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A variety of valuable comic books and collectibles are brought into a pawn shop for evaluation and potential sale, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Negotiations, expert assessments, and sentimental attachments play a significant role in determining the final value and sale of these items.
Insights Stan Lee authenticates a Spider-Man comic strip for $5,000 after negotiations starting at $10,000, showcasing the significance of his involvement in the comic book world. The expert values a Thor comic book at $60,000, eventually settling at $40,000, highlighting the importance of expert appraisal in determining comic book worth. A collection of Incredible Hulk comics, despite potential high value, is assessed at $36,000, emphasizing the impact of comic condition on pricing and negotiation outcomes. Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free Recent questions What is the significance of Avengers #1 and Giant-Size X-Men #1?
Avengers #1 marked Marvel's resurgence in the superhero genre by uniting various characters from separate series into a superhero team. Giant-Size X-Men #1 features first appearances of popular characters like Nightcrawler, Colossus, Storm, and Wolverine.
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Stan Lee Comic Strip Negotiations and Appraisals A Spider-Man comic strip from the 70s signed by Stan Lee is brought into the shop. The owner heads to the Avengers Station to meet Stan Lee. Negotiations for the comic strip price start at $10,000 but settle at $5,000 after authentication. Stan Lee authenticates the comic strip. Another customer brings in a valuable Spider-Man comic book, aiming to sell it for $16,000, but the shop offers only $7,000 due to its condition. A Thor comic book, the first appearance of the character, is brought in for appraisal, with an asking price of $100,000. The expert values the Thor comic at $60,000 and offers $30,000, eventually settling at $40,000. The owner plans to use the money for travel and bills. A collection of Incredible Hulk comics is presented, including the original number one issue, with an asking price of $40,000. Concerns arise about the devaluation of a comic book signed by Stan Lee, as collectors prefer pristine copies. 14:23
Comic Book Evaluation: Hulk, Avengers, Thor replicas The comic books were valued at 40 grand, prompting Corey to call in an expert for evaluation. The expert assessed the Hulk comic books, noting a tear and creases but overall good condition. A high-grade Hulk comic could be worth $375,000, but the evaluated one was around $36,000. Despite wanting $40,000, the seller was offered $35,000, which was eventually reduced to $36,000. The seller decided to keep the comics after the expert declined the $40,000 offer. Another individual brought in seven boxes of comic books inherited from their uncle for evaluation. The expert found the comics to be common and valued them at about $200, with the bulk priced at five cents each. The seller accepted $500 for the comics, hoping to make a profit in the long run. A seller brought in replicas of Thor's hammer and helmet, believed to be from the movie, for $8,000. The expert confirmed the replicas were from a reputable company and could fetch around $6,000 for both. Vintage comic books, Avengers #1 and Giant-Size X-Men #1, were brought in for sale, with the seller asking for $4,600 and $1,200 respectively. 29:01
"Comic Book Grading: CGC Assessment Importance" The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a reputable grading company, CGC, assess the comic books for accurate grading. The comic books in question are Avengers #1 from September 1963 and Giant-Size X-Men #1 from 1975, featuring first appearances of popular characters like Nightcrawler, Colossus, Storm, and Wolverine. Avengers #1 marked Marvel's resurgence in the superhero genre by uniting various characters from separate series into a superhero team. The speaker expresses interest in selling the comic books but is uncertain about their grades and values. The comic books include sketches and signatures by Stan Lee, a significant figure in comic book history who created iconic characters like Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Avengers. The expert appraiser values the comic books with Stan Lee's signatures at around $800 to $1,000 for the group. The expert explains that while Stan Lee's signature is valuable, the sketches are considered unique additions to the signatures rather than standalone artworks. The expert offers $500 for the comic books, but the owner declines due to sentimental value. The owner also attempts to sell a life-size limited edition Spider-Man display from Blockbuster, eventually settling on a price of $550 with the pawn shop. Another individual brings in an Amazing Spider-Man comic signed by Stan Lee, hoping to sell it for $1,200 to pursue a career in graphic design. The comic is graded and features Stan Lee's signature series. 42:23
Comic book evaluations and sales process insights. The comic book in question is "Amazing Spider-Man 24," dated May 1965, with Stan Lee's signature dated 11/18/2016. The book is part of Stan Lee's Signature Series, adding $200 to its value. The book is graded at 6.5, considered a medium grade. For significant value, the book would need to be graded 9.0 or higher, potentially reaching $500. A pawn shop offers $350 for the book, lower than expected due to its grade and content. Another individual offers $300, eventually settling on $350 for the book. A first edition Spider-Man comic book is brought in for evaluation, potentially worth $350,000 to $600,000. The book is graded at fine minus to fine plus, valued at $6,000 to $7,000. The owner sells the book for $4,000, below the initial expectation but still satisfactory. A collection of comic books, including a first edition Spider-Man, Betty and Me, and Dennis the Menace, is brought in for evaluation, with the owner seeking $1,000 each. The value of the comics is uncertain, with the potential for a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, prompting a call to a comic expert for assessment. An original comic book art piece featuring Batman and Spider-Man collaboration from 1996 is presented for sale at $1,200, with the need for an expert opinion on its value. The art piece is considered rare due to the collaboration between Marvel and DC Comics, potentially increasing its value. An expert comic book artist, Mark Bagley, is identified as the creator of the art piece, known for his work with both Marvel and DC. The expert evaluates the art piece, highlighting its uniqueness and potential value in the current comic book art market. 55:38
Comic book page sold for $1,000 The artist submits the comic book page for colorization before text is added, with ink and blue lines indicating the process. The page features iconic superheroes Batman and Spiderman, along with the Joker, making it unique and valuable. After negotiation, the comic book page is sold for $1,000 to a collector. A Todd McFarlane original Spiderman page is appraised at $20,000, but the seller is offered $1,000 due to lack of provenance. A Vietnam Green Beret, a vintage Hulk comic book, and presidential playing cards are brought in for evaluation. The vintage Hulk comic book is offered $600, the presidential cards $800, and the Green Beret $500, with negotiations taking place for each item.