Did i over pay?

Thorneyeagle · 08-23-2012, 06:40 PM

Hey all,

So, I bought a copy of Mirage Vol #1 Issue #4 for $45 dollars the other day. I feel like i may have over paid. What do you all think?

HotJuicyBurgers · 08-23-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorneyeagle

Hey all,

So, I bought a copy of Mirage Vol #1 Issue #4 for $45 dollars the other day. I feel like i may have over paid. What do you all think?

By about double
Just picked up a very nice copy from a forum member for 20 bucks

*DonatelloFan* · 08-23-2012, 06:47 PM

Yep, you overpaid. The only way I'd pay that much is if Laird/Eastman both autographed/head sketched on the cover, and the issue was in NM condition.

Thorneyeagle · 08-23-2012, 06:48 PM

I should add, it's a first printing copy of it. From the looks of things Probably VF to NM condition.

Granted HotJuicyBurgers & DonatelloFan, your probably right. Though in a way, I don't fully mind was just curious how bad. From the sounds of it not to horribly...if only 20ty dollars.

ComicBookBoy · 08-23-2012, 06:52 PM

I've seen issue #4 sell for that much a few different times, though, most of the time it only sells for around $25 to $30.

HotJuicyBurgers · 08-23-2012, 06:52 PM

Yah, I didn't know for sure you meant a first printing but I figured you did.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 08-23-2012, 06:53 PM

It all depends what condition its in. $45 is great if it can be graded as a 9 or better. Most copies I've seen floating around for $20 are about a 6-7.

Thorneyeagle · 08-23-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

It all depends what condition its in. $45 is great if it can be graded as a 9 or better. Most copies I've seen floating around for $20 are about a 6-7.

Well, I am no good with grading comics. I am easily suckered with that stuff. I would like to say its higher than a 6 i would go as high as an 8 but probably not better knowing my luck.

**Venom** · 08-24-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorneyeagle

Hey all,

So, I bought a copy of Mirage Vol #1 Issue #4 for $45 dollars the other day. I feel like i may have over paid. What do you all think?

A bit, but are you happy with the book? It's a badass cover (now try for 2nd print or the poster!), and being an early book you know have a cool treasure from the Turtles earliest years.

OA · 08-24-2012, 08:27 AM

$45 isn't too bad, depending on condition. I've seen raw copies go for more and sometimes less. So don't beat yourself up too much.

Thorneyeagle · 08-24-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

A bit, but are you happy with the book? It's a badass cover (now try for 2nd print or the poster!), and being an early book you know have a cool treasure from the Turtles earliest years.

When funding returns, I will try for more stuff from the Turtles early years. They are nice to have.

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

$45 isn't too bad, depending on condition. I've seen raw copies go for more and sometimes less. So don't beat yourself up too much.

No regrets, just curiosity to make sure I didn't get swindled by like 100% haha.

08-23-2012, 06:47 PM	#3
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	Yep, you overpaid. The only way I'd pay that much is if Laird/Eastman both autographed/head sketched on the cover, and the issue was in NM condition. __________________ My Pixel Paintings: On this forum On Facebook Samples:

08-23-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
ComicBookBoy Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 321	I've seen issue #4 sell for that much a few different times, though, most of the time it only sells for around $25 to $30. __________________ I sell on ebay; check out my auctions by clicking the link below: http://www.ebay.com/sch/masters_of_t...id=p4340.l2562 Check out my Collection http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39696

08-23-2012, 06:52 PM	#6
HotJuicyBurgers Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,023	Yah, I didn't know for sure you meant a first printing but I figured you did. __________________ A small blog that a friend of mine and I started reviewing some games of all genre's. Stop by if you have a second. http://bootd.wordpress.com/

08-23-2012, 06:53 PM	#7
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	It all depends what condition its in. $45 is great if it can be graded as a 9 or better. Most copies I've seen floating around for $20 are about a 6-7. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

08-24-2012, 08:27 AM	#10
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	$45 isn't too bad, depending on condition. I've seen raw copies go for more and sometimes less. So don't beat yourself up too much. __________________

08-23-2012, 06:40 PM	#1
Thorneyeagle Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 130	Did i over pay? Hey all, So, I bought a copy of Mirage Vol #1 Issue #4 for $45 dollars the other day. I feel like i may have over paid. What do you all think?

08-23-2012, 06:48 PM	#4
Thorneyeagle Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 130	I should add, it's a first printing copy of it. From the looks of things Probably VF to NM condition. Granted HotJuicyBurgers & DonatelloFan, your probably right. Though in a way, I don't fully mind was just curious how bad. From the sounds of it not to horribly...if only 20ty dollars.