Divinity #1 price/sales tracking

[jasont215]

I'm surprised the #1 1:20 or 1:25 (which is it by the way) Character Design variant hasn't gotten a little more heat.

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but the Character Design Variant seems under priced compared to the 1:40, especially in CGC 9.8 since there are actually MORE 1:40s out there currently.

1:40 - 350 Raw - 24 CGC 9.8
Current raw cost: $352
Current 9.8 cost: $516

1:20 - 700ish Raw - 16 CGC 9.8
Current raw cost: $31
Current 9.8 cost: $124

What do you guys think?

[doodlebird]

[jmatt]

What do you guys think?

Rarity and its prestige to the collector. The price progression isn't geometric, it's exponential. Collectors want he hardest one to find, not the second hardest one to find, and that's reflected in the final sales figures.

[DirtbagSailor]

I'm surprised the #1 1:20 or 1:25 (which is it by the way) Character Design variant hasn't gotten a little more heat.

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but the Character Design Variant seems under priced compared to the 1:40, especially in CGC 9.8 since there are actually MORE 1:40s out there currently.

1:40 - 350 Raw - 24 CGC 9.8
Current raw cost: $352
Current 9.8 cost: $516

1:20 - 700ish Raw - 16 CGC 9.8
Current raw cost: $31
Current 9.8 cost: $124

What do you guys think?

The CGC Registry does not yet have competitive Divinity sets available. Once they do, collectors will begin to identify their collection shot-falls. and see to fill the gaps. Once this occurs, there will be an increase in the secondary issue demand (e.g. all other issues besides LaRosa variants) that will gradually increase market value for each until the market stabilizes a few months to a year later.

[DirtbagSailor]

Rarity and its prestige to the collector. The price progression isn't geometric, it's exponential. Collectors want he hardest one to find, not the second hardest one to find, and that's reflected in the final sales figures.

True story. People have a narrow field of vision that is often limited to what is in the spotlight only, while neglecting to observe the other
elements on stage. I've scored some amazing hook-ups by NOT focusing on the girl in the room who appears to be a 10, but by going for her friend(s) that are in the 8-9 range.

[mkb28]

Rarity and its prestige to the collector. The price progression isn't geometric, it's exponential. Collectors want he hardest one to find, not the second hardest one to find, and that's reflected in the final sales figures.

True story. People have a narrow field of vision that is often limited to what is in the spotlight only, while neglecting to observe the other
elements on stage. I've scored some amazing hook-ups by NOT focusing on the girl in the room who appears to be a 10, but by going for her friend(s) that are in the 8-9 range.

We learn so much more than comic books on this forum from DBS!

Mkb28

[greg]

To be fair, DBS got that from John Nash.

[carter3175]

1:40 - 350 Raw - 24 CGC 9.8
Current raw cost: $352
What do you guys think?

DAMN, $350 for the 1:40 variant! Wow! I might move my copy for that.

[oldjello]

This is what happens when I take a year off from Valiants.
I'm still bagging and boarding books I got for cheap back in 2012.
Time moves slowly in the Oldjello household.

[jmatt]

DAMN, $350 for the 1:40 variant! Wow! I might move my copy for that.

Cue DBS in 3... 2... 1...

[DirtbagSailor]

Confirmed that a private sale occurred this past week for a Divinity #3 (LaRosa 1:20) CGC 9.8 for $460. Not mine, but a fairly active seller that I deal with frequently.

As you may know, another copy sold on 27 Oct on eBay for right at $400. Last week a raw copy sold for $200.

[agent_graves]

I got the Divinity #2 1:30, as an early Christmas gift.

My girl did a damn good job, it's looking like a 9.8 candidate, if I ever decide to slabb it up, which, to be honest, I'd rather just trade up and pay the difference, to avoid the process, and heartache, if my copy came back less than 9.8.

[DirtbagSailor]

I got the Divinity #2 1:30, as an early Christmas gift.

My girl did a damn good job, it's looking like a 9.8 candidate, if I ever decide to slabb it up, which, to be honest, I'd rather just trade up and pay the difference, to avoid the process, and heartache, if my copy came back less than 9.8.

I've got a CGC 9.8 #2 LaRosa, a raw copy, and two copies signed by Matt Kindt that are at CGC right now.
I'm keeping one of the CGC 9.8 SS copies of course, and will sell the others.

[nycjadie]

I submitted about 20 sum various Divinity books, and only 1 came back in 9.6, and one didn't clear a 9.8 prescreen (I am nearly certain they badly dinged the corner on their end - the book was pristine). From a submission standpoint, these guys are durable books.

[jmatt]

I'm so anxious to receive my signed slabs of #1a. Anyone know the turnaround time for modern books?

[CongoBill]

I'm so anxious to receive my signed slabs of #1a. Anyone know the turnaround time for modern books?

It took five months for me to get back all those slabs I just sold. I submitted them at SDCC in early July. They told me it'd be four months but they were a month late. That's a long time to wait. If CGC is so backed up then they must be making enough money to hire more employees to help the situation.

[nycjadie]

That's the turn time I'm getting - 5 months, although it seems to be getting slightly better.

[jmatt]

I'm so anxious to receive my signed slabs of #1a. Anyone know the turnaround time for modern books?

It took five months for me to get back all those slabs I just sold. I submitted them at SDCC in early July. They told me it'd be four months but they were a month late. That's a long time to wait. If CGC is so backed up then they must be making enough money to hire more employees to help the situation.

You would think. Five months.

But at least they should arrive just in time for Divinity 2 in April.

[Aram]

I'm so anxious to receive my signed slabs of #1a. Anyone know the turnaround time for modern books?

It took five months for me to get back all those slabs I just sold. I submitted them at SDCC in early July. They told me it'd be four months but they were a month late. That's a long time to wait. If CGC is so backed up then they must be making enough money to hire more employees to help the situation.

I think they are which is why so many mistakes are being sent out.

[jmatt]

The 9.8 1:40 still holding its pricepoint.

Same with the raw 1:40.

[StarBrand]

Amazing. Makes sense though, given its scarcity and potential.

[jmatt]

The first wave is back from CGC: I submitted 14 raw copies and 17 triple-signed copies of Divinity #1A. The unsigned books arrived today. A pretty good haul. Out of 14, 2 are graded at 9.6 and 12 at 9.8.


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[mkb28]

Congrats, Jmatt! Makes my one copy look puny.

Michael
Mkb28

[jmatt]

Thanks. I'm really hoping the signed books fare as well. They should, they were all handled exactly the same way.

[nycjadie]

That is a sweet haul! Good on you man and perfect timing with Divinity II!

I look forward to the signed versions, and am first in line if you are selling!