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congrats, damn, that was FAST! so jealous, I'm STILL waiting for my recent purchase, that I posted here, to arrive. First there was problem getting them shipped (the problem being the seller just never sent em out until I bothered them enough times over 2 weeks), and now the damn package is being held by US Customs, so I gotta get that straightened out tomorrow... still hoping they arrive in the condition I purchased them at, but I have no idea if customs has opened the package, and if so did they have any regard for the condition of the contents? unlikely... Where are the books coming from? I went back and looked at the pictures again, and they look really great. I hope you get them soon and in the same condition as those pics.

They're here! I received these yesterday in the mail. Here is number 4/10: Here is number 6/10:

I was the winner of those two auctions for Turtlemania Gold. I was completely shocked to see a Turtlemania Gold #4/10 with a Buy-It-Now of only $450.00. I decided to look at the seller's other items. Shocked again! Another Gold, #6/10, for the same $450. I have the tracking number already, so the books should be in the mail on Monday. I will post some larger pics when I get the books. Also, I think the way the seller took photos of the books, they may be a little lower in grade than before the pictures. But hey, these are still only 1 of 10 Gold edition books. Should I get these graded? I think it would be good mainly for the encapsulation/preservation of the books. I don't think the grade would really affect their value much due to the rarity.

saw this on ebay: TMNT 1 1st print raw I am surprised at the current $600+ price given that is it has a torn page and still 6 days left in the auction.

Just completed a nice trade deal with Adrian. Comic arrived quickly, nicely packed, and just as described. Thanks!!

Here's a thread for feedback to me. Thanks.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT 3 NYCC variant CGC 8.5 on ebay SOLD link

If you can afford it, here is your chance: ComicLink.com TMNT 1 1st print 9.8 auction ComicLink.com TMNT 3 1st print 9.8 auction

Me too. Please PM me. Although I do not want to pay $250 like the one now on ebay. Thanks.

sounds interesting. more info please. Here are some pics of Independent Comic Sampler 2. Apparently there were at least 2 editions of issues 1 and 2: green (ltd to 50), black (limited to 4000). I don't have #1 (if anyone knows where I can get #1, let me know). Also found an interesting piece of info: the TMNT ad says that the first TMNT TPB had a print run of 5000. I have been looking for that info for a while.

I wish there was a site like this for TMNT. The link is to the Chronology of Spiderman, year by year, with each appearance listed in the date order. spiderfan.org Is there a site that lists TMNT comics like this?

Here is a decent site. It has a checklist of almost all Turtles appearances. Not in chronological order but you can figure it out as it lists the dates for each appearance. mutantooze.org

I have seen the 1st print softcover sell on ebay for anywhere between $65 to about $240. It just depends on the condition and frankly who's bidding at the time. Most of the time it is around either $70 for a Fine condition one and around $140 for a nicer VF/NM copy. Most of the SC copies are not signed, so that is a plus for your copy. The limited hardcover version had a print run of just 1000 and was signed and numbered by Eastman and Laird. It goes for around $280 to around $600 from what I have seen. Does anyone know the print runs for the softcover editions (1st 1998, 2nd 1990, and 3rd print 2009)?

There is an even more rare version of the iron-ons on ebay right now. It's a design prototype of the second iron-on shown above. Correction: Actually it is a different design. Still Leonardo but in the TMNT Adventures style.

Here is one more of the #1 first prints. I got this off ebay last year. I would guess it would grade out somewhere around 7-8. I love that it is signed and sketched by both Eastman and Laird on the cover. (sorry for the reflections - I did not want to remove it from the mylar)

Mirage is selling some of Peter's personal collection. It came with a certificate of authenticity stating that. It also came with these as extras (sorry they are a little grainy) all signed by Peter: This one also has a sketch:

Here's what I got in the mail today. I received the rare TMNT 3 NYC variant. I won it on ebay from tmnt_toys aka Mirage. After winning the auction, I requested that Peter Laird sign and sketch the cover. Here's what I got: (Let me know if there is a better way to add images -- ah. photobucket!)

I am looking for a #3 NYCC variant: My WTB post for TMNT 3 NYCC variant Please let me know if you have one you would be willing to part with or know someone who does. I have only seen the ones on ebay, CL, and comicconnect. Thanks.

You can try amazon. They have 3 copies on sale with the highest at $299. Still seems Pretty high but lower than $599. Actually that is the Artobiography. Sorry.

There was a NYCC 3 just recently on ComicLink for $400 for CGC 8.5. I bid $305, but the offer expired after 5 days. The listing is gone now.

I saw on ComicLink where a CGC 9.2 #3 NYC variant just sold for $242. I wish there were more of these available. Two inexpensive #4 2nd print error copies recently sold on ebay for about $105 (from DJB I think). I was going to buy the #4 2nd print, but I did not pull the buy it now trigger fast enough. There are 2 #3 NYC variants is on sale at ebay for $749, one is CGC 8.5 and the other is raw F/VF. These prices seem very high to me. I was also surprised to see a CGC 9.0 #1 1st print sell for $2000 on ebay. I thought the price was a little high.

Here you go for $1400.00: TMNT 1 1st CGC 9.0

This is my first post here. Thanks everyone for all the info in this thread. Can anyone tell me how much they think this is worth? TMNT 1 1st print signed sketched