BeardedBubba

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.  

On 2/20/2024 at 8:33 PM, Turtle said:

The items that take a long to to get/finish are always the most exciting to me.  This is one of those.  This is a print done in the late 80's by the Mirage Studios artists minus Eastman and Laird showing the turtles and many of the supporting cast at the time.  I love the way the different styles come together in one piece.  The print itself is quite limited.  In fact, I believe there are 2 versions of it with this one being the more common of the two.  Anyway, my goal was to get this one signed by all the contributing artists.  I've been slowly adding to this for years and today I finally have it finished:

Left to right, there's

Steve Lavigne

Dan Berger

Ryan Brown

A.C. Farley

Eric Talbot

Jim Lawson

Michael Dooney

THAT is absolutely incredible.  I don't get jealous often but I am now.  I'm not familiar with this print.  What is the history behind it?  I'd love to track one down someday.

On 2/15/2024 at 11:30 PM, Turtle said:

Stan Sakai held an ebay live event last night for Valentine's day.  At some point in the stream, he showed off a personal sketchbook of his where he got some sketches in the 80's from some notable artists.  Among them were some truly excellent examples of early TMNT, one by Peter Laird and one by Kevin Eastman.  The inscription on Kevin's seems to indicate that it was from the first time he met Stan.  Very cool!  I took screen captures of the screen and figured I'd share.  They're awesome!

Oh wow!  Those are awesome!  I'd actually like to get a print of Lairds.

Modern Magazine - 4 Books: 

• Arrived 2/12
• Scanned:  2/12
• Received and SFG:  2/14

So I actually got selected for tickets on Saturday.  I entered the lottery a while back and now I won't be able to make the trip.  This stinks.  I just know Peter Laird is going to show up even though he's not officially announced.  So there will be at least two more tickets going back into the pool for you guys that can still make it.

On 2/9/2024 at 2:37 PM, 666-6666 said:

Did you submit them as a comic book? If so it's being changed to magazine.

No I submitted it as magazine.  I just assumed it was always magazine due to it's size.

On 2/9/2024 at 10:50 AM, keviinruano said:

Does anyone know why the first editions of TMNt: the Last Ronin no longer appear with submission 

??

I might misunderstand the question, but I just submitted a Last Ronin #1 first edition yesterday.  

I cleaned and pressed it and it was delivered back to me today!  Great googily moogily it's better than I hoped.

Yoooooooo!  That’s a great grade (obviously).  Congrats!!

did you buy it to grade or have you owned it for a while?  I’m always entertained by the stories behind the books.  

On 2/8/2024 at 12:12 PM, Jordan Morris said:

All done!! Graded and Shipped!!‼️ Extremely happy with the grade considering where things are at right now in the market. Also happy with the grade considering me and my girlfriend bought it for $1860 raw and then graded it at the show at Megacon Orlando

Dropped off at Megacon CGC Drop Off 02/04

Recieved 02/05

G/E/I 02/06

G/QC 02/07

Graded and Shipped 02/08

Congrats, man!  It looks like you got a nice value bump from the grading.  My UV book shipped today too!

I just texted customer service.  I opted to pay $5 for hi-res imaging with my Unlimited Value submission.  That adds 10 days to the turn around time.  So the "delay" is my own fault.  It's not really a delay.  I didn't notice the +10 days when I submitted.  Doh!  

On 2/7/2024 at 1:05 PM, workingdog said:

Well, apparently, the Delay due to MegaCon intake excuse doesn't apply to some.  MegaCon was just this past weekend, right?  Check this out:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186290255104

I had three MFT books graded on 1/24.  When did they ship?  Yesterday, 2/6.

 

You gotta be kidding me?  How in the world?

On 2/7/2024 at 9:50 AM, Jordan Morris said:

Oh wow what book was this?! Should I expect an upcharge for grading for my Giant Size Xmen 1?? They charged me like $120

It's always possible they could upcharge you if they determine your book is worth more than you declared it.  But I only paid so much because I declared it's value at $20,000.  It's a TMNT #1 first print that is in pretty decent shape.