Bunky Brian Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'm bored, lets bump this crappy thread once more, for fun How about a well loved 31? or a 35, from the same collection, no BC My kind of books especially the 35. Man I am starting to think a large part of the pre Robin books are owned by only a select few that hoard them.... James G When there's only 20-40 unrestored copies of a book known to exist that isn't really that hard to do. (thumbs u -J. There are hundreds of copies (large portion unrestored) of these books out there. They may not come to market that often bc folks don't want to sell them, but 20-40 is absurdly low. I myself have sold over 30 copies of Tec 31 of which some 18 were unrestored. That wouldn't surprise me but Rick, how many of those copies do u think may have just been the same copies circulating back to you. And how many copies on the census do u think might be resubs? I just don't think there's many of these books out there, or readily available as you said. -J. These were each unique books I sold. True, I did resell many of the same copies too (about a dozen) As for readily available, they are not. As for existing, they do. I know, literally dozens and dozens of folks that have raw copies and cgc copies. I know folks that own (like i did) multiple restored and unrestored copies. There was a fellow at sdcc a few years ago (2006, I believe) that had 8 copies (all raw, none that I know he ever sold or made available) While I do not have the proof, like the Gator, I would believe this to be true, I suspect there are hundreds of the above mentioned books, locked away, or forgotten about throughout this land. Wouldn't it be fun, to have some type of mystic crystal ball, showing us where all the remaining treasures lie, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'm bored, lets bump this crappy thread once more, for fun How about a well loved 31? or a 35, from the same collection, no BC My kind of books especially the 35. Man I am starting to think a large part of the pre Robin books are owned by only a select few that hoard them.... James G When there's only 20-40 unrestored copies of a book known to exist that isn't really that hard to do. (thumbs u -J. There are hundreds of copies (large portion unrestored) of these books out there. They may not come to market that often bc folks don't want to sell them, but 20-40 is absurdly low. I myself have sold over 30 copies of Tec 31 of which some 18 were unrestored. That wouldn't surprise me but Rick, how many of those copies do u think may have just been the same copies circulating back to you. And how many copies on the census do u think might be resubs? I just don't think there's many of these books out there, or readily available as you said. -J. These were each unique books I sold. True, I did resell many of the same copies too (about a dozen) As for readily available, they are not. As for existing, they do. I know, literally dozens and dozens of folks that have raw copies and cgc copies. I know folks that own (like i did) multiple restored and unrestored copies. There was a fellow at sdcc a few years ago (2006, I believe) that had 8 copies (all raw, none that I know he ever sold or made available) While I do not have the proof, like the Gator, I would believe this to be true, I suspect there are hundreds of the above mentioned books, locked away, or forgotten about throughout this land. Wouldn't it be fun, to have some type of mystic crystal ball, showing us where all the remaining treasures lie, It sure would!! The hunt still remains one of the funnest parts in my mind though...I sure like that 0.5 TEC #31 you got there sir Someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I know a guy in Oregon who's has a complete run of Detective that he completed in the 80s. None of the books in that run have seen the light of day in a minimum of 30 years -- with some out of circulation since the late 60s and early 70s. I don't think he's atypical. He says that run is the last one he'll sell, but he's starting to liquidate his collection very methodically and slowly with eyes on retirement. I expect he'll sell all his books in the next ten years. Keep me informed if he does sell, that is of course you will not be buying his collection (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aasparky1000 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Question for bunky or gator since there are so many copies out there do you guys then think these books will drop in value as more become available? I know there is demand but low supply and relative scarcity have helped prices to go up, tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 There's enough demand to absorb supply at current or higher pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Brian Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 There's enough demand to absorb supply at current or higher pricing. Ditto plus (thumbs u X 1,000,000000000000000000000000000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campued1010 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. Incredible looking copy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernerd Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. Absolutely stunning! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. A jaw dropping copy of one of the best comics in all of the golden age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAUMONTS Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. A jaw dropping copy of one of the best comics in all of the golden age +1 (thumbs u Beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Congrats Andre! It's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What was the previous grade ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campued1010 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What was the previous grade ? [/quote 3.5 was expecting a 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 wow ! major congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What was the previous grade ? [/quote 3.5 was expecting a 4 quite a grade difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee22 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Cool book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydogrules Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 What was the previous grade ? [/quote 3.5 was expecting a 4 What was done to the book ? Just a simply dry clean and press ? Was it Matt Nelson ? -J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Wow Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Just back from CGC. Special thanks to Foolkiller for convincing me to resub it. Could not be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...