In 2008 my LCS in Canada had CGC 4.0 blue label for 4K Canadian and I said it was too much ……..doh!!!!!

Great looking copy 

cool

These investor groups are the what’s not good with hobby as most don’t give a about collecting or nostalgia . They want to make money flip and flip and flip driving prices into space . It’s not something I would ever do with a group as my money and investment is decided by the whole leaving me with zero influence on my investment . 
 

If I buy stuff I want it in my hand I’ll use gold for example . Don’t sell me paper that states I own gold,  I want the bars please . Just like comics 

It’s gotta be Namor . Although he is heroic at times he’s a dark character . He def won’t come into MCU as a hero . I can see ruthless ruler turned aggressive anti hero / villain . 
 

He could be reason T’Challa dies and has to be replaced . Just saying 

Clean press and slab , then hold them . I feel the first four oversized books are special . Maybe not all rare but special and unique at a time when comics were not that special and mass produced . These four turtles changed the game . I’m keeping mine and soon to add CGC 9.6 issue 1 third print to the group 

On 7/20/2021 at 2:22 PM, manetteska said:

WTF is OTIS?

And last I checked $145k <> $200k.

It’s all good I also wasn’t pushing the info I said I to was unconfirmed but OTIS is a site where you buy shares of grail books . That’s what they value 9.8 at they purchased as a team of investors whenever they bought it . Asking price is what’s listed but to sell the investor group votes on wether to dump their “ stock “ 

145K good now ? 🍎

On 7/16/2021 at 11:36 PM, manetteska said:

Therein lies your problem. Many very intriguing things he knows for certain but never much to back it up. 

How’s a 145K sound ? Those apples good enough for ya?

That was one of his nice responses you should read the stuff I was sent in private emails . He’s trash! Not only is that store and owner chronic in their lies but they would do anything to keep stalling and stalling . 
 

In the end it’s clear they rip people off. 

3 hours ago, William-James88 said:

Then why not do a claim before the 180 days were up? That's what I would have done. 

Because for the cost of the books you trust you’re not going to be ripped off. I never ever would let someone get away with this for big money but the point is it’s not one person he’s ripped off it’s a bunch of good members in hobby and community. Let’s not lose sight of that regardless of PayPal claims etc etc nobody should have to do that anyways if he was an honest seller . 

The heat is on and what they are doing is called fraud . Using a legitimate store to lure people into purchasing something that is a farce is fraud . They advertised product , took payment and then ghosted everyone . 
 

Here’s some more I saved from when he was still responding on eBay a while back . He’s a liar …

5 hours ago, mrbarlint said:

I am very sorry to see how they have treated you guys and certainly hope you can get reimbursed. On 4-25-21, on eBay, I purchased 3- CGC 9.8 presale with release date of 5-5-21 and 1- CGC 9.8 presale release date of 6-2-21. Last night I sent hotshotcomics a message through eBay and received a response this morning. Not sure how to proceed at this point. I fully understand CGC grading time issues, but am not comfortable with the seller's business tactics. Am I still protected if I file claim with eBay and PayPal prior to 180 days if books not received?

New message from: hotshotcomics (11,362)

With CGC, being graded. CGC takes around 4 months at the moment as per their website. You will be notified when the item ships thank you.

FWIW, I was very surprised that they had responded so quickly. Looking at their positive reviews as a seller for the last 6 months, there are many positive responses on (current) presale CGC books that were obviously never received. Not sure why one would leave positive responses on items not received. They were very nasty with anyone leaving a negative review. The customer is always right??? Also, why do you think they pulled all of their EBay listings? 

 

Don’t forget all the people including myself that couldn’t leave feedback after 40 days . Believe me  the negative feedback  would be much longer list  . I trusted this person and they ripped me off . I couldn’t get a refund or leave feedback . I’d get your money back and run simply for the fact they don’t deserve the business 

After he caught wind of my Instagram post and cgc posts he sent package no warning or tracking and no surprises he sent a book I didn’t pay for , it was 9.6. He kept all high grade books and our honest members money to boot . 
 

If I ever met this guy it would be unpleasant for him …. POS

Google Hotshotcomics fraud  you will see my post on cgc forum as warning never ever send this POS money . 

I pre -ordered in Dec of last year for this exact book GUARANTEED 9.8 cgc blue from this same seller. He ghosted me for 6 months so I decided to bring him some attention on Instagram and cgc forum . 
 

After all the name calling he did against me for asking for the book I paid for he sent me 9.6 as well. 
 

This is a scumbag fraud . File your case ASAP don’t let him breathe. He will do everything he can to steal your money .

A member on forum mentioned it . No clue where I would start digging for that . Apparently a private sale …?

jaydogrules

Bump 

I def want to get it signed . I hope he doesn’t have issue signing it . Preferably to match the others . I don’t want his to stick out . It’s a team thing

Totally agree . What a nice touch to this book . 

I know of one here in Canada it’s 2.0. The guy wouldn’t consider parting ways how much he loves this book . He gets crazy offers all the time ( he turned down 10K Canadian )

Heres an honest question where do we see 3,4,5 printings of this book in future since 1&2 are almost gonzo for most ?

4 hours ago, Wolverinex said:

Agreed,  lower grade first prints sometimes carry a premium due to the lower, more "affordable "cost

I’m in this very situation with AF15 . I can’t afford anything above 2.0 so I wonder those who have money prob are looking at 6.0 or higher and 3.0-5.5 are in limbo due to high cost to most collectors and unappealing to those that have the income to buy nicer copies.

Tmnt 1 is def in this exact state . For 20K you’re  getting mid grade now correct ? A near mint minus  (9.0) is approaching 30k ouch!!! If my numbers are sorry I’m just getting a point across 

I don’t own first print I would be . Reinvest in lower grade first prints that are more attainable and more liquid for masses just like what collectors are doing with Amazing Fantasy 15

Imo nows the time . Big money being seen for these Id cash out