One of the interesting things about running a site is seeing the searches that people enter into Google in order to arrive at my door. Sometimes they're interesting. Other times they're goofy. Looking over the list this week, I thought … Continue reading
It seems like The Showcase 4 basically made 9.5 money. 179k is nothing to sneeze at, but it's only 19k more than the 9.4 sold for at ComicConnect. I know people were skeptical about the grade, feeling it had gotten … Continue reading
The Flash book has stalled. $155,350.00 is a magnificent amount of money for a comic book, but I really want to see this book sell for something north of 200k. The low grade Detective 27 is currently at 50k. I'm … Continue reading
Heritage's May auction is live and before I even had time to think about doing an article on it, the Showcase #4 CGC 9.6 is already at $107k and counting. If there's any justice in this world, this book will … Continue reading
Incredible book. I fear it won't get the kind of numbers I think it deserves, but it will still be interesting to see what it does sell for when the smoke clears. Showcase #4 The Flash (DC, 1956) CGC NM+ … Continue reading
$56,762.50 realized for a book that guides at 5,600 in 9.2 Wow. In other results, Marvel Comics #1 continues to underwhelm at auction. At this rate, not only will Golden Age books pass it in value, some Silver Age books … Continue reading
Contratulations Steve! A great move for Steve and for the hobby in general. Read the press release: Heritage Auction Galleries has added Steve Borock to its staff of comic experts, the Dallas-based firm announced today, Jan. 29 ,2009. "Steve is … Continue reading
Minus a few pieces I'm bidding on 🙂 Archie Comics #1 (MLJ, 1942) CGC VG 4.0 Off-white to white pages Archie #1 and Pep #22 are two books that I feel are undervalued by the hobby as a whole. Maybe … Continue reading
Comiclink FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CGC 8.5 Estimated at $60,000-$80,000. I wouldn't be surprised if it blows past that estimate. FF#1s in high grade are rarely offered for sale. DAREDEVIL #7 CGC 9.4 Speaking of rarely offered for sale… And this … Continue reading
The August Heritage Auction is now live. I'm going to get a nice beverage later on tonight and then I'm going to go through and drop some bids. Heavy bids 🙂 I haven't won anything significant in a while.