Bragging rights - your best deal of late?

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:22 am

I think we're at about an inch and a half of rain for 2009.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:11 am

We've had a fairly wet year so far, but nowhere near 28 inches of rain.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:37 pm

a trace so far for us

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:29 pm

Just got back from the bookstore, found a nother bunch of steels

a nother copy of invincible 1 (great quality ) darkness 1-10 nude copy of red sonya and a 12 shot of the current series

25 bones

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:32 pm

superman-prime wrote:Just got back from the bookstore, found a nother bunch of steels

a nother copy of invincible 1 (great quality ) darkness 1-10 nude copy of red sonya and a 12 shot of the current series

25 bones

Want to sell THAT one to me?

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:39 pm

Wow, found another copy of Invincible #1?

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:14 pm

same place they have a TON of issues they are slowly puting out in 25 c bins all indies are going in there i got concrete 1 and 2 (not sure what series of it ) and tons of other stuff i go back 2 times a week and buy more goodies for nothing

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:31 pm

Finally managed to track down a Firearm VHS! And, got myself a nice set of Usagi TPBs.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:32 pm

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:23 am

Doorman wrote:

Finally managed to track down a Firearm VHS! And, got myself a nice set of Usagi TPBs.

Did you watch the movie yet?

childres · Post by **childres** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:24 am

superman-prime wrote:Just got back from the bookstore, found a nother bunch of steels

a nother copy of invincible 1 (great quality ) darkness 1-10 nude copy of red sonya and a 12 shot of the current series

25 bones

Great deal!

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:56 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:Did you watch the movie yet?

Nope! Actually, I'm kind of scared to.

My girlfriend jokingly asked me if it was for the next 'movie night'. I told her I wouldn't want to subject anyone else to it.

robb77 · Post by **robb77** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:45 am

Doorman wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Did you watch the movie yet?
Nope! Actually, I'm kind of scared to.

My girlfriend jokingly asked me if it was for the next 'movie night'. I told her I wouldn't want to subject anyone else to it.

still on the lookout for the hardcase vhs - looks alright

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:10 am

Doorman wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Did you watch the movie yet?
Nope! Actually, I'm kind of scared to.

My girlfriend jokingly asked me if it was for the next 'movie night'. I told her I wouldn't want to subject anyone else to it.

I would have watched it but mine is still sealed.

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:25 am

want me to mail it to you with your auction winnings and you can mail it back when you're done watching it?

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:37 am

Doorman wrote:want me to mail it to you with your auction winnings and you can mail it back when you're done watching it?

Nah, that's cool. I'm not that desperate to see it, but I appreciate the offer.

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:10 pm

Chiclo wrote:
Doorman wrote:want me to mail it to you with your auction winnings and you can mail it back when you're done watching it?
Nah, that's cool. I'm not that desperate to see it, but I appreciate the offer.

Yeah, it pretty much sucks...

vikingspawn · Post by **vikingspawn** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:28 pm

Doorman wrote:

Wow! Look at all those Usagis!

Nice!

Doorman · Post by **Doorman** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:11 pm

ha! yeah! I've always been interested to read him and I just picked up all those for $150. Thought it was an OK deal.

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:48 am

I just won this huge lot of ASM's for my personal run.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0398450200

I figured I take a gamble with this lot since the description was kinda vague, but I think it paid off. First off, major kudos to the seller for packaging it nicely. He had it double boxed/padded and insured for free. Here are what the books graded out using CGC standards.

Amazing Spider Man #49 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #50 8.0 1st Kingpin
Amazing Spider Man #53 9.2
Amazing Spider Man #55 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #77 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #80 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #82 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #83 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #84 3.0
Amazing Spider Man #85 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #85 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #91 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #93 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #94 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #95 4.5
Amazing Spider Man #96 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #100 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #101 9.0 1st Morbius
Amazing Spider Man #103 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #104 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #105 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #132 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #134 4.0
Amazing Spider Man #159 4.0 MJ Inserts
Amazing Spider Man #169 8.0
Amazing Spider Man Annual #15 8.5

Overall, I was pretty happy with what I got. What do you guys think?

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:21 am

For just over $300? If they are what they say they are, I'd say you got a steal!

-slym

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:02 am

Nice deal, Esca.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:11 am

Escaflown4 wrote:I just won this huge lot of ASM's for my personal run.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0398450200

I figured I take a gamble with this lot since the description was kinda vague, but I think it paid off. First off, major kudos to the seller for packaging it nicely. He had it double boxed/padded and insured for free. Here are what the books graded out using CGC standards.

Amazing Spider Man #49 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #50 8.0 1st Kingpin
Amazing Spider Man #53 9.2
Amazing Spider Man #55 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #77 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #80 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #82 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #83 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #84 3.0
Amazing Spider Man #85 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #85 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #91 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #93 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #94 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #95 4.5
Amazing Spider Man #96 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #100 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #101 9.0 1st Morbius
Amazing Spider Man #103 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #104 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #105 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #132 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #134 4.0
Amazing Spider Man #159 4.0 MJ Inserts
Amazing Spider Man #169 8.0
Amazing Spider Man Annual #15 8.5

Overall, I was pretty happy with what I got. What do you guys think?

Holy crap. Why did this go so cheap? The #50 alone is worth more than that...... and it has high grade 100 and 101. Great deal. I'd do that deal in a second to upgrade some of my copies. Nice.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:51 am

Escaflown4 · Post by **Escaflown4** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:24 pm

400yrs wrote:
Escaflown4 wrote:I just won this huge lot of ASM's for my personal run.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0398450200

I figured I take a gamble with this lot since the description was kinda vague, but I think it paid off. First off, major kudos to the seller for packaging it nicely. He had it double boxed/padded and insured for free. Here are what the books graded out using CGC standards.

Amazing Spider Man #49 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #50 8.0 1st Kingpin
Amazing Spider Man #53 9.2
Amazing Spider Man #55 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #77 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #80 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #82 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #83 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #84 3.0
Amazing Spider Man #85 2.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #85 6.5
Amazing Spider Man #91 4.0 subscription crease
Amazing Spider Man #93 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #94 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #95 4.5
Amazing Spider Man #96 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #100 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #101 9.0 1st Morbius
Amazing Spider Man #103 9.0
Amazing Spider Man #104 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #105 8.0
Amazing Spider Man #132 6.0
Amazing Spider Man #134 4.0
Amazing Spider Man #159 4.0 MJ Inserts
Amazing Spider Man #169 8.0
Amazing Spider Man Annual #15 8.5

Overall, I was pretty happy with what I got. What do you guys think?
Holy crap. Why did this go so cheap? The #50 alone is worth more than that...... and it has high grade 100 and 101. Great deal. I'd do that deal in a second to upgrade some of my copies. Nice.

I think the reason it ended at that price was people were probably afraid to bid due to the fact that the seller gave a very vague description on the condition of the books. Not only that, putting "AS IS" in the description is usually a big turn off for potential bidders. I really took a 50/50 chance gamble hoping they be in descent condition. I was kinda surprised to see the key issues in such high grades. It was like they were just pulled off the racks back in the 60's and 70's. I've checked carefully and do not detect any hint of restorations either. Here are some scans of the high grade books.