BeardedBubba

On 5/14/2024 at 8:41 AM, CGC Mike said:

I have been told that this is "being corrected now."

Thank you so much!  The image is updated on the certification lookup page.  That was a quick turnaround.  

On 5/14/2024 at 8:25 AM, CGC Mike said:

Thanks.  I will ask the operations manager if we can locate this before it ships.

Thanks, Mike.  I appreciate it.

On 5/14/2024 at 8:21 AM, CGC Mike said:

What is the submission number?

4419332

It was supposed to get Spider-man custom label.  Instead it was given a NYCC 2023 label?  How does this even happen?  It just went to shipped status this morning.  @CGC Mike can someone grab the package before it leaves the building today and get this fixed?  I've sent a text to customer service as well.

On 5/12/2024 at 8:31 AM, Lee Enterprises said:

I was fortunate to snag this TMNT #3 9.6 SS variant cover a while back.  

Awesome!  I seriously regret selling mine a few years ago.  

On 5/7/2024 at 1:12 PM, Ryan. said:

Autograph grading? 

If I'm understanding the article correctly, you don't have to get the actual autograph graded.  I certainly won't if given the choice.  That's just one more opportunity to devalue the book.

On 5/5/2024 at 6:22 PM, Jesse-Lee said:

Moved up from a 3rd print #2 to a (very low grade) 2nd print today at a show. Had a lot of TMNT luck lately!

Awesome!  Congrats on the upgrade!

On 5/3/2024 at 5:05 PM, eastbayrudy said:

Who else got the Eastman edition’s in today? I must say the blue line sketch is definitely my favorite! 

 

 

Mine should arrive tomorrow.  I can’t wait!

On 5/3/2024 at 11:06 AM, eastbayrudy said:

Correct but that was through the Portsmouth Mini Con site. That might have only been their copies. TMNT collection web page should have their own I would think. Maybe even a few get put up on Jetpack since they have yet to load them on their site. 

On 5/3/2024 at 11:10 AM, Jesse-Lee said:

Oh, right, that's what I meant - I just didn't say it very clearly... I meant it was probably just a small overall amount that the Con had for sale, as opposed to the other copies that will be available elsewhere.

Rich dropped a reply on Facebook to say he would be selling a limited amount in his site store.  So you’re definitely correct when it comes to his batch.  I haven’t heard anything about Jetpacks version.  Not to say they won’t sell it on their site. I just haven’t seen that said anywhere.

On 5/2/2024 at 8:23 PM, Jesse-Lee said:

What's the difference between the two? TMNT A vs Jetpack Midnight?

It’s my understanding that Jetpacks version has a black and white cover.  Rich’s version is the original red cover.  Details of the reprints are here on Rich’s blog:

https://tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/tmnt-vol-i-01-tmnt-a-collection/

They’re up!  
 

https://portsmouthminicon.com/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1-40th-anniversary-edition

If anybody is looking to get the 40th anniversary #1 reprints made from Rich Horn's original negatives, Kevin still has some on his site:

https://fan.kevineastmanstudios.com/product-category/signed-comics/mirage-signed-comics/

On 4/9/2024 at 5:54 PM, GM8 said:

My view on it was the opposite, Heritage seemed to get a premium on the real top-tier books. My opinion changed when I sold my 9.6 there and it sold for $22K less than a book that hammered 2 weeks later at Comic Connect!

In looking back at 9.8's only, the price fluctuates at both sites. I can't see a clear advantage.

9.8s seem to be in the low $100k area no matter the site.  But the grades lower than that seem to vary depending on where they're being auctioned.  Heritage just doesn't seem like a good place to send a high grade TMNT #1 that isn't a 9.8.  Prices are down from the pandemic pump but Heritage prices seem to be dragging them even lower.

On 4/4/2024 at 6:36 PM, Hulksdaddy1 said:

From my experience, Heritage has never been a good place to sell TMNT. Not sure why, but their outcomes always seem low.

Interesting.  I’ve never noticed before.  So maybe a good place to buy then even with the buyers premium.  I’ve been trying to sell my 9.2 to downgrade since I don’t need a copy that high.  But the last two 9.2s sold on Heritage have kind of tanked the price.

So what’s the deal with Heritage?  I feel like their TMNT auctions have been going low and screwing up the FMV.  A 9.0 just sold on ComicConnect for $20k.  A 9.2 signature series finished at $16,800 on Heritage today and that includes the 20% premium.  What do you all think?

On 4/4/2024 at 2:27 PM, Hulksdaddy1 said:

Still a great price. Way more than 2019. I ignore pricing during the Blip. 

Yeah it's hard to complain about the price being 6 figures.  There's a 9.6, 9.4, and 9.2 SS ending later.  I'm very curious about those.

A 9.8 just ended on Heritage Live auction for $105,000 ($126,000 with Buyers Premium).  That is $6,000 less than the one that went for $132,000 back on January 11th.  

On 3/20/2024 at 2:28 PM, Axelrod said:

If it's not going to be a yellow label, then, what's the point at all?  

I imagine they will give these yellow labels.  Possible with some kind of notation to distinguish whether it was a "witnessed" sig. vs an "authenticated" sig.

That's exactly what I was about to say.  If they're not yellow why bother?  I can't imagine a ton of people want another label color.  

On 3/16/2024 at 7:32 PM, TMNT said:

Yes, they are glass display cases. It's hard to see since the case is black and the knob is black, but what's cool is that in the front you pull the knob, and it levers up the front facing glass to slide whatever in. Hard to explain, easier to show. I'll try to remember to snap a pic of that. 

This pic is a little older, but it does show the 2 cases side by side. And overall shows this side of my Sewer. I've got stuff wrapping around the room but these are the only 2 of these cases I have. 

I love them because they fit 4 magazine or 5 regular CGCs without issue, so perfect for the first 4. Found them in a local shop and had to buy them. Added some lights and they were good to go

 

Thanks for the info.  That is exactly how I imagine displaying mine.  I'll have to keep my eyes out for that type of display.  I feel like I could ask you about your collection for hours!    So much good stuff in one picture.  

On 3/16/2024 at 5:41 PM, TMNT said:

Hey guys! Haven't been around the boards of late (which I hope to change...) but just wanted to share this recent pickup. This is my 3rd #11 in 9.8 though the years, I'm thinking this one will finally stick.

Happen to be doing some rearranging of the wall art as well when this arrived so figured it was a great time to snap a pic of its with the cover art. 

That looks awesome!  I'm very curious about your setup.  What do you have the #1-#4 books in?  Is that a glass desk/case of some sort?  I like the look of it and I've been trying to think of a better way to display my books.

I just saw that CGC facilitators will be at Portsmouth mini-con to witness signatures.  Missing this is going to be my biggest Turtles fandom regret.  

That looks to be about a 7.0 to my untrained eye.  I'd just do a re-holder if the scuffed case is bothering you.  I think a re-grade would fall under unlimited value and cost you hundreds of dollars.

From a sellers point of view I wouldn't want to take on the responsibility of being the middle man.  There's too much that could go wrong that I would get blamed for.  It wouldn't be worth the bit of extra money to take on the liability.  I'd do it for a friend like others have said.  But couldn't take the risk with someone I don't know.