PreHero

On 4/21/2024 at 5:29 PM, Yorick said:

Since I see a second printing of #2 on HA, I guess I'll have to take pictures of the other books.... 

(and after I post the pics, they'll magically appear for sale in some venue)

Always enjoy seeing books/info posted in this thread!

First 3 issues were reprinted, explaining why a something over 100 years old is so common - several on eBay.  4 and 5 may not have been reprinted, so scarce to rare.  Interesting note, newspaper title varies on cover of #1 - wonder if that's related to reprinting.

"American" seems most common.  And yes I have a copy too...

Kitty on BC:

Very impressive!  After New Fun, this might be toughest run to complete.  Doubly impressive if rest of books are in grades close to those so far!!

Unfortunately, USPS is not much better.  Sent a book worth north of $15k and paid extra for Registered Mail.  Buyer even told carrier he would be receiving a Registered Mail package - to which carrier replied "Never heard of that, what is it?".  When package was delivered, carrier signed for it and dropped it on porch without even ringing doorbell - buyer's MIL was in house at the time.  Buyer noticed USPS updated tracking to delivered, so call home and she was able to retrieve package!

This seems to be standard practice now.  In the old days, they'd leave an unable to deliver slip.  Delivery companies don't seem to care that people are paying extra money for services they're not even providing.

Companies rarely actually delete info you request to be removed, they just stop displaying it to you.

Beautiful copy with bright color with minor conservation!  One of my favorite all-time book/cover!

On 2/18/2024 at 5:20 PM, CGC Mike said:

I'll see what's up with this.  

That was quick - numbers now appear in census!  

Late for this auction, but this capability is really handy when interested in a book.

On 2/17/2024 at 1:47 PM, lou_fine said:

Haven't you heard of the strategy to Buy Low and Sell High  or to buy when things are out of favor?  

Case in point, if you had brought up the Slightly Restored rare and HTF GA books when CGC first started up and everybody was avoiding the PLOD books like the dreaded plague back then, you would be sitting in a pretty sweet spot right now.    

Buy when competition low!

On 2/17/2024 at 5:57 PM, Robot Man said:

I buy books mostly to keep as well. But when I run into a bargain that I can sell for a profit to buy more keepers, I jump all over it. My collection is totally self funded and has always been so. Problem is, I’m at the point where a lot of I still want I’m pretty much priced out of. Playing with the “house’s money” makes my keepers a lot more a reality.

And, yeah, I have always enjoyed the heck out of my collection.

We all collect any way we can.

I wince when thinking of the books I passed on because I had a copy or wasn't on my want list!  Slow to learn I could turn books I didn't want into those I did!

On 2/17/2024 at 6:38 PM, ThothAmon said:

Why judge? I love comics, the history of comics and making a profit on comics. Since I was 8. I say to itch his own. 

Agree, not everyone has unlimited funds, plus interests change.  If it wasn't for dealers, I wouldn't have much of a collection.

On 2/17/2024 at 4:03 AM, Professor K said:

Does anyone have an explanation why there are no 3.5's on the census and why the cgc number says no results found on this Detective Picture Stories 5 on Goldin? 

# 4356456013

https://goldin.co/item/detective-picture-stories-5-1937-comics-magazine-co83vi4?queryId=eyJxdWVyeUlkIjoiYjE2ZGRiYjE3NzJkNzc3ODYzOWM2YjcyZmI5ZGQyNGEiLCJjYXJkSW5kZXgiOjIxfQ%3D%3D  

 

 

None of the Centaurs showed up on census, but that didn't appear to hurt bidding - $5,218 w/BP!  Uncommon book with a tough black cover.

Ouch!  Price has been stable, but treading down:  9/25/13: $6,601, 6/8/22: $6,300, 2/17/24: $6,222 w/BP ($5,100 bid).  Plus, seller also had book re-slabbed.  Bit of a head scratcher - though CC, CGC & Goldin made money.

Otherwise, some strong prices, except for Circus #1 - love book, but apparently I'm the only one (generic cover doesn't help)!

Does seem optimistic for flip a non-key/hot book in such a short time, esp. with a less known auction house.

Then again, this auction does have a blue Superman #1 and a few really tough Centaurs.

On 2/8/2024 at 1:05 PM, bc said:

 Never had it happen.

Is it based on location or device type?

I do get the "feature" of having to login multiple times day.

-bc

  Oddly, after being challenged twice within 5-10 mins in two different browsers, not seen it since...

Apparently, CGC's firewall recently detected increased activity from the Delta Quadrant...

On 2/6/2024 at 10:05 PM, skypinkblu said:

Is this something new? You have to confirm you are a not a bot?

Ok, it's not just me.    Maybe I'm wrong, but they seem to have bigger problems than robots visiting the chat boards.

Due to storm and high winds lost power for a couple days - and apparently my memory, as I forgot to enter grades before cutoff!  Probably saved me from a last place finish!  

Anyone else getting the confirm you are human to get onto the boards?  After recent issues, seems CGC might have better places to focus security funds!

On 2/4/2024 at 12:13 PM, Professor K said:

I don't really undrstand the connection or maybe better said the transformation of how Comics Magazine Company became Centaur Publications. I've read about it, can't really understand it. Also some titles like Star Comics and Star Rangers say Harry A Chesler as publisher which confuses me more. And how Ultem Publications fits in. 

Cliff Notes version; Comics Magazine started in 1936 and Chesler in 1937.  In late 1937, Ultem published for, then took over Funny Pages and Funny Picture Stories from Comics Magazine.  Around same time, Ultem took over both Chesler titles, keeping Harry Chesler on as Editor (suspect Chesler's shop was contributing material to all three companies).  In early 1938, Centaur took over all 4 Ultem titles - over next couple years, Centaur launched several new titles. 

In late 1939, Centaur owners formed a sister company, Comic Corporation of America, to publish Amazing-Man and related titles, then added comic digests in late 1941.  Though Comic Corporation of America stopped publishing comic books in 1942, they continued to publish comic digests until at least 1946.

May've halved my round 1 score - not a good as it sounds!

I do!  It was my one and only Terry Show!  Was set up at table by door, so I sadly didn't have much time to wander and dig ( besides I'd already spent my budget on books that I picked up at show).

It was a great show and sounds like it's only gotten better!

In an effort to stay out of the cellar - determined my grade, added CGC bump, and submitted!  

Ouch!  Guess I’m not getting that summer job as a CGC grader!!

Technically, this doesn't quality, as it was on sale two months BEFORE Pearl Harbor and has wrong Axis power attacking.  Still with a cover date of Dec 1941 and story "The Bombing of Pearl Harbor", might make it of some interest.  Lou Fine cover and story art.

IN...before the lock deadline!  

On 12/28/2023 at 12:05 PM, PreHero said:

        Price Reduced!!!   

100% of proceeds go to Jim.

Odd Couple Lot: Farmer's Daughter #4 (fair-) and Web of Mystery #12 (G/VG):  $125  shipped in US.

Farmer's Daughter #4 (fair-): You can see the various tears and missing pieces from scan; cover appears to be loose, spine mostly there, spine fragile (book can be safely handled), and centerfold loose from bottom staple.  Solid "Reader Copy" - classic beat, but complete!

 

Web of Mystery #12 (G/VG):  Book looks to be VG+, big defect is a 3.5" tear in from right edge ("Fortunes" text) in center FC (surprisingly not taped or sealed); two creases LRHC FC and spine wear.

Let's get to $30K!  New lower price...