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kustomizer
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3 hours ago, roccojoco said:
I too never got any response for additional photos of the slabbed Action Comics #1. FloppyB has more than enough information from inquiries to pull this book if it was authentic, but this guy is a fraud.
Yeah, the single-most important comic book in the world and he refuses to answer the most basic questions about it.
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14 minutes ago, tvindy said:
Yes, I'm sure some people want these to try and pass them off as originals. That may even be the majority of the people who buy them. On the other hand, I can certainly understand the appeal. I know there are all sorts of modern reprintings (with much better paper and printing techniques) and online versions if you're just interested in reading the stories and appreciating the artwork. Still, I love the idea of a faithful replica printed on the same paper at the same size as the original. You can hold it in your hands and get a sense of what it was like to read the original when it first came out. If these were marked in some obvious but unobtrusive way and actually published by Marvel, I would be all for them.
I agree. If Marvel could print exact replicas of pretty much everything they issued in the '60s, I'd snap up every issue. They would definitely need to have 'replica' printed at the bottom of every page.
I'm sure they could do it, too. Maybe if the bootleg replica market gets too out of hand they'll be motivated to do so.
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16 minutes ago, telerites said:
Not really related but I wonder why the seller didn't or maybe couldn't find a better original cover to replicate. If you look closely, there is scuffing along the spine and some CB creases elsewhere on the FC. Perhaps, the seller was going for that look.
I personally think it is ludicrous to pay that much for a replica when cheaper authorized editions are readily available. Heck you could get a milestone editions with multiple issues cheaper.
It makes me wonder if some folks who buy these may try to pass them off as originals
I'm sure that's going to happen, if it's not already going on.
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2 minutes ago, tvindy said:
Interesting. It's a good thing we have CGC.
Definitely. I'm becoming more and more hesitant to buy raw keys now.
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The unauthorized replica industry is really chugging along:
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2 minutes ago, tvindy said:
He does say right in the title that it's a replica, though.
He does, but there's no indication on the book itself that it's a replica.
The unauthorized replica industry is really chugging along:
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Just for even more laffs, here's a guy in Brazil selling a Hulk #1 replica for $30, free post worldwide:
He has others too.
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2 hours ago, kav said:
I have more than once after buying a collection pulled out the useful stuff and put the drek longbox out on curb. "free comics".
I must come by and check next time you do that, in case you accidentally put the first 6 Hulks in there. And Action #1.
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6 hours ago, icefires said:
The listing is "as is - no returns."
If the buyer receives everything in the listing, how do they get out of this?
There are always returns possible on eBay, whether the seller likes it or not. And what does he mean by 'as is' when there are no details or clear photos?!?
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Who knows what he could have done in the Marvel Age of Superheroes had he lived on?
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It's not over till the pink lady sings.
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1 hour ago, kav said:
"I'm waiting for the other shoe to hit"
Doesnt ANYONE know the proper phrases any more??
"It's a doggy-dog world!!"Hopefully the apple will drop close from the tree eventually.
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6 minutes ago, THE_BEYONDER said:
Who knows what treasures await in that stack of slabs though....
It's quite the lucky dip. A shame he's such an incompetent seller and didn't bother to put in the time to even barely research what he's selling.
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3 minutes ago, The Lions Den said:
The cover of the Hulk #1 doesn't appear to be original. Please take that into consideration if you're thinking about bidding on this auction...
Oh, I have no intention of touching this... will keep my social distance!
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10 minutes ago, kav said:
has anyone asked him yet um why are all the grades on the slabs covered? That move allows throws a shadow over this entire listing.
I asked him 2 days ago for the grade on that Action #1, and a photo of it, but no response. Why would he, it's only potentially worth $3million. The guy is either super-dumb/lazy or a scammer.
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Well, if this turns out to be genuine it'll be the buy of the century -- just for the Action and Hulks alone.
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Just now, anstettoman said:
With the exception of the questions related to the hulks and action comics wonder if anyone has asked the seller if there are 60 boxes of comic books picture books, funny books etc are not necessarily all comic books just wondering??
Indeed.... That Action Comics #1 really is the elephant in the room though.
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In the interest of balance, this is probably my least favourite.
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4 minutes ago, Ghost Town said:
Here you go:
Yep, very much liking that... is that a reprint, other than the cover?
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On 9/6/2020 at 3:12 PM, speedcake said:
It's heavily implied. Post some of those western covers that you do actually like
I don't know what issue it is, but the one where the cowpoke (one of the Kids) is drinking from a waterhole and a couple of gun-toting owlhoots are reflected in it. I think Kane was even on record as saying it's the cover he was most proud of.
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31 minutes ago, James J Johnson said:
Maybe at some point he'll realize that the Action 1 escaped his notice and he'll amend his listing including info on that.
Yeah, it's an understandable oversight, could happen to anyone.
Can an Ebay seller really be this Unaware??? or is it a scam???
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The '90s really were the Dark Ages for comics.