MintyMint

Just seeing this thread. Here is my list of Oakland's in case it helps (all in CGC 9.6): DD 49 GL 52 IM 13, 14 SUB 38 THR 144, 171, 176, 190

This from Sunday night's Heritage auction. I just couldn't resist!

Truly killer copies Barton!! Nicely done my friend.

I took the longest subway ride of my life to get that book and a bunch of other Oaklands too. Vincent, Mike Carbonaro, and Bob Storms were processing the collection in the Far Rockaways and I played hooky from work to head out there. I had no idea it was possible to spend an hour and a half on a one-way subway ride. But it turned out to be the best A train ride ever. Do you remember when that was Barton? Just curious is all...

Ok so I gotta post this one even though I will be parting with it soon. I'm pretty sure it meets with Eric's approval!

Killer books Barton! Tremendous!

Figured I'd bump this thread as well. Here are two of my favourite covers for your viewing pleasure…

Me too! Kills me to have to part with this one…

I am selling some very early high grade AVGs in the upcoming Heritage auction including #9. Not sure what grade you are looking for Joey but check out my Pacific Coast copy in 9.6…

I don't think it's anything other than issues 54, 55 and 56 are tough in high grade and this title is seeing some lift is all. Would be curious if anyone else has better colour...Rob? Eric?

Thx Barton!

Yes I do. As Jimbo pointed out, one is in a basement in Mahwah, NJ and the Twin Cities copy is held by an equally serious collector outside of Denver. I doubt either of those copies comes loose anytime soon but Jimbo makes a good point and I'll be sure to let each holder know to keep me in mind if they ever upgrade to a 9.8. Feel that could take a while is all...

This just in. Leaves me with just #1 and #4 to complete 1-150 in 9.6. I don't suppose anyone knows who owns the Pacific Coast copy of #4? Owned it back in '06 as a 9.4 but think it's now in a 9.6 holder. The other 2 copies in 9.6 are buried so would be my only shot. Pls lmk if you know. Would really appreciate it. Thx!

Count me in!

Thx Eric! Nice to see you haven't forgotten your DD brethren now that you have completed your run. ;-)

rob - looks like yours has a little more white but is pretty darn sweet all the same. www.pedigreecomics.com/auction-detail.php?issue_id=24947 (and if link doesn't work the just google "daredevil 94 curator" and link will pop up)

Ok so it only took two years to find a copy of this book in grade without a terribly mis-cut cover! Not perfect but close enough. Glad to finally get this tough one behind me...

Thx guys! Yeah, happy with that one...

Just noticing this club for the first time so thanks to mysterio for the bump and to Spyder for starting it in the first place! I read the whole thread and gotta agree with Spyder's post from 10/19/14 along with aelelarkin's comment the following day. And with that I'll request permission to come aboard…

Married for 19 years with a house and 4 children. I wonder who else can say that? Hmmm...

Thx Justin!

Nice book Rob. Yeah it definitely pays to track the Sunday night auctions at Heritage. Good stuff!

Thx Eric, et al.

Nuttin but luv from a fellow Ontario man. I'll be just northeast of Peterborough this weekend btw...

I had no plan other than the aesthetics and the 9.4 threshold. In hindsight, I would have gone harder at non-pedigree copies of 1-10 and gone harder at books from the 1970s when they became available. Basically choosing between a book from the 1960s and the 70s, it's always better to go for the 1970s book because they're harder. Really though, I don't think it's gone too badly even without a plan. I agree all this. Would add, as a general rule, better to get the pricier books early as they tend to appreciate better is all. Didn't always follow this rule myself and lived to regret it. For my part, knew early on wanted very high grade run 1-100 and back in late '09 early '10 thought prices had come off enough to get back in so just started buying books as and when they became available. I share OCD traits with our DD collector brother Eric, although instead of needing OW-W as a minimum (am ok w/ OW), I focus more on overall eye appeal, especially cover registration/centering. Personally have a hard time buying a book that has white from the back cover showing on the front is all. Will do it to fill a hole but always with the view to 'upgrade' to a copy with a better cut. Just one man's take. Only 5 issues left to complete 1-100 in desired grade (5, 37, 38, 55, 66) so wish me luck...