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Here's a Solar 10 in CGC 9.8. It looks pretty tempting at this price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLAR-Man-Atom-10-C ... 2c5deca5e1
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good ole zwh. :D :clap:

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He might take $300 even... I think that was his price on the CGC board where he listed this one first. :hm:

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What are those scratches on the case? Looks like an etch-a-sketch...

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I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.

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GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.

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GGSAE wrote:What are those scratches on the case? Looks like an etch-a-sketch...
Good question; wondered 'bout that myself.

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Post by rygriffin333 »

He says in the listing: "ANY STREAKS YOU SEE ON THE PICTURES ARE ON THE SCANNER GLASS, NOT THE CASE"...

I'd get validation before banging that button, but not a bad opener price-wise. I think he definitely takes $300, too.

I got one for $295 shipped a few months ago off a (wishful) listing of $599.

It is so gorgeous. :D

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rygriffin333 wrote:He says in the listing: "ANY STREAKS YOU SEE ON THE PICTURES ARE ON THE SCANNER GLASS, NOT THE CASE"...

I'd get validation before banging that button, but not a bad opener price-wise. I think he definitely takes $300, too.

I got one for $295 shipped a few months ago off a (wishful) listing of $599.

It is so gorgeous. :D
That seller is a very well known ex-member here, you can trust his auctions, that's for sure.

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Chiclo wrote:
GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.

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GGSAE wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.

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StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.
So what are you saying? I don't think erratic sales history applies in either case, lots of subjectivity in sales.

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GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.
So what are you saying? I don't think erratic sales history applies in either case, lots of subjectivity in sales.
In my opinion, sometimes it makes sense to be extremely patient when trying to make a sale.

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GGSAE wrote: That seller is a very well known ex-member here, you can trust his auctions, that's for sure.
Out of curiosity, how does one become a 'trusted' ex-member here?

Not that I'm interested in becoming an ex-member.

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kevinbastos wrote:
GGSAE wrote: That seller is a very well known ex-member here, you can trust his auctions, that's for sure.
Out of curiosity, how does one become a 'trusted' ex-member here?

Not that I'm interested in becoming an ex-member.
Well, having over 22,000 posts and having met and becoming friends with many of the board members will do that. That being said, he had many strong opinions that he defended vigorously, which rubbed many people the wrong way and lead to him being removed from the board. He was also the third host on Only the Valiant, but has now removed himself from that, as well. :?

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StarBrand wrote:Solar 1 in CGC 9.8.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solar-Man-Atom-1-cg ... 519a2b0ea6
Not sure what this book has been going for lately, but it's currently over 60.00.

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StarBrand wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Solar 1 in CGC 9.8.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solar-Man-Atom-1-cg ... 519a2b0ea6
Not sure what this book has been going for lately, but it's currently over 60.00.
Average in 2009 was $51, average in 2010 was $56, last sale in May 2011 at $84.
Individual sales of $80 or higher in each year since 2004.

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StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
GGSAE wrote:I'm also surprised he hasn't relented a bit on his Maxx#3 Black; I'd love to see a sale at that price, but I just don't think it's gonna happen.
Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.
So what are you saying? I don't think erratic sales history applies in either case, lots of subjectivity in sales.
In my opinion, sometimes it makes sense to be extremely patient when trying to make a sale.
Sure but with illiquid sales transactions, at which price is being patient? Is 10 times the going rate realistic? How about the almost zero BOs, which happens when things are priced outside of its market.

Just playing devils advocate here, I wish him all the best in his sales! And like I said, I stand to gain from a high price in sales just as much as ZWH does.

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GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
Chiclo wrote: Why relent? I don't think he needs the money. This is a singular and unique item and may just sell at that price.
Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.
So what are you saying? I don't think erratic sales history applies in either case, lots of subjectivity in sales.
In my opinion, sometimes it makes sense to be extremely patient when trying to make a sale.
Sure but with illiquid sales transactions, at which price is being patient? Is 10 times the going rate realistic? How about the almost zero BOs, which happens when things are priced outside of its market.

Just playing devils advocate here, I wish him all the best in his sales! And like I said, I stand to gain from a high price in sales just as much as ZWH does.
You make a legit point. :thumb:

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Let's see what this Harby 1 in CGC 9.8 goes for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Harbinger-1-cgc-9-8 ... 1c1d639706

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StarBrand wrote:Here's a Solar 10 in CGC 9.8. It looks pretty tempting at this price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SOLAR-Man-Atom-10-C ... 2c5deca5e1
Sold this morning at 325.00.

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StarBrand wrote:Let's see what this Harby 1 in CGC 9.8 goes for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Harbinger-1-cgc-9-8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... 1c1d639706
$426.....I remember when the movie was "announced" a few yrs back they were going for over $1k :?
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Squirrel wrote:
StarBrand wrote:Let's see what this Harby 1 in CGC 9.8 goes for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Harbinger-1-cgc-9-8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... 1c1d639706
$426.....I remember when the movie was "announced" a few yrs back they were going for over $1k :?
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StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
GGSAE wrote: Well, because he's never received any offers? Hey I'd love to see it sell for that price, I own one of the other 2 known copies (and mine would easily grade higher than 7.5), I just don't think the market is there. But if he's listing these with free ebay listing (haven't seen any of those days lately?), why not.
Fast nickel or slow dime? There's a time and place to go for the slow dime.
So what are you saying? I don't think erratic sales history applies in either case, lots of subjectivity in sales.
In my opinion, sometimes it makes sense to be extremely patient when trying to make a sale.
Sure but with illiquid sales transactions, at which price is being patient? Is 10 times the going rate realistic? How about the almost zero BOs, which happens when things are priced outside of its market.

Just playing devils advocate here, I wish him all the best in his sales! And like I said, I stand to gain from a high price in sales just as much as ZWH does.
You make a legit point. :thumb:
Sorry I should have mentioned this sooner; ZWH uses the Maxx 3 listing as advertising, and the more I think about the auction I tend to agree with the price. There should be a steep premium on something you hold dear and most likely won't ever be willing to attain again. And what's 50 cents in listing fees? :)


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