I was at a comic-con a year ago, and one of the dealers had hand-written his price tags on his slabs. I found a Tomb of Dracula 1 in a 9.2 where the tag looked at a glance like it said $200, but under further inspection, it looked like the mark in front of the two "could" have been a 1 ($1,200) rather than a dollar sign. My smart wife handed the slab to the dealer but, rather than asking "is this $200 or $1,200?", she asked simply "what's the price on this?" The dealer took one look at HIS price tag and said "$200." So I bought it for $200. Sometimes, stuff just happens. To be clear, TOD 1 was on my list, but it was WAY down my list, so far down that I really wasn't in tune with how much that book in that grade should be, but $200 just "felt" like a deal. It wasn't until later that day that I found out that the mark was indeed supposed to be a "1."
Wow! Great find! Best I've done is finding a New Mutants 98 Newstand for $5. Antique store had just bought a collection and it was hidden in the back. They said they hadn't priced anything, so I could have any comic for $5. I was probably the first to go through it.
A little old lady at a yard sale, most times, wouldn't even know where to begin to look up the value of their kids abandoned comics. My comic knowledge doesn't give me the right to take advantage of the elderly. A steal of a deal on an internet auction, is a completely different story, that's the risk taken, with an auction. Plus they obviously know how the internet works.
@@paperchasecomics o na I get it...and did watch the whole video and fk it love the ups.. problem is the sellers didn't get it and ain't no sweat off you ... cheers
Nice.... 🤘 In all my years, I've only managed to get two lots like this. One was 40 books for $60. It was one pic with piles of comics fanned out. But i saw the very top right corner of Iron First #14. The second was for 33 books for $29. Once again, one pic showing all the books spread out. I spotted a coverless book among other coverless books just barely sticking out. It was a copy of Strang Tales #89. Not bad in my opinion.... 👍
I know I got contacted where they said they said I was one the lucky ones and they were going to give me 2.5 million via bank via Apple Card . Scammers start early. Apparently this lady Evan Doris owns furniture business and is a billionaire in the states. Red flag.
Great buy. I hope that you get more out of it. Just curious about the dealing with sellers thing. Have you ever felt like you have been taken by a seller, and if so, have you wanted to try and get a seller because of that? Just something that I've had happen to me.
@@paperchasecomics Not owning up to the true value of something. Or, trying to get them to come down on a price that is really low. Something to the affect. Pretty much take a more vengeful approach to buying comics. If that makes any sense.
@@Zim-Man ive never had that happen. The only vengeance id take is 1. Never buying from them again or 2. Leaving a bad review and letting people know beware this seller
This is why I educate my family about what things are worth, and why they are worth that much. I have the major key slabbed comics protected in a pelican case with locks on it with a piece of paper detailing the reasons why these books are worth what they are. Collectors need to educate their families
Just checked Ebay prices for a 9.4 of that "Previews." Holy moly! JACKPOT! I'm convinced people with a long history of honest dealing are the ones who most often find bargains like that.
That was exciting. Also I like your tips. Don’t lie. Words to live by. If you do offer more than they want, sometimes people get weird. Like if this guy is really willing to give me more then maybe I should not sell them right now. But I usually don’t run into that many great finds. There is so much knowledge and competition that keeps the deals few and far between. But every once in a while. Also u do have to consider the problems that may be under all the covers But that said don’t lie and if you think what they are asking is fair don’t try to get them to go lower. Pay what they want. I can’t tell you how many times I have been one step behind someone and they ask how much for all and I would give double what the seller wants and they get them down much less than that. I just shake my head internally and walk away. What can u do. You don’t want to cross the line and get in someone elses deal.
A lady at work knew I was into Spiderman. So she came in one day with a ultimate spiderman book #1 from 2011 still in it's poly bag. Turns out, it was Miles Morales 2nd appearance. I said i can't take this for free. It's like a 100 dollar raw book. She insisted and i thanked her by buying her lunch. I got it graded and it came back a 9.6. It almost felt like I robbed her blind.
i have explained and left written notes for my kids too,....about my collection,....be it as it may. i like comics, but am not very knowledgeable about newer books. more of a dinosaur ,....thats why i watch your videos so i can learn,...! ive bought lots of collections over the years,....and what youre talking about is an issue worth discussing,.... i prefer the seller have an idea of what they want or need out of the collection pricewise and then i can go from there,... hopefully, everyone walks away after the deal happy. wouldnt have an idea about this miles book, never read an issue......but- im more of a batman guy than a spidey fan anyway...looks in great shape to me,.... does everyone buy 2 copies of their books now-? one to read, and one to slab? or ...is reading old school now? thanks for the video
1. I don’t know man that looks like at least 9.6 to me. 2. I have a question for you. CBCS has a reputation for being tough grader’s. Therefore if you get a 9.8 CBCS slab you know that’s a 9.8. However I have a CGC 9.8 and I don’t know how it got a 9.8. I’m a novice grader at best. I may not grade harshly enough when I assess comics. Anyways I say all of that to ask: Would you pay less for a CBCS 9.8 vs. a CGC 9.8? Same book slabbed. I’m curious. I get the “market” has said for years no matter how much CGC f_cks up we’re sticking with CGC. It’s very much an abusive relationship in my opinion. “No, no officer I fell down the stairs. I’m just clumsy. That’s how I got this black eye.”
Lol hard to answer because i dont buy slabbed books. I only get books graded-after ive put in the pressing and cleaning work. But assuming i did buy them, yes id want to pay less for CBCS if im buying for an investment cause of the unfortunate vicous cycle we are in. Now just cause i like the book, and dont care who graded it, id also go with CBCS cUse they are cheaper like you mentioned and their label is really nice now!
forget that. i go to the flea market every week and sometimes i get some great stuff for a dollar cause these guys clean out houses and don’t know what they have. That’s not my problem. I’m not gonna waste my time going there digging thru boxes just to price things out for the guy lol “oh hey just so you know this is scooby doo #1 from 1970, you could charge $600 for this” lol no way
Come on bro, that's The Punisher's 1st appearance! I'd have doubled their money and insisted on giving them ✌️ dollars! 😂 Can't believe ppl are that clueless. Great find! Btw, that 7 goes for like a thousand! Congrats!
I was at a comic-con a year ago, and one of the dealers had hand-written his price tags on his slabs. I found a Tomb of Dracula 1 in a 9.2 where the tag looked at a glance like it said $200, but under further inspection, it looked like the mark in front of the two "could" have been a 1 ($1,200) rather than a dollar sign. My smart wife handed the slab to the dealer but, rather than asking "is this $200 or $1,200?", she asked simply "what's the price on this?" The dealer took one look at HIS price tag and said "$200." So I bought it for $200. Sometimes, stuff just happens.
To be clear, TOD 1 was on my list, but it was WAY down my list, so far down that I really wasn't in tune with how much that book in that grade should be, but $200 just "felt" like a deal. It wasn't until later that day that I found out that the mark was indeed supposed to be a "1."
Damn! Great story!
Wow! Great find! Best I've done is finding a New Mutants 98 Newstand for $5. Antique store had just bought a collection and it was hidden in the back. They said they hadn't priced anything, so I could have any comic for $5. I was probably the first to go through it.
Damn what a score!!!
Wow! Congratulations great buy!! Loved the suspenseful unpacking and review!
Thank you, thank you 😊
A little old lady at a yard sale, most times, wouldn't even know where to begin to look up the value of their kids abandoned comics. My comic knowledge doesn't give me the right to take advantage of the elderly. A steal of a deal on an internet auction, is a completely different story, that's the risk taken, with an auction. Plus they obviously know how the internet works.
1. I said read the situation
2. Jesus Christ… give old people some credit, man.
Reminds me of the movie the 9th gate where Johnny Depp screws over a family for 1st print don quixote....
you either just don’t get it… or didn’t watch the whole video.
@@paperchasecomics o na I get it...and did watch the whole video and fk it love the ups.. problem is the sellers didn't get it and ain't no sweat off you ... cheers
@@jfern2101 sorry for the misunderstanding 👍🏼👊🏼
Nice.... 🤘 In all my years, I've only managed to get two lots like this. One was 40 books for $60. It was one pic with piles of comics fanned out. But i saw the very top right corner of Iron First #14. The second was for 33 books for $29. Once again, one pic showing all the books spread out. I spotted a coverless book among other coverless books just barely sticking out. It was a copy of Strang Tales #89. Not bad in my opinion.... 👍
Hell yeah! That’s awesome
Wow! That’s unbelievable!
Awesome no scratches!! Very cool
If it's a great deal, then go for it. A buyer is not responsible for informing an ignorant seller of the value of their goods.
what a find!
I know I got contacted where they said they said I was one the lucky ones and they were going to give me 2.5 million via bank via Apple Card . Scammers start early. Apparently this lady Evan Doris owns furniture business and is a billionaire in the states. Red flag.
Do you press and clean through cgc or a private contractor?
I do all my cleaning and pressing myself. Love that part of the hobby
Great buy. I hope that you get more out of it. Just curious about the dealing with sellers thing. Have you ever felt like you have been taken by a seller, and if so, have you wanted to try and get a seller because of that? Just something that I've had happen to me.
Thanks Zim! Define “get a seller” having trouble understanding.
@@paperchasecomics Not owning up to the true value of something. Or, trying to get them to come down on a price that is really low. Something to the affect. Pretty much take a more vengeful approach to buying comics. If that makes any sense.
@@Zim-Man ive never had that happen. The only vengeance id take is 1. Never buying from them again or 2. Leaving a bad review and letting people know beware this seller
Dang! You know I saw all them Spider Wimmins!!! Hahaha! Not bad buddy! Doin the lords work on finding the deals we miss!
I have sold stuff, specially moderns that I underpriced
Your profile avatar looks like it was taken from when you were making this comment lol
Preach 🙌
This is why I educate my family about what things are worth, and why they are worth that much. I have the major key slabbed comics protected in a pelican case with locks on it with a piece of paper detailing the reasons why these books are worth what they are. Collectors need to educate their families
Very true and excellent advice
@@paperchasecomics It really is.
Quite a buy. CONGRATS!
Just checked Ebay prices for a 9.4 of that "Previews." Holy moly! JACKPOT!
I'm convinced people with a long history of honest dealing are the ones who most often find bargains like that.
Dont be a POS and be persistent… comic karma will do the rest.
That was exciting. Also I like your tips. Don’t lie. Words to live by. If you do offer more than they want, sometimes people get weird. Like if this guy is really willing to give me more then maybe I should not sell them right now. But I usually don’t run into that many great finds. There is so much knowledge and competition that keeps the deals few and far between. But every once in a while. Also u do have to consider the problems that may be under all the covers But that said don’t lie and if you think what they are asking is fair don’t try to get them to go lower. Pay what they want. I can’t tell you how many times I have been one step behind someone and they ask how much for all and I would give double what the seller wants and they get them down much less than that. I just shake my head internally and walk away. What can u do. You don’t want to cross the line and get in someone elses deal.
Thanks for the feedback. Keep at it Jesse, timing will line up for you
I completely disagree I’ve seen the market is extremely inflated on every key
A lady at work knew I was into Spiderman. So she came in one day with a ultimate spiderman book #1 from 2011 still in it's poly bag. Turns out, it was Miles Morales 2nd appearance.
I said i can't take this for free. It's like a 100 dollar raw book. She insisted and i thanked her by buying her lunch.
I got it graded and it came back a 9.6.
It almost felt like I robbed her blind.
That’s awesome! What a great lady.
i have explained and left written notes for my kids too,....about my collection,....be it as it may.
i like comics, but am not very knowledgeable about newer books. more of a dinosaur ,....thats why i watch your videos so i can learn,...!
ive bought lots of collections over the years,....and what youre talking about is an issue worth discussing,....
i prefer the seller have an idea of what they want or need out of the collection pricewise and then i can go from there,...
hopefully, everyone walks away after the deal happy.
wouldnt have an idea about this miles book, never read an issue......but- im more of a batman guy than a spidey fan anyway...looks in great shape to me,....
does everyone buy 2 copies of their books now-? one to read, and one to slab? or ...is reading old school now?
thanks for the video
Thanks for watching and the support. Certain bond i do keep readers for and a higher grade to slab
Negotiate is the comic way
1. I don’t know man that looks like at least 9.6 to me.
2. I have a question for you. CBCS has a reputation for being tough grader’s. Therefore if you get a 9.8 CBCS slab you know that’s a 9.8. However I have a CGC 9.8 and I don’t know how it got a 9.8. I’m a novice grader at best. I may not grade harshly enough when I assess comics. Anyways I say all of that to ask:
Would you pay less for a CBCS 9.8 vs. a CGC 9.8? Same book slabbed. I’m curious. I get the “market” has said for years no matter how much CGC f_cks up we’re sticking with CGC.
It’s very much an abusive relationship in my opinion. “No, no officer I fell down the stairs. I’m just clumsy. That’s how I got this black eye.”
Lol hard to answer because i dont buy slabbed books. I only get books graded-after ive put in the pressing and cleaning work. But assuming i did buy them, yes id want to pay less for CBCS if im buying for an investment cause of the unfortunate vicous cycle we are in. Now just cause i like the book, and dont care who graded it, id also go with CBCS cUse they are cheaper like you mentioned and their label is really nice now!
@@paperchasecomics Man I really appreciate the honesty. We collectors can be so weird sometimes.
That's a big W congrats!
Thanks brother! 👊🏼
Free market? Willing buyer and willing seller?
forget that. i go to the flea market every week and sometimes i get some great stuff for a dollar cause these guys clean out houses and don’t know what they have. That’s not my problem. I’m not gonna waste my time going there digging thru boxes just to price things out for the guy lol “oh hey just so you know this is scooby doo #1 from 1970, you could charge $600 for this” lol
no way
Truth 👆
Spiderman 129 at yard sale for $1 (later graded at 7.0). I asked the price. The owner(s) told me $1. I payed the dollar.
Great eye, great find!!
Come on bro, that's The Punisher's 1st appearance! I'd have doubled their money and insisted on giving them ✌️ dollars! 😂
Can't believe ppl are that clueless. Great find!
Btw, that 7 goes for like a thousand! Congrats!