Bragging rights - your best deal of late?

greg · Post by **greg** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:53 pm

childres wrote:Thats a nice looking Solar, Greg! Not as nice as that absolute killer Highest Grade Four Color #596 you have, but still def. nice!

If you get a chance, I would appreciate it if you would post another scan of your Turok. If a Turok fan hasn't seen it, they should.

-Joe

Super-duper-sized Scan of Four Color #596

According to the CGC census, there's a higher grade now (a 9.0), and this is one of two copies at 8.5. That's quite alright, though. I bought it before there was a CGC census, so I didn't know it was highest then, and it's ok that it's not highest now.

childres · Post by **childres** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:11 pm

Thanks Greg! That book is terrific! The covers Dell and Gold Key did always looked cool, but that cover stands out even amoung the rest. Its really enjoyable seeing it in such a nice condition.

-Joe

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:50 am

greg wrote:This one arrived today... who says mid-grade books can't look great?

Sure is nice to look at. Congrats. What is the grade?

/Magnus

greg · Post by **greg** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:52 am

magnusr wrote:
greg wrote:This one arrived today... who says mid-grade books can't look great?
Sure is nice to look at. Congrats. What is the grade?

/Magnus

CGC 5.5... about as "mid" as possible.

Vault-Keeper · Post by **Vault-Keeper** » Wed May 31, 2006 5:09 pm

How's this for only $100?:

I went to a rural farm auction today and got 14 comics from around 1951-53. The page whitness on these is un-freakin-believable!

Here's the list of what I got for only $100:

1. Haunted Thrills #1 Fine+;

2. Big Town #8 Fine+;

3. Suspense Detective #1 F+/VF;

4. Black Cat Mystery #35 Fine;

5. TALES FROM THE CRYPT #30 Fine+;

6. Jungle Comics #148 Fine+;

7. Jungle Comics #156 Fine;

8. Police Comics #117 VG+;

9. Web Of Mystery #14 VG+;

10. Space Action #3 VG+;

11. Wings Comics #114 Fine;

12. House Of Mystery #4 Fine+;

13. Tales Of Horror #1 Fine (cover fade);

14. Black Magic V2 #7 (coverless--Simon & Kirby).

My grades are conservative. I was the only bidder because I started the bidding out at $100, which I believe scared off anyone else who might have been interested. Of course, I might have got them cheaper, but if I would have REALLY low-balled it at $50, everyone would have jumped on it, & I might have paid double, or more. These books are conservatively worth over $1,000.

I have had a good comic book day today!

I am happy. In to the Vault they go!---Steve

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed May 31, 2006 5:25 pm

Very cool VK, I haven't been to an auction in years. I just might have to start going to them again now.

childres · Post by **childres** » Wed May 31, 2006 10:47 pm

Nice deal, Steve!

-Joe

mrwoogieman · Post by **mrwoogieman** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:04 pm

Limited edition, Quesada-signed Ninjak lithograph

$15.00

mrwoogieman · Post by **mrwoogieman** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:46 pm

mrwoogieman wrote:Limited edition, Quesada-signed Ninjak lithograph

$15.00

Wow, I just got this in the mail. It looks awesome! Who knew?

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:39 pm

Which version did you get? And yes it is a nice litho.

My best deal was on sunday. Magnus 64 for a $1.

mrwoogieman · Post by **mrwoogieman** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:04 pm

It's the Palmiotti/Quesada litho, signed by Quesada and limited to 1,200. Nice!

brianlock · Post by **brianlock** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:00 pm

I picked up Magnus: Steel Nation & Invasion, along with the Unity Slipcase with Vols 1-4 for $15 total! I was pretty excited to see them in the 50% off bins, and even more excited when I expected the Unity slipcase to be at least $20, but told that it was only $5.

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:40 pm

Good deals, brianlock.

The good news is I have a comic size Shadowman V2 #1 special edition coming my way for $14. The bad news is the seller sent it in a bubble mailer with no card board. All I can do is pray at this point.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:31 am

GJB wrote:Good deals, brianlock.

The good news is I have a comic size Shadowman V2 #1 special edition coming my way for $14. The bad news is the seller sent it in a bubble mailer with no card board. All I can do is pray at this point.

Man, what is with these people??? Will you be able to get a refund if it gets F-ed up?

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:38 am

mrwoogieman wrote:It's the Palmiotti/Quesada litho, signed by Quesada and limited to 1,200. Nice!

There were two versions--gold and platinum for the litho.

mrwoogieman · Post by **mrwoogieman** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:52 am

tarheelmarine wrote:
mrwoogieman wrote:It's the Palmiotti/Quesada litho, signed by Quesada and limited to 1,200. Nice!
There were two versions--gold and platinum for the litho.

I don't see anything 'gold' about the 1,200 litho I have, but I guess that would be the one I have unless I'm missing something. I believe I read that the 'platinum' one is signed by both and limited to only 100.

tarheelmarine · Post by **tarheelmarine** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:21 pm

Sounds like gold--mine is the same.

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:53 pm

Brother J wrote:
GJB wrote:Good deals, brianlock.

The good news is I have a comic size Shadowman V2 #1 special edition coming my way for $14. The bad news is the seller sent it in a bubble mailer with no card board. All I can do is pray at this point.

Man, what is with these people??? Will you be able to get a refund if it gets F-ed up?

This guy truly didn't know to use cardboard or another method to protect comics during the transit process. He will in the future so other customers will benefit. To be honest, If packaging wasn't a priority, I can't put much faith in his grading. The book probably wasn't in nm/m condition to begin with. After a ride with the usps, forget about it.

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:29 pm

Received V vs V Universe #'s 1 an 2 with the $2.50 cover as freebies on Ebay recently. Didn't know what I had at first until I checked here.

GJB · Post by **GJB** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:06 pm

Second_Death wrote:Received V vs V Universe #'s 1 an 2 with the $2.50 cover as freebies on Ebay recently. Didn't know what I had at first until I checked here.

Not too shabby.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:09 pm

brianlock wrote:I picked up Magnus: Steel Nation & Invasion, along with the Unity Slipcase with Vols 1-4 for $15 total! I was pretty excited to see them in the 50% off bins, and even more excited when I expected the Unity slipcase to be at least $20, but told that it was only $5.

Awesome!!!

$15? Wow! I sure hope you don't sell them, cause that's a GREAT price!!

brianlock · Post by **brianlock** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:14 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
brianlock wrote:I picked up Magnus: Steel Nation & Invasion, along with the Unity Slipcase with Vols 1-4 for $15 total! I was pretty excited to see them in the 50% off bins, and even more excited when I expected the Unity slipcase to be at least $20, but told that it was only $5.
Awesome!!!

$15? Wow! I sure hope you don't sell them, cause that's a GREAT price!!

Don't have much to do tonight?

I haven't been here very long, but it seems that most of your threads are aimed at chastising people you don't agree with. You must be proud.

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:06 am

brianlock wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
brianlock wrote:I picked up Magnus: Steel Nation & Invasion, along with the Unity Slipcase with Vols 1-4 for $15 total! I was pretty excited to see them in the 50% off bins, and even more excited when I expected the Unity slipcase to be at least $20, but told that it was only $5.
Awesome!!!

$15? Wow! I sure hope you don't sell them, cause that's a GREAT price!!
Don't have much to do tonight?

I haven't been here very long, but it seems that most of your threads are aimed at chastising people you don't agree with. You must be proud.

Damn, sounds like a veteran poster already. Welcome.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:14 pm

Wife took me to Shreveport today for a little birthday lunch at one of my favorite restaurants and also to visit the two comic shops there. I haven't been to a comic shop in about 8 months.

First shop had not a single Valiant back issue. They didn't even have any discount bins. They did have a couple copies of the Rai and X-O tpbs including 1 each of the blue covers. That was it for Valiant, though. I always try to buy something when I visit a shop, so I picked up a Ghost Rider back issue for $3.00.

I had more success at the second shop. No Valiants in the regular back issue section - they were all in the 50 cent boxes! Of course, it was mostly a ton of Rai & TFF #9s and other commons. There were also a few Acclaim books like early issues of Troublemakers and Shadowman Vol2, but nothing real desirable. No Q&W or later issues of any of the books. I picked up some issues of Secret Weapons that I was missing, an X-O #11, Valiant Reader, etc.

But the BEST thing was 2 copies of Unity 2000 #2 (still bagged with the correct cover for #1) - for 50 cents each.

Sure, it's not an amazing deal to die for, but it is my best deal of late.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:31 am

brianlock wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
brianlock wrote:I picked up Magnus: Steel Nation & Invasion, along with the Unity Slipcase with Vols 1-4 for $15 total! I was pretty excited to see them in the 50% off bins, and even more excited when I expected the Unity slipcase to be at least $20, but told that it was only $5.
Awesome!!!

$15? Wow! I sure hope you don't sell them, cause that's a GREAT price!!
Don't have much to do tonight?

I haven't been here very long, but it seems that most of your threads are aimed at chastising people you don't agree with. You must be proud.

You have that right...you HAVEN'T been here very long.