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Gator, wandering around a neighborhood con, I overheard a guy asking around for a copy of All-Star 8. I don't know if it was his young age, or the bored girlfriend in tow, but I wondered if he understood what he was asking for.

 

I understand that every request is an opportunity, but when someone asks you for a big book, how often are they serious and ready to buy, as opposed to someone who balks when you produce it?

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Gator, wandering around a neighborhood con, I overheard a guy asking around for a copy of All-Star 8. I don't know if it was his young age, or the bored girlfriend in tow, but I wondered if he understood what he was asking for.

 

I understand that every request is an opportunity, but when someone asks you for a big book, how often are they serious and ready to buy, as opposed to someone who balks when you produce it?

1 out of 10 from my experience will know what and buy

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Gator, wandering around a neighborhood con, I overheard a guy asking around for a copy of All-Star 8. I don't know if it was his young age, or the bored girlfriend in tow, but I wondered if he understood what he was asking for.

 

I understand that every request is an opportunity, but when someone asks you for a big book, how often are they serious and ready to buy, as opposed to someone who balks when you produce it?

 

Can't always judge a book by it's cover. I saw a kid about 14 with his mom at a recent show who was checking out a TOS #39. It was pretty rough and priced at $1400. in Terry O'Neil's booth. Nice kid and seemed very knowledgeable. Kid had a few nice early slabbed Spideys. Terry gave him a bit of a break and the kid gave up the two Spidey's and about $600. of his own money. Nice to see the younger crowd into comics. Terry and I both agreed that we would both give a kid like that a real good deal. You want him to have a positive experience.

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Gator, wandering around a neighborhood con, I overheard a guy asking around for a copy of All-Star 8. I don't know if it was his young age, or the bored girlfriend in tow, but I wondered if he understood what he was asking for.

 

I understand that every request is an opportunity, but when someone asks you for a big book, how often are they serious and ready to buy, as opposed to someone who balks when you produce it?

 

Can't always judge a book by it's cover. I saw a kid about 14 with his mom at a recent show who was checking out a TOS #39. It was pretty rough and priced at $1400. in Terry O'Neil's booth. Nice kid and seemed very knowledgeable. Kid had a few nice early slabbed Spideys. Terry gave him a bit of a break and the kid gave up the two Spidey's and about $600. of his own money. Nice to see the younger crowd into comics. Terry and I both agreed that we would both give a kid like that a real good deal. You want him to have a positive experience.

 

I wish I'd met you when I was 14. Instead, I met a bad man who basically charged me double guide for early Spidey's. Needless to say, I found out later he's got a terrible reputation - still does. Sad that these guys are out there - glad we've got folks like you and GATor to restore my faith.

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It is the right thing to do as a seller no matter the age of your customer. I always give kids a little better break though. They are the future of this hobby. I guess I see a little of myself in them at that age. That kid left Terry's table with a smile a foot long. And, he will probably be back and maybe with friends.

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It is the right thing to do as a seller no matter the age of your customer. I always give kids a little better break though. They are the future of this hobby. I guess I see a little of myself in them at that age. That kid left Terry's table with a smile a foot long. And, he will probably be back and maybe with friends.

You’re absolutely right. I started collecting 1930s Disney comics when I was 15-16 and I avoided greedy dealers. I was already somewhat knowledgeable, however, or at least I always tried to document myself before buying. :)

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It is the right thing to do as a seller no matter the age of your customer. I always give kids a little better break though. They are the future of this hobby. I guess I see a little of myself in them at that age. That kid left Terry's table with a smile a foot long. And, he will probably be back and maybe with friends.

You’re absolutely right. I started collecting 1930s Disney comics when I was 15-16 and I avoided greedy dealers. I was already somewhat knowledgeable, however, or at least I always tried to document myself before buying. :)

 

due diligence, especially in this day and age, is the only way to go...no reason not to, with so many resources at one's fingertips

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Gator,

 

In your opinion, which book will be more valuable, grade for grade, 10 years from now:

 

Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27 -- and by what %?

 

 

there has been enough media coverage of the record action 1 sales that it should stay in front of tec 27, but just by a hair (single digit %)

 

what "could" change that and flip flop is if the 9.2 tec 27 were to hit the market and change the mass perception...

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Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of Action Comics # 1 or Detective 27 ?

it already has, many times (lower grade action 1 and tec 27s) ... (thumbs u

 

(see heritage archives)

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Gator,

 

In your opinion, which book will be more valuable, grade for grade, 10 years from now:

 

Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27 -- and by what %?

 

 

there has been enough media coverage of the record action 1 sales that it should stay in front of tec 27, but just by a hair (single digit %)

 

what "could" change that and flip flop is if the 9.2 tec 27 were to hit the market and change the mass perception...

 

Considering the fact that Action #1 has consistently received more press in recent years and still -- Tec #27 is only behind by a hair -- would it be fair to say that Action #1's status as No. 1 is on shaky ground?

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Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of Action Comics # 1 or Detective 27 ?

it already has, many times (lower grade action 1 and tec 27s) ... (thumbs u

 

(see heritage archives)

 

Excuse my poorly worded previous question ;)

 

Rephrase: Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of a high grade Action Comics # 1 or high grade Detective 27 ?

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Gator,

 

In your opinion, which book will be more valuable, grade for grade, 10 years from now:

 

Action Comics #1 or Detective Comics #27 -- and by what %?

 

 

there has been enough media coverage of the record action 1 sales that it should stay in front of tec 27, but just by a hair (single digit %)

 

what "could" change that and flip flop is if the 9.2 tec 27 were to hit the market and change the mass perception...

 

Considering the fact that Action #1 has consistently received more press in recent years and still -- Tec #27 is only behind by a hair -- would it be fair to say that Action #1's status as No. 1 is on shaky ground?

Pretty firm at the moment.

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Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of Action Comics # 1 or Detective 27 ?

it already has, many times (lower grade action 1 and tec 27s) ... (thumbs u

 

(see heritage archives)

 

Excuse my poorly worded previous question ;)

 

Rephrase: Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of a high grade Action Comics # 1 or high grade Detective 27 ?

if that cover to either of those issues ever surfaced
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Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of Action Comics # 1 or Detective 27 ?

it already has, many times (lower grade action 1 and tec 27s) ... (thumbs u

 

(see heritage archives)

 

Excuse my poorly worded previous question ;)

 

Rephrase: Gator,

 

Will a piece of original comic book art ever eclipse the price of a high grade Action Comics # 1 or high grade Detective 27 ?

if that cover to either of those issues ever surfaced

 

Dodge ;)

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