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bc

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  1. Not sure of that from watching the results from the auction houses the past 20+ years. They seem to move an incredible amount of SA "run" books on a regular basis even now. I'd venture to guess that 75% of the auction lots are not keys. Prices on run books also seem less volatile, which may make it less appealing to some. This is in no way a knock to key collectors -as usual, collect what makes ya happy! -bc
  2. Sorting out the raw box.... Scratchy was observing the fun... -bc
  3. Just noticed this thread has hit 1M views! -bc
  4. Dude, that was a beer thru the nose moment! -bc
  5. Hey @Jasonmorris1000000, if ya want, DM me your address and I'll send out the TTA 12. If it's an upgrade great, it's yours for free. Rather see it go to a fellow PHM regular. -bc
  6. There's a lot of super-inclusive specimens in the raw box As for the sig, that'll cost ya an extra tree-fiddy. -bc
  7. My raw TTA 12 might be an upgrade (I have to eyeball it further) My TTA 18 is about the same shape as yours and the others, I only have a slabbed copy. -bc
  8. Actually, still feeding my fetish for "Pre" things - focusing on Pre-WW2 Schomburg Human Torch covers. -bc
  9. Here's my MMC stash (sorry 'bout some of these pics being blurry) -bc
  10. Since ya asked...here's my Human Torch Comics run-in-progress: -bc
  11. Grader Notes are now free and publicly available using the Cert lookup tool on the CGC home page. -bc
  12. Well Guys, after a couple weeks of rumination, I've decided to pass on my PHM collection to new stewards. A lot of these books I've had for 20+ years and I ain't getting any younger. Over St. Patrick's day weekend, I decided to "air" out the collection from the Vault. After I blew the dust off the top of the boxes, I tried to remember when the last time was that I had looked at them. Judging by the layer of dust, it had to be several years. I then decided to update my database with the few new books added (and a few sold to @Sweet Lou 14) - noticing the last update was May 2018! While I did open every box and check out each book to make sure the database info was still valid, that feeling wasn't there anymore. Until I opened my box with my Marvel Mystery Comics & Human Torch Comics - that made me smile. So, I'm going to slowly add to those titles (and I mean slowly because it takes as much patience for the books I can afford to come to market) and enjoy the thrill of the hunt once again. The short box of PHM raws will be blown out here once my OSPG arrives (thanks to @KirbyJack for sending me some screenshots to get started). Gonna try and do some cheap bundles to avoid excess shipping hassles for both me and the potential buyers. I'll give you guys a heads up before I start the sales thread or feel me to hit me up if you have any gaps you want to fill. I have been picking up collected PHM masterworks, so I can still enjoy reading the material and have it on hand for research purposes (you ain't gitten' rid of me that easily ). But I'm going to shed the PHM's in order to generate a war chest for my Timely passion as well as add to my equities funds. Been working with Jason at ComicLink and it looks like they want to include my PHM slabs in the upcoming May Featured Auction, so I'll be taking a trip up to Portland, Maine real soon. I looked into shipping and insuring 3+ full short boxes, but the cost & risk of damage made me uneasy, plus I hear Portland is a really nice place to get a good bowl of clam chowder (I've never been there). It's been a long strange trip for sure, but I feel it's the right time to let someone else get the enjoyment I once did from this awesome era of the Timely/Atlas/Marvel saga -bc
  13. It didn't hit reserve, Think the last bid was $92k. -bc
  14. I couldn't resist - been wanting a copy for a while. Now my earliest Timely - always loved this Human Torch cover since I saw it in the Gerber Guide. -bc
  15. No it does not (unlike Heritage). The 15% BP will be added to the displayed winning bid. -bc
  16. From the CC auction: https://www.comicconnect.com/item/1035843 -bc
  17. So, you're saying the auction house was the big winner. -bc
  18. One for the 7 figure club https://www.comicconnect.com/item/1034818 -bc