My son told me at breakfast the Usagi Yokimbo cartoon just dropped on Netflix.  Hopefully it does well. 

On 4/28/2022 at 7:03 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Looks as though they are opened and received   on 2/8/22

They're not back from pressing at ccs, which is why it doesn't say cgc.

Gotcha, so the pressing is additional time for the process.  Makes sense.  Thanks for clarifying.

New to this so newb question.  If they are opening boxes in April how come none of mine from February have been opened?

On 4/24/2022 at 10:17 PM, Turtle said:

My old book!  I got personally got all those signatures. 

That's awesome!  Thank you!  

Petty. 

On 4/20/2022 at 3:03 PM, jaybuck43 said:

Wait I'm confused.  What did the SS hammer at and what book were you being offered?  Were they trying to sell you the Universal for the price of the SS??

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On 4/16/2022 at 6:23 PM, Ryan. said:

Someone is selling a 9.8 to buy a 9.8?

I believe the one I was bidding on was a Signature Series and from what I was emailed, the winner decided that he had to sell the Universal prior to payment of the SS #1 9.8...  after the point.  I am happy with the dozens of books I did win however.  Great auction house, just not buying the Universal to help the db that changed the terms of auction.  I digress.  Thanks for allowing me to vent.  

I took the time to add descriptions and photos for my TMNT collection. I don’t know the process but it may be the most completed overall registry for TMNT Mirage Studios vol. 1.  I continue to search for the 3-5 comics left to complete it. If anyone wishes to sell a comic that I’m missing I will pay premium. Thanks.

On 4/10/2022 at 6:43 AM, GM8 said:

Doug from Pedigree got back to me on the 9.8 1st print that sold on 3/9/22 on his site: $223,000. It seems like these have hit a plateau around the $225-250K range. 

My issue is the guy that outbid me for the #1 told Doug he had to sell his 9.8 prior to payment. My bid would have been a winner and now Doug is trying to have me buy the 9.8 at $215k so the guy pays for the auction. That’s not how this works. 

Bump. The recent movement on eBay could have something to do with me starting my new quest as I am 6% from completing the Mirage Studios TMNT vol. 1.  Any tips or sources of CGC 9.8 appreciated. Thanks

On 4/12/2022 at 4:03 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Ya I traded two cgc undecopies if mine, a CGC X-Men#107 5.5 and a ASM 365 9.2.

 Through in a raw Batgirl#40 that I had found for cheap a day earlier.

Speaking of press, I probably won't. I usually only do those for signature series and I figure to leave this blue label.

A bit of color rub on the back near spin pretty much guarantees 8.5 9.0, but the rest I consider NM. I don't often press, but this one, I'm not too sure it would help either...

I still appreciate LCS giving fmv for pretty even swap. Some LCS feel like only giving me 60% of what they'll sell it for, but the LCS I went to was swimming in great back issues they acquired. Still nice if them.

 

Even swap, hell that's an award on its own.  Nice job!

On 4/10/2022 at 3:00 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Posted in Spare a grade section, although I'm estimating 8.5.

I traded for this, anyway new this week  

I think it was an excellent trade.  Top corners a bit frayed. Pressing and with CGC grading these days, who knows where it might land. 

I haven't gone down that path yet but am very close... Kind of fun searching these down and I have a set and a half still in CGC being pressed and graded.  So will continue to the search!  Thanks!

On 4/2/2022 at 11:11 AM, Turtle said:

So this isn't a new piece, but there's a new addition and I love this one so much that I'll take any excuse to post it.

So around 10 years ago, I was able to get one of the coolest jam pieces ever done.  It took a lot of luck and I couldn't be more pleased with how smoothly everything went:

 

For those who haven't seen this before, this is:

Michelangelo by Jim Lawson

Raphael by Kevin Eastman

Leonardo by Michael Dooney

Donatello by Peter Laird

all done in pencil.  Then...

Inks by Dan Berger

Colors by Steve Lavigne

This is about as Mirage-y as one piece can get. 

Anyway, my eye always wanders back up to the logo that never quite felt finished.  I know Steve has been busy working on artwork for the upcoming video game Shredder's Revenge, but he graciously agreed to take this back and work his magic on the logo.  NOW this feels finished. 

You can find more info about the process on my CAF listing:

Mirage Jam on CAF

This is simply AMAZING!  I love it!  Thank you for sharing.

On 3/1/2022 at 12:21 PM, sckao said:

Congrats on the #4 getting a 9.8. I actually have multiple copies of Fugitoid and other TMNT issues still in the queue being slabbed as well.

I'm still looking for a 3 NYCC Variant, the Gamestop Deluxe Edition, and Sixth Printing.  Can't believe I can't find these anywhere in a 9.6/9.8

The Quest continues....

Nice!  

TMNT #3 (1985) CGC NY Comic Con NYCC Variant RARE ISSUE!! Key  See original listing
	Condition: --
	Ended: Mar 27, 2022 , 3:02PM
	Winning bid: US $2,300.00 [ 50 bids ]

Insanity.  9.0 3 variant going for $2.3k

On 3/22/2022 at 5:46 AM, GM8 said:

was it a #1 9.8 1st print? 

Yes, looks like there are a couple others available April / May timeframe. 

On 2/23/2022 at 11:01 AM, SuperBird said:

Time to get the big boy pants on!

https://www.pedigreecomics.com/auction?item_type=comic&search=turtles

Thank you for showing me this! Much appreciated.  I have a artist friend that I just met with do a piece on the TMNT 16 cover.  Will share when complete. 

On 3/1/2022 at 12:21 PM, sckao said:

Congrats on the #4 getting a 9.8. I actually have multiple copies of Fugitoid and other TMNT issues still in the queue being slabbed as well.

I need a 9.8 Fugitoid for the quest of all 9.8s so maybe we can trade or find a price.  Thanks!

And as the name says, just got here...

Im holding down the fort on most of these items from pedigree.  Waiting for the big dog to come in... but wow.  Call me the next and maybe only 100% registered guy on the block!