eBay comic books auctions that make me wanna laugh (or cry)

[camper49]

Here's one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1962-Batman-No-149-8-5-9-0-CGC-ready_W0QQitemZ6632589811QQcategoryZ32727QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

This is one of the reasons why it's tough to get the REAL value of a book on eBay, many sellers seriously overgrade and it makes the rest of us suffer.

[Greg]

When it comes to grading, I am no Camper, but I am pretty sure that is not anywhere near a 9.0. It looks like it has been wet or had tape on the spine or something.


I would pay $0.99 for it though.

[rowand]

Great! I'll post my copy!

[jaeldubyoo]

This is one of the reasons why it's tough to get the REAL value of a book on eBay, many sellers seriously overgrade and it makes the rest of us suffer.

Sad, but so very true.

At least you can tell from the scans basically what shape the comic is in, even as small as they are. A picture is worth a thousand words. Never go by the description alone. I need to see what a comic looks like and then bid accordingly.

[habib]

This is one of the reasons why it's tough to get the REAL value of a book on eBay, many sellers seriously overgrade and it makes the rest of us suffer.

I quite agree Camper.....bad graders have really hurt ebay biz....

[habib]

Here is the description of an ebay comic....

Tell It to the Marines #5 GD+ Bright, Clean, Flat - Goldie 1952

Now look at the auction in this link......

Would bright, clean and a grade of GD+ be accurate?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tell-It-to-the-Marines-5-GD-Brt-Goldie-1952_W0QQitemZ6562313628QQcategoryZ3974QQssPageNam eZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

What do you think??

[habib]

How about this one......

Here is the description:

Where Monsters Dwell Vol1-No.4 1970 Marvel CGC 3.0 Good

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Where-Monsters-Dwell-Vol1-No-4-1970-Marvel-CGC-3-0-Good_W0QQitemZ6634325273QQcategoryZ12592QQssPageNa meZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Am I missing something here?!?

Is this description accurate or no?

Inquiring minds want to know your opinion!

[malaprop]

I don't think the grading is all that bad on the WMD (hey!). It may be a whole number high, but not as egregious as the other examples. On the Batman as VF, I'd be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The G is very close to the F on the keyboard.

[The Charlton Guy]

Am I missing something here?!?

Is this description accurate or no?

Inquiring minds want to know your opinion!

"The rating guide I use to determine grade are from the descriptiors provided on pages 14 & 15 of "Comic Values Annual 2006" by Alex G. Malloy."

Is that THE Alex G. Malloy???

That explains everything!

I guess I should consult with Alex before I write up my next batch of descriptiors...

[mordo]

The seller's description for Tell It to the Marines is very misleading and not a GD+.

Bright? Yes. Clean? No.

Regarding Where Monsters Dwell #4, would you call that keyword spamming or it is possible the seller doesn't know his comic collecting terminology very well?

Comics Values Annual doesn't use numerical grade points (based on my only copy from 2004) so to be accurate and honest he should've omitted the 3.0 too.

Also, for about the same amount of money, including shipping, you can get a better copy from kochcom:

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHERE-MONSTERS-DWELL-4-F-VF-DITKO_W0QQitemZ6637778485QQcategoryZ35761QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[The Charlton Guy]

Joe (Koch) is da man...

A very good seller with good BIN prices.

I haven't bought from him in some time, but I picked up a LOT of stuff from him a few years ago.

[The Charlton Guy]

Can you imagine listing 77,388 Store items?

[habib]

I don't think the grading is all that bad on the WMD (hey!). It may be a whole number high, but not as egregious as the other examples. On the Batman as VF, I'd be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The G is very close to the F on the keyboard.

Mal.....I was more concerned about the keyword spamming. "CGC 3.0"....I think he must have broke this one out of the slab....'cause I don't see it anywhere!

But looking at the grading more carefully if he is calling this one a 3.0 (that would be a G/VG) I do not agree with that assessment. After the 3.0 it says "good-". I can live with a G- if he is actually grading it that. Too much spine damage for me and I don't like the color pull on the cover to be graded a G/VG.

[SatansProdigy]

Can you imagine listing 77,388 Store items?

Nope....but I'm sure as hell gonna try for it! :wink:

[Hoss]

I'm only 76936 items away from that! No problem!

[malaprop]

habib, I totally missed the point on "CGC 3.0", thanks. I think we agree on the actual grade, I thought it was a whole number high, SB 2.0 at best. On the other hand, I'm only in 6th place in the grading contest.

[malaprop]

This guy is one of my favorites. he keeps relisting his books when they get no bids. I can't understand it, bedcause they're all Near Mint!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hanna-Barbera-Jetsons-1-Comic-Book-Vintage-Rare_W0QQitemZ6636974725QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3972QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[slucas76]

This comic is in Near Mint condition.The cover is a bit loose.


I gotta jump on the rare, NM/cover is a bit loose variant of the Jetsons #1!

[habib]

I agree guys!

This is the best NM/cover is a little loose variant I have ever seen!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/kammion/jets.jpg

Just look at the looseness of the cover and the fresh NM appearance!

Ahhhh.....It just doesn't get any better does it.......

[slucas76]

What makes this particular variant such a highly sought after collectible is the fact that Hanna Barbera were such experts in the "a bit loose" covers.

It has to be more than a hair, but less than a smidge, in order for the collectible to be worth anything, but that cover simply nails "a bit loose".

[habib]

Title description:

"Comic Book Collection. Ten Comics!"

Oh my goodness!! Where would I put that massive of a Comic Book Collection!! [smilie=dontknow.gif]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Comic-Book-Collection-Ten-Comics_W0QQitemZ6637399446QQihZ012QQcategoryZ35770 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Although upon reading the description the collection seems to have shrunk to only 8 comics. Now that is a much more manageable collection if there are only 8 comics. [smilie=creep.gif]

[slucas76]

Whew! 8 comics.

Even that is quite a collection and what are you going to do with 8 comics? I mean, honestly, what could one person do with 8 comics?

To think that the average human being could handle owning 10 comics is simply laughable.

I'm glad the seller saw the error of his/her ways and cut it back to 8.

EDIT: Holy cow. I had a Black Axe #1.

[Gallinator]

Hmmm, I wonder if it would have gotten bids if titled something like "Return of the Jedi, Canadian 75-cent edition, bagged and sealed"?

[habib]

Got an extra $125,000 to spend......?

http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPERMAN-CGC-COMIC-COMICS-1-TO-108-GOLDEN-AGE-FULL-RUN_W0QQitemZ6636718521QQihZ012QQcategoryZ35752QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Me either.... :cry:

[mordo]

Wow... maybe if we can get fifty of us together, we can each chip in $2500 and take this auction!



I don't know if I've ever seen a $500 s/h fee for 100 comics. I think it would be cheaper to fly to Chicago, rent a car, and then drive back home.