Sqeggs Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice book that never was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! Sweet pickup. Finding and owning any Baker book in the VF range is a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! I'm surprised at the price you got it for. That was always seen as a tough book, although I've seen more over the years. Nice cover. One of the first Baker romances I ever picked up. It is Blue Ribbon Comics #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! I'm surprised at the price you got it for. That was always seen as a tough book, although I've seen more over the years. Nice cover. One of the first Baker romances I ever picked up. It is Blue Ribbon Comics #4. I was pleased by the price. Kind of funny that neither the consignor nor SC realized it was a Baker book, particularly given the success -- and strong prices -- SC has had with auctioning Bakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! I'm surprised at the price you got it for. That was always seen as a tough book, although I've seen more over the years. Nice cover. One of the first Baker romances I ever picked up. It is Blue Ribbon Comics #4. I was pleased by the price. Kind of funny that neither the consignor nor SC realized it was a Baker book, particularly given the success -- and strong prices -- SC has had with auctioning Bakers. Might the reason you did so well. Cgc didn't note it on their label and Sparkle probably only states what cgc says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlee Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Happy to win this "comic that never was." Although it seems to be often referred to as "Diary Secrets 4" as the CGC label has it, it actually isn't. (Note that Harley currently has a raw copy listed on eBay with the same title.) Nor is it "Teen-Age Diary Secrets 4" as the cover seems to indicate. It's actually Blue Ribbon Comics 4 and has a cover and two stories by our man -- although not attributed on the CGC label. Unless, of course, I'm mistaken. If so, somebody please wise me up! I'm surprised at the price you got it for. That was always seen as a tough book, although I've seen more over the years. Nice cover. One of the first Baker romances I ever picked up. It is Blue Ribbon Comics #4. I was pleased by the price. Kind of funny that neither the consignor nor SC realized it was a Baker book, particularly given the success -- and strong prices -- SC has had with auctioning Bakers. Might the reason you did so well. Cgc didn't note it on their label and Sparkle probably only states what cgc says. Definitely a very good pickup at a very reasonable price. This book may not be the rarest of Baker Romance books, but the condition makes this a great deal. Not to mention a fantastic Baker good girl cover. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 bb Is that #9? OK for me to upload to GCD? Thanks, Jack Jack, The cover above is for Blue Ribbon #4. I posted the cover on the GCD website today as requested. There seemed to be some confusion about which issue this was and I hope that it is clear now. For confirmation, check the Gerber guide. bb I was confused. (Is that even worth mentioning when it comes to the numbering of some of these old throwaway series?) You're confirming that Blue Ribbon (St John) 4 and 5 (cover title Teen-Age Diary Secrets) are NOT the same as Teen-Age Diary Secrets (St John) 4 (noted in OS as oversized 9/49) and 5 (noted in OS and GCD as unnumbered, also 9/49). Those last two are not shown in Gerber, at least under the Teen-Age Diary Secrets title. Looks like you've got it all straightened out at GCD -- thanks. Nice to get these Baker covers straightened out, and it provides a chance to ogle his drawings of hot babes in tight dresses for noble, archival purposes. Jack Here is a bump from page 5. I think Jack straightened this one out a few years ago. My copy is still raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 bb Is that #9? OK for me to upload to GCD? Thanks, Jack Jack, The cover above is for Blue Ribbon #4. I posted the cover on the GCD website today as requested. There seemed to be some confusion about which issue this was and I hope that it is clear now. For confirmation, check the Gerber guide. bb I was confused. (Is that even worth mentioning when it comes to the numbering of some of these old throwaway series?) You're confirming that Blue Ribbon (St John) 4 and 5 (cover title Teen-Age Diary Secrets) are NOT the same as Teen-Age Diary Secrets (St John) 4 (noted in OS as oversized 9/49) and 5 (noted in OS and GCD as unnumbered, also 9/49). Those last two are not shown in Gerber, at least under the Teen-Age Diary Secrets title. Looks like you've got it all straightened out at GCD -- thanks. Nice to get these Baker covers straightened out, and it provides a chance to ogle his drawings of hot babes in tight dresses for noble, archival purposes. Jack Here is a bump from page 5. I think Jack straightened this one out a few years ago. My copy is still raw. Overstreet can be shaky on some of these romance titles, but I think he has the Blue Ribbon/Diary Secrets/Teen-Age Diary Secrets books correct. Now if we could just get CGC on board! Very nice copy. If you had it graded, it would probably be at the top of the census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thought the Cindy 26 went for a strong price in the CC auction. I was naively thinking I would win it for what turned out to be less than half the winning bid. I was tempted to go higher but I'm not positive that my raw copy wouldn't grade that high and I've seen a couple of other raws in that range. Still, whoever won it got a nice copy of a tough book. (thumbs u Anyone know the venue for the Cindy 29, 5.0 that sold in June? I've been on the lookout for a copy but didn't see the listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 $ 1200 for the CL # 26 (6.5) on ComicConnect. I have two nice copies at least as nice as that one.+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just stumbled on this one in the HA archive. It sold in 2005. Note that they have both the correct title and correctly credit Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvR11 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thought the Cindy 26 went for a strong price in the CC auction. I was naively thinking I would win it for what turned out to be less than half the winning bid. I was tempted to go higher but I'm not positive that my raw copy wouldn't grade that high and I've seen a couple of other raws in that range. Still, whoever won it got a nice copy of a tough book. (thumbs u Anyone know the venue for the Cindy 29, 5.0 that sold in June? I've been on the lookout for a copy but didn't see the listing. I haven't been following the auctions. Could you link the page of what it sold for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvR11 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Cancel that just saw it. Wow, $1,200 for a 6.5. I sure don't ever see an upgrade in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Cancel that just saw it. Wow, $1,200 for a 6.5. I sure don't ever see an upgrade in my future. Me, either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I kind of like these two... Someone just listed the other 7.5 on eBay with a BIN of $1,700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicnoir Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I kind of like these two... Someone just listed the other 7.5 on eBay with a BIN of $1,700. Won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble Kitty Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I kind of like these two... Someone just listed the other 7.5 on eBay with a BIN of $1,700. I thought I was crazy to pay what I paid -- and I didn't pay nearly that much for my copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I kind of like these two... Someone just listed the other 7.5 on eBay with a BIN of $1,700. I thought I was crazy to pay what I paid -- and I didn't pay nearly that much for my copy! The eBay seller is billing his copy as the "highest graded," but we know that in fact it's tied for that honor with your copy. I bought a raw copy from Harley a while back that he graded as VF. He can be a little exuberant in grading so I would guess it would come back below 7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Just received this book from a CL auction. I apologize to any boardies that I outbid. Even though the PQ is listed as off-white, it appears the cover is somewhat brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
