Gotham Kid Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 There does seem to be some red color touch in the scan. You could call him or ask him a question via eBay. While you're at it, ask him to have it graded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 This book has been lingering on ebay for months. The seller is vehemently opposed to slabbed and graded books (I guess we should just take his word for it on a book's grade and extent of restoration). I actually thought about buying this thing, seller states restoration does not affect artwork, but unless my eyes deceive me, I am seeing all kinds of colour touch in many of the red areas on the cover, namely, Cap's punching glove, in the Nazi sign behind the two guys shooting at him in the back, Hitler's tie, half the bubble Bucky is in, and the second red bar behind the main title, etc. Not only that, but the staples looked cleaned and/or replaced. I think this particular seller buys restored books, breaks them out, and then sells them at 80-100% of unrestored prices. Or am I completely off base with what I think I'm seeing? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAPTAIN-AMERICA-1-1941-CLASSIC-HITLER-COVER-/111436273604?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item19f21e97c4 -J. Richie is certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but I've never heard of him doing anything like this and would be very much surprised if he did. I've bought a number of books from him over the years and haven't had any problems. So far as I can tell, he always discloses everything about the books he sells. Do most of those reds not looked colour touched to you then? -J. There does seem to be some red color touch in the scan. You could call him or ask him a question via eBay. im sure Richie means foreground art, not background...meaning the characters, etc... it is obvious some of the red background has c/t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 He doesn't even bother to mention the obvious ct in his description ... Tosser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 favorite part of item description: RESTORATION: None because REPAIR is NOT RESTORATION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I thought the same thing about the color touch especially when I was looking at Hitler's tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonddave Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm torn on dealing with Richie, I had an AF15 that I purchased raw at WW Chicago come back as conserved (staples replaced) from CGC. While I did get my money back, he was adamant that the book had no conservation and he has relisted it as such on his Ebay page. Secondly, he over grades a great deal. While I can't say I'd not do business with him in the future, I do have my reservations about any book he lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I've bought many books from Rich. But, to me, that Cap 1 is a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've bought many books from Rich. But, to me, that Cap 1 is a mess. +1 That's why I think it's not in a slab. It would take a paragraph to fully describe all that was done to that book. The seller's description and disclosure leaves A LOT to be desired IMO. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've bought many books from Rich. But, to me, that Cap 1 is a mess. +1 That's why I think it's not in a slab. It would take a paragraph to fully describe all that was done to that book. The seller's description and disclosure leaves A LOT to be desired IMO. -J. That's not why it's not in a slab. Richie just doesn't slab books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've bought many books from Rich. But, to me, that Cap 1 is a mess. +1 That's why I think it's not in a slab. It would take a paragraph to fully describe all that was done to that book. The seller's description and disclosure leaves A LOT to be desired IMO. -J. That's not why it's not in a slab. Richie just doesn't slab books. Right. If you look on his site, I'm pretty sure there aren't any. The only slabs I've ever seen him with are ones he received in trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordysnordy Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I know this is a long shot but here goes! I am looking for the owner of Captain America Comics # 1 CGC 8.0. I do not know the CGC serial number of the book but the book does have the letter "B" pencilled in the M in America. Here is a (small) picture of the book raw. Thanks. Bumping my own post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightsofold Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I made it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoarder Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I made it! Presents very well indeed. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcomics Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I made it! Man that survived very nicely. If I come across an interior I think I know who may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Perhaps this is the wrong place to ask this question, but now that the Captain America #1 cover has been confirmed as authentic and unrestored, and is attractively sealed in a CGC case, what is it likely to be worth in a high-visibility auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I think if this cover was complete with its interior pages, I can see it grading out as a 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 somehow, i never posted my copy to this thread; odd that i didn't, but better late than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Boy Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'd guess not much more than it went for on eBay. I'd say it tops out at 10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'd guess not much more than it went for on eBay. I'd say it tops out at 10k I'd think it would go for more now that it is certified as a complete and un-restored cover by CGC. That would bring in additional and more confident buyers. I'd put it closer to $15k now. The buyer of it did well. -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
