iN SOME HOT NAD HEAVY AUCTION SHOW OON WHATNOT WITH btc COLLECTIBLES.
Hey — just to double-check: by “BTC collectibles” do you mean **physical Bitcoin-themed memorabilia** (coins, plaques, art), or **Bitcoin-backed/NFT style digital collectables**, or something else?
If you meant “hot & heavy auction show on Whatnot with BTC-collectibles,” here’s what I dug up + ideas about how it might work (or how to make it work):
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### What I found so far
– Whatnot supports **live auctions and flash sales** in many collectible categories. citeturn0search19
– There *is* a listing for a **Bitcoin commemorative coin** on Whatnot — a gold-colored “commemorative” (i.e. non-functional, decorative) Bitcoin coin in a display box. citeturn0search14
– Some sellers run “BTC Whatnot Live” events (e.g. promos on social media) advertising “auction time at BTC Whatnot Live.” citeturn0search3turn0search5turn0search11
– The “Coins & Bullion” category is active on Whatnot with many live coin auctions and deals. citeturn0search16turn0search0
– There is skepticism among coin buyers about what can happen in live auctions (e.g. lots being modified, bonus items added after close, shill bidding) on Whatnot. citeturn0search10
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### How a “hot & heavy” BTC collectibles show *could* run (or be engineered)
If you (or someone) were putting on a big BTC collectibles auction show (on Whatnot or a similar livestream platform), here’s a sketch of how to make it compelling and credible:
1. **Curated, rare inventory**
– Limited edition physical coins, hard-metal prototypes, gold/silver plated BTC tokens
– Signed art, original concept pieces, early mining hardware relics
– Low-supply pieces (e.g. one-of-ones, proofs)
2. **Professional presentation & host hype**
– A charismatic host who teases “heat” and gets the audience emotionally invested
– Cinematic reveals, countdowns, spotlighting each lot
– Co-hosts or guest appearances (artists, crypto celebs)
3. **Bidding structure & engagement**
– Rapid-fire bidding (15–30 seconds per lot)
– Sudden death / final extension (if last-second bid => extend)
– Chat integration, audience polls, visual bid overlay
– “Bonus drops” or giveaways interspersed
4. **Transparency & trust signals**
– Pre-published catalog with images, specs, provenance
– Third-party verifications (photos, signatures, COAs)
– Clear shipping & return policies
– Maybe blockchain timestamping or “mint proofs”
5. **Monetization & incentives**
– Premium “seat” access (early bids, reserved lots)
– Tiered memberships / VIP drops
– Collab with artists or influencers for limited editions
6. **Marketing & hype buildup**
– Teasers on crypto / collector communities
– Cross-promo with NFT / Bitcoin art circles
– Pre-drops or “warm-up” items before main event
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If you want, I can help you **draft a concept** or **mock-up schedule** for a BTC collectibles auction show (with visuals, lots, playbook). Do you want me to map out that for your idea?
i NEED TO RUN NAMES BY YOU AS WELOOK THEM UP FOR CURRENT EBAY SELLINGPRICES mARVEL aMAZING sPIDER-MAN tORN #1 nycc
Cool — I pulled up a few current listings and comps for **Marvel · Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 (NYCC / variant / exclusives etc.)** so you can eyeball “market comps” as you run names. Use these as data points, not gospel — condition, grade, and variant rarity make big swings.
Here are some examples:
products{“selections”:[[“turn0product2″,”Jeehyung Lee NYCC Exclusive Variant”],[“turn0product7″,”Jeehyung Lee Virgin NYCC Variant”],[“turn0product14″,”Jeehyung NYCC Virgin LE”],[“turn0product6″,”Garbett Foil Variant”],[“turn0product11″,”Lee Garbett Foil Variant”],[“turn0product9″,”Chiarello 1:25 Variant”],[“turn0product5″,”Adam Hughes Variant”],[“turn0product4″,”Standard Edition / Base”]],”tags”:[“exclusive”,”virgin”,”limited”,”foil”,”foil”,”ratio”,”variant”,”base”]}
Here are some highlights from that list plus additional comps:
| Variant / Listing | Current Asking / Sold Price* | Notes / Observations |
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| **product_entity[“turn0product2″,”Jeehyung Lee NYCC Exclusive Variant”]** | ~$39.99 “Buy It Now” on eBay citeturn0search0 | Unspecified condition in listing; good starting point |
| **product_entity[“turn0product7″,”Jeehyung Lee Virgin NYCC Variant”]** | ~$175 (listed as “virgin variant”) citeturn0product7 | “Virgin” variants usually carry a premium |
| **product_entity[“turn0product14″,”Jeehyung NYCC Virgin LE”]** | ~$59.95 on eBay citeturn0product14 | This is a lower ask than the $175, likely due to condition, grade, or demand |
| **product_entity[“turn0product6″,”Garbett Foil Variant”]** | ~$8.99 (retail / listing) citeturn0product6 | Foil / variant versions tend to slide lower unless they’re limited or high demand |
| **product_entity[“turn0product11″,”Lee Garbett Foil Variant”]** | ~$10.00 listing citeturn0product11 | Similar ballpark to other foil variants |
| **product_entity[“turn0product9″,”Chiarello 1:25 Variant”]** | ~$8.99 to ~$19.99 in different listings citeturn0product9turn0search4 | Ratio / incentive variants like 1:25 have extra upside but depend heavily on demand |
| **product_entity[“turn0product5″,”Adam Hughes Variant”]** | ~$4.99 listing citeturn0product5 | Lower-tier variant / more common may compress price |
| **product_entity[“turn0product4″,”Standard Edition / Base”]** | ~$4.99 listing citeturn0product4 | Baseline, generic version — good “floor” reference |
* “Asking / sold” — many are current live listings, not necessarily completed sales.
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**Other market comps I saw:**
– A **CGC 9.8** “Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 (Jeehyung Lee NYCC Edition Limited 800)” is being offered for **$99.99** citeturn0search3
– A set of “NYCC Jeehyung Lee set limited 800” is listed around **$69.99** citeturn0search2
– A “plain / non-variant” copy of *Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1* is listing at **$5.24** in “like new / preorder” condition citeturn0search7
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### What this suggests (i.e. how to run names)
– The **“virgin / virgin NYCC / exclusive”** tags are driving big multipliers. If you have a name that includes “virgin” and “NYCC” exclusivity, it might command a premium (as seen in the $175 ask).
– **Grading (CGC, etc.) matters huge** — the $99.99 CGC 9.8 listing is a good anchor for high grade.
– **Variant vs base**: Base / standard editions are currently selling very low (a few dollars). Variants—foil, exclusive, limited prints—are where the real money is.
– **Offer vs listing**: Many of these are listing prices, not sold prices. The actual sale might go lower (or occasionally higher in a competitive auction).
– **Rarity & print run** is key: the more limited (e.g. “Ltd 800”), the more upside, but only if demand matches.
– **Time & hype window** matters: right around NYCC, pre-release, or just after, demand is higher. Six months in, it may stabilize lower.
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If you want, I can help you build a **live comp tracker** (Google Sheets style) where you drop in variant names and it fetches recent sold / listing comps automatically. Would that help for your auction prep?
A genuine signed obar crow comic
Do you mean **“The Crow”** by **James O’Barr**, or something else (“Obar Crow” sounds like a typo or mis-hearing)? If it is *The Crow*, I found several “genuine signed” examples, along with tips to vet them. If you meant something else, tell me and I’ll pivot.
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Here are some signed Crow / O’Barr examples currently listed:
products{“selections”:[[“turn0product0″,”Crow #1 (3rd print) signed + sketch”],[“turn0product1″,”The Crow: Dead Time #3 signed”],[“turn0product12″,”The Crow #2 signed 1st print”],[“turn0product15″,”The Crow: Dead Time #1 signed exclusive”],[“turn0product5″,”The Crow #1 McFarlane variant signed”],[“turn0product21″,”The Crow #1 JSA authenticated signed”],[“turn0product14″,”Crow limited edition signed portfolio”],[“turn0product3″,”Signed The Crow 3-volume set”]],”tags”:[“sketch + signature”,”recent issue”,”1st print”,”exclusive”,”variant”,”authenticated”,”art portfolio”,”set”]}
Here are a few highlights:
– **product_entity[“turn0product0″,”Crow #1 (3rd print) signed + sketch”]** — current listing around $3,999.
– **product_entity[“turn0product12″,”The Crow #2 signed 1st print”]** — listing around $750.
– **product_entity[“turn0product15″,”The Crow: Dead Time #1 signed exclusive”]** — $99.99 listing.
– **product_entity[“turn0product5″,”The Crow #1 McFarlane variant signed”]** — variant with O’Barr signature.
– **product_entity[“turn0product21″,”The Crow #1 JSA authenticated signed”]** — signed & authenticated, listing ~$1,399.
– **product_entity[“turn0product14″,”Crow limited edition signed portfolio”]** — signed art/portfolio edition, asking ~$999.50.
– **product_entity[“turn0product3″,”Signed The Crow 3-volume set”]** — a compiled set, signed.
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### What to watch out for (fraud risk, overbilling, bad signatures)
Here’s how to vet a “genuine signed” Crow comic (or any signed collectible):
1. **Authentication / third-party verification**
– JSA, PSA/DNA, CGC Signature Series, or other trusted grading houses
– Don’t rely solely on “COA from seller” — these are often faked
2. **Signature style & consistency**
– Compare known examples of O’Barr’s signature (stroke, slant, loops)
– Look for hesitations, tremors, overwriting — signs of forgery
3. **Ink type & aging**
– If the signature is decades old, ink should show expected age (fading, light bleed, etc.)
– Signature on top of printed art vs in margin might differ
4. **Provenance / photos / video evidence**
– Seller showing the signing event or a picture with O’Barr
– Receipts or documentation
5. **Condition vs signature position**
– Sometimes signatures are placed in non-ideal spots (margins, flaps) to preserve art
– But if signature heavily mars the art, that’s suspicious
6. **Market comps / supply & demand**
– Use the listings above as benchmarks
– Note that many are *asks*, not confirmed sales
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If you like, I can dig up *verified sold prices* (not just listings) for signed Crow comics, and we can see what a “real” deal looks like today. Want me to pull that?
FFS, I am watching a live auction pay the fuck attention
Got it — eyes up, live mode. Drop the exact **title/variant** or **lot name** (e.g. “The Crow #1 signed O’Barr CGC 9.8” or “Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 NYCC Virgin”) and I’ll fire back **current eBay sold comps** or **active listings** *fast*, so you can judge the bid in real time.
Go — what’s the book on screen right now?
Deadpool wolverine #9 Arris Q Exclsive NYCC
Hey — I poked around — I **couldn’t find** any credible comps for a *“Deadpool / Wolverine #9 Arris Q NYCC Exclusive”* variant. Either it hasn’t traded much (or at all) yet, or it’s so niche it’s not showing up in usual listings.
Here’s what *is* out there currently for the base / common versions:
products{“selections”:[[“turn0product0″,”Deadpool / Wolverine #9 (standard)”],[“turn0product5″,”Deadpool / Wolverine #9 Bandini variant”]],”tags”:[“base cover”,”Bandini variant”]}
– **product_entity[“turn0product0″,”Deadpool / Wolverine #9 (standard)”]** is listed around **$3.99** in new / common cover editions.
– **product_entity[“turn0product5″,”Deadpool / Wolverine #9 Bandini variant”]** is listed around **$25.00** — some premium but not enormous.
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### Other listings & observations
– There’s a listing titled *“DEADPOOL WOLVERINE #9 & BATMAN #1 ARRIS Q SECRET B & W DROP NYCC 2025”* at **$149.99** (Buy It Now) citeturn0search0
– The standard / non-exclusive versions are hovering between **$2.99 – $4.00** in “like new / NM” condition. citeturn0search6turn0search7turn0search4
– A “presale” listing for this issue is going for $X (normal edition) with bag & board (~$4) citeturn0search5
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### What that implies for your live bid
– If they’re asking big bucks for the exclusive (Arris Q NYCC), it’s unproven — you’re gambling on demand, rarity, hype.
– The gap between standard version (< $5) and variant premium would need to be justified by exclusivity, limited print run, or collector demand.
– If you see this lot go past ~$100–$150, you’d better have a lot of confidence (and back-channel knowledge) that the variant is sought after.
– Always try to confirm print run, exclusivity, certificate, etc., *before* letting emotions take over.
If you like, I can try digging in specialty forums (CBCS, CGC, comic auction houses) to see if there are hidden trades of the “Arris Q NYCC” variant. Want me to check fast?
DEADPOOL WOLVERINE #9 ARRIS Q NYCC EXCLUSIVE limited to 300 w/COA
Okay — here's what I found so far about **Deadpool/Wolverine #9 Arris Q NYCC Exclusive (300 w/ COA)** — and why I’m skeptical of a bold valuation.
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## What I found — variant data & listings
– There *is* a listing for **“DEADPOOL WOLVERINE #9 & BATMAN #1 ARRIS Q SECRET B & W DROP NYCC 2025”** for **$210.53** (Buy It Now) on eBay. citeturn0search15
– On a comics shop listing, I saw **Deadpool/Wolverine #9 Mico Suayan NYCC Whiteout** variant described as **Limited to 500 w/ COA**. But that is *not* the 300 copy variant you mentioned. citeturn0search2
– Another listing: *“Deadpool/Wolverine #9 NYCC Battle Damaged Exclusive — limited to 1000 w/ COA”* (i.e. trade dress / virgin variants) — again, not 300. citeturn0search9
– An “Arris Q” listing I saw: **“DEADPOOL WOLVERINE #9 & BATMAN #1 ARRIS Q NYCC EXCLUSIVE”** on eBay — the listing exists. citeturn0search0
– Forums/reddit: people discussing *Deadpool/Wolverine #9 & Batman #1 NYCC Exclusive “Battle Damaged” connecting covers by Mico Suayan & Javier Fernandez*. citeturn0search18
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## My assessment & risk flags
– I did **not** find credible evidence confirming that the *Arris Q NYCC version* is *limited to 300* with a COA. None of the variant listings I saw stated “300”.
– The variants I *did* find (whiteout, battle damaged, etc.) are being marketed as **500, 1000** print runs in COA variants. That suggests your 300-copy claim is unverified or may be speculative / misattributed.
– The “Arris Q” name is used in listings, but it’s probably being used as a marketing branding rather than a well-documented imprint or variant series.
– The $210.53 listing is the only strong asking I saw for that “Arris Q drop.” That gives some market indication but is just one data point.
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## What to do in the auction now
– **Ask for proof of edition size / COA**: if the seller has a scanned COA or certificate showing “#X of 300,” that strengthens the claim.
– **Check signatures, serial numbering, any numbering on the cover/back, holograms**.
– **Compare to the $210+ listing**: if the live auction lot is going beyond that, you’d better be very confident.
– **Set your max bid**: based on what I saw, **$150–$250** is plausible reasonable range (given hype), unless the seller presents incontrovertible evidence.
– **Don’t let the “300 copies” claim be the emotional anchor unless verified** — many variants get mis-numbered or exaggerated in the listing text.
If you like, I can do a deeper “archival search” (comics press, variant databases) in the next 30 seconds to see whether that 300 copy fact shows up anywhere credible — might give you ammo in bidding. Want me to do that?
If silver was left to the open market as gold has enjoyed rather than being intentiaonlly supressed – where wouldit be nbaturally?
Cool question. Let me walk through what “naturally free market silver” might look like, what constraints push against it, and then sketch a rough “ballpark natural equilibrium” — with all the caveats. (I’m not claiming I know for sure, just exploring the hypothesis.)
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## Why people believe silver is “suppressed” (and what that means)
First, let’s unpack the assumption: if silver weren’t being artificially held down (via paper markets, derivatives, institutional short positions, etc.), where would it land? The idea of “suppression” is popular among precious-metal circles; there *is* some evidence and plausible mechanism. Some relevant points:
– Silver has a *much smaller market* relative to gold, especially in the context of monetary use, which makes it more susceptible to manipulation or distortions. citeturn0search39turn0search11turn0search4turn0search8
– Critics argue that bullion banks (and large financial players) use derivatives and “paper silver” (futures, forwards, unbacked contracts) to flood the market during potential breakouts, “slamming” the price artificially downward. citeturn0search4turn0search16turn0search8
– The pattern of repeated failed breakouts, especially during U.S. market hours, is cited as evidence of intervention. citeturn0search4
– Because central banks *don’t* hold silver at scale (unlike gold), silver lacks the institutional backstop that gold enjoys. citeturn0news29turn0search8
So the hypothesis goes: the *fundamental* supply-demand (industrial + investment) suggests silver “should” be higher, but the financial/derivatives overlay keeps it pinned lower.
If we accept that hypothesis for the sake of argument, we can speculate where silver *would* drift in a freer, more “natural” market.
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## What “natural equilibrium” would hinge on
If left mostly to its fundamentals, silver’s price would be determined by the interplay of:
1. **Industrial demand**
Silver has real industrial uses (electronics, photovoltaics, medical, optics, etc.). So demand is somewhat sticky and tied to tech and growth cycles.
2. **Supply constraints**
Much of silver supply is a byproduct of mining copper, zinc, lead, etc. So supply elasticity is limited. Sudden rises in price may not produce more silver quickly.
3. **Investor demand / store of value demand**
As a monetary metal, in a scenario where faith in fiat weakens, silver might attract more speculative and safe-asset demand.
4. **Ratio relationship with gold**
Historically, gold vs silver have had ratios (gold price / silver price) that oscillate. In a freer system, that ratio might compress (silver catching up) or settle closer to historical norms.
5. **Market liquidity, capital flows, risk premiums**
So the free market silver price would reflect all these, plus expectations of inflation, currency debasement, etc.
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## Empirical benchmarks / historical reference ratios
To anchor a guess, let’s look at how the gold-to-silver ratio has behaved historically (i.e. how many oz of silver equal 1 oz gold) as a guide to where silver *could* go, relative to gold.
– Over the 20th century, a rough “average” ratio has been in the **40–60:1** range. citeturn0search39turn0search11turn0search15turn0search1turn0search13
– In extreme times it has soared (100:1+ during silver slump) or compressed (even ~20:1 in boom/shortage times). citeturn0search19turn0search11turn0search9turn0search13
– Currently (2025) silver is already doing well (a recent surge). But it’s still considered undervalued relative to gold in many narratives. (e.g. silver hitting new highs, forecasts of continued upside) citeturn0news27turn0news28turn0news25turn0news29
So if gold is $X/oz, and typical “fair” ratio is 50:1 or 60:1, silver might be $X/50 or $X/60 (less adjustment for industrial risk, etc.).
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## Hypothetical “natural price” ranges
Let me attempt a plausible range given current gold prices (as of 2025) and typical ratios:
– Suppose gold is trading at, say, **$4,000 / oz** (just for rough math).
– If the free-market gold: silver ratio drifted to **50:1**, silver would be **$80 / oz**.
– If ratio was **60:1**, that puts silver at **≈ $66.7 / oz**.
– If for argument’s sake the ratio compresses more during heavy demand, e.g. **40:1**, silver could hit **$100 / oz**.
Given the constraints (industrial demand volatility, supply inelasticity, risk), my “lean” estimate is that silver would naturally gravitate somewhere between **$60 to $120 / oz**, in a world where manipulation or suppression is minimal and investor demand is strong.
If the market is even more aggressive (e.g. currency debasement, inflation hysteria), I can imagine scenarios pushing silver toward $150+ oz. But that gets speculative.
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## But big caveats & risks
– “Natural” is a fuzzy term — real markets are always distorted by fiat, regulation, derivatives, speculation.
– Silver’s industrial use means it's more cyclical; if the economy slows, silver could should drop more sharply than gold.
– A big risk is the feedback loop: if silver *looks* like a big winner, more people pile in, which could cause volatility, blowoffs, bubbles.
– Even if “suppression” stops, it doesn’t guarantee stability — markets might overshoot, oscillate violently.
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If you like, I can run a model using current gold price and historical ratio distributions and simulate “free market silver” projections for next 5–10 years, to give a more detailed scenario map. Want me to shoot that?
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