clue or sellers trying to bilk someone. All Lonestar auctions start witha $1 minimum bid and no buy it now option, so the prices reach the level they will reach based on demand (or competition between bidders) not artificially high levels because of inflated starting prices. The other nice thing about Lonestar auctions is they include access to CGC census for those who are interested in such and a history of sales for the book in all grades that they have had through past auctions. So even if you don't participate in the auctions, they are a good research tool for determining fairly accurate market prices for books. -M See, I don't even know how any of that works. I just buy to read. I bought a 2.0 graded Team-up with Spider-Man and Daredevil from them the other day. I cannot wait to get it and see what kind of LOVED condition that awesomeness will be in. I'MSOEXCITE.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 3, 2015 18:30:38 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board. Based on the math, you're looking at a $85 return on your initial $4 investment once you take all of the other costs into consideration. That's a nearly 22-fold ROI, which is not too shabby. However, if you don't "need" the money, I would advocate holding out until you get closer to your original goal. I've read in certain places that Marvel is considering rebooting the Blade movie franchise, so you could earn even more, but beyond that, it's a key issue to begin with, so someone should be willing to make a better offer, particularly in that grade.
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Post by Phil Maurice on Dec 3, 2015 18:36:34 GMT -5
However, if you don't "need" the money, I would advocate holding out until you get closer to your original goal. Thanks, Rich. No, there is no "need" to sell, if that influences anyone's vote. It's purely a bit of fun.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 18:36:34 GMT -5
The thing with Lonestar pricing to keep in mind is that the consignment stuff (i.e. those 2 CGC copies)have their prices set by the customers consigning them, not Lonestar, so if someone sees a ridiculous ebay price, consigns the book to Lonestar and sets the price to match the ebay price, it doesn't reflect how Lonestar itself would actually price the book if they bought it directly from a customer and put it for sale on the site. The best way to gauge prices form Lonestar is to check their auction results-it's a comic dedicated auction site (unlike ebay) which refelcts more accurately what the comic buying customer base is willing to pay for books rather than prices including outliers from bidders without a clue or sellers trying to bilk someone. All Lonestar auctions start witha $1 minimum bid and no buy it now option, so the prices reach the level they will reach based on demand (or competition between bidders) not artificially high levels because of inflated starting prices. The other nice thing about Lonestar auctions is they include access to CGC census for those who are interested in such and a history of sales for the book in all grades that they have had through past auctions. So even if you don't participate in the auctions, they are a good research tool for determining fairly accurate market prices for books. -M See, I don't even know how any of that works. I just buy to read. I bought a 2.0 graded Team-up with Spider-Man and Daredevil from them the other day. I cannot wait to get it and see what kind of LOVED condition that awesomeness will be in. I'MSOEXCITE. I'm with you, I usually buy reading copies of stuff, but there are a few Silver/Bronze books I want to have that will not be bargain bin fodder, so I look for them when I go to cons and such, so I like to have an idea of how much I should reasonably expect to pay for them (even in low-midgrade), so I know how to budget for the con (since most of my budget is usually earmarked for original sketches from artists when I can). -M
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Dec 3, 2015 18:38:48 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board. Based on the math, you're looking at a $85 return on your initial $4 investment once you take all of the other costs into consideration. That's a nearly 22-fold ROI, which is not too shabby. However, if you don't "need" the money, I would advocate holding out until you get closer to your original goal. I've read in certain places that Marvel is considering rebooting the Blade movie franchise, so you could earn even more, but beyond that, it's a key issue to begin with, so someone should be willing to make a better offer, particularly in that grade. Does Marvel have the rights to Blade now? 'Cause I'd say a revamp is highly likely, since Blade is actually one of their highest profile franchises. Certainly higher profile than Iron Man or Guardians of the Galaxy were before their respective movies.
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Post by shaxper on Dec 3, 2015 18:39:01 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board. Based on the math, you're looking at a $85 return on your initial $4 investment once you take all of the other costs into consideration. That's a nearly 22-fold ROI, which is not too shabby. However, if you don't "need" the money, I would advocate holding out until you get closer to your original goal. I've read in certain places that Marvel is considering rebooting the Blade movie franchise, so you could earn even more, but beyond that, it's a key issue to begin with, so someone should be willing to make a better offer, particularly in that grade. Bronze Age key issues that have maintained consistent demand over the years have nowhere to go but up. Golden Age comics have maxed out in value and the people who grew up with them are largely out of the game. Silver Age books are approaching that same point. Bronze Age keys are where the money us to be made. Hold onto it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 18:39:53 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board. There's nothing wrong with asking $190. If you provide the opportunity for 'best offers' it gives you haggle room. So after commission ($14) and shipping ($15) you make $111, on an initial $26 'investment'...that's 4x time your outlay....so it's very tempting to sell. If I wasn't anticipating a flurry of offers or just want to get rid of it, I'd sell.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2015 21:08:43 GMT -5
See, I don't even know how any of that works. I just buy to read. I bought a 2.0 graded Team-up with Spider-Man and Daredevil from them the other day. I cannot wait to get it and see what kind of LOVED condition that awesomeness will be in. I'MSOEXCITE. I'm with you, I usually buy reading copies of stuff, but there are a few Silver/Bronze books I want to have that will not be bargain bin fodder, so I look for them when I go to cons and such, so I like to have an idea of how much I should reasonably expect to pay for them (even in low-midgrade), so I know how to budget for the con (since most of my budget is usually earmarked for original sketches from artists when I can). -M I understand. I want to, one day, own a DD #7, even though I have it in two different books in collection already. I just love it so much.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Dec 3, 2015 23:24:55 GMT -5
To turn the tables a bit (and being very cognizant of the rules here), I think I might be "that guy." I'm currently asking $190 for Tomb of Dracula #10 in 7.0 OW/W over in some (other) dark corner of the web. This is a book that I paid $4.00 for and then another $22 to have it graded. I have an offer for $140, but a little green demon is whispering that I should hold out for more. Keep in mind, it's $15 to ship it to the broker, who will keep 10% of the sale. So, do I take the offer or let it ride? I promise to stand by the decision of the Board. A 6.5 sold on ebay this afternoon for $257.. that seems like an anomaly though, most of the other recent ones are around $100.. there was a $190 listed also as 6.5 a couple weeks ago. It looks like a far amount of them are moving, too. I think I'd try to get closer to the $190 unless you really need the cash. I would suspect the person paying $140 is looking to flip it.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Dec 4, 2015 8:57:39 GMT -5
This is why I do not deal in collecting comics for monetary value. In fact, as long as the comic is held together well enough to read, and any marks aren't on words, then that is awesome enough for me. In fact, the more worn, the better. I want a book that has been loved, touched, read a million and one times, has notes jotted down up top or on the back, and a coffee stain. Whatever. Give it to me so that I can love it, too. Just no gross things on it. You mean, like a Liefeld cover? **Ba-dum TSSSS!**
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