Tri-Color Brian

My note on the mylar says I got this book in August 1998 for $30. I probably overpaid... It's garbage...

I did not get a CoA with mine...

Thanks. I thought it was '44, but what do I know...I was going by Gerber.

I'll pull the book today from the Crypt and scan it.

OK...I'll post it, but I don't know why that shop owner would lie about the pedigree. He wasn't even that interested when I asked to see the book, and I paid under guide for it. come to thin about it, he never gets excited about any purchases in his store...

OK, this part escapes my comprehension:

"and pedigree page "of you have one"

???

Were there any books in G- condition that had no markings on them? I have an All New #11 (1944) that the owner of Heroes comic shop in Fresno, CA told me was an Okajima when I bought it. 3/4 of the spine is split. I can post a scan if it will help.

I will trade you my "Living Bible" #1 in VG+ for that...no, seriously...yeah, do it...just do it!

The secret to dealing with Richie Muchin is to call first, ask him to call you back when he gets the book out of the "warehouse" or call him back when he says to. Then have him go over the book, give you his appraisal and price, then start negotiating for a better price. I've been buying from Richie for 20 years and have no complaints.

As for Joe Naaca,,,well, 20 years ago it was great, but he seems to have figured out the trends and has priced everything accordingly (No more $10 Hansi's or $20 L.B. Cole covers-(sniff). However, he does OVER GRADE and always has, usually by at least a full grade, and he will not deal on the price (at least, he never did with me, and I try... really... I do...)