Copper's Heating/Selling Well on Ebay

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For what it's worth, the cover date on Wizard #1 was September 1991.

I think we're talking about Wizard: The Guide to Comics as the first issue.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

 

Do you recall the grades on these?

 

Especially those Solars....

that is way low for solar 3. they sell pretty regularly for $25-$35 i nice shape.

/\/\ Heck of a search line.

And still…

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

 

Do you recall the grades on these?

 

Especially those Solars....

They were all raw, I don't recall exactly, but they would have been 9.2 to 9.6 for the most part I guess.

I had dug most/all of them out of Tem/Dees dollar boxes years ago, had priced them Nov/Dec 2013 and they didn't sell in Philly. Again in Jan 2014, they didn't sell. I looked some books for repricing, but missed a few obviously. I don't mind as much b/c the guy did me a solid on some stuff so it was somewhat a payback, but the X-O went at the end of the show, so nobody saw them. I still have a few of each left, but will be pricing them higher.

/\/\ Heck of a search line.

And still…

 

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

Interesting to see Cry for Dawn in that list

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

You're prices seem very aggressive, meaning low. I always look at it as do you want to sell books or just ask eBay prices and let them sit there? I would rather sell, which is what you did. Paying attention to eBay, whether you like it or not, will give you a better pulse on up-to-date prices.

Also, did you state it correctly that you sold a New Mutants 9.8 for $600 and then 3 raw's for $800? each or $800 total?

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

 

Do you recall the grades on these?

 

Especially those Solars....

 

They were all raw, I don't recall exactly, but they would have been 9.2 to 9.6 for the most part I guess.

 

I had dug most/all of them out of Tem/Dees dollar boxes years ago, had priced them Nov/Dec 2013 and they didn't sell in Philly. Again in Jan 2014, they didn't sell. I looked some books for repricing, but missed a few obviously. I don't mind as much b/c the guy did me a solid on some stuff so it was somewhat a payback, but the X-O went at the end of the show, so nobody saw them. I still have a few of each left, but will be pricing them higher.

Sounds like a good show all-around.

If you dig up some more early Valiants, I'm sure they'd sell fast here, too.

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

 

You're prices seem very aggressive, meaning low.

Aggressive pricing usually means the opposite. If a book is priced a good deal higher than current market value, it is priced aggressively.

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

 

You're prices seem very aggressive, meaning low.

 

Aggressive pricing usually means the opposite. If a book is priced a good deal higher than current market value, it is priced aggressively.

Aggressive sometimes means different things to different people and in different contexts.

if the ugly poor guy is very forward talking to girls at the club, they think he's aggressive.

if the rich good looking guy is very forward talking to girls at the club, they appreciate his confidence and boldness.

What if he's ugly and rich?

What if he's ugly and rich?

You do the math.

What if he's ugly and rich?

 

You do the math.

 

This picture raises so many questions, all with assuredly hilarious answers.

What if he's ugly and rich?

 

You do the math.

 

 

This picture raises so many questions, all with assuredly hilarious answers.

Leave me out of it! Those lovely young ladies want me because of my bedroom skillz and sense of humor.

 

Aggressive pricing usually means the opposite. If a book is priced a good deal higher than current market value, it is priced aggressively.

Aggressive in my case meant just as I said. Dealer pricing to sell.

 

Aggressive pricing usually means the opposite. If a book is priced a good deal higher than current market value, it is priced aggressively.

 

Aggressive in my case meant just as I said. Dealer pricing to sell.

I think Pontoon is right.

When I see a low priced book, I dont think "Oh look at this aggressively priced book"

I realize the topic is "on e-barf", but I don't do that, but I did do a show a couple weeks back and here are some of the results:

 

X-Factor 6, sold three, perhaps the only three I took? $50, $25 and $20. I try to price to grade, but not sure they were scrutinized. The $50 was 9.2 or 9.4 raw? The other two were not as nice. The guy worked for another dealer and said XF6 sells, XF5 does not.

 

Sold lots of pre-unity Valiants; Magnus 12 for $20 and 5 for $5, Rai 0 for $10, X-O 1 to 5 for $5 each (yes, I know).

 

Solar 3 two copies for $5 each.

 

Cry for Dawn 1 3rd print for $25

 

San Diego Comic Con 2 for $40.

 

NM 98 9.8 for $600, three raw for $800.

Swampie 37 for $30

X-Men 266 for $50

Bats 359 for $20 and 358 for $5

 

Watchmen 1-12 in VF/NM for $40

 

Don't recall much of what was asked for. There were lots of people, but I think since I was new most customers didn't feel comfortable buying from me as I sold mostly to dealers.

 

You're prices seem very aggressive, meaning low. I always look at it as do you want to sell books or just ask eBay prices and let them sit there? I would rather sell, which is what you did. Paying attention to eBay, whether you like it or not, will give you a better pulse on up-to-date prices.

Also, did you state it correctly that you sold a New Mutants 9.8 for $600 and then 3 raw's for $800? each or $800 total?

Total. I had bought a collection that had 10 of them, and had picked up five in the wild along the way. I paid $1 each if you consider the collection was $2K and had about 2K books. I know the 9.8 sells on ebarf for $800 or so, take out their fees, take out paypal fees, take out time to pack, and ship, and take out the problems of theft. I'll gladly give up 25% when it's pure profit to rest easy. Besides, next time that guy sees me set up, he's coming to me first and hopefully emptying his wallet. If I did shows more often, or for a living I may sing a different tune, but like playing at the casino, if you don't pick up chips, you're not winning.

I do, and did price low to sell. I'm not there to babysit books. I buy them cheap and sell them. I'm not sure if I'd get more from a dealer or not, I've never taken them to one, but I'd rather make less and move more. I'm not going to sell on ebarf. I'll be in Clifton in September if you want to stop by.

 

Aggressive pricing usually means the opposite. If a book is priced a good deal higher than current market value, it is priced aggressively.

 

Aggressive in my case meant just as I said. Dealer pricing to sell.

 

I think Pontoon is right.

 

When I see a low priced book, I dont think "Oh look at this aggressively priced book"

You're more than welcome to you opinion. Looking at my one sentence out of context may also make my intentions appear different.

How about this from Google?

pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so.

"an aggressive businessman"

As a dealer, would his "aim and interest" not be to sell things?

Total. I had bought a collection that had 10 of them, and had picked up five in the wild along the way. I paid $1 each if you consider the collection was $2K and had about 2K books. I know the 9.8 sells on ebarf for $800 or so, take out their fees, take out paypal fees, take out time to pack, and ship, and take out the problems of theft. I'll gladly give up 25% when it's pure profit to rest easy. Besides, next time that guy sees me set up, he's coming to me first and hopefully emptying his wallet. If I did shows more often, or for a living I may sing a different tune, but like playing at the casino, if you don't pick up chips, you're not winning.

 

I do, and did price low to sell. I'm not there to babysit books. I buy them cheap and sell them. I'm not sure if I'd get more from a dealer or not, I've never taken them to one, but I'd rather make less and move more. I'm not going to sell on ebarf. I'll be in Clifton in September if you want to stop by.

Right on...