comicparadox

4 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said:

C'mon ... let an old man have some fun. Being 95 and almost blind the daily homecare visit is probably the only thing he is looking forward to by now.

I was once told by someone I respect very much: “Even the appearance of impropriety can beconstrued as impropriety”. I hope you didn’t  mean your comment. 

Is it now, “Guilty til proven innocent”?

One consideration: is the potential "grade bump" worth your time and effort in packaging, waiting for the press and re-grading, return shipping cost? The old red labels are pretty cool, and I would factor that in as well. If it's a Hulk 181, GSXM 1 or similar, maybe. Otherwise, personally I'd be happy holding on to the old red label, sort of a badge of honor...

"flaming handcuffs"...

The Donnelly have owned much of their art for years and years. Their cost basis is therefore comparatively quite low for many of the artworks they own.

51 minutes ago, n2wdw said:

 

IBTL

Ricksneatstuff = market maker for Baker books?

On 1/1/2018 at 10:25 AM, StingerMcK said:

 

$100 Shipped for entire lot!

 

Well worth it for the Batman versus Elmer Fudd #1 all by itself. That book is nearly impossible to find in a high-grade. Hot hidden gem!

Me too.  if still available.

 Outstanding work to the holly jolly one And the ham.And Sharon. And everyone who participated.

I’ll take #26 ? (comicparadox)

9 minutes ago, HolidayHam said:

no form from comicquant

In that case I will tale #26 Amazon gift card.

The legal eagles have some fairly adequately comic books.

22 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Planet Comics 49- 5.5- $295

Exceptional gloss and color. Amazing hand feel. 

 

 

“Amazing hand feel”. Reminds me of Miss Lethia at Blaze Starr’s place on Baltimore’s famous Block in 1981. 

My SecretSanta lives in Hawai’i. I got the package today!!

Thanks SS, and thanks HJO!!

10 hours ago, Barth said:

No gift yet for me this year 

Nothing for me yet either. ?

20 hours ago, RICKYBOBBY said:

able to add this Jack Kirby - Bill Everett Thor piece is a great joy.

Enjoy and happy holidays!

http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1442647

 

RickyB

Wonderful page by two masters!

2 hours ago, Bomber-Bob said:

Something is wrong. Detached covers do not get a Universal Grade of 4.0 . See my reply to the OP but a mistake was made and CGC should be contacted.

 I have a universal 4.0 golden age Cap 20 with a detached cover. However, the detached cover is noted on the label. I bought it from a Boardie but I don’t remember who.

The book actually presents really well, so I’m sure it was downgraded for the detached cover. Again, grading standards seem somewhat fluid, my book was graded at least 6 to 8 years ago.

I agree that if the detached  cover is not noted, the owner should be very careful to disclose if ever the book goes to the marketplace.

It may be that CGC is in one of their "minimalist" modes again, where little additional information is on the actual slab. If it's a Universal 4.0, had the cover NOT been detached, it's likely the grade would have been higher. If it's a CGC labeling error, i.e if it were supposed to have been a green (qualified) label 4.0, you did very well.

If you choose to sell, and the buyer is not aware of the detached cover, there may be a problem. If you choose to sell, I'd hope you would disclose the detached cover. But that's up to you.

Congratulations on what sounds to be a very nice book.

Ask Bedrock. 

I think even Tony Tallarico would be ashamed if that  were his work. The original cover art is on display at the Museum of Bad Art in Somerville MA.

That was a shrewd decision. Disney chief Robert Iger has just announced a character tie-in with the Star Wars franchise. It was foreshadowed by Rogue One end credits which listed Buck Owens and Roy Clark as executive producers of the sequel. Lulu is slated to take Daisy Ridley’s place as the beautiful and canny heroine.

“Hee Haw Grail”...Tony Tallarico...