mysterio

Anybody bidding on the Clink auctions this month? I’ve got a few bids out...one of those auctions where I’d love to win the books but fear having to pay for them.

I read it about 30 years ago in grad school, and had a similar reaction. Worth a read for the historical perspective.

Cleese has been announced at FE Dallas a week after this show. Looks like he’s making the rounds...

January/February was great for TATs last year, so even with this signing I don’t anticipate that return times will be awful. Assuming mid to late February.

Shipping to CGC typically costs the same as grading fees on a modern. If I sub in person that’s a book I get graded essentially for free. One other note about facilitators that I don’t think anyone has raised yet, but the service can be quite variable. I’ve worked with some very good facilitators, and some very bad ones. If you get SS directly through CGC’s booth you’re in control of most of that process. It makes a big difference. Not to mention it saves any facilitator fees.

Will be sending off a box of 8 books today.

10% off extended to the Patsy Walkers. Will give this another day before moving the leftovers to another venue.

That'll be it for this thread. I'll leave it up for a few days for offers, so don't be shy!

Patsy Walker #23 VG-/VG -- asking $100 + shipping 1/2" in split at top spine, first three wraps also split in same spot. Small hole in spine above top staple, but both staples holding firm to cover. Centerfold detached at lower staple only, firm at upper. Solid book, nice pages, love these 1949 picture frames.

Last two books of the thread. Patsy Walker #21 VG -- asking $49 + shipping Solid book, complete, everything attached at both staples. Small tears at top staple but it is still firm. 1/2" spine split up top.

Take 10% off of books listed so far I’ll get the last two books, both Patsy Walkers in the 20s, listed this afternoon.

Will try to get to the last couple this evening. Ozzie & Babs #10 VG+/F- -- asking $20 + shipping Very fresh copy, only light wear, everything attached at both staples. Only real problem is a hole about the size of a dime through one page that slightly affects a panel but does not affect readability of the story. Light stain on adjoining page. Great pages otherwise.

Time for a quick, and literal, early bird. Super Duck #63 VG+ -- asking $10 + shipping Everything is well attached at both staples, nice pages, general wear as can be seen in the scans.

I would encourage you to give it another shot. Unfortunately in my experience show volunteers are clueless. Many are good, and mean well, but many others are poorly trained and basically trading time for a badge to the show. They don't care about a fan experience, which should be paramount to a volunteer representing a show I agree. I've been to two, and looking forward to a third, and would seriously encourage you to attend. It is a top notch show with plenty of great books in the room.

Got about 4 books left for the thread, will try to get to them later this evening but it may be tomorrow (introducing my wife to The Mandalorian).

Atom-Age Combat #3 VG/VG+/F- -- asking $70 + shipping Repeat from an earlier thread with a price drop. Very solid copy of this 1952 St. John book. Minor wear, complete, everything well attached. Minor humidity or very light moisture to bottom edge that barely affects covers. Nice, solid book.

Cowboy Western #35 VG -- asking $10 + shipping 1951 Charlton book. Very solid copy with great eye appeal. Top staple has been removed for some reason. No staining or otherwise to suggest it was problematic, it is just gone. Top staple also never penetrated centerfold, but bottom staple is holding cover and centerfold just fine. Great pages. Minor moisture to upper right back cover that does not penetrate cover or affect pages.

Four Color #1288 (Twilight Zone #2) G/VG -- asking $17 + shipping Solid, complete, everything well attached at both staples. Great pages. Short tear top of front cover, all other wear visible. Hitler story!

Four Color #325 (Mickey Mouse #2) G/VG -- asking $20 + shipping Solid, everything is attached at both staples. Small piece off margin of one interior page that does not come close to art.

Four Color #147 G Qualified -- asking $40 + shipping Cover detached, some wear to page edges, and center wrap detached. Only 11 pages on each side of staples, so the centerfold is missing to boot. Decent placeholder for a 1947 Barks issue.

Reno Browne #51 is sold!

Four Color #186 G -- asking $19 + shipping About a 2" split at top spine, staples both holding cover, cf detached at lower staple but holding at upper. Complete, general wear otherwise.

Four Color #107 G/G+ -- asking $19 + shipping Spine roll, but everything is well attached and book is complete. Pencil on front cover can likely be removed/improved considerably if so desired.

of the Texas Kid!