Avengers #4 CGC 9.4 Off-White To White Pages
A listing that generated no small amount of controversy on the CGC forums.
This book will also slot in at a tie for #25 on the record eBay sale list.
Winning bid: US $25,100.00 Seller: cpsimaras3thc( 319 )
Here's the description:
AVENGERS #4 CGC 9.4 OFF WHITE TO WHITE PAGES – CGC #0007394002 – Small Name/Address Stamp On 1st Page – Does Not Affect The Book's Look At All. One Of The Most Sought After Books Of The Silver Age. Classic Kirby Cover With Great Gloss. A Strong 9.4 Graded Accurately By CGC – Old Label. Rarely Comes Up For Sale. Out Of 842 Submitted, Only FIVE Grade Higher And This Copy Has The Second Best Page Quality That Is Given Out, Off-White To White. Excuse The Flashes On The Pictures; The Corners On The Lower Left Front Cover And The Lower Right Back Cover Show About 1/8th Of White. Rest Of The Corners Are Strong. PAYPAL ONLY AUCTION, PAYMENT EXPECTED WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE. Free Shipping Within The U.S. – International Shipping, Add $25.00. I Will Cover All Insurance Costs. No Returns On CGC Graded Books. Any Questions, Feel Free To Email. Good Luck Bidding On This Landmark Issue.
On Jun-08-09 at 10:00:42 PDT, seller added the following information:
As PURE Coincidence – COMIC LINK Has A CGC 9.4 #4 Issue At Auction That Ends On 6/23. However, That Issue Has OFF-WHITE PAGES And Is At $8,101 After Three Days.
On Jun-12-09 at 15:44:11 PDT, seller added the following information:
PLEASE, DON'T BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO HONOR THE BID IF YOU WIN. I JUST HAD TWO RETRACTIONS FROM TWO PREVIOUS HIGH BIDDERS. THANKS
On Jun-13-09 at 11:54:46 PDT, seller added the following information:
So, I have seen a lot of people wondering if my CGC 9.4 Avengers #4 auction on Ebay is being "shilled" (fake bids create just to bump pricing up with no intention of paying) and if I had some part of it – this discussion stemming on the CGC Message Boards. YES, from the two retractions, it appears that was the case from 2 bidders. However, I am not involved in this "shilling"l. I never realized that some members would play around with the bidding process to manipulate pricing. I have sold ton of my personal collection in the last 6 months because of medical bills for my son, and I have never experience this kind of immaturity. Perhaps, when I decide to move the rest of my collection at some time, I will be forced to go to Comiclink or Pedigree or Heritage Auctions. That is why I added the above comment on the auction on 12-09. For my policies, why would I allow returns on CGC graded items? I package so well, none of of my books have ever had damage. I also pay for all insurance on the books and the shipping. I ALSO COMMUNICATE WITH BUYER EVERY STEP OF THE WAY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE BOOK. Furthermore, after seeing the email chain on this book on the CGC Message Boards, it looks like silver.age.comic.collector (bidder with 6 rating) pulled out and then Paratrooper pulled back the $8M bid (ridicluous). If the $8M bill was used to fish out the true shiller, I can understand the strategy. HOWEVER, IN ESSENCE, THE GOOD SHILL IS STILL A SHILL. Now Paratrooper54 was the high bidder again with a bid of $65K as a rebid, but then pulled that back when I emailed him asking what the reasoning behind the rebid. So, I have blocked both from bidding anymore. That is what amazes me. If everyone just bid honestly and didn't want to manipulate the market, this discussion would never have happened. I am amazed how high this auction has gone, shocked. If its all demand/supply, that is awesome for the collectors as a whole. If there is manipulation, it's really bad. I'm done with my diatribe. Let's see where this goes, but if some how more manipulation goes on by bidders, I will get Ebay involved. Let's all be adults. Take care. Good luck to everyonel who has honestly bid! Constantine
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