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That is NEXT level impressive! Congratulations!! 10 through 100 in 9.4 is just mind blowingly amazing to me! Right now I don't have any collecting goals in mind. I'm burned out to be honest, so I need to take a break. Going to revel in this accomplishment for awhile.

Well today is the day! The final piece, ASM#7 has been found, has arrived, and is now in hand completing my linear run of AF15, ASM 1-20, and Annual 1 all in the same grade and page quality (5.0 White Pages). This project started back in January 2019. I had already had an ASM1 and ASM14 both in grade 5.0 in my collection. It was during this month that I upgraded my AF15 from a 4.0 WP to 5.0 WP, which made this entire run a possibility. From there I set my sights on procuring the original Sinister Six first appearances and Annual 1 all in the same grade and page quality. I bought the Annual 1 first, a 5.0 WP to match my AF15 and ASM1, and over the next few months picked up the rest of 2, 3, 4, 9, 13 and 15. I sacrificed some big books in my collection, including an X-Men 1 3.5 WP and DD1 4.5 WP to finance these purchases and make this all happen. Nothing makes me happier than collecting ASM, so even though it was extremely difficult to part with those big SA keys, I don't regret it, especially with where I sit now. By November 2019 I had acquired all of the first appearance and crossover keys between AF15/ASM1 and ASM20 (notably 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16. I thought I was done, but the collecting itch remained to fill in the gaps and make it a complete run from 1-20. I know the completionists out there will suggest I acquire ST Annual 2, FF Annual 1, TTA 57, and ST 115, but I'm good with keeping this run all within the ASM title, with the exception of AF15 of course. Two years later, on November 3rd, 2021, while I was sitting in an autobody shop parking lot at 8:30am waiting for my car's state inspection to be done, the final piece, ASM7, popped up on the ebay app on my phone. I clicked buy it now, finally completing/accomplishing my goal If you'll all indulge me, in the next few posts I'll do a little countdown from ASM20 to AF15 so you can see all of the books individually. Thanks to everyone on the boards who kept their eyes peeled and supported me along this journey.

- thank you!

For sale is the following: Amazing Spider-Man #7 2nd Vulture Grade: 4.5 VG+ Page Quality: OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Cert. # 3945074001 Per GPA: Last sale = $746, 90-Day Avg = $739 ASKING PRICE: $700 Here are the when purchasing: Buyers in US Only for this listing No Hall of Shame or Probation List Members First unconditional IN THE THREAD gets the book. Payment due within 2 days of sale. If payment not received within that time period, I reserve the right to void the sale and re-list the book. PayPal (preferred) or Check accepted as payment (book ship once funds clear) $15 Shipping (USPS Priority unless otherwise requested) Will ship fully insured with signature confirmation NO RETURNS as this is a professionally graded book PM with interest or any questions, thanks! My Kudos Thread: https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/408795-dst-feedback-thread/ Regards, Dave

Thanks! I really thought it was the magic copy to finish off the run, but the search continues… That’s a real bummer about the restoration on your ASM5. As the previous poster said however, at least you got half the cost to replace it with a beautiful higher graded copy! It really is a beauty

Here is an update on my 5.0 WP run: STILL looking for an ASM7 CGC 5.0 White Pages. I sent in another raw candidate…came back a 5.0…but unfortunately OWW. Going to hold onto it as a placeholder and as added motivation to continue the hunt!

That’s about as nice a copy of this book as you’ll find, congrats again

That was the ASM11 that sold for $42k

The ASM14 sold for $210k

That is an absolutely stellar copy, congrats

I didn't miss your point. I just think you're trying to draw blood from a stone with your persistence. You can ask this question about countless books that surged since March without any rhyme or reason. But I'm sure your answer will just be something related to the market in general that helps you sleep at night if these types of questions like "why now" haunt you. I was just trying to move the conversation along, but obviously my approach of sometimes the simplest answer is the correct one doesn't sit with you. Do me a favor and don't reply to this because I have no interest in reading it or engaging with you. The way I see you interact with boardies comes across more troll-like and provocative than inquisitive.

Seems to me you're not going to accept any explanation as to why this happened. Two well respected boardies offered their thoughts and opinions, and yet you still continue to ask as if the question was skirted somehow. So I'll just reiterate, that ASM #11 has the lowest number of 9.0 copies on the census (reason 1), and that this book being grade 9.0 (a minimum cutoff for high grade completionists - reason 2) finally came available so a bidding war ensued for those looking to finally obtain this book in the minimum grade they've been seeking for so long. I don't think this sale has anything to do with ASM#3, but it has everything to do with this particular book itself. If you're looking for some definitive correlation I don't think you're going to find one.

- thanks!

Just one - ASM7

For sale is the following: Ultimate Fallout #4 (Second Print) 1st Miles Morales Grade: 9.8 NM/MT Page Quality: WHITE Cert. # 3699993012 90-Day Average Sales Price per GPA = $818 ASKING PRICE: $650 Here are the when purchasing: Buyers in US Only for this listing No Hall of Shame or Probation List Members First unconditional IN THE THREAD gets the book. Payment due within 2 days of sale. If payment not received within that time period, I reserve the right to void the sale and re-list the book. PayPal or Check accepted as payment (book ship once funds clear) Free Shipping (USPS Priority unless otherwise requested) Will ship fully insured with signature confirmation NO RETURNS as this is a professionally graded book PM with interest or any questions, thanks! My Kudos Thread: https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/408795-dst-feedback-thread/ Regards, Dave

For sale is the following: Amazing Spider-Man #7 2nd Vulture Grade: 6.0 FN Page Quality: OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Cert. # 3834227003 Last two sales per GPA = $1,150 ASKING PRICE: $1,150 Open to reasonable offers. Would trade straight up for an ASM #7 CGC 5.0 or 5.5 WP copy. Here are the when purchasing: Buyers in US Only for this listing No Hall of Shame or Probation List Members First unconditional IN THE THREAD gets the book. Payment due within 2 days of sale. If payment not received within that time period, I reserve the right to void the sale and re-list the book. PayPal (preferred) or Check accepted as payment (book ship once funds clear) Free Shipping (USPS Priority unless otherwise requested) Will ship fully insured with signature confirmation NO RETURNS as this is a professionally graded book PM with interest or any questions, thanks! My Kudos Thread: https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/408795-dst-feedback-thread/ Regards, Dave