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When I was a wee lad I saw my grandmother watching the movie with tears in her eyes. “I watch this every Saint Patrick’s Day,” she said. Next time it came on I watched it beginning to end. It’s simply a great classic film for so many reasons. It’s a great love story, it’s funny and the “fight” is one of the greatest events ever captured on film. Cheers 🍇 🦍

That’s Nifty!

It can be absolutely thrilling!! Things to look forward to. The art almost always looks better in person. Older art has editorial notes which are cool. John Buscema art from the sixties usually has additional artwork on the back of the page. Sketches of characters, nothing wasted. The bad; art can arrive damaged due to poor packaging. The art can be lost and stolen. Mold or poor “restoration” attempts I.e glue added at a later date then original production to hold on paste ups can damage paper/board. Just requires due diligence. The board has many experts to guide you through a great experience vs. a bad one.

Chin up and have no fear! I believe we’re picking up tracking signals on your sweet Ditko Page! All is well !!

For sure WNB🤣 Hey I watched Shallow Hal with my friends. They thought Jason Alexander was crazy not to desire the beautiful girl. Not me......that toe........uggghhhh

Deal Breaker !!!!

I sense crafty future bidders driving the final bidding down 😂

I was thinking the same thing.

Number 1 doesn’t bother me. Otherwise spot on!!!!

I agree on all points with one exception. When these deficiencies occur on a Sal Buscema piece desirability and value actually go up!!!! This goes against the Critics of the Dark Shadows of Oceana so Like or 🤣 at your own risk. H8 H8 H8 H8 H8 H8 H8 H8 Nineteen H8y four

Yep! or worse JRJR daredevil and you click and it’s JRJR daredevil as drawn by Tom Nobody at the Lame O Con 2020.

“People whose second toe is bigger then their big toe.”

Haha some will know the reference some won’t haha. Going on 53 I remember these commercials well!!! Touché my friend ***

It sounds to me like you did your homework and you out hustled many of us. Well done. Ive only seen two other pages from this book in twenty years. My buddy has (had) a great page and I was willing to give him 5 K back in 2004-2008. He wasn’t interested in selling. So when the 2 pages here came up (I liked both but preferred yours) I had trouble deciding how high to go. You won a great page. You showed fortitude. I’m sure that page looks amazing in person. Congratulations 🍇 🦍

I think Gene is flexible when nostalgia for certain pieces takes hold. I’m sure he’ll speak to that better than I. Buying what you like (love) I agree is paramount in my decision making.

All your points well taken and as a collector I think the things you talk about here are very important to know. That said I truly believe that buying what you love should trump any other consideration for obtaining art. In this instance I believe the OP made a sound financial purchase in spite of the “turn offs” mentioned on the replies. * Don’t like Stiltman • No DD on page • Colan not known for Spiderman valid points.... In this case ( I am biased always loved this issue of DD) I believe the buyer made an outstanding purchase. He really loved the page and the content. He endured the trauma of bidding and winning a contested prize. It’s large size art that just looks awesome in its presentation. As always Gene your insight are always welcome here. Your gallery on CAF speaks for itself. When Gene speaks, people listen!!! My guess nostalgia + desire for the look and feel of the page won this guy over. He had the will and the $ to get it done. Great thread. 🍇 🦍

Because if you don’t buy it for $8,000 when you could’ve had it for $5,000, it just might be $10,000 next month. Welcome to the world of Los Bros.

I became suspicious when the signed SAMO piece by Jan-Michael Bisquick appeared. But it had a stamp of authenticity so....

Two of the best films ever! The Quiet Man is a must watch at least once a year. This is a fun discussion.

Haha Believe me for your sake I didn’t even want to bring up the sore point! The shenanigans in the art world of any kind are trying, dubious, largely anti social in nature. x 2 🍇 🦍

I’m on your side friend. They are rubbish to the core.

Best of luck on your journey. I think it’s a noble quest and look forward to tracking your progress. The victories yes! Should you choose, I think sharing the close calls, near misses and heartbreaks along the way could make this a legendary thread! Enjoy the journey! Cheers from 🍇 🦍