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 To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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| Wow just when I thought my comic cards were worth nothing. I was browsing ebay and saw the sealed boxes are going for around $5k  I couldn't believe it....I think it's time to sell sell sell. Anybody know why they are so expensive? |
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| @MutantMania That's interesting. I noticed that the holograms went up, but the whole set is going up too. Here's a blurb that I found online: "1996 Fleer/SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces is the fifth set in the high-end, high-art line. Overlooked somewhat at the time of its initial release, the set has since become a modern classic. It's extremely valuable and sealed boxes always cause a stir on the very rare occasions that they surface. The 1996 Fleer/SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces base set has 100 cards. All feature detailed artwork by renowned fantasy artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. The first 54 cards are character cards that cover the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe. Vallejo and Bell's artwork adds a sense of realism to the characters. Other subsets include Duels and Legacies (#55-84) and Genesis (#85-99). The final card in the set is a checklist. In a testament to the set's popularity, 1996 Fleer/SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces commons often sell for as much as most contemporary base sets. It's not unheard of for complete 100-card sets to top $500. 1996 Fleer/SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces has a pair of basic insert sets. Double Impact are dual-sided cards that have an image from Vallejo on one side and Bell on the other. Singles in the six-card set are inserted 1:4 packs. Gallery cards (six cards, 1:3 packs) have a thick gold foil border, giving them the feeling of being a painting. The ultimate chase comes in the form of redemption cards for original artwork from the set. Inserted 1:60,000 packs, completists still covet them even though the opportunity to get the paintings has long since passed. 1996 Fleer/SkyBox Marvel Masterpieces cases came with an over-sized Master Prints card. There are two in the set. With its high-end initial price tag, a lot of collectors and dealers were scared off by the set initially. But this led to an extremely low print run. Combine that with the high quality of the cards and the artwork and you've got a perfect storm for a modern classic comic card set." https://www.cardboardconnection.com/1996-fleer-skybo-marvel-masterpieces-trading-cards |
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| The first set that came out I believe in 1991 was gorgeous. Still have a set. I will have to look into this illusive fifth set. Thanks for sharing. | ||
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 You think I'm joking, I'm not.
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| Even the 1990 Marvel Universe series 1 from Impel unopened box have skyrocketed in last six months. They were selling for around 200.00 six months ago. Now in last week I have seen boxes go for a 1000.00. I went through my stuff and found 5 unopened boxes I stashed away 15 years ago, I got for 75.00 a box. When I saw the Marvel Masterpieces from 1996 selling in the 1000s per box, I asked my LCS owner. He said the 1996 Masterpieces were low run and low sales when they came out. Additionally, he said people have extra cash because Covid had locked down people from spending on travel, vacation etc...and they are looking to buy investments. He has noticed it in lots of collectible prices, not just comic cards, but comics in general and other things like coins, art, even stamps. |
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 Thank you sir. May I have another?
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| Kinda sounds like it isn't due to any actual 'love' for the cards or sets, but rather speculation due to "low numbers" and the draw of a "sealed/unopened" item. Congratulations to the sellers. |
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| Idk if they are the same type of cards, but I have a few āmasterpieceā cards still polybagged with books and 1 for my Hulk box | ||
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To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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@jake thanks for the info  I went to my storage today to find mine and found everything but them. Found marvel universe 1990 - 1993, marvel masterpieces 1992- 1994, fleet ultra x-men 1993 - 1995, marvel flair 1994, and a few more. Gotta go back when I have more time. |
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Miss Chanandler Bong
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| Happy hunting and good luck! | ||
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 Have I told you about the time I dropped off 3,000 comics at SDCC?
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| @MutantMania whaaaaattt! | ||
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| Cards were always my first collectible over books and statues. Over the last five years, I kind of transitioned back to books. Having said that, I only collected: 2001 Marvel Legends Foils 1996 Masterpieces 1995 Masterpieces And a slew of sealed boxes. Iāve been pleasantly surprised to see the market take such a dramatic swing. I was never into graded cards, but at this point, Iām going to start sending cards in. Just have to determine which company Iām going to use. |
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To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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Anyone have experience getting cards graded? I just saw what some of the graded stuff is selling for  |
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Have I told you about the time I dropped off 3,000 comics at SDCC?
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Quote:Originally Posted by Haljordanfan @Haljordanfan - Do share your experience. I have a bunch of cards from early to late 90's. I have been considering doing the same. |
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To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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| Yeah after looking again I think I might have to submit a few cards. The 1990 Marvel Universe Black Suit Spider-Man card I just found just sold graded on ebay for $1700+ and $1800+. Looks like TAT is horrible though  |
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Thank you sir. May I have another?
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| I had fun with the Series 1 since a co-worker also collected, and building the 5 card hologram set was challenging for us at that time living in a small town. I built six 162 card sets with a few hundred leftover singles to get them (a 7th set is one or two cards shy). A 2nd hologram set is missing the Wolverine card. If eBay asking prices for a single Wolverine card is what it takes to finish a 2nd set, forget it And it would feel like cheating in a way  I see on eBay a 1 bid sale for 10 complete 162 card sets, 1-5 holograms, and 770 singles for $1200. Sets without holograms sell in the $100-$200   |
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| @MutantMania Donāt believe all that nonsense on the Bay, weāve all seen people trying to run up prices. On the harder to get sets, Iād say sure, but these others will drop like GAMESTOP in my opinion. Thereās so many Marvel Universe cards out there itās crazy! I just donāt see how certain things can command those prices. |
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@Siggy  I use to either donate the base cards to local shops or kids in the neighborhood. |
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Thank you sir. May I have another?
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Quote:Originally Posted by Haljordanfan I have to guess people are paying these prices without doing any real checking into the availability. If I weren't too lazy to be a seller, or if I needed the cash I'd probably try to unload them, but I have no desire to even try selling on eBay, and I doubt listing them on forums will get more than chuckles. I have many nephews, nieces, and 4 grandkids, so these will be their problem. |
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| @Siggy pmād you | ||
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You think I'm joking, I'm not.
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These 1987 Colossal Conflicts are going crazy and I think will surpass the 1990 Marvel Universe cards. One reason is it is widely considered the 1990 cards are "rookie cards" since they were first comic cards of the era, but looking at Colossal Conflicts they had Hulk, Wolverine etc...plus those unopened boxes from Colossal Conflicts are much scarcer. I have two boxes and almost opened them a year or so ago. Glad I didn't. Selling them soon along with these 5 boxes of 1990 Marvel impel, as soon as I find a buyer. I saw 3 boxes sell today for 889.00, 900.00 and 950.00. Crazy prices. Amonth or two ago 100.00  |
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