Bearcatcoach

8 hours ago, the blob said:

Doesn't it all depend on what he pays? If he left behind 20 x-men 266 I can assume they weren't $5 a pop

They were not $5 each but were were a great deal considering 9.0's are selling at $250-300.  In retrospect I probably should have bought them all but I don't mind sharing the wealth!

15 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

To me, it’s all about the “thrill of the hunt”. I expect to find comics in comic stores and cons. I don’t expect to at random antique stores or flea markets. 

Not to mention, I look for a LOT of other things besides just comics. I’m often just as happy finding an old baseball photo, tin toy, early political pin or cool advertising sign. 

I rarely post that stuff here because it is of probably very little if any interest to those on a comic book message board. 

I don't know....I think most comic book fans appreciate other collectibles even if they don't personally collect it....or maybe I'm just old school in that respect.  

2 hours ago, THE_BEYONDER said:

To be fair, others are posting Garage Sale/Flea Market/Antique Mall Finds

as the title of this thread suggests.

Or are they?? 

Just looking back over just the last half dozen pages it seems the majority of posts of finds in this thread are from "used bookstores", "that guy", "lcs", "found these in a collection", "etsy", "connected with a guy", "local record shop", "picked up from owner", "was given these"....

Personally, I don't go to many Antique stores or Garage sales...I do however go to Auctions, Comic shows, and Comic stores.  I like to share cool things I find and I like to look at cool things other people find.  I don't really care where the stuff comes from...

All that being said I did go to a FLEA MARKET today and picked up some stuff!  

Awesome...thanks for the info!  I thought it was a cool cover....

6 minutes ago, Callaway29 said:

Any pointers for us losers? Besides effort and persistence of course...

Well....effort and persistence would be a good start...have a good networking system....and pay more than everyone else 

My finds are blah compared to guys like Earl Shaw....his purchases are legendary!!!

6 minutes ago, Callaway29 said:

I don't know where you live, and I'm sure you put the time in, but dang...you seem to have more primo finds than anyone in this thread by a wide margin.

And I don't even come close to posting everything I buy...

20 minutes ago, Wolverinex said:

 

No wonder I can't find X 266 anywhere 

To be fair I left literally 20+ more at the dealer's table....and he still had a few at the end of the show...

Just now, chevalmeow said:

Scooby snacks!

Yep!!  #'s 1-4.  Last summer at an auction I got #'s 1-3....love those early Gold Key!

17 hours ago, followtheleader said:

Nice haul. 

Is the sticker on the Strange Tales, or a bag? 

Patrick

On the book but now carefully removed by my wonderful wife....

Picked up several things at an auction and a local comic store today.  Just a couple highlights...The games were from the auction....The Fightin 5 #40 is a super key book at the moment!

2 hours ago, littledoom said:

what about them  

Well....they are in the comic and a bunch of copies are selling....lol.

That is the extent of what I know 

18 minutes ago, littledoom said:

What's the deal with Iron Man Annual 5?

Killmonger/Black Panther....70+ have sold the last couple days on eBay....

On 12/24/2020 at 5:19 PM, littledoom said:

Estate sale several lists, hours, and $130 later

 

 

Most excellent!!  Especially the Hulk 377 3rd print...a real toughie that commands a nice premium!

13 hours ago, followtheleader said:

What is the Captain Marvel Jr piece?  Really, really cool. 

100% agree on the Thor poster.  Great artwork for something that could have been horrible. 

Patrick 

After a little research on Comics.org it looks like the Captain Marvel Jr is a Giveaway from 1944 and the Bulletman from 1942....don't know how common or scarce they are but these are the first ones I've seen....

2 minutes ago, Beige said:

One dealer selling to another - I have visions of 2 pigs fighting in a sack!

I'd imagine there was a bit of back and forth to say the least - nice books bought, and some interesting items to boot - great stuff!  

I love this thread 

 

 

Naw....he's a good buddy of mine....and he is very fair with his prices.  He told me what he wanted....I pulled out the cash.  Can't get any easier than that!