question on value, wooden pyramd card box artists proof0/100

bizenboat · Post by **bizenboat** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:13 pm

I grew up next door to bruce gowdy the creator of the pyramid card boxes and he knew that I liked valiant comics when I was younger so when he created the 100 boxes he gave one of them to his son, and he gave me the artists proof. I was just curious how much that might be worth, it's signed by gowdy on the bottom just like all the othrs except for that its numbered 0/100 any info would be appriciated, thanks.

Jack

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:19 pm

bizenboat wrote:I grew up next door to bruce gowdy the creator of the pyramid card boxes and he knew that I liked valiant comics when I was younger so when he created the 100 boxes he gave one of them to his son, and he gave me the artists proof. I was just curious how much that might be worth, it's signed by gowdy on the bottom just like all the othrs except for that its numbered 0/100 any info would be appriciated, thanks.

Jack

Been too long since any was for sale to say, and a proof is a different animal anyway. Only ebay could tell you the value.

/Magnus

bizenboat · Post by **bizenboat** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:28 pm

yeah the only other one i could find on this forum for sale looked like it went for like 600 or so I'm not too sure. but anyways thanks for the info..hopefully someone can help me out, i took it too a comic book store and the guy working there i don't think even knew what valiant was ::boggle:: i suppose i'll just hold onto it for awhile till i can find out something concrete, I'll try to post some pics next time I go back to my parents house where it is.

geocarr · Post by **geocarr** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:53 pm

Are you looking to just "know" the value as in sort of getting it appraised, or are you interested in selling it and just not wanting to get taken advatage of?

I am asking because if it's the former, I don't know that it can be accurately appraised given the reasons magnur stated above and the current fluctuations in the comic collectibles market and the overall economy.

I know probably everyone here would love to have what you have as it sounds truly unique and might do well in an auction type format and you could even put a reserve on it. You lose nothing this way. I'm just not sure it would bring as much now as it would have a couple of years ago because a growing number of us seem to be running out of disposable cash.

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:55 pm

Boy this dredges up a rather unfortunate discussion and situation with Mr. Gowdy. Not going to go there.

Truthfully, the item doesn't hold any value to me. The notierity of the box sets was their provenance as being given out to VIPs at an industry VIP event. While the boxes are well crafted and works of art in their own right, that process is not why I own one.

I agree with Magnus - seems like the perfect item for eBay if you do not get any offers you like here. My opinion is that you are not looking at a anywhere near a $600 sale.

bizenboat · Post by **bizenboat** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:06 pm

Well I feel like I'd rather sell it here if i do sell it so yeah..the later is what i'd want to do, not get hella ripped off. I've been out of the comic game for a long time while I was in the navy so I don't entirely know whatsup. But I really appriciate the info thanks guys. But I guess still not set on selling it yet but it's a big possibility cause I need some cash too eheh. anyways thanks guys.

GGSAE · Post by **GGSAE** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:54 pm

The problem with these really obscure valiant items is that they can command really big dollars if the right buyers (the few out there who are willing to put up the cash) are around...

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:00 pm

It still would be cool if you posted some pictures

bizenboat · Post by **bizenboat** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:43 pm

ill post up some pics when i go home tomorrow, thanks again for all the info guys, and hello since this is my first topic here.

Jack

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:35 pm

Keep in mind that the Valiant market has been going down for quite a few months now. This may not be the best time to get top dollar.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:35 pm

bizenboat wrote:ill post up some pics when i go home tomorrow, thanks again for all the info guys, and hello since this is my first topic here.

Jack

Forgive us for not welcoming you officially to the forum. When you have the time maybe you could post your Valiant story and introduce yourself.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:11 pm

sanman wrote:
bizenboat wrote:ill post up some pics when i go home tomorrow, thanks again for all the info guys, and hello since this is my first topic here.

Jack
Forgive us for not welcoming you officially to the forum. When you have the time maybe you could post your Valiant story and introduce yourself.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:01 pm

It being an artist proof I personally don't believe really adds any value. It's already a very rare piece of valiant history. My personal guess on a price right now would be around $250-400. I'm not an expert on these things but they seldom if ever come up for sale.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:08 pm

Rufusharley wrote:It being an artist proof I personally don't believe really adds any value. It's already a very rare piece of valiant history. My personal guess on a price right now would be around $250-400. I'm not an expert on these things but they seldom if ever come up for sale.

Wow, $250-400 feels low but I'm really not looking to spend much more money on original Valiant stuff. I think many others probably feel the same with VEI's communication being as it is and the economy...

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