MCJ Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Well, here's my SDCC pick up. I'm not one to search out sig series books but when I saw what sort of shape this book was in I couldn't resist. Might just be the nicest JIM #84 I will ever see, and I've been looking for years. Some people who saw the book thought it had a shot at 9.2 on resub (didn't even cross my mind until they mentioned it). I simply bought it cause it's one of those "snooze and you lose" books. That's a keeper! OW/W page quality, even. Sigh. Mental note: Don't feel sorry for Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Paired with the 9.0 copy of JIM #83, that makes for a formidable duo. I haven't seen many high grade sales of JIM #83 this year, just a handful... The Twin Cities 8.5 white pages copy for $28,860 in May, and the 9.0 ow/w copy on ComicLink for $52,102...the most recent mid-grade sale was a 7.5 white pages copy last month for $12,750. Looking at those results, I need to diligently build a war chest for the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 As often expressed here...not a big fan of sigs-on-the-cover books...especially in HG...but at least Stan Old Boy placed it nicely Pretty shockingly amazing book! CONGRATS Roy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Some people who saw the book thought it had a shot at 9.2 on resub (didn't even cross my mind until they mentioned it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 As often expressed here...not a big fan of sigs-on-the-cover books...especially in HG...but at least Stan Old Boy placed it nicely I agree, and given the choice I would have taken a blue label. In this case I didn't have much of a choice. Pretty shockingly amazing book! CONGRATS Roy! I was truly shocked...the seller saw my reaction when I laid eyes on the book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTurkeyMoFo Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 As often expressed here...not a big fan of sigs-on-the-cover books...especially in HG...but at least Stan Old Boy placed it nicely I agree, and given the choice I would have taken a blue label. In this case I didn't have much of a choice. Pretty shockingly amazing book! CONGRATS Roy! I was truly shocked...the seller saw my reaction when I laid eyes on the book! Roy, I don't often compliment on most SA acquisitions, but that book is indeed a true PITA to obtain in high grade. Congrats on a sweet copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverweb Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Well, here's my SDCC pick up. I'm not one to search out sig series books but when I saw what sort of shape this book was in I couldn't resist. Might just be the nicest JIM #84 I will ever see, and I've been looking for years. Some people who saw the book thought it had a shot at 9.2 on resub (didn't even cross my mind until they mentioned it). I simply bought it cause it's one of those "snooze and you lose" books. Gorgeous! I appreciate a well placed Stan Sig in the right ink color! And great condition/centering/page quality as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I now have a trifeca. I'm even more tempted to keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You're the one who outbid me, eh? Just curious, Roy, how much higher would you have gone on the 9.4? PM me Mental note: Now I really don't feel sorry for Roy Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Different book. I didn't bid on the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ah, I see that Tsimanga's former copy was #0764441002, yours is #1032311002--I just noticed the last 4 digits the first time, my bad. That makes 3 of the 9.4 copies accounted for (the other one sold on pristinecomics' website...) looking closer, this one lacks the production crease that Tsimanga's has. In any case, I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Here are some photos of my best copies of Journey Into Mystery #85: First, the COA that comes with the Twin Cities books: Side by side (front): Side by side (back): It's hard to choose which one I like best. Sophie's Choice... Spine detail, TC: Spine detail, non pedigree: Both have white page quality I do enjoy owning a Twin Cities book. I feel an emotional connection to knowing something of the story of the original owner. Two things you can tell: I'm sentimental, and a mediocre photographer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCJ Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 With all of the enthusiasm over the Edward Sarley ASM's going up for auction, there are some nice Journey Into Mystery issues that I wish I could afford. My favorite Kirby cover with an interior Kirby signature (!) and white page quality: Journey Into Mystery #108 white PQ, Kirby sig. That would look nice framed, next to the production art I have. Ah well, my 9.0 copy will have to do. No telling where this would end up on the final day, but I'd wager north of $1600... Then I start looking at the other 9.4s and 9.6s. Gorgeous! Maybe the Sarley books will suck up all the oxygen (and cash) in the auction and leave some relative (and uncharacteristic) bargains in their wake. Probably not. I'll envy the new owners, certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Here is my latest purchase! It's going to be shipped to me today! CGC 2.5 OW/W Pages Some chips and stains but pretty solid for a 2.5 The back cover is pretty clean Edited August 4, 2011 by Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Korvac Saga Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :applause: Welcome to the club!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Here is my latest purchase! It's going to be shipped to me today! CGC 2.5 OW/W Pages Some chips and stains but pretty solid for a 2.5 The back cover is pretty clean NIIIZE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I got the JIM 83 the other day while traveling and just got home to unleash it from the box. (now that is some out of context thread win right there) Very presentable for the grade. Nice PQ And now with the family (others await in the long box condo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmoore54 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Group shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
