On 3/25/2024 at 12:08 AM, BA773 said:

Nothing they are just motherf*chers who steal you... had a knowledge who was one of them and in one of our disscusion he told me: i pay 1, i sell 100.

Frankly, if you sell to a dealer for less than you think it’s worth, that is on you. Keep in mind, dealers have expenses and might sit on the book a while to sell it. But, yeah, I have gotton some real low offers. I just don’t sell to them…

Not moderns, but yes, I have paid up for some double cover and even out of register GA books. 

Another Target score last night. The Godzilla Nissan, the Batman regular Treasure Hunt and my first Super Treasure Hunt of the year!

On 3/24/2024 at 2:37 PM, Hepcat said:

Do any of you fellows collect the Matchbox cars that were originally issued in the little boxes?

I don’t really collect them but I have accumulated some over the years. Not as popular as Hot Wheels but there are a lot of dedicated collectors.

These were of my era. By the time Hot Wheels came out, I was into rock ‘n roll, girls and real cars. 

On 3/24/2024 at 3:39 PM, SpineTic said:

Lordy! What a stash. Makes you wonder what was in those piles. 

But, I doubt most of you high grade folks would be interested…

On 3/24/2024 at 5:28 PM, plady69 said:

That kid is “dropping some dimes”!!!!

I’ve seen this story. He was selling or trading them to this nice lady for 2-3 cents each in trade for used comics I think she was charging a nickle for. 

On 3/24/2024 at 7:46 PM, aardvark88 said:

All right kids, please take these fat stacks of heathenous comics to Sunday's church comic book burning. Pic courtesy of Bob Beerbohm's fb page:

One of my friends in high school was “born again”. He took his record collection to church for a “record smashing”. But worse of all he chopped up his beautiful Fender Percision Bass with an ax! Was really scarey the power these people had over him…

On 3/24/2024 at 4:05 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

@Robot Man and @snitzer

Since it's your thread and the other reacted when I posted it is new episodes.

Anyone happen to watch it today? As it was comic sentric!

Sensational first cover appearance of Wonder woman restored 8.0 CGC appraiser out $25-30,000

The Shelby cobra that iron man falls on in the first iron man, prop, valued at $75,000

The world's greatest super hero costume from the TV show valued at $15-20,000

And something else but I forget.

The trade was a first riddler CGC 3.0 for the classic spectral joker two guns cover raw

Dang, I forgot. Was watching baseball. Hopefully, I can catch it later. 

On 3/24/2024 at 6:09 PM, johnenock said:

Been looking for a nice copy of this one for awhile!

I got this one as well as a few more of these back when they were the going price of $10 out in the wild. My, have times changed…

On 3/24/2024 at 1:26 PM, Darwination said:

Ha, a poor image of a good scan.  I wish I had the MCS original, but they take down the bigger images once a book sells (if it is non-auction).  I admit I didn't look exhaustively, though, when I indexed that title.  The gent at pulpcovers may be hosting a larger .jpeg

Definitely a very cool cover 👌

Bolles has at least a couple earlier takes on this pose.  I forget what Bob called this stance in PM.  Maybe the long board skaterboarders have a version, too?

Called “nose riding”. A tricky maneuver. I’ve seen skate boarders do it as well. And no, not on “tippy toes”…

On 3/19/2024 at 3:29 PM, TerrysComics said:

CGC Accepting Submissions at WonderCon!

Posted on 2/15/2024

Submit your comic books, video games, home video collectibles, sports cards, TCGs and non-sports cards at the March 29-31 show in Anaheim.

I was wondering if they are also accepting pulps? Was thinking of submitting a few. 

On 1/31/2024 at 9:10 PM, iggy said:

I bought a collection of photos tonight at a local auction and this one was in it.

Sweet! I love photos like that. Vintage ones with old comics and toys. Such a suprise when you go through a pile or album. They are almost always one of a kind. If you have the patience to look, you can often find interesting ones. Almost always, VERY affordable.

Here is one with Billy and Bobby from FL dated and inscribed 1945 in pencil on back. They are holding copies of Jingle Jangle #15. A very recent find.

Billy and Bobby from Jacksonville, FL in 1945 with their spanking new copies of Jingle Jangle #15. 

Thanks to an eagle eyed boardie, a new Surfing cover has been added to my old surfing cover collection. 

New case E at Target. My favorite of this mix.

On 3/22/2024 at 10:59 PM, Cat-Man_America said:

A West Virginny manchin t'aint like no other, but I might've invested too much in that joke. 

 

On 3/23/2024 at 5:55 AM, jimjum12 said:

Thanks for doing a proper report, Bob. People don't realize how much time one of those takes. I mean to at most of the shows I go to, not many, but I usually forget to. GOD BLESS ... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

You bet Jim. My pleasure. I like to read these from others myself. Gives one an idea of what other shows are like. Helps to know the current market across the country.

When I go to a show I am “working”. I don’t socialize much. I’m busy box diving and picking. When I am done, I drift through, take some pictures of anything of interest and chat with my friends and get a feeling from various dealers as to the “vibe” that day. Really, doesn’t take much to do it and I know you other folks find it fun.

Expect another one next weekend as WonderCon is coming up.

On 3/21/2024 at 4:52 PM, gadzukes said:

Robot Man

Anytime I see these ads I think of you.  

I recently bought a few old Canadian "Active Comics" from 1942.  They were totally going after the membership club thing like all of the US comics from that era.

Have you ever found anything from the "Active Club"?  Looks like there might be a badge.

Read the ad page... it's pretty interesting.

Thanks. No, I have never seen anything from the Active Club. Not suprising living in the US, I rarely even see Canadian comics.

I enjoy reading these ads. I was always a sucker for these clubs as a kid and sent away for a lot.

The emblem sounds like maybe a patch not a badge. But you also got a certificate and a fun decoder for your 15 cents. And the anticipation of waiting for it.

I will keep my eye out for it! 

On 3/22/2024 at 1:23 PM, thewritestuff said:

Yes, it was originally touted as a "No fake Legos" show, but it has become a bit gimmicky with "influencers" and the whole Red Carpet Experience for $50, which is just a big upcharge for a one-hour jump on the masses. To make matters worse, the first time I paid the early admission, one dealer said "Good luck on finding a good deal anywhere in here.. these other dealers are like vultures and picked me clean last night before the show and then they displayed the purchased books for way more money"... I am sure that's normal for the night before a con, but it didn't make me feel good hearing it

Yes, it is not only normal but perfectly acceptable. Dealers pay a lot for their booth space. Everybody knows this and a part of going to shows.

The dealer who told you that probably did the same thing. And if not, probably profited from early dealer buys. 

But, at any show, there are deals that are missed by those not willing to work hard enough…

On 3/20/2024 at 1:22 PM, TerrysComics said:

With a very large Guest list , I understand the need to raise the admission price, Guests can be a very large of a Promoters Budget.

I thought this was an “old school comic show” not a media extravaganza. The more and the bigger the guest list, the more it costs the promoter and attendees. $50. Admission for a smaller one day show is going to probably turn off a lot potential attendees. And it is a bit steep.

Great list of dealers though for those just going to buy vintage comics. Just don’t let a little success get out of hand…

On 3/21/2024 at 12:27 PM, EC ed said:

 for today's mail call - a bit of an upgrade to my raw VG/FN'ish copy. Would still love to upgrade issues 3, 5, 6, & 7 of this title...but talk about TOUGH 

 

Nice one Ed and yes very tough. As are all the humor EC pre trends. Books like this have very minimal interest these days except to EC completists. And higher grade ones still bring pretty good money.

I still hunt them just for fun but I really have no need to complete them unless I bump into them cheap and lower grade. I think pumping a lot of money into them is a losing proposition long term to me. 

On 3/21/2024 at 6:30 PM, szav said:

You'll know by the flood of PMs you're about to get.