Sqeggs Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Four nice books. The TAR 36 is such a great cover and brutally tough to find in decent shape. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 38 minutes ago, n2wdw said: I posted this in my journal but thought it might be of interest to people here. Thanks for reading. Local Northern Virginia Con -- Major Matt Baker Additions Today I went to a local con in Tyson's Corner Va. The big draw was an appearance by Neal Adams. Each autograph was $30 and it seemed like there were lots of people getting Neal's signature. It was kinda cool to have him appear locally. I got close enough to get this picture. He seemed to be enjoying himself and was taking time chatting with fans. The main reason I went to the con was to meet with a boardie who recently PM'd me about Bakers he had for sale. We agreed to meet right before the con opening at 10am. He gave me a list of the books he was bringing, but I didn't have any pictures, conditions or prices. So I was cautiously optimistic but was prepared to go away empty handed. Well, the boardie -- and he asked me not to reveal his secret identity -- had some good stuff. He had 5 issues for sale, including 2 copies of 2 of them. I ended up buying 4, including the best copies of the 2 duplicates. This first one is probably the most common, Wartime Romances 4. There's a lower grade copy on eBay right now for $175. This one has creases along the spine but otherwise is pretty clean. This next one, Teen-Age Romances 36, is one of my favorite Baker covers. It's certainly not high grade, but it presents well and easily satisfies my bar for condition. It was the next 2 comics that got me excited. True Love Pictorial 2 and Diary Secrets 13. I don't often see TLP 2 and certainly not in this condition. And, I think this is the first DS 13 I've ever seen. I was already way over my comic budget for the month, but -- as I'm sure we've all experienced -- I was faced with either pulling the trigger on these comics or maybe waiting a long time before seeing them again, especially the last 2 in these conditions. We negotiated price for a few minutes, and he gave me a little off, but essentially I paid his asking price. The boardie didn't even bother going into the con. I spent a little over an hour in the con and ended up picking up another low grade Baker. I'll write about that in my next post. Thanks for reading. Congrats! Now tell us how much they cost...Inquiring minds want to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2wdw Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, tricolorbrian said: Congrats! Now tell us how much they cost...Inquiring minds want to know... I'm like you, I think it's interesting to the story to tell prices. But I don't reveal prices on private deals like this, unless the seller gives me permission (and he didn't). Especially since Baker collectors in the DC area can probably guess who the seller is. In fact, the first dealer I talked to at the con (I showed him the books) correctly guessed who the seller is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, n2wdw said: I'm like you, I think it's interesting to the story to tell prices. But I don't reveal prices on private deals like this, unless the seller gives me permission (and he didn't). Especially since Baker collectors in the DC area can probably guess who the seller is. In fact, the first dealer I talked to at the con (I showed him the books) correctly guessed who the seller is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I didn't realize DS13 was so tough. My copy is in the batch I just submitted to CGC. Cover separated from lower staple, but presents very nicely. I'll let everyone know what this submission batch grade out at when I know. Throw some grades at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Yorick said: I didn't realize DS13 was so tough. My copy is in the batch I just submitted to CGC. Cover separated from lower staple, but presents very nicely. I'll let everyone know what this submission batch grade out at when I know. Throw some grades at me! Throw some grades at you? Ok- 9.6... 2.5... 8.0... Third Grade... Eighth Grade... Kindergarten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 As Black History month closes today, a thread devoted to Matt Baker seems an appropriate place to post this reflection. I am old enough to remember watching the original airing of the landmark tv mini-series, "Roots". I've been watching it again this past week on the Sundance channel, and tonight they are finishing up with the subsequent mini-series, "Roots: The Next Generations", which aired two years after the first series, and which I did not see the first time around. On the surface, Roots is the story of an African American family and its long lineage. It is the story of the struggle of African Americans everywhere to hold on to their pride and heritage, against unspeakable persecution and unimaginable atrocities. Yet, underneath and through it all, while watching it I'm reminded so many times, and in so many ways, it is also an epic love story... a grand, cultural and multi-generational... "Negro Romances." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 On 2/27/2017 at 5:23 PM, 29dukedog said: Throw some grades at you? Ok- 9.6... 2.5... 8.0... Third Grade... Eighth Grade... Kindergarten... I'll go with 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 6:07 PM, 29dukedog said: I think it looks nice enough to safely deduce that it's one of the two highest graded copies in the census; a 5.0. Am I a genius? No, but I can play one on TV. All these Baker TAR's are awesome! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNYHUMAN Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 What a great thread. Matt Baker was one of the best. I have to pick up The Art of Glamour. Going to order this week at the LCS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Who won the Cinderella Love 26 on C-link? I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 When it rains, it pours. Funny how crazy bidding brings stuff outta the wood work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Giant-Comics-Editions-12-Matt-Baker-Classic-Cover-CGC-Grade-3-0-1949-/232256338494?hash=item36138e7a3e:g:VZgAAOSwfVpYth8v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Yorick said: Who won the Cinderella Love 26 on C-link? I'm jealous. I was the underbidder. I might have gone higher, but I've got a nice 6.5. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Robot Man said: When it rains, it pours. Funny how crazy bidding brings stuff outta the wood work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Giant-Comics-Editions-12-Matt-Baker-Classic-Cover-CGC-Grade-3-0-1949-/232256338494?hash=item36138e7a3e:g:VZgAAOSwfVpYth8v Strange that a guy as experienced as that seller wouldn't have had the book reslabbed before offering it. Usually the turnaround time on reslabbing is pretty fast. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 What is the turn around time for GA books these days? I submitted my first book to CGC at Terry's show last weekend in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just now, Robot Man said: What is the turn around time for GA books these days? I submitted my first book to CGC at Terry's show last weekend in June. I'm hoping you mean January and not June. Otherwise, call them first thing in the morning! What tier did you submit under? Standard is 15 (business days) and Economy is 40 days. Supposedly they are on time, but I don't currently have anything there, so I can't judge. If you submitted under your own member number, you can check the status online. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Sqeggs said: I'm hoping you mean January and not June. Otherwise, call them first thing in the morning! What tier did you submit under? Standard is 15 (business days) and Economy is 40 days. Supposedly they are on time, but I don't currently have anything there, so I can't judge. If you submitted under your own member number, you can check the status online. I meant January. I gave it to Joey for a little squish and he sent it in for me. I didn't want to bug him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Robot Man said: I meant January. I gave it to Joey for a little squish and he sent it in for me. I didn't want to bug him yet. Ah, that'll add to the wait. Unless Joey's turnaround times have improved from the last time I used him, he probably hasn't gotten to your book yet since it's only been a bit more than a month. He made need another month and then if you went Economy, it will probably be another eight weeks at CGC. Then, if you're having it returned via registered mail, it may take another couple of weeks to mosey back to CA. End of May to mid-June maybe. Knock five weeks off that if you ponied up for Standard. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Ah, that'll add to the wait. Unless Joey's turnaround times have improved from the last time I used him, he probably hasn't gotten to your book yet since it's only been a bit more than a month. He made need another month and then if you went Economy, it will probably be another eight weeks at CGC. Then, if you're having it returned via registered mail, it may take another couple of weeks to mosey back to CA. End of May to mid-June maybe. Knock five weeks off that if you ponied up for Standard. He said he'd get back to me with charges so I'll just sit tight. I'm in no hurry just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just curious about Cgc slabbed copies of GCE12. Do they always end up in a magazine size slab? Talk about being torn in 2 between my biggest want and my collecting OCD. I can't own a big hunk a slab like that. They can't shoe horn that into a normal holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
