Mike maio

Just amazing books again.

Some amazing books and insane prices right now 

black knight 1 5.0 per pm

Good luck everyone. Can’t wait to see the books.

Amazing books

6 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Flash Comics 92- CGC 5.5- $3400

1st Black Canary cover! 1st solo story

 

Couldn’t wait anymore. I’ll take it.

Bump for a great book.

13 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Amazing Spider-Man 11- CGC 7.0- $750

 

22 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Captain America 117- CGC 8.5- $550

This book is a mover

 

26 minutes ago, Markentoth said:

I agree with that, and well done! You'll be glad you grabbed that, and I'll be kicking myself with the other boys.

Thanks. I couldn’t resist it.

Don’t have to many GA war books but thought I’d post my 2. Was able to score the zip on connect and super happy about that one.

On 5/17/2019 at 8:50 PM, Ricksneatstuff said:

Weird Fantasy 15- CGC 9.0- $700

already too low. No discount

 

 this is to good of a deal to pass up with amazing colors 

On 4/29/2019 at 11:54 PM, Ricksneatstuff said:

I have much respect for Kelly’s viewpoint with a lot more longevity than mine. My perspective will Be from the last 5 years. I would say though, not too many people have bought (and sold) more Planets than I have in that period. Here are my unofficial findings, based solely on difficulty to acquire.

1-9- issue 8 is the toughest I believe followed by 2.

10-19- I believe 10 and 15 to be the toughest but 17 is pretty tough too. I’ve had many 13s. Love it.  

20-29- 20 definitely and 29 in grade can be difficult

30-39- I agree that 30 is the toughest. I’ve not had trouble with 38. 

40-49- 40 in grade is easily the toughest. I’ve not found any of the others to be that HTF

50-59- I would say none are extremely HTF but 52 and 54 can be harder in grade

60-73- I don’t think any of these are difficult in low grade but 65 and 66 are not offered much at 6.0 or higher.  72 was actually super easy for me to get for a while but lately been tougher. 

These are my opinions.  A lot coincide with Kelly’s thoughts. 

Thanks for also putting this together. I know I usually have a ton of questions for you on this, but this really helps 

On 4/29/2019 at 11:07 PM, kelholt said:

This has been discussed before, but always fun to re-visit. As collectors, our opinions/perceptions of book difficulty are based on many factors .... amount of time collecting a run, amount of cons/comic shows attended, amount of $$ in pocket at particular times, relationships with dealers, time spent delving into the various auction houses offerings, and a little thing called luck.

I have collected Planets since 2006 and I mostly chase 8.0 or higher, but make note of any Planet I see in private hands or for sale / auction. To answer your question about which books are super tough, I broke the run down into 7 groups 1-9, 10-19, etc and have listed below the two most difficult books in that group of books that I have found in my time collected Planets. Now for clarification, this is most difficult not most expensive. Sometimes these two do not go hand in hand.

You may agree, you may disagree, but it should be fun “discussing”  if anyone wants to share any opinions.

1-9 Issues 6,8

10-19 Obviusly all are difficult and yes 13,14,and 15 are all equally tough so between the rest of the issues in this group it would be 10,19

20-29 Issues 20,24

30-39 Issues 30,38

40-49 Issues 40,47

50-59 Issues 51,54

60-73 Issues 61,72

 

Thank you so much for putting this together and this really  helps. One day hope to upgrade to all 8.0 and above but right now sticking with the 4-5.0 range if I can on the rivets.

The one I want the most and toughest seems to be 10, I just can’t locate that one anywhere. Prob one of, if not my favorite run in the cover. I have been lucky to have knocked off some more rivets this week between the 10-20 category, and can’t wait to post them when I receive. Could not have done it without the help of rick.

Planet 65. One of my favorites and a fun classic cover. About a 4.5 and hope to upgrade this one down the road before prices keep climbing. 

Have another rivet i should have this week and I am super happy. I think it is a tough one, and has a strong color strike and page quality, 

Just curious being that I am still new to planets. What is the overall consensus on which books are super tough. I know 14 and 15, but I just can never send to find a 2, 8, or 10, 13, 26 anywhere. Sorry if people already discussed this before.

19 minutes ago, Zolnerowich said:

That's a helluva start!!!

Thank you so much. Nothing compared to what you have. Just trying to track down more rivets. Has to be the hardest stuff to find now. 

Two more picture I found of recent acquisitions. Should have 3 more fun ones tomorrow I been looking forward to getting also. 1 rivet and 2 Whitman.

sorry if bad pictures and quality still getting use to the boards. Haven’t posted much here.

Just now, Spyder! said:

Nice to see you posting over here on the boards Mike!  Those are some great books you’ve acquired. Good luck with the rest of the run. 

Thank you. Think I plan to stay over here more. A lot of great guys over here and just so helpful.