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Robot Man

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    Free Comic Book Day 2017

    in Comics General

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    Free Comic Book Day 2017

    Everybody going to hit FCBD? What are you going after? I always get the Simpsons but after that I stumped. Any suggestions? I don't know what the "secret" Marvel and DC books are all about? Was hoping to get something Disney, Superman or Wonder Woman for my grandaughter. 

    All-American 61 on the bay in the raw

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    Be VERY careful with ebay auctions like this... I've had some real bad luck lately with similar auctions. A seller might be hesitant to put a grade on it but a little description of it's faults and strengths would be a good idea.  We don't even know if it is complete. No returns doesn't mean much any more but since ebay and paypal have split, it's a lot harder to get your money back if necessary. I've been battling a sloppy seller like this for a couple of weeks and no refund to date..

    Great book but the price and lack of questions makes me wonder if buyers are not going into this with blinders on.

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    My 50 Year Junk Obsession

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    A Tale of two flea market Batman #1's. One that got away, and one that didn't...

    A mention in the flea market finds over in general and discussions with a few collectors recently convinced me to post this. I haven't wanted to mention it because A) I didn't want to brag, B) I didn't want to get hit by all the "ethics" beaters and C) I figured no one would believe me anyway...

    About 25 years ago I awoke early on a Sunday morning to go "junking" as I usually do. It was a drizzly, cold January morning. I thought about rolling over and going back to sleep but figured I was up so what the heck. You never know.

    Pulled into the Rose Bowl parking lot and started walking around. Due to the weather, I didn't expect much (especially paper). I picked up a few minor things (not worth getting up for) and then I saw them...

    On the end of a dealer's table were two small piles of old GA comics. Made a beeline over to them. There was already a teenage kid looking at one pile so I grabbed the other one. Nice, early stuff and a good mix. My pile consisted mostly of early Dell and Strip Reprints but a few superhero mixed in. I pulled out a Cap in the teens, an early Pep and a couple others.

    Asked the lady the price and she said $5.00 each "They are old!". OK, worth a second look. As I was looking, I watched what the kid was getting. Most of the superheros were in his pile. Lots of DCs mostly but the occasional Timely, MLJ, Fox ect. Looking back and forth I then heard a quiet gasp. I looked over and there it was...That bright yellow cover with Batman and Robin swinging toward you and that magical single digit number in the upper left corner. 

    Our eyes were both like saucers and he quickly slid it over into his pile. My heart sank. Everything looked like junk after that. We switched piles and I got a few he left Flash, Green Lantern, Marvel Mystery. He counted them up and realized he didn't have enough money for all of them so a couple Actions and Detectives went back. I quickly scooped them up. 

    We paid the nice lady who even offered us a small discount since we bough a few. We walked off on air and proceeded to go under a big tree for cover. He pulled out the Bat #1 and we both thumbed it is disbelief. I told him if he wanted to make a quck profit and I would pay him some more for it and throw in a few he threw back but he was no fool and I didn't blame him. I told him nice find! and we parted.

    Over the years, I sold off or traded most for EC's which were my real passion anyway. No regrets except for one book. Flea markets, "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat"

    Below is one of those $5.00 beauties. I might still have one or two more but they are buried in the collection in obscurity. 

    Next time, the one that didn't get away!

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    Calgary Comic Expo 2017

    in Comics General

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    12 hours ago, aardvark88 said:

    I usually buy at least 1 vintage comic from Andy thirdgreenham but was not able to at Calgary Expo since I unloaded my wallet on these 2 reading copies before the drive to Calgary:

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    Nice "readers"!!!

    Have a Cigar! Golden Age only....!

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    On 5/1/2017 at 10:50 AM, Ricksneatstuff said:

    Today was a pretty amazing mail call so there will be several posts. This is the first batch of books that came in today thanks to @MrBedrock and his fine people. Lower grade books but decent color and solid copies. Works for me. :wink:

    This puts me one book away from completing my Frazetta Famous Funnies (thumbsu

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    Nice Rick! You really like to knock 'em out fast. Took me years to complete that run. The 3 on the right are my favorites. Now, to really be complete, you gotta also have WSF #29 and Buster Crabbe #5.

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    My 50 Year Junk Obsession

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    On 4/17/2017 at 8:41 AM, Robot Man said:

    The flea market gods shined down upon me yesterday. The guy said he had a big box of other comics and pulps he will bring out in two weeks. Wish me luck!

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    On Sunday, I hit my comic/pulp guy again. Sadly, he didn't bring any comics but he did bring these. I think it's time to check for upgrades and maybe a junk sale?

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