Comic Book Listing News:
Vintage Comic Books For Sale?
...Maybe?
I found this listing on craigslist. Seller states that he/she has 78 Vintage comic books for sale, and that he will sell them ALL, for only $750.
Now, the first thing I should point out here, is that the seller uses the term, "Vintage". Which, to me. Indicates that the seller doesn't know a thing about comic books. Or at least, not anything about the Age Classification of comics (Gold, Silver, Bronze...). Which, would also indicate to me. That the seller is just that. A seller! And not a collector. Meaning, someone who can be bargained with.
However, the seller does mention that these 78 "Vintage" comic books, have been graded and "Certified" by, comicpriceguide.com. Which kinda bothers me, as comicpriceguide refers sellers/collectors to CGC, to have their comic books graded and certified. Comicpriceguide does have a grading "Guide". But that is Far from any kind of an actual, "certification".
Another thing that bothers me, is that ALL of the 78 "Vintage" comic books that the seller is offering for sale, have a "9.4 Near Mint" condition grade. ...Hmmm? Really?
And even the structure of the seller's craigslist Ad, bothers me. As it appears as though, the list the he provides, has been Copied and Pasted from somewhere.
And to top it off, the seller uses ALL CAPS in his AD, and doesn't even post any pictures!
So, you know.
I don't know but that this whole thing, "Bothers Me". And that if you Do contact this seller to purchase these "Vintage" comics, that you should be EXTREMELY Cautious and Careful!
So why would I post News of such a listing?
Well, there Are some great comics in this collection. And for all I know, the seller might be legit. But mostly, so that my readers can see how I disseminate an AD once I've found one. I mean, there was a time when I would "Ask No Questions", because I wanted the collection, and I didn't want to offend the seller.
But let's face it my fellow collectors. It's a Buyers Market!!! The economy is down, and getting worse. Whole comic book collections are [virtually] a dime a dozen now so if the seller really wants to sell that collection, they're gonna have to get right on their price!
Buy Low, and Sell High! That's what I always say.
And NOW, is the time to be Buying! With the proper precautions, of course. Which is exactly why I have posted this article.
So, having said all that. (And hoping you're still with me.)
For your Examination, I give you, the...
Seller's Description
VINTAGE COMICS FOR SALE - $750 (NE FT WORTH)
I HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMICS AND WHAT THEY WERE VALUATED AT AND CERTIFIED BY COMIC PRICE GUIDE DOT COM. TOTAL VALUE OF COLLECTION IS $2800
i WILL LET THEM ALL GO FOR $750
ALL IN PLASTIC
UP FOR SELL ARE THE FOLLOWING GREAT ITEMS.
I HAVE THE FOLLOWING 78 VINTAGE COMIC BOOKS VALUED AT OVER $2400
BONANZA
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
32 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $80.00 80
DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
27 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $28.00 28
KORAK, SON OF TARZAN
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
29 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 20
39 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $14.00 14
43 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $14.00 14
MAGNUS, ROBOT FIGHTER (GOLDKEY/WHITMAN)
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
30 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $24.00 24
MOD WHEELS (GOLD KEY/WHITMAN)
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
1 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $28.00 28
1 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $28.00 28
2 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $24.00 24
3 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $24.00 24
5 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $24.00 24
TARZAN OF THE APES
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
183 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
184 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
185 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
186 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
191 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
200 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $26.00 26
201 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
204 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $22.00 22
TUROK, SON OF STONE (GOLD KEY/WHITMAN)
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
30 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $80.00 80
Continued from the Dell series.
73 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 20
VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
7 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $30.00 30
FUN-IN
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
8 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $40.00 $40.00
HARDY BOYS, THE
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
3 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $30.00 $30.00
LANCELOT LINK, SECRET CHIMP
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
2 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $16.00 $16.00
3 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $12.00 $12.00
COMBAT
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
5 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $36.00 $36.00
JETSONS, THE (HANNA-BARBERA)
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
2 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $80.00 $80.00
PHANTOM, THE
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
40 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $40.00 $40.00
PRIMUS
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
2 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $16.00 $16.00
RICHIE RICH
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
93 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 $20.00
95 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 $20.00
RICHIE RICH DOLLARS AND CENTS
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
30 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $24.00 $24.00
42 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 $20.00
RICHIE RICH MILLIONS
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
41 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $20.00 $20.00
ALL STAR WESTERN
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
10 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $900.00 $900.00
1st Jonah Hex. A CGC 9.4 sold for $1,602 in 2008
G.I. COMBAT
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
143 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $30.00 $30.00
149 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $30.00 $30.00
HOT WHEELS
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
3 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $70.00 $70.00
4 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $60.00 $60.00
Neal Adams cover
5 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $60.00 $60.00
OUR ARMY AT WAR
Type Issue Variant Condition Quantity Value Total Value Your Notes
222 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $26.00 $26.00
227 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $26.00 $26.00
229 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $80.00 $80.00
aka: 80 page Giant G-80.
235 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $36.00 $36.00
52 page giant.
236 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $36.00 $36.00
52 page giant.
237 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $36.00 $36.00
52 page giant.
241 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $36.00 $36.00
52 page giant.
242 9.4 (Near Mint) 1 $40.00 $40.00
aka: DC 100 Page Super Spectacular No. 9
TOTALS: 78 $2458.00
Listing Details
- Listing Location: dallas craigslist
- Item Location: NE Fort Worth, Texas
Listing Link: VINTAGE COMICS FOR SALE - $750 (NE FT WORTH)
Update: This Listing has Expired on craigslist!
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So Enjoy! And of course, Buyer Beware!
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1 comment:
The recent popularity growth in collecting vintage comic books is due to three factors: the stability of comic book reading and collecting over the long history of the hobby; the popular releases of new movies, television shows, and computer games which include vintage super heroes and villains; and the influx of new closeouts that are now available, due to collectors selling collections to compensate financial issues, caused by a weakened economy. Not bad, ayt?
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