Pedigree Comics’ Doug Schmell reports that more and more high grade consignments are coming in for his company’s upcoming Grand Auction. Now only one week away, the auction is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m EST the night of Sunday, August 29th and last for ten days, with the first half of books ending the afternoon of Wednesday, September 8th and the final half of books closing on Thursday, September 9th. The auction will feature well over five hundred CGC certified comics and magazines, many being the highest CGC certified according to the census, and it is shaping up to be one of the best online auctions for high-end, investment grade comic books. Almost all of the books in the Grand Auction will be listed with no reserve and the minimum bid on every item is only $100. Plus, there is no Buyers Premium on any item in the auction.
The newest group of high grade books features over 50 1960s and 1970s Marvels and DC’s from a myriad of titles and a few different consignors. There are many 9.8’s and 9.6’s to choose from, highlighted by a gorgeous and brand new Incredible Hulk #181 in CGC certified 9.8 and a recently graded Green Lantern #76 in 9.6. These two Bronze Age keys are amongst the most in-demand 1970s comic books right now and both copies are the absolute best ever offered for sale by Pedigree Comics. The Incredible Hulk #181 is a perfect looking Near Mint/Mint copy with snow white pages, the second best existing copy behind a lone CGC 9.9, while the Green Lantern #76 is the best known example, one of only 4 certified 9.6 and with perfect centering and bone white pages.
Other highlights of recent consignments include:
Amazing Spider-Man #2 CGC 9.0
Amazing Spider-Man #58 CGC 9.4
Amazing Spider-Man #67 CGC 9.8
Amazing Spider-Man #82 CGC 9.6
Astonishing Tales #25 CGC 9.8
Avengers #28 CGC 9.6
Batman #209 CGC 9.4
Batman #234 CGC 9.6
Batman #244 CGC 9.6
Batman #251 CGC 9.6
Brave and the Bold #64 CGC 9.6
Captain America #108 CGC 9.6
Captain America #109 CGC 9.6
Captain America #111 CGC 9.6
Creatures on the Loose #10 CGC 9.8
Daredevil #40 CGC 9.6
Daredevil #62 CGC 9.6
Detective Comics #414 CGC 9.6
Detective Comics #420 CGC 9.6
Detective Comics #422 CGC 9.6
Detective Comics #427 CGC 9.6
Fantastic Four #20 CGC 9.4
Flash #155 CGC 9.6
Green Lantern #78 CGC 9.6
Incredible Hulk #5 CGC 8.5
Secrets of Haunted House #5 CGC 9.6
Strange Tales #165 CGC 9.8
Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #41 CGC 9.4
Swamp Thing #10 CGC 9.8
Tales of Suspense #74 CGC 9.6
Tales of Suspense #85 CGC 9.6
Tales of Suspense #92 CGC 9.8
Tales to Astonish #83 CGC 9.6
Thor #172 CGC 9.8
Thor #175 CGC 9.8
Vampirella 1969 Commemorative Edition #1 CGC 9.8 (Blue Foil/Signature Series signed by Frank Frazetta)
X-Men #12 CGC 9.2
X-Men #25 CGC 9.4
X-Men #45 CGC 9.8
Most of these new books have already been uploaded to the Auction Preview. There are already over 500 high grade CGC certified comics and magazines to look at in the Auction Preview, with still more to come.
Please check Pedigree Comics website (www.PedigreeComics.com) next week August 27th for more information and announcements on the upcoming Grand Auction and for the CGC grades of the incredible “San Diego 50” group of books that Mr. Schmell purchased at the recent San Diego Comic Con. All of the books from the San Diego purchase will be available to buy in the auction.
Remember, Pedigree Comics is still accepting consignments for this upcoming Grand Auction and will continue to do so until Friday, September 3rd. As long as you have the book or scan to them by midnight on the 3rd they will be able to add it to the auction listing. Please go to the site for all consignment information or contact them at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-911 or by email at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com. Pedigree Comics consistently sets new sales records for Silver and Bronze Age comics on their web site and in each quarterly Grand Auction. Plus, consignors can maximize their profits selling in the Grand Auction by utilizing Pedigree’s innovative Climbing Scale. The higher the value of your consigned books, the more money you take home.
Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the upcoming Grand Auction by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments" (under "Auctions"). You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System 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(s) will then be added to the August Grand Auction to be bid on.
