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I'm thinking about flying in.  What day is everyone meeting up?

On 5/6/2023 at 5:53 AM, sorrenmj said:

I am curious to know what do people think about this? TMNT 1st printing signed by Frank Miller? Is it OK to have an artist who did not work on the comic sign it do you think?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325001346946?hash=item4bab96ff82:g:3qMAAOSw0Tdh5XH-&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABAEq6O9bo8%2FJzC1KEUL1z0YIgljgezO%2BuEVMPjCOhSpWHFMn9XGxbA1PR7yYREJAFRz2mkeSYD%2FeCqoNQDNrbVA4GJenTBFLqpEXIlgvW6mOA0MRU40HYq0ap2QmbDv%2FsfPAhyw00Xs7Cqqs4ZSasebAjxZRPLkclROiksNuggjxU8lC7r92WFH37FGcocrL6C2PxGSfDTtmBN6aspFtecpgZp5pgRtMKgEL4IYHln87jg2NhtC3eKgdx41ie%2Fs6HzGiH%2FcZ972DRwb6MjmEv28fTmaAn5A3R0ph55L6gOs3qqlKv3A2gV1On6UTRdnLpy9CWjpDpNc0GCPUlTiwQGa8%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9ii1Ir-YQ

Frank Miller Dare Devil connection? 

On 5/5/2023 at 12:41 PM, sorrenmj said:

Today is TMNT day so happy TMNT day guys!

”Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles volume 1 issue #1, later retroactively titled The Turtles' Origin is Told, is the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story ever published, by Mirage Studios on May 5, 1984.”

40th Year Anniversary next year!  There HAS to be some kind of coordinated event whether in person or online to celebrate next year... right guys?!

New direction for TMNT 

https://insidethemagic.net/2023/02/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-sequel-kevin-eastman-dr1/

Volume 1 Issues 16 & 17 in CGC 9.8 are currently at auction for under FMV on Ebay.  Not my auction as an fyi. 

   https://www.ebay.com/str/newworldordercomics

Starting to see a couple of #3 Variant "White Laird" cgc 9.6s in ebay auctions... also see a 9.8!  Price offered declined however...  Looks like overall the non key common collection has taken some deep cuts in value.   

On 1/18/2023 at 3:14 PM, rich_TMNT said:

Awesome!  You'll love it - really comfy.  Appreciate the support.

Thanks !  Hopefully I can get some shows to schedule the exhibit this year or next - would be great to meet you.

t-shirt is super comfortable.  Thanks again. 

Just purchased a t-shirt!  Thanks!

On 1/17/2023 at 9:21 AM, rich_TMNT said:

I'm currently working to get these out on tour for 2023/2024. Still nothing solid - more to come.

Amazing!!! This is so cool and the executed vision of what I was wanting to do with my completed Mirage Studio Vol. 1 Set!  We definitely have to connect.  I need to fly out to a show to see this in person!  Well done! 

On 1/18/2023 at 12:54 PM, wytshus said:

Please see this post regarding my thoughts on scoring in the Registry:

 

After this Year's Awards, I plan on implementing major changes to the Registry structure.

Some of the changes I am planning are not going to be popular, but I feel they are necessary.

My intention is to make set scoring more dependent on completion percentage, set detail, and photographs, as opposed to having 2 or 3 keys/grails.

 

Hey thanks for this!  And appreciate CGC hearing and responding.  Cheers!

On 1/16/2023 at 9:46 AM, Magmar said:

% >9.8  

And I'm not Magmar  No money exchanged hands for him to post! 

On 1/16/2023 at 9:46 AM, Magmar said:

The way the scoring works is so flawed

A person who spends 8 years daily searching and submitting to build an almost full 9.8 set  (including 1 of 4, 1 of 5 in the world ultra ultra rare issues etc) achieves 70 / 72   9.8's in the set   gets a score of 20000.

That person cannot afford a 1st issue #1   where the cheapest versions of a mid grade of the book are 30k  etc

A  ?collector?  buys a 9.2 copy of #1  -  doesn't work on or collect any of the other 73 titles - just a 9.2 of #1  and his score is 24000   (4k higher than someone who has obviously built a massively better set than a single purchase) -

Solution..

since this is a SET Collector's society   you should  make the official rank based on  % >9.8    achieved     on the set      so  a person who buys a 9.2 copy of issue 1 might be  #14 on the value ranking but  they are really un-ranked on the set collectors ranking   

 

I am just venting as I find it ridiculous that a person can buy a single book and be ranked higher than someone who has been building a full set for years and years LOL

 

This truly hits so close to home.  I have 98% of this set and all but 3 or 4 are 9.8 plus there are complete pictures and descriptions and I'm ranked 17th or 18th or something. 

I second this

On 1/13/2023 at 3:30 PM, Bronty said:

what did everyone think of the auction for the cover of #8

I missed it.  Do you have a link?

On 1/13/2023 at 4:04 PM, sorrenmj said:

Please forgive my ignorance but I am not sure how to read this? What is this telling me please? I wish I didn't have to ask and seem dumb but it looks telling 

Variant Cover 

CGC 9.8 5 on census Fair Market Value of $19,000.00
CGC 9.6 26 on CGC census Fair Market Value of $10,000.00
CGC 9.4 25 on Census FMV $5,500.00
9.2 29/census FMV $3,200.00
9.0 22/census FMV $2050.00

On 1/13/2023 at 4:15 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Ah you said "actual #2?" So you meant either printing, some still consider 2nd prints as reprints, it threw me off. I thought about it, I understand now.

 

Poorly worded on my part.  TMNT #2 1st CGC 9.8 going around 2k-2.3k and seeing the #2 1st Print Counterfeit 9.8 for $3k. 

Apologies 

On 1/13/2023 at 4:02 PM, sorrenmj said:

What will you do now that you have completed your 9.8 mission? That's a heavy fate to have accomplished already?!

I still have a few remaining and need bitcoin over $50k for the #1 First Print CGC 9.8 so still a while on that.

#3 Variant B in 9.8 have 9.6
Sixth Print #1 I have a 9.2 and only one 9.8  although I have 1 contender in raw.
GameStop Variant #1 in 9.4 still looking for 9.8


 

On 1/13/2023 at 3:37 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Is there something about the counterfeit that is better than the 2nd print? I have that in 9.8, but it hasn't risen in value as much, and I'm wondering why the counterfeit would be better?

That was the question I posed honestly.  I think @sorrenmj stated it best, for the avid hardcore collectors, it has a place in the collection in that it is part of the overall story. 

On 1/13/2023 at 2:01 PM, sorrenmj said:

I think it is definitely possible but to a very specific buyer. Someone who is a TMNT fantastical, has cash and already has a 9.8 TMNT everything else and wanting to complete their collection. Is a counterfeit issue 1 currently worth more than a genuine first print 2? I think both issue 1 and issue 2 are heading to the stratosphere. I'm not sure issue 3 may get there but the Peter Laird variant might. The mystery for this comic is what makes this comic awesome in both storytelling and true life phenomena 

You basically just described me Yes, not many opportunities to grab the #2 CGC 9.8 Counterfeit.  And it does strengthen the collection with the stories of old.  Thanks for your feedback!

On 1/13/2023 at 1:40 PM, sorrenmj said:

Thanks a lot for the insight and suggestion. I honestly wouldn't know what to sell my copy for? I'm no grader but it surely is in pristine condition, literally bagged on the day at the convention and stored since. I'm certain this condition is rare? I took photos of it quite recently and put it back immediately. Here is my copy to see

Quick question for the group!

Would the value of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 CONTERFEIT CGC 9.8 be worth more than the actual #2 in same grade?  I know there are only 5 of the Counterfeit in this grade but having trouble putting a value on it... 

Feedback? 

Was able to secure a Leonardo #1 in CGC 9.8 for a competitive price of $525.00 Now to hunt down the Gamestop Variant and 6th print 9.8s!

How did I miss this magnificent Christmas gathering?!

 

On 12/26/2022 at 4:31 PM, HollyJollyOne said:

I don't even know what to say 

Thank you to @Crops086 for the very cool Miles Morales Ultimate #4  Funko Pop and BCW Comic holder!  The card is fantastic as well!   Thank you for a great first time experience in the Secret Santa gift exchange!  Ill add pictures when the Christmas mayhem wraps up!  Cheers and happy holidays!