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Are they variants that require retailers to order more copies in order to receive them? I was under the impression they did away with those as well as retailer/shop variants. I'm not sure though.

Oh nice, I'm glad it was you that won it!

Yeah, that's one I've been waiting for awhile. It comes out 2-4 times a year for about the same price. Kinda clunky but cool. They're a legit company that used to sell some of their stuff over at the Walt Disney Stores in Disneyland. Gonna have to keep an eye on it. BTW, what is DP? Were you the lucky unchallenged winner?

In Ontario, we do have a Welfare Fraud "Hotline" http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/fraud.aspx I am not 100% sure if what Gabe is doing is 'technically' fraud though. Kind of like the same thing where you see people get their checks and head to the LCBO or convenience store and drop a wad of cash on Nevada tickets. Now, if he is not reporting his comic sales, under reporting what he pays in rent, etc., well then we may be in different territory. I'm no lawyer though. The downside of all this is that while what he is doing is not "right", it may not be illegal and/or fraudulent either. I report what I sell, buy and pay rent on I don't leave anything out and I don't under report either.

pay my taxes or fist yourself, Janet. :shrug: You honestly can't comprehend how or why a Canadian tax payer would find this thread upsetting? And if you can't, I've outlined a path moving forward. No matter how upsetting this may be, telling someone to go fist themselves is uncalled for. Address the problem, not the spectators.

DELIVERY!

MMPR's sold out for everyone within days of it's release. The DEMAND was there before any speculation existed. No one saw THIS amount of interest coming. Not Midtown, Not Mile High, Not Lone Star, Not Diamond, Not the Boom, NO ONE. Speculation didn't sell that book out at every conceivable location - DEMAND did, and the only thing it's publisher thought was "ARGH! We didn't print ENOUGH copies!' They didn't make jack squat from any after the fact speculation nonsense. They LOST money because they didn't print enough copies for THEM to sell. Whatever reason this book was under printed, it had nothing to do with speculation on the first one. Someone screwed up at Boom. Is it possible that under printing was better for the long term popularity of the book as well for Boom than if copies were still available? I mean the buzz it got due to lack of supply was pretty big and with one issue I personally can't justify its because the one issue is so exceptional. I know absolutely nothing about The Power Rangers and the series has peaked my interest and it does not appear to be a series I'd normally have on my pull list. Sell 25,000+ sure copy sales in hopes of building a bigger print through speculation? Why would they say no to a buzz that's already there? I just think Boom screwed up. Oh I wasn't aware the series already had buzz. Less than a week after it was released (1st print #0), it was sold out through Diamond, sold at Midtown, sold out at Mile High, sold out at DCBS, sold out everywhere. A TRUE selling out. Not just at distribution. But at retail. I tried even my small connections, and no one had anything that I could find. So, yeah... it had a buzz alright. It coincided nicely with the Final Order Cut Off for #1. Apparently, Boom had made their 2nd printings before the release (probably based upon additional orders that trickled in after FOC), but it was 10,000 copies less than what was needed. Jimmy thinks BOOM passed on 10,000 sure sales of a 2nd print, to grow hype for the book (despite the fact that they're printing a 3rd print before the #1 comes out), and I say, no, somebody at Boom made a mistake and under valued the demand for this book. Which makes sense, since it seems EVERYONE under valued the demand for the book. Thank you for the information Chuck, I appreciate it. I'll have to pick up a copy and give it a read.

MMPR's sold out for everyone within days of it's release. The DEMAND was there before any speculation existed. No one saw THIS amount of interest coming. Not Midtown, Not Mile High, Not Lone Star, Not Diamond, Not the Boom, NO ONE. Speculation didn't sell that book out at every conceivable location - DEMAND did, and the only thing it's publisher thought was "ARGH! We didn't print ENOUGH copies!' They didn't make jack squat from any after the fact speculation nonsense. They LOST money because they didn't print enough copies for THEM to sell. Whatever reason this book was under printed, it had nothing to do with speculation on the first one. Someone screwed up at Boom. Is it possible that under printing was better for the long term popularity of the book as well for Boom than if copies were still available? I mean the buzz it got due to lack of supply was pretty big and with one issue I personally can't justify its because the one issue is so exceptional. I know absolutely nothing about The Power Rangers and the series has peaked my interest and it does not appear to be a series I'd normally have on my pull list. Sell 25,000+ sure copy sales in hopes of building a bigger print through speculation? Why would they say no to a buzz that's already there? I just think Boom screwed up. Oh I wasn't aware the series already had buzz.

MMPR's sold out for everyone within days of it's release. The DEMAND was there before any speculation existed. No one saw THIS amount of interest coming. Not Midtown, Not Mile High, Not Lone Star, Not Diamond, Not the Boom, NO ONE. Speculation didn't sell that book out at every conceivable location - DEMAND did, and the only thing it's publisher thought was "ARGH! We didn't print ENOUGH copies!' They didn't make jack squat from any after the fact speculation nonsense. They LOST money because they didn't print enough copies for THEM to sell. Whatever reason this book was under printed, it had nothing to do with speculation on the first one. Someone screwed up at Boom. Is it possible that under printing was better for the long term popularity of the book as well for Boom than if copies were still available? I mean the buzz it got due to lack of supply was pretty big and with one issue I personally can't justify its because the one issue is so exceptional. I know absolutely nothing about The Power Rangers and the series has peaked my interest and it does not appear to be a series I'd normally have on my pull list.

That is really cool. Bill listed a bunch of awesome Tick items last night. One came and went real fast! Thanks for the tip! I just bidded on all his stuff...yeah...yeah...that's what Paypal credit is for! Seems like to me, every time I bid early on stuff, I never get them anyways. Let's see how it turns out...wow...that number 14 went for 350! jeez! Well he did list quite a few items that do not hit the market very often. The #14 NEC newsletter sure is a incredible addition to a Tick collection.

Congrats mg1902!

Once a year I will bump it. I still think Spawn has one big comeback left with him with mainstream. Todd did just announce he has completed the movie -script he's been working on for several years.

Bugs

That is really cool. Bill listed a bunch of awesome Tick items last night. One came and went real fast!

Any new ink to share?

Groot matched some of his moves

Least he's consistent That is definitely not always a good thing.

I could see Steven Seagall. I didn't see Bruce Campbell, though. That's strange. All I see is Harley.

I'm one of the watchers but don't count me as a competitor. I'm watching just for fun as I do on several items occasionally. I hope you get it!

Here is my list of a few items I deeply value... 1) Original Tick art for New England Comics Newsletter #14 2) Original cover art for The Tick #1 Special Edition 3) New England Comics Newsletter #14 CGC 9.8 (not a reality at this time) 4) It's in my signature line I would absolutely love to acquire any Edlund original Tick art that was published. Any of which I would also deeply value. What's on everyone else's list?

If I can get access to my scanner today I'll scan my copy in.