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FANTASTIC FOUR #1 CLUB

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Mac Man

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There are 78 restored copies 3.5 and lower on the CGC census. A NON-restored 3.0 is about 2700 bucks, so depending on the amount of restoration, a comparable restored 3.0 is probably going to run at least a grand. I'll be honest though, I like this book more than I like my ASM 1 and it feels awesome to finally own one.

 

lol You haven't heard about me, but I'm something of the CGC Forum stepchild collector. In MY books, 3.0 is borderline mid-grade (when it comes to SA books at least). I'd be aiming closer to the line of sub 2.0 ;)lol

 

After all, I am the owner of the self-proclaimed but universally accepted "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Pedigree" :grin:

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Ahhh, I'm in. (And I don't even care, that I also posted this in the FF collecting thread too...)

 

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thats a great looking 3.0!! nice work!! :headbang:

 

I thought so too. And the best part was I was able to afford it because I got it waaaaaaaaaaay under GPA. (Like a 1000 bucks...) I keep expecting the police to roll up in front of my house and take it back as stolen property... If you hadn't noticed, I'm a little giddy.

 

Congrats. Pretty looking copy. Where did you manage t find that good a deal?

 

One of the guys I buy from needed money and I couldn't give it to him fast enough...

 

Beautiful. Put that guy on speed dial. Does he have more keys?

 

Sadly, no. I bought this and his X-men Giant Size 1 CGC 9.0, for about what the FF books for. He was happy and I was thrilled, so I call that a "successful transaction". I guess, he needed the quick money more than the books. I've been there, you can't eat comics...

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Ahhh, I'm in. (And I don't even care, that I also posted this in the FF collecting thread too...)

 

P1120735.jpg

thats a great looking 3.0!! nice work!! :headbang:

 

I thought so too. And the best part was I was able to afford it because I got it waaaaaaaaaaay under GPA. (Like a 1000 bucks...) I keep expecting the police to roll up in front of my house and take it back as stolen property... If you hadn't noticed, I'm a little giddy.

 

Congrats. Pretty looking copy. Where did you manage t find that good a deal?

 

One of the guys I buy from needed money and I couldn't give it to him fast enough...

 

Beautiful. Put that guy on speed dial. Does he have more keys?

 

Sadly, no. I bought this and his X-men Giant Size 1 CGC 9.0, for about what the FF books for. He was happy and I was thrilled, so I call that a "successful transaction". I guess, he needed the quick money more than the books. I've been there, you can't eat comics...

 

True, but you also can't read hamburgers.

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Ahhh, I'm in. (And I don't even care, that I also posted this in the FF collecting thread too...)

 

P1120735.jpg

thats a great looking 3.0!! nice work!! :headbang:

 

I thought so too. And the best part was I was able to afford it because I got it waaaaaaaaaaay under GPA. (Like a 1000 bucks...) I keep expecting the police to roll up in front of my house and take it back as stolen property... If you hadn't noticed, I'm a little giddy.

 

Congrats. Pretty looking copy. Where did you manage t find that good a deal?

 

One of the guys I buy from needed money and I couldn't give it to him fast enough...

 

Beautiful. Put that guy on speed dial. Does he have more keys?

 

Sadly, no. I bought this and his X-men Giant Size 1 CGC 9.0, for about what the FF books for. He was happy and I was thrilled, so I call that a "successful transaction". I guess, he needed the quick money more than the books. I've been there, you can't eat comics...

 

True, but you also can't read hamburgers.

 

Nor slabbed comics for that matter...

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There are 78 restored copies 3.5 and lower on the CGC census. A NON-restored 3.0 is about 2700 bucks, so depending on the amount of restoration, a comparable restored 3.0 is probably going to run at least a grand. I'll be honest though, I like this book more than I like my ASM 1 and it feels awesome to finally own one.

 

lol You haven't heard about me, but I'm something of the CGC Forum stepchild collector. In MY books, 3.0 is borderline mid-grade (when it comes to SA books at least). I'd be aiming closer to the line of sub 2.0 ;)lol

 

After all, I am the owner of the self-proclaimed but universally accepted "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Pedigree" :grin:

 

Hey, I've got pictures of all my "grails" in the different collecting threads and most of 'em are south of 4.0. FF1 - 3.0, ASM 4.0, TTA 27 - 2.5, JIM 83 -1.8, DD 1 - 5.5, AVE 1 - 5.0, AVE 4 - 7.0, X-men 1 - 2.0®.

 

What I'm getting at, is I might be the proud owner of a lot of your Charlie Brown Christmas Tree pedigrees. I don't know how working stiffs would afford much better...

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There are 78 restored copies 3.5 and lower on the CGC census. A NON-restored 3.0 is about 2700 bucks, so depending on the amount of restoration, a comparable restored 3.0 is probably going to run at least a grand. I'll be honest though, I like this book more than I like my ASM 1 and it feels awesome to finally own one.

 

lol You haven't heard about me, but I'm something of the CGC Forum stepchild collector. In MY books, 3.0 is borderline mid-grade (when it comes to SA books at least). I'd be aiming closer to the line of sub 2.0 ;)lol

 

After all, I am the owner of the self-proclaimed but universally accepted "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Pedigree" :grin:

 

Hey, I've got pictures of all my "grails" in the different collecting threads and most of 'em are south of 4.0. FF1 - 3.0, ASM 4.0, TTA 27 - 2.5, JIM 83 -1.8, DD 1 - 5.5, AVE 1 - 5.0, AVE 4 - 7.0, X-men 1 - 2.0®.

 

What I'm getting at, is I might be the proud owner of a lot of your Charlie Brown Christmas Tree pedigrees. I don't know how working stiffs would afford much better...

 

Well, probably the only book eligible for the pedigree would be the JIM 83--now THAT'S probably one of my favorite grades--affordable and still presentable!-)

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Ahhh, I'm in. (And I don't even care, that I also posted this in the FF collecting thread too...)

 

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nice Michael :) and NO marvel chipping on it...

 

Yup. No chipping. Most serious defect is a small tear and of course the color breaking corner crease on LRC. I am scratching my head on this one a little bit, I really think it should have graded a little higher, but oh well, I don't think I'll ever be able to drop it in the mail for a resub. I can live with owning a FF1 that LOOKS better than the technical grade.

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Finally got one....after 40 years of wanting one.I always told myself it was too expensive( and it IS ).....but I finally broke down and sold some books I really didn't want to, and got this.I'm glad I did.GOD BLESS..

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

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Finally got one....after 40 years of wanting one.I always told myself it was too expensive( and it IS ).....but I finally broke down and sold some books I really didn't want to, and got this.I'm glad I did.GOD BLESS..-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u FF1f.jpg

 

Here's the back cover and the obligatory row of dancing bannanas  :banana:  :banana:  :banana:  :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

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Finally got one....after 40 years of wanting one.I always told myself it was too expensive( and it IS ).....but I finally broke down and sold some books I really didn't want to, and got this.I'm glad I did.GOD BLESS..

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

FF1f.jpg

congrats - it looks WAY better than a 1.8!!!! what gives?

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It looks more like a 2.5 to me...it must have some problems inside, but I found the auction on a Friday afternoon and couldn't call for graders notes....I'm kind of scared to now lol ....I'm torn over whether to deslab it....it certainly wouldn't be resubbed at a lower grade....but I don't know how fragile it is hm . It doesn't have any chipping, but it is missing a small piece of the upper right hand corner.GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

P.S. If it doesn't have any tape inside then it's EXACTLY what I was looking for....got it from a fellow named Bob Dumas out of Seattle...I think I've heard of him before.

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I decided to man up and call for grader's notes....NO tape or clipped coupons :banana: ....wow. You should PM SilverRich ,he is going to have a couple for sale soon....but I think there's a line forming. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

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It looks more like a 2.5 to me...it must have some problems inside, but I found the auction on a Friday afternoon and couldn't call for graders notes....I'm kind of scared to now lol ....I'm torn over whether to deslab it....it certainly wouldn't be resubbed at a lower grade....but I don't know how fragile it is hm . It doesn't have any chipping, but it is missing a small piece of the upper right hand corner.GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

P.S. If it doesn't have any tape inside then it's EXACTLY what I was looking for....got it from a fellow named Bob Dumas out of Seattle...I think I've heard of him before.

wow - very nice find Jimbo - resub it!! Its hard to tell from the pics but I was looking at it thinking atleast 2.5 if not 3.0...

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The PQ definitely looks close to off white.....but It isn't a 3.0....but I've seen 2.5's that aren't any better than this. I lucked out on this one....auction had a small scan...but the seller did list the serial number, usually a good sign.GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

P.S. I can barely imagine how you felt when you got your's....a glossy fine range beauty.

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I decided to man up and call for grader's notes....NO tape or clipped coupons :banana: ....wow. You should PM SilverRich ,he is going to have a couple for sale soon....but I think there's a line forming. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Thanks for the Tip! I will do that!

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The PQ definitely looks close to off white.....but It isn't a 3.0....but I've seen 2.5's that aren't any better than this. I lucked out on this one....auction had a small scan...but the seller did list the serial number, usually a good sign.GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

P.S. I can barely imagine how you felt when you got your's....a glossy fine range beauty.

 

Congrats, that's a nice book. Looks a lot like mine condition-wise. I think you might be surprised with a resub. Especially with no hidden defects.

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I decided to man up and call for grader's notes....NO tape or clipped coupons :banana: ....wow. You should PM SilverRich ,he is going to have a couple for sale soon....but I think there's a line forming. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

VERY NIIZE copy for the technical grade...presents as EZ 3.0...CONGRATS Jim...I'm happy for you! :headbang:

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