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20K schmeckles. Annnnnnnd it looks like I'll continue to search through bargain bins to try my luck

Out of interest, after a recent conversation in the general TMNT thread, has anyone seen (or own) a double cover #1? I unfortunately have not.

I bit the bullet, couldn't resist! I just wish the diorama set was also for sale but I believe it was a one off for the con. Speaking of a Gold Turtlemania, how many schmeckles should I be saving for? (if the chance to own one ever arrives) I haven't see any others pop up for sale of late.

Hopefully a #1 9.8? I'm still deciding if I bite the bullet on the NECA TMNT arcade figures from this year's SDCC (I used to play the arcade to death back in my youth)

Woohoo! Nice one!

Vibrant looking #5, grats on the pickup!

That's a great looking book there - I too love the sig placement (I don't think it detracts from it at all)

Oh me likey very much! Great addition to the collection there Side note: my wife would kill me if I flew over to the US just to get a sig from Peter. She'd want to tag along too!

I think I agree with this as well, keeping the book in original condition yet still getting a signature at the same time without running the gauntlet of regrading. It certainly would be nice to have like a signature sleeve of sorts as an attachment to the case that would still give the tick of approval from CGC.

Here's a topic that has probably been discussed before but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway. For those that have the NM+ ratings without SS, have you at all considered breaking the slab to get Kevin and/or Peter's signature? With Kev doing the con circuit, he's a little easier to get to than the rare occasion Peter does signings. I've toyed with the idea of breaking my 9.8 before to go to a SS, but of course you run the risk of the grade being lowered and potentially losing value on the book. (side note: Peter *may* be attending Shellback Studios for FCBD signings - no word on SS rep so far from the TMNT thread) What's people's thoughts? Are people seriously considering this or are you happy to keep the book at it's current label/grade? I'm in Oz, so access is pretty much a deal breaker for me anyway.

Wait, there was a pricing difference based on signing different issues? We don't have CGC SS here in Australia, but it sounds strange there isn't just a single price for a signature.

Awesome mate, welcome to the club!

Hmmm, I found another listing for $39 each as well here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-New-Mutants-98-Feb-1991-Marvel-1st-print-1st-Dead-Pool-and-Domino-/172070772539?hash=item2810379f3b:g:LEMAAOSwL7VWoK4f However, the item is no longer available and the user is no longer found. Delivery was from Hong Kong in this latest listing. I smell a possible rat ...

Here's something that might put a smile on everybody's dial: Thought I'd spread some warm and fuzzys for the end of 2015. The scanner needs a clean but this is probably the best image I have of the book at the moment. Enjoy

"Woah." ~ Neo. Dude, it looks like you can make your own club with all of those! If you ever decide to, you know, part with one of those beauties send a PM

What is exceptionally cool about this picture is knowing that my copy is in that picture, somewhere. Haha, I thought the exact same thing! Always brings a smile to my face thinking that I own a small piece of history sitting right there.

Great looking books there!

Peter those books are pretty darn cool. What fantastic additions to your collection

It went for $1600 + bp (~$1900 ish total).

Nice books guys! Been out of the game for a few months having to work overseas. Any other con exclusives coming out for the rest of year that have been announced yet?

I can't wait for the crossover! I love Freddie's work - this is a commission of his that he did for my wife and I last year:

Congrats on the purchase! I too was eyeing off that page 7 a week or so back when Kevin announced the OA was for sale. The wife would have killed me if I pulled the trigger. Glad it went to a fellow collector on the board however! Company bonus was going to get paid this week too, ! Nevermind. I can spend more time saving for some holy grails

I'm loving that Talbot piece as well, very cool!

Urgh, Q4? I don't like waiting!

That, is a top book. Awesome!