Why is this $175?

*Kendamu* · 02-20-2008, 01:30 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Eastman-Kevin-La...QQcmdZViewItem

Why is this issue $175? Is it really worth that much in that condition?

thebrownranger · 02-20-2008, 01:50 PM

Thats weird. It shouldn't be worth that much. A book like that should be worth about 7-8 bucks. Who knows, when you enlarge the picture, the cover price says $1.75. Can't really say if the person made a mistake.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-20-2008, 02:05 PM

I guess they figure that since issue one usually sells for up to $3000 that this one would sell for $175....

Krueger · 02-20-2008, 02:17 PM

Even if it was graded a 10 by CGC, I wouldn't pay that much for it.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-20-2008, 02:34 PM

no that issue isn't even worth like $10.00

OA · 02-20-2008, 02:35 PM

Yea, thats a bit outrageous... he could probably get $1.75 for it (maybe $2) in that condition...but I guess it doesn't hurt to dream...

tablesalt · 02-20-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

http://cgi.ebay.com/Eastman-Kevin-La...QQcmdZViewItem

Why is this issue $175? Is it really worth that much in that condition?

I just sold one of those in a lot with about about ten issues for a little over three (perhaps not quite as good condition).

I guess there are still people out there that think comics are an investment.

silentrob · 02-20-2008, 03:17 PM

It's a great issue no doubt, but not worth that. Either this seller made a mistake, or got some bad information!

OA · 02-20-2008, 03:26 PM

Well check this out as well...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=023

*Kendamu* · 02-20-2008, 03:42 PM

I thought Year of the Turtle was pretty decent (knowing nothing of the Forever War) but I would never pay that much for those three issues.

*DrSpengler* · 02-20-2008, 03:44 PM

I picked up all 3 Year of th Turtle issues last month for $25 bucks in excellent condition. Still haven't read them, yet.

**Jester** · 02-20-2008, 03:56 PM

When I read the thread title I thought it was $1.75...

Although looking at other things this joker is selling, it looks like the $175 isn'y a joke.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 02-20-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Krueger

Even if it was graded a 10 by CGC, I wouldn't pay that much for it.

I wouldn't buy anything graded by the CGC. The prices on those things are always ridiculous, for something that should be read and enjoyed.

*Ecto Jedi* · 02-20-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Well check this out as well...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=023

Holy Jesus...That's outrageous. I picked up the four First Volume 1 graphic novels in near-mint condition for $50.

*Roseangelo* · 02-20-2008, 05:26 PM

I think the seller is just misinformed about TMNT comics. He's selling it as a #1; he obviously doesn't realize it's #19.

*MrPliggins* · 02-20-2008, 05:55 PM

I think it might be time for me to sell my set of Year Of the Turtle...holy crap!

Yeah, overpriced tmnt comics pop up every once in awhile. Sometimes a reprint pops up claiming to be an original, too.

*Andrew NDB* · 02-20-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

I think it might be time for me to sell my set of Year Of the Turtle...holy crap!

Yeah, overpriced tmnt comics pop up every once in awhile. Sometimes a reprint pops up claiming to be an original, too.

Should have sold to me. A month ago I was fully willing to plunk down $100 for Year of the Turtle #2 and #3... but instead a low-key auction popped up that I won that contained the entire Archie series, including Year of the Turtle 1-3 for $80.

*MrPliggins* · 02-21-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Should have sold to me. A month ago I was fully willing to plunk down $100 for Year of the Turtle #2 and #3... but instead a low-key auction popped up that I won that contained the entire Archie series, including Year of the Turtle 1-3 for $80.

I didn't realize these were so in demand. I've actually debated selling my entire set of Archie TMNTs including mini series on Ebay, but I'm trying to sell other stuff before dipping into comics (a big chore). Nice deal you got there though!

*Spitfire* · 02-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Because the seller is a moron.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 02-21-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Because the seller is a moron.

Or he thinks he can dupe someone into buying it for that price.

Or he didn't bother to do any research on what comics are worth, in which case, yeah, not a wise move.

02-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
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02-20-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
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02-20-2008, 03:56 PM	#12
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02-20-2008, 05:26 PM	#15
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02-20-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Why is this $175? http://cgi.ebay.com/Eastman-Kevin-La...QQcmdZViewItem Why is this issue $175? Is it really worth that much in that condition?

02-20-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	Thats weird. It shouldn't be worth that much. A book like that should be worth about 7-8 bucks. Who knows, when you enlarge the picture, the cover price says $1.75. Can't really say if the person made a mistake. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

02-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I guess they figure that since issue one usually sells for up to $3000 that this one would sell for $175.... __________________

02-20-2008, 02:34 PM	#5
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	no that issue isn't even worth like $10.00

02-20-2008, 03:17 PM	#8
silentrob Mouser Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 14	It's a great issue no doubt, but not worth that. Either this seller made a mistake, or got some bad information!

02-20-2008, 03:42 PM	#10
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	I thought Year of the Turtle was pretty decent (knowing nothing of the Forever War) but I would never pay that much for those three issues.

02-20-2008, 03:44 PM	#11
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I picked up all 3 Year of th Turtle issues last month for $25 bucks in excellent condition. Still haven't read them, yet.

02-20-2008, 05:55 PM	#16
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I think it might be time for me to sell my set of Year Of the Turtle...holy crap! Yeah, overpriced tmnt comics pop up every once in awhile. Sometimes a reprint pops up claiming to be an original, too.

02-21-2008, 12:11 PM	#19
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Because the seller is a moron. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/