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Who is "the dentist"?

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Fedoraman

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

Anybody know who this person is or what part of the country the are in?

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G.A.tor

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I think what the folks are saying is that the dentist has been discussed ad naseaum on the boards... a quick use of the search function should reveal all...if not, lmk and I will give you a run down (thumbs u

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

:hi:

 

The Most Valuable Comic Books in the World

 

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short_box-migration

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

:hi:

 

The Most Valuable Comic Books in the World

 

 

"there is a popular anecdote that “The Dentist” turned down a $2,000,000 offer* from coin dealer Jay Parrino when Parrino was exploring the comics hobby."

 

What would Jay have done with it? Wait a while and re-sell it for $1,500,000? lol

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Bosco685

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

Anybody know who this person is or what part of the country the are in?

Hey, I took my lumps over this question the first time I joined. lol

 

It looks like some kind folks pointed you to the old threads.

 

The best was when someone in that thread started asking for his address, what he looks like, etc. Led to the jokes about "Combination to his safe, what type dogs does he have watching his house, what time of the day does he leave for work."

 

lol

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

:hi:

 

The Most Valuable Comic Books in the World

 

 

"there is a popular anecdote that “The Dentist” turned down a $2,000,000 offer* from coin dealer Jay Parrino when Parrino was exploring the comics hobby."

 

What would Jay have done with it? Wait a while and re-sell it for $1,500,000? lol

 

lol

 

No doubt. At least of the big-ticket items, whatever he bought turned to lead.

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Bosco685

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Here are some additional Dentist threads, just to show how much this has been discussed.

 

Rare photo of the Dentist holding his most prized posession

 

Dentist Action #1 might have been photographed

 

Anyone know if the Dentist owns this? (the "real" Superman #1)

 

Who is the Dentist? (with real photo)

 

 

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:golfclap:

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cloudofwit

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I came across an article on the 10 most valuable comics to the hobby and the author referred to the owner of the 9.0 to 9.2 copy of Action Comics #1 as "the dentist".

 

It stated that this person had purchased the book in the early 1980's for $25,000.

 

I apologize for not having a link to the article, but I was on a public computer at the time and now I can't find the damned link.

 

Anybody know who this person is or what part of the country the are in?

Hey, I took my lumps over this question the first time I joined. lol

 

It looks like some kind folks pointed you to the old threads.

 

The best was when someone in that thread started asking for his address, what he looks like, etc. Led to the jokes about "Combination to his safe, what type dogs does he have watching his house, what time of the day does he leave for work."

 

lol

 

His address is in his Overstreet ad on the final page of the Guide. The question is asked in his ad, "Why Sell to Me?" His answer? "This is a hobby, not a business. Therefore, I can & will pay more. I will buy entire collections or individual pieces. Immediate cash is always available for purchases." The dentist speaketh.

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Bosco685

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His address is in his Overstreet ad on the final page of the Guide. The question is asked in his ad, "Why Sell to Me?" His answer? "This is a hobby, not a business. Therefore, I can & will pay more. I will buy entire collections or individual pieces. Immediate cash is always available for purchases." The dentist speaketh.

Is that really his home address, though, or a business address?

 

The guy that was posting in one of the old threads was asking for his home address, which was definitely an odd question to ask.

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