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campued1010

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    Anyone have any new Pre-Robin Tec news to share? (shrug)

     

    My 28-37 run. Not the greatest picture, but the only one I have before being tucked away.

     

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    :applause::golfclap:(worship)

     

    This is the type of thing that makes me miss the days when this thread was more active.

     

    What a fantastic group-shot. (thumbs u

     

    Any stories behind the "why" and "how" you landed all of those?

     

    All these books have either been owned by George(1KOKO) or Rick(G.A tor). The first book I bought was the TEC 33. George had it in the forum sales, I debated, pondered and pulled the trigger. It was nearly not meant to be, I had just purchased a Mac and had the Caps on. When I emailed George I presented an offer earlier and was asking if we had a deal, the second pm was all in CAPS.... it really came across as I was yelling or demanding, George responded as expected. I looked back and sent an email explaining it was not my intention, and if he took it that way I apologized. George being the nice guy he is, brushed it off and we came to a deal. I was lucky to close a real estate deal during the year and as well receive commisions from my job. As I already contribute to my RRSP savings and watched the market collapse, I decided to take stab at the run. As mentioned all these books came from Rick and George, and they are awesome to work with. The allow time payments and are willing to work with you. With our Canadian dollar close to par with the US$ and with these books being offered to me, I couldn't say no. Having an awesome wife always helps as well.

     

    The only book that gave me stress in acquiring was the 28. It's an incredibly hard book to acquire unrestored. I know of a beautiful 5.5, but it was out of my price range at the time. A 3.5 came to auction on comic connect, I thought I had this book won, and was ready to celebrate when a snipe bid came in and extended the auction. 20 minutes later and several bid increments more the book was finally mine. I asked both Rick and George what they thought the going price would be,,,,,, both were dead on. If I find out they were the underbidder... well let's not go there :roflmao:

     

    Lastly, we have the grail of grails imo. TEC 27. Rick had one in SDCC 2009 and if not for a medical mishap, I'm convinced I had a good shot at landing it, probably would only have the 27 and 33 but I'm happy with this run. I just need to add a mid to high grade restored book at a reasonable price if that exists.

     

    And to conclude this is what makes collecting comics so great from Archies, to tranformers to GA... the thrill of the hunt and the overwhelming feeling of triumph when the run or series is complete.

  2. Just got these both in finally. These are Jerry Robinson's personal copies - signed by him - from his private collection. Jerry only signed the books that he contributed to and he only had one copy of each. Jerry used these as reference material and owned them for decades. Debate the PQ all you want - but their historical significance is obvious. Anyone interested is welcome to contact me.

     

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    So that's where these copies ended up. I asked at SDCC and they said they were sold before the show :baiting: Nice pick up!!!

  3. Just wanted to leave some MAJOR KUDOs for campued1010 (Andre! youdaman!) for working with me on a combo deal, ASM 9, 15 and 28...all stellar CGC 9.0 copies that meet my exacting standards! :insane:

     

    Set up a time payment deal (as we've done in the past) and Andre hand-delivered the books to me in San Diego at Torrey Pines the day we played golf (before the SD Comic-Con)...just an absolute pleasure working with Andre and I couldn't have swung these books without Andre working with me on the time payments! (thumbs u

     

    (worship)(worship)(worship)

     

    Thanks Tom. As always a pleasure working with you. Can't wait till you complete that awesome ASM run. Look forward to future rounds of golf as well!!!!

  4. Fellow comic lovers I would like to share my very personal and loved early Batman Tec collection. A collection I dreamed about as a young teen, and now many years later have been privileged to build as an adult. I've been asked a few times either on a thread or PM to post my early Tecs as with a name like "Bat-Man" as a handle I must be collecting a few early goodies. I've been waiting until the best time to post a group shot, and with my newly acquired Tec 39 today - I believe it is time.

     

    Without further rambling, my most beloved and treasured comics I own. :cloud9:

     

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    The Tec 31 is a CGC 2.5 (hard to see grade in pic) and the 35 is a complete low grade as well.

     

     

     

     

     

    Well done sir. That's a collection to be proud of!!! :golfclap:

  5. Finally got this book. A non Batman cover Pre Robin Tec, but still a sweet book, and also I'd like to thank George for the opportunity to help put his kids through college

     

    4th highest graded and quite hard to get hold of.

     

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    Awsome, just Awesome. Congrats on a job well done. Can't wait to see your whole run!!!!!! :applause:

  6. Might as well post this in about 5 threads... :insane:

     

    My latest...THX to spideyinacase/Bill! THX AGAIN Bill! :headbang:

     

    This copy is dam near perfect...perfect spine...perfect registration/WHITE pages...just a micro-hint of abrasion top spine corner and bottom right corner keep this book from 9.6+++++

     

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    :golfclap: Well done!!!!