How Do You Value Raw Signed Comics | Let's Chat | Comic Book Collecting | New Collector

Question. How do you go about valuing raw signed comics? Is there a rule of thumb that you apply? A mathematically equation? How do you determine if you're going to overspend for a raw signed comic? LET'S CHAT.

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[actionfigureorigins]

Great And I have went down the rabbit hole on this, so buckle in. Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bob Kane and now Bill Finger are the most counterfeited signed names with maybe Stan Lee, and Frank Miller. Those raw books are not worth the gamble to turn out fake. However most modern names, Jim Lee, Chris Clearmont, Dan Jurgen, Louise Simonson etc. do not command the value enough to be faked, so they are a safe bet on being legit. Value wise $10-$15 per raw book added.

[economicsincomics]

$15-20 modern at its base. Older book grade, compare completed sales raw, then start at that price.

[heavyhammergymcomics]

Great video. I love your formula. That is a great starting point. As others have pointed out, there are always going to be variables, but your formula is a great base.

[very_awake]

Anyone can ask for however much they want for their signed book, hence we see a lot of ridiculous asking price at the open market (eBay etc). However, the reality is - the “value” of any collectible is determined by how much the consumers are willing to pay for it.

If you really want to know the value of a your signed book, auction it off on eBay with a clear description and photos of what the consumer is getting. The final hammer price is the “value” of the book. It sounds simplistic because it is that simple IMO.

[harveyabel]

You could pay some more money for authentication after the fact; you make sense, but bascially the comic is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. :)

[jhd]

Timely question! I just got a signed ghost- spider #2 today from comictom101!

[tonytrombetta]

Ok Regie.. Another Great video! Here is my 2 cents.. I like your formula and thinking when breaking this down. I also believe you can mail books in to certain artist and they will sign your books as well. and I do not think they charge for it either. You just pay for the return shipping. So I believe Regie that your theory makes sense, But like comics, the value of something is what someone is willing to pay for it! So the artist may charge 10-15 for his signature But if he charged 20 or 25 dollars Some people are still going to get his signature Right? because in there mind it is worth it! SO to me there are many variables that come to play Right? you can see charging more for an artist that has passed away. or you can see charging more for a hot artist who is in demand because it is worth it to some people to pay an extra 10-20 dollars because they like the artist so much. Then there is the convenience right? well is there an exact number on what convenience is worth? Everyone has an opinion on what certain things are worth. So to me the answer to your Question is the book is worth what you want to pay for it period! People tend to inflate things on ebay, But to them they figure its worth it to some people out there, so why not get more for it if you think you can? and if they dont get any interest in it then they will lower the price. Great Topic!

[bullpup]

With the grading services and a COA, you're getting a verification you can pass on to a buyer in a resale. To me, that is worth the extra $$$. In the end, you can try to be as fair as you wish but most are going to see what the signed book has sold for on the bay and go with something close to that.

[bigwillcomics]

This is how I see it.
Book A in 9.0 CGC is worth $10----Book A in 9.0 CGC SS by Bob is worth $100 the blue label is 10% of the signed by Bob yellow label
So that percentage should transfer to raw. So book A raw in 9.0 is worth $6 that means a signed by Bob book A in 9.0 raw should be valued at $60. However that doesn't take validity of the signature or accuracy of the grade into account that's just figuring out how to value the book assuming grade and validity are ok.

[joncooley]

Great video! Thanks for opening up this topic. This should be a good, helpful dialog.

[brianbigelow]

I only do autos for my personal collection so I really don’t plan on selling mine so I never put a price on mine. Sorry that might not help you on your quest for an answer! I don’t mind going to the artist or writer’s website and paying their convenience fees for an auto that seems correct to me!

[rushdiehard]

i just came back from a con here in toronto and people were literally buying all kinds of signed books whether they were slabbed or not. for me personally, i really never got into signed books.

[AnthonyOldhandGarcia]

My wife bought me a Michael Turner Fathom #1 comic (Dolphin edition) signed by Michael Turner himself for $30.00 dollars on Ebay which was really cool, had to have that book signed by one of my favorite artists of all time.

[comicbook_crackhead]

I got a mmpr signed by the original black ranger for $30 but know would never get my money back but it holds such a high sentimental value I don’t think can put a price on it.

[themanfromtoone]

Thanks for bringing this up, I've been wondering this myself. I also have another question that you may be able to add onto yours: What if the signers had nothing to do with that issue? I just recently snagged a Giant Size X-Men 1 and my LCS told me that I should have Claremont sign it since he's coming to town this summer, that it would increase the value. My argument is that he didn't write the book, he took over relaunching the series with issue 94. Yes, he's synonymous with X-Men, but he didn't write that one and he didn't create those characters.

[off_the_hook_comics]

I add the value of the book, the price of the signature, how much to get it slabbed and then find the one that is a high grade and try and get it for cheaper then what it sells for on ebay. Depending on hype I might wait.

[BigeezComics]

Fantastic! Topic, I personally will not purchase raw signed books, in most cases for me it's about meeting the creator, if we're to purchase a signed book it would have to be witnessed or verified.

[fishinfreakscomics]

Hey Regie! Another great video, I really think a signed raw book is more sentimental. Unfortunately signatures can be faked, so there's that part of it, especially for new collectors. Like you said, the convenience part of it and the price for the signature, some signatures are very high. I look at a raw book with a signature just like one without, I will not pay a premium price for a raw book with a signature just because of all those factors. If I get one signed at a con, I would have to get it witnessed by CGC, and given directly to them for grading. I know there are other grading companies out there, but that's another discussion. I hope this helps!

[johnnyfuture]

Great video and ALOT of comments that I need to go back through and read AGAIN. So much knowledge and wisdom from many people here on this video. One person mentioned, and I agree....the price of the book, plus signature, plus the convenience factor in that, which I think is 10%?? Not sure if that 10% would be accurate. I dont buy raw books on ebay that have been signed, UNLESS the COA I can clearly recognize as coming from a reputable retailer, such as Alex Ross COA, or J Scott Cambell COA....but then again, why get it from ebay when I can just go to their website and get it directly for a lower price. I was just throwing out an example regarding the validity of COA's. Aside from that, I dont buy raw signed from anywhere like ebay, etc. When I go to local cons, I get some books signed by the artists and creators themselves. But then here comes the "investment" I decide to sell that same comic later down the road....should I get that comic CGC'ed? Thats a question I always ask myself. If I buy a comic from say...J Scott Campbell website that is I decide to SELL that comic years from I send that comic to CBCS? Well, CGC DEFINITELY wont take it unless you want a green label. Thats the "devil" that raw books have to deal getting slabbed and certified. Some collectors are really picky like the color of signature, the placement, etc... I can see this video getting alot of knowledge and wisdom out them coming I say! Lets all learn from each other.

[RegieCollects]

Ha. This was my first time using the premiere chat feature. I didn't realize it would just kick us out when the chat ended. LOL. Sorry about that.