The results are in and with many record breaking prices achieved, Pedigree Comics, Inc.'s premiere Grand Auction which was held on July 16, 2008 through July 26, 2008 was nothing short of a smashing success. The auction was created for the buying and selling of CGC certified comics valued at $1,000 and higher. Every item in the over 140 lot auction had a reserve of at least $1,000 and many books went much higher than the pre-auction estimates, most setting new record prices. There was a very diverse selection of high grade and ultra high grade Golden Age books plus some amazing Silver Age Marvels and DC's in 9.4 and higher. The bidding frenzy also led to a few incredible post-auction record sales as interested bidders and consignors were able to meet on prices long after the final seconds had ticked away on the "live", or time-based, feature of the auction.
Record breaking highlights of the Grand Auction included:
Amazing Spider-Man #14 CGC 9.0 $3,300
Amazing Spider-Man #17 CGC 9.6 $12,000
Amazing Spider-Man #38 CGC 9.4 $1,500
Amazing Spider-Man #135 CGC 9.9 $9,500
Batman #133 CGC 9.4 $2,057
Batman #134 CGC 9.6 $2,250
Batman #139 CGC 9.4 $5,888
Batman #142 CGC 9.4 $1,626
Batman #144 CGC 9.6 $3,581
Batman #148 CGC 9.6 $5,266
Brave and the Bold #28 CGC 7.5 $4,000
Captain Marvel #1 CGC 9.8 $2,300
Detective Comics #282 CGC 9.4 $2,129
Detective Comics #293 CGC 9.6 $2,550
Detective Comics #297 CGC 9.4 $2,490
Hero For Hire #1 CGC 9.6 $3,200
Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 $25,000
Justice League of America #14 CGC 9.4 $1,850
Strange Tales #114 CGC 9.6 $8,100
Tales of Suspense #60 CGC 9.6 $3,500
Tales to Astonish #37 CGC 9.4 $3,000
Tales to Astonish #42 CGC 9.4 $2,500
Tales to Astonish #43 CGC 9.4 $3,650 (Massachusetts)
Post-Auction Record Sales:
Action Comics #266 CGC 9.4 $1,400
Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 7.0 $32,234
Justice League of America #1 CGC 9.6 $75,000
Justice League of America #2 CGC 9.6 $15,000
Justice League of America #3 CGC 9.4 $15,000
The next Grand Auction will be in October, 2008 and will again run for 10 days on the Pedigree Comics website (http://www.pedigreecomics.com/). Pedigree Comics' CEO and President, Doug Schmell, is now accepting consignments for the upcoming Grand Auction. You can call him at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-9111 for any information you may need or with any questions, comments or concerns. You can also email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com. If you have any financial related questions regarding terms, forms of payment, consignment checks, etc. you can also contact Pedigree Comics' CFO and Vice President, Lisa Shapiro, at Lisa@pedigreecomics.com.
Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the Grand Auctions by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments". You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System (under "Auction Lots") and upload your own CGC certified books and magazines. Pedigree Comics will receive an email automatically once you have uploaded the information and they will then review the information imparted for accuracy. The item will then be added to the upcoming Grand Auction. Please allow at least one day's time prior to the scheduled date of the auction for you to consign your own books.
There will be a brand new selection of high grade and ultra high grade CGC graded comics and magazines in the upcoming Grand Auction, including a handful of 9.6 CGC Signature Series Frank Frazetta signed Creepy’s and Eeries, all CGC certified 9.6. There will also be some more choice Silver and Bronze Age Marvels plus more high grade early Silver Age Batman issues.
