Shaolingoat

Always like the sound of that.

I'm not paying for you to buy another pontoon boat.

Time to work on a sig pic lineup.

+1. Great looking book.

Reposting my #3, as I just got it in hand after a two year search:

I would agree with this approach as well. While my sample size after getting back into collecting is much smaller (mostly limited to high grade SA Avengers), I'm of a similar mindset. The last few years, I've split my collecting funds into a monthly budget for the more common non-keys while stockpiling a rainy day fund for the keys like #1, 4, 57 and the rarer books in high grade like #3. I'll second the notion that the filler books tend to hang around, but when a key pops up at the right price--you jump on it if you can.

Very impressive colors for the grade. Excellent buy!

Recently bought a couple of high grade SA Avengers and a JIM 101 from Tim. Excellent communication, fast shipping, and solid packing on the books. No reservations about doing future business; would highly recommend.

Sometimes you just have to go big--congrats!

Despite having to fend off some last second snipers, I was able to bring home my main focus. I'm calling it a night.

Great looking grab!

Avengers 56, 58 and JIM 101. per PM.

PM sent.

Great looking books Barton.

I highlighted the most important aspect of your well-crafted response.

I'll second that. Motion carries.

Great report as per usual, thanks!

I would echo this 100 times over and then some. Get familiar with the GPA website for research but realize that the information documented isn't gospel to how every single book will sell today or tomorrow. Try to get into a routine of cycling through the sources of SA/BA books (both raw and slabbed). Whether it's members selling here on the boards, sellers with a web presence, eBay, conventions, or the main auction houses. Half the fun of the hobby is the hunt for that one piece you're looking for next. Don't get into a race to complete a set or run. Enjoy rediscovering the hobby again.

Thanks all, I've been in a pretty damn good mood ever since grabbing it at the post office this morning.

My thoughts exactly. I had planned on grabbing an 8.5 later in the year, but when this one popped up--I moved up the time table. Extremely happy with the book.

Waited to post this one until I had it in hand for fear of cursing the delivery. Special thanks to Bob Storms for helping me finalize the deal on it.

Good to know. I'm from Indy, but currently in Fort Worth, so always helps to get a feel for the Midwestern cons.

I wasn't able to hit up the show due to work, but just for reference--how would you compare it to the Indy show of a weeks ago?

Very nice pick-up on this issue!

Nice looking haul!