Icculus308win Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thank-you and yes it was. I just have never had my hands on a raw #1 that would cone back better than an 9.0 So I can not fathom your elation on seeing that show up at your door!!!! Way more suspenseful and gratifying than a bidding war. (Granted I did have some suspense upon my Wife finally hearing how much I paid a couple months after!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjad Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thank-you and yes it was. I just have never had my hands on a raw #1 that would cone back better than an 9.0 So I can not fathom your elation on seeing that show up at your door!!!! Way more suspenseful and gratifying than a bidding war. (Granted I did have some suspense upon my Wife finally hearing how much I paid a couple months after!) Yea in all honestly I thought the book was a 9.2 tops, but all three graders gave it a 9.4, so what the heck do I know. I did not call before to find out the grade, so it was really exciting to open the box and see a 9.4! The white pages was icing on the cake too! As for YOUR book, honestly I think the premium you paid was well deserved. That white page, signed and sketched copy is without a doubt the nicest copy I have seen for sale. Not only is the book incredible, but so is the history. At some point, some person is going to pay AT LEAST 2x's what you did to get a 9.8 and it wont look any better. The only difference is you have 2 signatures and original artwork in yours that you are 99% certain is authentic. My kind of book :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just realized after reading some of the most recent posts in here (TUBULAR BOOKS BTW GUYS!) - I don't think I ever posted my "baby" in the club. I simply :cloud9: your copy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thank-you and yes it was. I just have never had my hands on a raw #1 that would cone back better than an 9.0 So I can not fathom your elation on seeing that show up at your door!!!! Way more suspenseful and gratifying than a bidding war. (Granted I did have some suspense upon my Wife finally hearing how much I paid a couple months after!) Yea in all honestly I thought the book was a 9.2 tops, but all three graders gave it a 9.4, so what the heck do I know. I did not call before to find out the grade, so it was really exciting to open the box and see a 9.4! The white pages was icing on the cake too! As for YOUR book, honestly I think the premium you paid was well deserved. That white page, signed and sketched copy is without a doubt the nicest copy I have seen for sale. Not only is the book incredible, but so is the history. At some point, some person is going to pay AT LEAST 2x's what you did to get a 9.8 and it wont look any better. The only difference is you have 2 signatures and original artwork in yours that you are 99% certain is authentic. My kind of book :thumbsup: That even makes your comic more grand! Thinking a lower grade....and than find out three for three at the "round table" for designating it halfa grade higher..... Thank-you for fivin my purchase. As Danny knows I wanted one for the longest time and an all white 9.6 was too much to resist at that time. (though as I discussed I was a bit disheartened at the last LOW sale on one) And part of pulling the trigger on this one did come into fruition a little easier due to the sigs. and sketches. Since Doug did send along that certificate from Metropolis stating he was there at the that Florida expo back in 86, when they both were "Herbie Hancocking" quite a few TMNT books, especially #1s at the event.....that was legit enough for me. Was yours signed there? ........Danny, my main man livin at Terrapin Station, as you know if my kid(s) end up havin no love for our coveted mutated foursome....I can't think of a more warm n fuzzy, a more honorable and appropriate casa than yours. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjad Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thank-you and yes it was. I just have never had my hands on a raw #1 that would cone back better than an 9.0 So I can not fathom your elation on seeing that show up at your door!!!! Way more suspenseful and gratifying than a bidding war. (Granted I did have some suspense upon my Wife finally hearing how much I paid a couple months after!) Yea in all honestly I thought the book was a 9.2 tops, but all three graders gave it a 9.4, so what the heck do I know. I did not call before to find out the grade, so it was really exciting to open the box and see a 9.4! The white pages was icing on the cake too! As for YOUR book, honestly I think the premium you paid was well deserved. That white page, signed and sketched copy is without a doubt the nicest copy I have seen for sale. Not only is the book incredible, but so is the history. At some point, some person is going to pay AT LEAST 2x's what you did to get a 9.8 and it wont look any better. The only difference is you have 2 signatures and original artwork in yours that you are 99% certain is authentic. My kind of book :thumbsup: That even makes your comic more grand! Thinking a lower grade....and than find out three for three at the "round table" for designating it halfa grade higher..... Thank-you for fivin my purchase. As Danny knows I wanted one for the longest time and an all white 9.6 was too much to resist at that time. (though as I discussed I was a bit disheartened at the last LOW sale on one) And part of pulling the trigger on this one did come into fruition a little easier due to the sigs. and sketches. Since Doug did send along that certificate from Metropolis stating he was there at the that Florida expo back in 86, when they both were "Herbie Hancocking" quite a few TMNT books, especially #1s at the event.....that was legit enough for me. Was yours signed there? ........Danny, my main man livin at Terrapin Station, as you know if my kid(s) end up havin no love for our coveted mutated foursome....I can't think of a more warm n fuzzy, a more respecting and appropriate casa than yours. (thumbs u My book was actually signed at the San Diego Comic Con. I am guessing the 1984, but the owner did not remember exactly. The owner (who told me he was the original owner of the book) had a mylar company at the time, which he later sold to Diamond. He attended the show as a vender and thinks he remembers actually trading the book for some mylars. Funny enough the one thing the owner remembers very clearly is Kevin Eastman's wife and that she was a penthouse model;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dupont2005 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I didn't know he was with her way back then. Julie Strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That is so sweet when you know the story on a book you covet, let alone a grail. Very cool stuff man. HELLEVA BOOK! (BTW, sounds like the owner has good taste in women!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 So how many #1s can we account for on these boards -- 50, 100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 ........Danny, my main man livin at Terrapin Station, as you know if my kid(s) end up havin no love for our coveted mutated foursome....I can't think of a more warm n fuzzy, a more honorable and appropriate casa than yours. (thumbs u :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmakt Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 So how many #1s can we account for on these boards -- 50, 100? In this thread we've only got about 20... I just went through and counted all the first prints that were posted... Would love to know just how many and in what approximate grades rabidwolf has... Here's what I found: User Min Grade Max Grade Graded Notes RockMyAmadeus 9.2 9.4 FALSE Mr.Comicbook 0 10 FALSE Jeffreykli 9.2 9.2 TRUE TMNT 9 9 TRUE cyberjad 9.4 9.4 TRUE SlinginWeb 7 7 FALSE SS DetroitMike 9.4 9.4 TRUE DevilsRain (neighbor) 7.5 7.5 TRUE DevilsRain 7.5 7.5 TRUE Archon_Turtle 7 7 TRUE lookwhoitis 7 7 TRUE Mac Man 6 6 TRUE iggy 0 10 FALSE Peter Palmer 0 10 FALSE rabidwolf 0 10 FALSE has "a few" chainnball 0 10 FALSE icculus308win 9.6 9.6 TRUE Schmakt 9 9 TRUE slight (A) color touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Good job there! I just realized I haven't posted my 9.2 in here (no longer have that 9). I shall have to remedy that... And while this lists covers that have posted in this thread, I know there's plenty of other boardies who don't post here have some and also a few raw copies as well. I'd probably put the total topping out closer to 40 or so copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 False...? I this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Boardie telerites has an OO TMNT #1 that came back CGC 9.8. It is breathtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeasOfCrap Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 what do you mean false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmakt Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 everyone's a critic Table is updated with TMNT's upgrade and telerites copy added... and I changed the "Graded" column to "slabbed"... T/F make more sense now? Anyone remember what Peter Palmer's copy graded as? His photobucket images are gone... (sorry SW - dunno why I had yours marked as "Raw SS") User Min Grade Max Grade Slabbed Notes RockMyAmadeus 9.2 9.4 FALSE Mr.Comicbook 0 10 FALSE Jeffreykli 9.2 9.2 TRUE TMNT 9.2 9.2 TRUE cyberjad 9.4 9.4 TRUE SlinginWeb 7 7 TRUE SS DetroitMike 9.4 9.4 TRUE DevilsRain (neighbor) 7.5 7.5 TRUE DevilsRain 7.5 7.5 TRUE Archon_Turtle 7 7 TRUE lookwhoitis 7 7 TRUE Mac Man 6 6 TRUE iggy 0 10 FALSE Peter Palmer 0 10 FALSE rabidwolf 0 10 FALSE has "a few" chainnball 0 10 FALSE icculus308win 9.6 9.6 TRUE Schmakt 9 9 TRUE slight (A) color touch telerites 9.8 9.8 TRUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stronguy Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 You can add the 2 copies I bought from Computed1010 last month (being shipped this weekend hopefully). They are blue label 8.0 and 9.0s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmakt Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) User Min Grade Max Grade Slabbed Notes RockMyAmadeus 9.2 9.4 No Mr.Comicbook 0 10 No Jeffreykli 9.2 9.2 Yes TMNT 9.2 9.2 Yes cyberjad 9.4 9.4 Yes SlinginWeb 7 7 Yes SS DetroitMike 9.4 9.4 Yes DevilsRain (neighbor) 7.5 7.5 Yes DevilsRain 7.5 7.5 Yes Archon_Turtle 7 7 Yes lookwhoitis 7 7 Yes Mac Man 6 6 Yes iggy 0 10 No Peter Palmer 9 9 Yes rabidwolf 0 10 No has "a few" chainnball 0 10 No icculus308win 9.6 9.6 Yes Schmakt 9 9 Yes slight (A) color touch telerites 9.8 9.8 Yes Stronguy 9 9 Yes Stronguy 8 8 Yes campued1010 9.4 9.4 Yes Edited March 5, 2010 by Schmakt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Here's mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campued1010 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 You can add the 2 copies I bought from Computed1010 last month (being shipped this weekend hopefully). They are blue label 8.0 and 9.0s. going out Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campued1010 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 here's my only copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
