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[MagnetoWasRight]

I have bought and sold at least 20+ copies of hulk 1 in the last 3 years...one of my fav SA keys!

 

Mine too, Its a must have for me...funny, its the toughest for me to find. Keep me in mind if you come across one around a 2.0.

[Columbia Comics]

Gator,

 

If a tree falls in the woods, is it ultimately used to make new comic books?

[G.A.tor]

Gator,

 

If a tree falls in the woods, is it ultimately used to make new comic books?

that or a toothpick for Mr Bedrock (thumbs u

[agro23]

I don't know if any of this helps as an addendum to the original query or whether it comes across as pompous rambling (probably more the latter or a little of both), but it just seems like something that needed to be said. Gator's points were dead-on. My value-added:

This was great! Thanks!

[peewee22]

Can GAtor really shoot hoops?

no question about it!

 

Could GAtor beat me to 15 if I spotted HIM 5 (3 pointers = 2 points)?

 

(GAtor needs to be VERY careful how he answers this one).

 

[50s horror buff]

Mr, Gator..One question. I am a 50's horror fan and came across a key book I have had my eye on. The only problem is that it is a mid grade copy in 5.0 CGC blue label but there is a note saying that it is missing a section of a page that affects the story. How would you say this would affect the price and should it even be in a blue label? Thanks!

[G.A.tor]

If the book otherwise presents as, say a 9.0 then the universal grade might be justified (don't know without seeing). Perhaps a qualified grade would be more appropriate

 

Again, without specifics impossible to comment on relative value

[Stevenrams]

 

Gator: Why is this book, Detective Comics 187, so tough to find? I remember Gary Carter claiming it was the toughest Detective of its period and maybe from the mid 1940s onward. Do you have any clues?

 

SLR

[peewee22]

Is that WPs ?

[Dark Knight]

I think I know the answer to that.. Perhaps BatHound hoarded up all the copies and is currently keeping it to himself

 

PW, yes it's white pages

[GBartholomew]

Was this the issue that Sparkle City said was the toughest issue to find when completing a run for a customer?? I think Jay said something like this 20-25 years ago, but for some reason part of my memory thinks this was the reason. I could be completely wrong.

[Stevenrams]

Was this the issue that Sparkle City said was the toughest issue to find when completing a run for a customer?? I think Jay said something like this 20-25 years ago, but for some reason part of my memory thinks this was the reason. I could be completely wrong.

 

Yes, Detective Comics 187 was the issue. Not only did Jay claim it was the toughest issue to find but many other seasoned collectors did as well.

 

SLR

[G.A.tor]

 

Gator: Why is this book, Detective Comics 187, so tough to find? I remember Gary Carter claiming it was the toughest Detective of its period and maybe from the mid 1940s onward. Do you have any clues?

 

SLR

In general most early 1950 s dc books are scarcer... Couple with the fact that it sports a cool two face cover makes it more in demand. However, it has generally been available of late... I know dark knight has owned multiple copies... Someone mentioned bat-hound owns double digit quantities..I have owned 15+ in the past 4 years too. So you just have to search for it but one comes up for sale fairly regularly (thumbs u

[G.A.tor]

Was this the issue that Sparkle City said was the toughest issue to find when completing a run for a customer?? I think Jay said something like this 20-25 years ago, but for some reason part of my memory thinks this was the reason. I could be completely wrong.

 

Yes, Detective Comics 187 was the issue. Not only did Jay claim it was the toughest issue to find but many other seasoned collectors did as well.

 

SLR

As mentioned it really is no tougher to find than 186 or 188. And in today's Internet age it is fairly available. I know I have sold at least a half dozen copies here on the boards. And another 10+ at cons. So while scarce it is available (though much pricier than surrounding issues)

[rockman2008]

Well, put me down for a Tec 187 if you have a decent copy for sale at a reasonable price.

[G.A.tor]

Well, put me down for a Tec 187 if you have a decent copy for sale at a reasonable price.

that is the rub..."reasonable"...I have 2 copies right now (one is for sale)...but, I would not consider the prices "reasonable" by ospg or most folks expectations.... I have a vf+ copy (bought as a vf- but pressed a fully grade higher imo ) I paid relatively HUGE money for ...I also have a cgc 5.0 that I wouldn't take less than 900 for, just because I sold my last 5.0 for that...so, reasonable has to be defined in terms of current market value...

[nearmint]

Detective #187-17 copies graded.

Detective #193-only 5 copies graded.

[G.A.tor]

Detective #187-17 copies graded.

Detective #193-only 5 copies graded.

joker (many covers) vs two face (few covers)... but, as mentioned, all those 1950's dc's are scarce (thumbs u

[DrWatson]

That $1 book I had to pay $2 for from you at MegaCon came back a 9.8.

[nearmint]

Detective #187-17 copies graded.

Detective #193-only 5 copies graded.

joker (many covers) vs two face (few covers)... but, as mentioned, all those 1950's dc's are scarce (thumbs u

 

#193 is much tougher than other Joker covers. #180, for example, has 20 graded copies.