rtsunlimited

45 minutes ago, Cruzin' Thru Comics said:

I’ll take a set of all 4, thanks. 

PM Sent!

Thanks!

17 minutes ago, rtsunlimited said:

One set sold!

I have a few more if anyone is interested! 

PM Sent!

On 2/18/2019 at 7:59 PM, mrlatko said:

Take one set of the Marvel volumes.

One set sold!

I have a few more if anyone is interested! 

A couple of items from my personal collection:

3 hours ago, pmpknface said:

Buying that one gives me an excuse to post these again, hope the links stay up...

Sorry, I scanned one 2x...

Nice!

Are you sure the "Murder at Belle Camille" is by Cole? I've wrestled if it is or isn't.

I'm also curious if the other issues of Wit and Wisdom are by Cole. Well...presumably there are other issues as that is #4.

Has anyone seen issues 1-3. Is there a 5+?  

On 2/19/2019 at 12:02 PM, pmpknface said:

The Suspense Comics covers are tough.  #4 is one of the most rare books and #8 is super popular.  Terrific #3 a gerber 8.  

At one time a boardie did an analysis of what are the toughest LB Cole covers to get and I think Suspense 4 was the winner.  Also, good luck with a 4 Favorites #13.  If you comb through this thread you may find that list.  Good luck!  

I'm good on the Suspense #4 (i've personally seen more of those than the #3 for some reason). Suspense Comics was one of the first GA runs I finished years ago (my #3 is a rag though)

  I picked up the Four Favorites #13 from Terry's Comics a few years ago (Cole's first comic cover, yes?)

Thanks for the tip on Terrific #3 - I think I missed that as an L.B. Cole cover.

I'll have to hunt for the list on the toughest books you mentioned.

Cheers

Anyone have a Taffy #2? 

That seems to be one of the more rare L.B. Cole covers, yes?

What do you guys seem to think are other really rare covers?

On 12/8/2018 at 10:49 AM, rtsunlimited said:

I have a few extra sets of Photo-Journals - All NEW, Unread and still in original Shrink Wrap!

Prices below:

Golden Age Set (Vol 1 & 2): $115

Marvel Set (Vol 3 & 4): $50 

All four volumes: $160

All books are new and unread. There might be some minor bumps and wear. The dust jackets on the Marvel sets have some wrinkling from where the clear plastic coating is delaminating though. However, I will send the best volumes I have!

Full refund within 14 days after delivery if you're not satisfied.

S/H in the lower 48 States: $9 for the first volume and $4 each additional one

PayPal, Check, M.O. and Credit Cards O.K.

Ships from Colorado via FedEx Ground so, no P.O. Boxes please.

Thanks!

- Tim C.

6 hours ago, Microbia said:

Tough early issue of title, Gerber 6, only 2 on census. Given the nice overall cover composition, the verbosity is almost forgivable. 

Very Nice!

19 hours ago, szav said:

Very nice...of all the Bob Lubbers recreations they've had up on HA recently that was by FAR the best one, and the only I even thought about going after.  You got a great deal on it!

Well.... I'm not sure it was a great deal as it's only 8.5" x 11" and not like this that's 16" x 22" (which I won in the Berk auction):

22 minutes ago, szav said:

Nice... did you get the recreation off HA recently? 

Yeah, I picked both up from Heritage in last few months.

Too lazy to trim the Heritage text off the bottom. 

I like Wings 90

On 12/28/2018 at 1:34 PM, Dale Roberts said:

Same to you!

Thanks!

1 minute ago, Dale Roberts said:

Same to you!

Thanks!

4 hours ago, comick1 said:

Hi Tim,
Super good deals on these. I'd get them if I didn't already own 'em. Waaaaaayyyyyy more fun than the internet to hold a tangible copy in your hands and thumb through to see so many mind-blowing copies! GLWTS!
Mick

Hey Mick!

Thanks for the comments!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Just now, Dale Roberts said:

Hey Tim!

Hey Dale!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I have a few extra sets of Photo-Journals - All NEW, Unread and still in original Shrink Wrap!

Prices below:

Golden Age Set (Vol 1 & 2): $115

Marvel Set (Vol 3 & 4): $50 

All four volumes: $160

All books are new and unread. There might be some minor bumps and wear. The dust jackets on the Marvel sets have some wrinkling from where the clear plastic coating is delaminating though. However, I will send the best volumes I have!

Full refund within 14 days after delivery if you're not satisfied.

S/H in the lower 48 States: $9 for the first volume and $4 each additional one

PayPal, Check, M.O. and Credit Cards O.K.

Ships from Colorado via FedEx Ground so, no P.O. Boxes please.

Thanks!

- Tim C.

On 11/27/2018 at 1:16 PM, Tri-ColorBrian said:

Does anyone really use plastic bags anymore?  All my books are in Mylites.  I'll never use anything else. 

I do! 

Actually here's how I bag and board my comics:

I put the comic in a Mylite and tape it closed, then use two boards, and put all that in a polypropylene bag or, for my more expensive books, a Mylar sleeve.

BTW, those old Abar bags I've been using don't seem to yellow or turn green and they also don't stick to each other like some other bags do.

This is why I'm keen on finding a replacement. 

20 hours ago, Sqeggs said:

Yeah, but they were made with virgin polypropylene.  I prefer my polypropylene to have some experience. 

In my experience, those "experienced" bags can turn a slight shade of yellow or, worse, green with age. 

How do these compare to the Abar bags?

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/product/5506/bgolden-ageb-comic-sleevebr-7-78-x-10-38br-2-mil-polyethylene-1-12-flap-brfits-pre-1950-comics

23 hours ago, MrBedrock said:

Ultra Pro Golden Age size bags

Nice link! 

17 hours ago, Moondog said:

I haven't seen Charles Abar bags in 25 years - they were imported from China.  ComiCovers were made in America...

Gah! No Abar bags in 25 years!!! Man, you're making me feel OLD!!!

Hi All,

   I hope this is the right place for this:

    I've finally run out of Golden Age bags and need to buy some more in quantity (10k+).

I used to buy my bags from American Plas-Tech Distribution out of Concord CA. Near as I can tell, they're not around anymore.

The bags I REALLY like are called "Abar" bags: 

Golden Age comic Size 7 5/8" x 10 1/4" plus 2" flap

Polypropylene 60 microns thick

Are these still being made? If so, where can I buy them in bulk at wholesale?

If not, what are people using instead?

Thanks!!

Since it's getting close to the Holidays, here's a bump!

These really are great gifts!!

PM for further details.

Thanks!!