On 1/31/2022 at 10:06 PM, Grendel72 said:

Congrats. Thot it was a good price considering its scarcity. 

I had a higher buy price.  Market must be going down I dunno. Quest money just inflated. 

On 1/29/2022 at 8:20 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Not to come out of left field, but is there any hope for  2nd print TMNT #2? even in 9.8?
I like that the First issue gets all the attention, but again with albedo as well, after the 1st appearance of the main characters the turtles, it kind of dwindles.

No love for April? Mousers and etc?

There's love.  Just acquired it.  Thanks!

On 1/31/2022 at 9:38 PM, BDubs said:

Was surprised at the 2nd print price tag for TMNT 1 2nd print.  Went ahead and grabbed the #2 2nd print.  Anyone else grab anything from Comic Link auction tonight?

Was able to win the following:

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1  CGC 9.8 NM/MT
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #2  CGC 9.8 NM/MT
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #33  CGC 9.8 NM/MT
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #47  CGC 9.8 NM/MT

Was surprised at the 2nd print price tag for TMNT 1 2nd print.  Went ahead and grabbed the #2 2nd print.  Anyone else grab anything from Comic Link auction tonight?

On 1/29/2022 at 9:52 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

indeed. It's tough the thought, that like myself (a fan of TMNT) that it is seemingly, a somewhat passerby. Except of course for the highly motivated  

I haven't added the 2nd Print #2 in my requirements for my "quest" to have all CGC grades but as stated above, I guess for completion it will be a must.  

Comiclink Auction nearing its ending for a few key TMNT Mirage Studio issues.  Game on for the CGC 9.8 2nd Print.  I've been sitting at highest bid for a couple weeks, almost time to see who's coming in to snipe it come Monday evening.  

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cgc-asks-bad-idea-to-stop-selling-the-slabbed-invisible-comics/

So, my brain in action... see if this makes any sense... There are several low quantity CGC 9.8 in the TMNT Mirage Studios First Run 84' - .  I have seen a couple CBCS 9.8 out in the wild that I could get my hands on to THEN have pressed and Submitted at CGC for the 9.8 status to help in my quest of having all issues in CGC 9.8 respectively.

Has anyone tried this idea prior?  I know I know there is the apparent risk associated with this idea of it grading down but stubborn is stubborn and the quest must be fulfilled as prophesized 

On 1/26/2022 at 8:14 AM, alexanderjk said:

Fingers crossed for you, but for what it’s worth, something similar happened to one of my first submissions to CGC three years ago (well before USPS’s current troubles). Had visions of my thousands of dollars worth of comics just sitting on someone’s desk, waiting to be processed, or worse, sitting in the back of a USPS truck, getting crushed daily by other deliveries. A couple days later the books showed up on CGC’s site for processing. Guessing yours have arrived at CGC already, but weren’t signed for to show delivery. 🤞🏻

So the Sarasota post office called and they have it in the locked box.  She is VERY familiar with CGC and makes about 3-4 calls to concerned customers each day.  She stated that I was correct in sending registered mail as its in a locked box until dispersed to CGC who is getting 25 - 30 packages a day and takes multiple loads or trips to get all the boxes.  With registered mail it is signed at each station and allows easy tracking however is somewhat slower.  

Anyways, all good. Was impressed with how familiar they are with CGC!!!

I put $3,450 for insurance.  I filed a claim this morning but hoping maybe CGC only picks up weekly.  I dunno.  The whole reason for registered mail is to ensure it isn't lost in transit. 

On 1/13/2022 at 4:57 PM, BDubs said:

So I've taken everyone's suggestion and guidance/expertise in the thread and submitted the following today for grade at CGC due to either scarcity within the consensus for 9.6 and 9.8 or multiple copies that may result in 1 of 2 (fingers crossed) receiving the coveted 9.8 grading...  

Second Submission to CGC
#1 Malibu Comics Malibu Sun #13 5/92 QTY 1
#2 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 1985 Fourth Printing     QTY 2
#3 Mirage Studios Michaelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 1986 QTY 2
#4 Mirage Studios Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 12/86 QTY 2
#5 Mirage Studios Donatello, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 8/86 QTY 2
#6  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #11 6/87 QTY 2
#7  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #14 2/88 QTY 1
#8  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 2/88 QTY 1
#9 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 9/88 QTY 1
#10 Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #15 1988 QTY 1
#11  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #47 5/92 QTY 1
#12  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #28 2/90 QTY1
#13  Mirage Studios Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #62 8/93 QTY 1

 

And as Mikey said, "I love being a turtle." 

Here goes nothing... 
 

I sent this package registered mail and there hasn't been an update since January 20th... 

Your item departed our USPS facility in SARASOTA, FL 34260 on January 20, 2022 at 12:31 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

This is my worst nightmare as it contained all the low quantity CGC 9.6/9.8 comics for TMNT teens as well as a perfect condition Malibu Sun 13 first appearance of Spawn...

TeamCGC9.8 is great as it shows grade ratios and I collected a lot of the same books late 80s early 90s. ComicTom101 is worth a watch as they have a pretty good schtick with hottest comics covering all the ages/categories.  

Pretty excited about CCS receipt already!
 

CGC5013xxxxxx
399xxxx
1/24/22
6
13,000
MAGAZINE WALKTHROUGH
Received at CCS

CIS seems to be exactly what I was looking for thank you.  I have a call with the under writer here in a bit and the cost appears to be in line with what I'm willing to pay.  

Thank you!

Having read a thread now close, I will say one thing of value that came from it is collectible insurance.  As stated in my thread, I have allocated a relatively (to me) large sum of money to complete the TMNT Mirage Studios #1-#62 collection.  Already the "quest" as I'm calling it has gone into five figures with the expectation of it topping six figures before it is all said in done, by end of 23'.  

My question to the group of experts and collectors alike, is there a specific insurer that collectors have seen are head and shoulders above the rest?
Would using my local home, auto, jewelry, and boat insurer suffice?

Not wanting to over think it but honestly, asking this group questions first has already proven to be the wise and prudent approach.

Thanks as always, and wish everyone the best in their day and collection goals.

B Dubs

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 

This looks from the bag to have been sold via Heritage Auctions prior to my purchase on Ebay.  
 

On 1/17/2022 at 8:50 AM, Mecha_Fantastic said:

Well, wishing you the best of luck, mate. The odds are against you, so hopefully lady luck is in your favour. 

Thank you for the well wishes!  

 

On 1/16/2022 at 3:32 PM, Ryan. said:

$75 a book, assuming decent grades, isn't terrible. 

Good to know. 

Last night I woke up around 3AM with a sudden thought that I don't think I flipped my second submissions when I put the packing slip in.  Hopefully it won't cause serious delays as they are currently stacked inversely.


"Nightmares of a CGC newb." 

Third Submission Costs: Grading, Pressing | Modern

Second Submission Costs: 
 

First Submission Costs: 
 

Shipping to CGC -  $52, $54, $132

Total Cost to Submit needed books to CGC for this Quest: $5,585.4
 

Just dropped a box at Fedex containing the following TMNT Mirage Studio issues:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 1985    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 1986    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 1986    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8 1986    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9 9/86    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #10 4/87    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 9/87    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #17 11/88    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18 2/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #19 3/89
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20 4/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21 5/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #22 6/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #23 7/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #24 8/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #29 3/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #32 8/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #33 6/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #34 9/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #35 3/91
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25 9/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #26 10/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #27 11/89    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #30 4/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #31 7/90    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #36 8/91    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #38 7/91    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #39 9/91    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #43 1/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #44 2/92
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #45 3/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #46 4/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #48 6/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #49 7/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50 8/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #51 9/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #52 10/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53 11/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #54 12/92    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #55 1/93
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #56 2/93    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #57 3/93    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #58 4/93    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #59 5/93    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #60 6/93    
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #61 7/93    
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 5/87    
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 7/87    
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 10/87    
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 1/88

On 1/14/2022 at 12:17 PM, jaybuck43 said:

My personal suggestion?  If you don't need the books ASAP, don't pay for such expensive submissions.  All of these would qualify for Modern.  Modern Fast track with High Res would have run you $756, and you could have taken that $383 to either submit more books OR buy more books.  Just my  

Going to go this route for the third submission of the series I'm packaging now.  Thanks!

On 1/14/2022 at 12:17 PM, jaybuck43 said:

My personal suggestion?  If you don't need the books ASAP, don't pay for such expensive submissions.  All of these would qualify for Modern.  Modern Fast track with High Res would have run you $756, and you could have taken that $383 to either submit more books OR buy more books.  Just my  

Now that is financially sound advice!  Thank you!

On 1/14/2022 at 8:20 AM, Ryan. said:

What service did you use to submit these under?

I went with the following: