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Got this for a fairly good price on the bay.

Question: How is it that the publication date was 9/14 but was signed earlier on 7/25/14? I see this on a few books. Books released in advance?

6 hours ago, sagekilz said:

That is ah.....a realistic cover.  

Realistic red splooge 

Wondering if you've had sketches and/or remarks made for family members?

I'll start, this was made for my daughter by Mr. Tony Fleecs at SDCC16 during her MLP craze heyday. She sat through the pencil/inking process when this was made.

3 hours ago, Parabellum said:

Thanks!  I’m working on getting a Super Ostrich and the Milia Valkyrie next.  

Got any pictures of yours?  I love Robotech/Macross items.

Not really, they're boxed up and at the bottom of the shelf pile 

On 7/29/2019 at 1:30 PM, Parabellum said:

Pick ups since May.

 

I have always loved the Takatoku Max and Milia. I dig the Elinseeker too. Super Ostrich?

I only have the 1/55 Bandai reissues and 1J + Armored Valk.

Sharing my 3pc reholder submission: Received: 7/22, Scheduled for Grading: 7/23, Grading /QC: 7/26, FInalized/Shipped: 7/30. Well below their quoted 15 days.

Like butt marks on a copier machine glass 

Like "Baby On Board"?

4 hours ago, RayJr said:

 

John Blackstar and He-Man (??? - can't tell with the sword)

Love the sketch.

6 hours ago, Dmac538 said:

Same price as the number of the issue, but they are selling for much more that that.

Thanks. I did see the 300+ eBay prices and was wondering about the markup/profit. Seems fair though.

1 hour ago, Dmac538 said:

Cool, i got number 100

How much do these went for?

51 minutes ago, Rip said:

I might have that one beat.

I sold a book on the boards, buyer kept asking me to hurry and send the book. The multiple emails so quickly seemed a bit strange. Sure enough the buyer had already put my scan up on e-bay. Lightened the scan and bumped the grade up.

Other than those that outright say "pre-order", isn't it against eBay policy to sell stuff that is not on-hand?

8 hours ago, Awax said:

Every year, and I mean every year I walk by the Sergio Araggonies booth and there’s always a line.

Not always long but there’s a line.   Yesterday I was walking by and there was just one guy getting a trade signed.. so I stood there then chose a comic he had for sale and asked him to sign it.  I told him I chose the one with the dog because I just got a new puppy. He said do you want to see my inspiration and from his  briefcase He pulled a photo of his dog.  I asked if I could take a picture. 

 

I think his dog's name is Rufferto.

Agreed!! I still give him a hard time haggling on the selling boards from time to time, but I always respect his price tag. 

Now artists and even shops can have their own variants. Even found an eBay variant. What is the silliest variant that you've seen?

4 hours ago, Rich_Henn said:

Infinity gauntlet #1 CGC 9.8 s/s Jim Starlin and Georgee Perez -$275

2 copies available

On 7/10/2019 at 2:35 PM, Jonathan78 said:

Venom-ized Beavis? 

"We are cornholio... we need TP for our bunghole!!" 

I like them especially if they blend nicely with the theme or cover of the book, purely aesthetics. But I agree, they shouldn’t add any premium to the value of the book and any seller promoting how better it is from the rest is just stupid. 

6 hours ago, DELTA 62 said:

I am probably in the minority - but I think it looks awesome as is.  Not that getting it inked by McLeod is a bad idea - cause it will still look great.  I do like the idea of getting it re-slabbed with the new Hulk label = totally worth it!  Nice acquisition!

That's fair. Something on the back of my mind too, because the book was graded in 2010 and I hear that CGC has upped their standards since, I might risk a rating downgrade. I'll take my sweet time thinking about it.

1 hour ago, Ron C. said:

Congrats! That is awesome. If you wish to go one step further (down the rabbit hole), I would love to see that cover inked by someone like Bob McLeod (who has done a bunch of Dale's covers).

Was thinking of the same thing of getting it inked, good suggestion on McLeod. 

Thanks all. Leave it or reholder? I don't display my books that much so it doesn't bother me, but not sure if it will make some damage if the book moves around a bit in the case with that paper sticking out like that.

Love the Doctor Doom and Cap sketches 

Dark Phoenix blows.

Does SyFy's production of "Trans Morphers" count?

Agree on this one. Go directly to the source for a little discount.