Nico Esq Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 By Sunday I may have enough eBay bucks to finally get that elusive Chew #1. Would it make more sense to buy a graded 9.6 or take my chances on an un-graded "NM" copy? It's a tough choice (I think); trying to do the right thing here. -- dave I'd buy a raw carefully from a good feedback seller and return if necessary. Chew #1 is so easy in 9.8, there's no reason to settle for a 9.6. +1 So easy that I got a raw copy from Amazon for $50 about 9 months ago (which was a huge upset) and got it pressed and secured a 9.8 ... Joey Post is your friend on all white covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberChog-migration Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am pretty new to cgc and the forums so I hope my question is not to noob. I loved chew from day 1 and still do. I never was able to get a 1st print #1 so I thought I would get the next best thing a Larry's Comics Exclusive Limited Edition Sketch Variant. I see Larry as some posted on amazon for 100.00. Here the question his decription of this listing says "This this is the "holy grail" of Chew collectables. NMproduct is in brand new condition right out of a factory sealed case, and supported with the professional, service and fast shipping of Larry's Wonderful World , New England's fifth largest, 11th nicest pop culture shop. I will work hard to save you money". So they made 1000 of these and have been sold out from his store and all store for a while now. Where did this magical factory sealed case come from and why charge 100 bucks a pop? Is it normal for a company to lose a case or 2 of certain books and Find them later on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 WTTB! Is it normal There ain't nothing "normal" in this hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicCollectorx19 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 dont pay 100 for it my dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhurley Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Save up for a first print #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberChog-migration Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 thanks for the advice. Whats a good price for a #1 first print raw thses days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicCollectorx19 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 if your willing to wait a little bit youll be able to get it cheaper than now, but anyware from 250+ for a NM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschmidt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am pretty new to cgc and the forums so I hope my question is not to noob. I loved chew from day 1 and still do. I never was able to get a 1st print #1 so I thought I would get the next best thing a Larry's Comics Exclusive Limited Edition Sketch Variant. I see Larry as some posted on amazon for 100.00. Here the question his decription of this listing says "This this is the "holy grail" of Chew collectables. NMproduct is in brand new condition right out of a factory sealed case, and supported with the professional, service and fast shipping of Larry's Wonderful World , New England's fifth largest, 11th nicest pop culture shop. I will work hard to save you money". So they made 1000 of these and have been sold out from his store and all store for a while now. Where did this magical factory sealed case come from and why charge 100 bucks a pop? Is it normal for a company to lose a case or 2 of certain books and Find them later on purpose. "holy grail" of Chew collectables :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandGothic Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Isn't it a third print anyway? :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic_Diva Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Why yes, yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodor Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My copy of Chew #1 is miscut, does this hurt the value much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground44 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My copy of Chew #1 is miscut, does this hurt the value much? Wow I can't say that I've ever seen one that bad. It's still a Chew 1 and its not technically a defect. I would think that if someone had a choice between this one and a perfectly cut/ centered book they would probably choose the latter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightclaps Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My copy of Chew #1 is miscut, does this hurt the value much? Wow I can't say that I've ever seen one that bad. It's still a Chew 1 and its not technically a defect. I would think that if someone had a choice between this one and a perfectly cut/ centered book they would probably choose the latter though. I remember following a near mint/raw miscut copy to see how much it would sell for and it ended up being about $100 less than a near mint/raw perfectly cut copy. Here's the completed auction. Unfortunately, I can barely stand a miswrap on a book so I think a miscut one like that in my collection would actually make me go insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 So easy that I got a raw copy from Amazon for $50 about 9 months ago (which was a huge upset) and got it pressed and secured a 9.8 ... Joey Post is your friend on all white covers. How much, from shipping to pressing to shipping back, does a Joey Post press run on a modern? And a general timeframe from your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1dkash Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 My copy of Chew #1 is miscut, does this hurt the value much? Wow I can't say that I've ever seen one that bad. It's still a Chew 1 and its not technically a defect. I would think that if someone had a choice between this one and a perfectly cut/ centered book they would probably choose the latter though. I remember following a near mint/raw miscut copy to see how much it would sell for and it ended up being about $100 less than a near mint/raw perfectly cut copy. Here's the completed auction. Unfortunately, I can barely stand a miswrap on a book so I think a miscut one like that in my collection would actually make me go insane. Haha! That's actually the auction I won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicCollectorx19 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Well this just got awkward................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanb438 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 So Showtime just started announcing from within all the shows going to production in 2013, guess which title got left behind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 So Showtime just started announcing from within all the shows going to production in 2013, guess which title got left behind..... Weeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 So Showtime just started announcing from within all the shows going to production in 2013, guess which title got left behind..... Weeds? Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeRosen Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Weeds definitely over. Ended last season. About 2 seasons too late. Edited November 6, 2012 by HugeRosen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...