This is Who We Are

55 minutes ago, stippy52 said:

I paid $192 for ta 9.4 Vampirella 11 about a month ago

That was a great price for a lovely copy.  There was one sold last May with off white pages for 264.  I had missed last month's go-around and apparently some others had as well.  Last night, the internet auction (I think they call it) for this vampi 11 ended at 201 (around 220) and this is where i mistakenly thought I walked away victorious.   It then went to the live-auction and got bid up a couple more increments.  This is my favorite Frazetta cover and a true horror masterpiece.  These just don't come up in high grade like this and so I decided to play ball.  I'll hope to post my copy when it comes in.

I may be comparing apples to oranges, but I was surprised the Creepy 91 (1977) sold in a 9.6 at the same price as the vampi 11 in 9.4.  Again, this is maybe apples to oranges, but I was surprised to see a magazine with an unoriginal cover go for so high. 

On 3/21/2020 at 7:40 AM, Kevin76 said:

I found another raw Crow 3, hopefully I get a 9.8 on this one, looks promising  otherwise i'll be 0/4  

  Fingers crossed for you!  This whole set is so hard to find in 9.0 or above.  I submitted a Crow 1 that looked 9.8, maybe 9.6 and came back 9.4.  I hope 4th time's the charm for you!

Some beautiful vampi's in high grade were auctioned off tonight.  Hopefully some of them will show up here.  I imagine with what's going on in the world, some of them went for incredible prices.  This was my first experience with HA.  I was shootin for the Vampi 11 CGC 9.4 in particular and was grateful to nab it, but it wasn't without a tough fight.  The copy is really vibrant, nicely centered, and has sharp corners (far be it from me to question the grading gods of CGC, but not entirely sure how it wasn't a 9.6).  Needless to say,  I'm excited but I may just stick to Ebay.  That whole Internet bid transitioning to "live-bid" piece rather confused me.  Originally thought I won it for a heck of a lot less.  Nevertheless, It's probably my favorite Frazetta cover in the series.  There was also a beautiful Vampi 2 and 4 in CGC 9.6.  Those, I just came up short while trying to wrangle my boys and get them to bed.  Cheers to the lucky winner(s).  Please consider posting them if you are part of this thread.

A nice 7.5 CGC went for 180 at heritage auction tonight

9 hours ago, whetteon said:

Other than comics, my friends and I use to live for these because they had both new game previews and "secrets" to existing games.  Plus tips and tricks on how to beat all those challenging games that no could ever figure out... I'm looking at you Zelda second quest..

 

Anyways, I've been collecting various issues and I'm thinking of slabbing them in the near future. Any value in these?

 

I don't think their value has been fully realized, but #1 and #2 are probably the hottest of the bunch.  In fact, I slabbed a Nintendo Power #2 last year and got a 9.0.  At the time it was the highest grade (I believe a 9.2 has since been added).  Sadly, I had to sell it, but it did go for 6-7 hundred).  I would suggest looking at Ebay sales (not what they are simply being listed for).  If you are selling, Buy it Now seems to be the way to go with these.  Finding copies in 8.0 or above are super tough because we as kids beat these things to hell.  Such great memories though.

There's definitely interest, but people are cautious about spending heaps of money on them and I think you risk having an auction fall flat

Just now, OtherEric said:

How’s the paper?  If it’s brittle at all I wouldn’t get it... but if it’s supple despite the yellowing I think I would tell myself I could blow my ECCC budget on that instead of the show 

The paper is supple!  Thanks for your helpful feedback!  These just don't come up

22 minutes ago, Kramerica said:

Oakman? Good to know. And yeah, I've seen him angry and you wouldn't want to see him when he's angry. I'll be on my best behavior 

I wouldn't worry too much, LOL.  I'm as Green as they come and he's been beyond patient, good humored, and helpful.  Can't go wrong calling on Oakman.  One heck of a great guy as I've found so many to be on these boards!!!

Just now, The Lions Den said:

Tough black cover. It's hard to say because the front cover pic is kind of blurry...  

 

Ya, sorry about that.  Once I get it in hand I'll snap my own shot.  Was told no spine tics or folds and corners sharp.  Some edge wear along the upper right.  My apologies, posting a pic that blurry is going to make people annoyed or worse yet, nauseous

Hi All, would greatly appreciate opinion on the grade.  The front cover shows some blur (my apologies, but there aren't any spine tics.  It's overall very clean with some edge wear on the upper right side.   Thanks for input!

Hi All,

I've been looking all over for a copy of the Psycho 74 yearbook and acquired this copy.  I am thinking about sending it to CGC, but would greatly appreciate your input on a couple pieces.  There are the letters TX written on the cover.  Fortunately (IMHO) it's not over the artwork and pretty inconspicuous.  The additional piece is that it's a double cover. 

I'd love to get your take on grade and if I'm understanding correctly, CGC takes the grade of the nicer of the two covers (plus the condition of the rest of the magazine).  Does that mean this might not suffer a "ding" in the grading department? 

As always, appreciate your input

Thanks all, pics are really poor, not my doing but ty for bearin with them!  I think it’ll remain raw

Hi All,

I've been on a bronze age horror kick.  Trying to decide if this is worth sending for encapsulation, so expertise on grade would be much appreciated.  I don't imagine a press will help this but opinions are truly appreciated!

8 minutes ago, speedcake said:

beautiful copy!  I'm going with 8.0 to 8.5.

Don't think you can clean away fingerprints, though?  

Thanks! The range I’m getin with feedback seems to be 8.0-9.2.  A press with the dry clean I don’t believe removes fingerprints.  Glad it’s on the back in the periphery but may give it a press to remove some slight indents and fingers crossed the process helps remove or lighten that residue

Just now, Get Marwood & I said:

You're welcome. My memory isn't the best, but there was something brewing towards the end...like there was something about Black that was starting to reveal itself. Something hidden and possibly dark. Which would suit given the name. Come back and let me know if I'm right post binge watch won't you...

You got it!  It ended all to soon and left me wanting more

4 minutes ago, Get Marwood & I said:

It does. I loved that show. And the theme. It all seemed to end just as it was getting good didn't it....

Couldn't agree more!  It really felt quite original before we were bombarded with crime scene shows.  Loved the spiritual elements.  Seemed like it captured the collect anxiety of the coming millennium with such precision.  Man, I'm gonna have to go binge watch this again :).  Thanks for the nostalgia!

Just now, Get Marwood & I said:

Children of the night!

Nice looking copy. Looks to be in the 8.0 to 8.5 range to me.

And what ever happened to Frank Black?

Thanks for your input!.  Sadly, Frank's been in retirement.  Occasionally, some murmurings about a movie, but I think the world needs Frank Black now more than ever

Hello All,

I acquired this Tomb of Dracula 1.  Has really nice cover appeal and excellent centering.  Bottom corner has very minor wear and back shows some (light handling residue?) discoloration along parts of the edge.  I'm hoping to get this certified and would greatly appreciate your input on a grade and perhaps more impressions as to whether a pressing would help with the fingerprints if that's what they are on the back and some of the slight spine indentations (that don't appear to break color.  Thanks in advance for your help!

51 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said:

I just checked on eBay.  Here’s a complete set of the same books.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dracula-Anthology-Buru-Lan-HC-1-2-3-4-5-6-Spain-1971-Estaban-Maroto-Sio-BURULAN/192277419422?hash=item2cc4a0959e:g:uE0AAOSw5SZZkdp1

Thanks so much for this helpful information!  The artwork is incredible and had no idea this was a 6 volume set

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone has come across this Dracula three volume hardcover set before?  Are they tough to come by?  Any information would be greatly appreciated!

38 to 21 Go Niners!!!!

1 hour ago, JustJimN said:

 

Can't believe the Scream 1 CGC 9.2 is still up for grabs. So hard to find in higher grades

Just now, Randall Dowling said:

I feel like I went bobbing for apples and only came up with a worm...

I feel for you!  It reminds of a the time I got up early for black Friday, waited in line at an ungodly hour and then when the doors opened there was a mad rush by a mob of folks and got pushed to the back.

Fingers crossed for Psycho 18...tapping refresh compulsively

3 minutes ago, Jayman said:

It’s tough as I have a house full! But damn the company!!! 

Priorities!    Besides, if they're anything like the company I keep (i.e., my relatives), they'll long overstay their welcome.  These Skywalds however, will be gone long before them, I'm betting!