Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yep, and I may know where the Blue 9.9 of that book resides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yep, and I may know where the Blue 9.9 of that book resides... You and a 9.9 ? What are the odds ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yep, and I may know where the Blue 9.9 of that book resides... You and a 9.9 ? What are the odds ? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Points of clarification: 1) Access NDX 2) There aren't three ashcan versions. There are 2 aschan versions: C2E2 and SDCC and there is the NYCC self published issue #1. 3) I have a C2E2 ashcan, which was graded 2.5. The grader's notes specify the following "Whole Book Water Damage Breaks Color". Which was subsequently not improved with pressing. Certification #: 0230622002 To me, this is still a priceless treasure that has me on 4) I have an SDCC version which was graded 9.2. Yet another moment. (That makes a 9.4 the highest graded to date. Congratz to you broham!!!) Certification #: 0230622003 5) The census is a "mess" because prior to my recent grading with the CGC, they honestly didn't know how many different types of Five Ghosts ashcans or self published editions there were. Presumably the self published book was the one on the census (I'm speculating here), and after marked effort put forth by myself, Frank, and Shawn the Head Modern Grader at the CGC they straightened things out. (Much thanks to Frank and Shawn for all that Jazz) We should drop the all the CGC serial numbers here so that it's all referenced for future posterity but upon quickly looking up the serial number for that 9.4 you can see that there's 2 graded SDCCs (both now accounted for). There's 1 C2E2 popping up that's also mine as described above. Anyway, once again big congratz to Frank and Chris and everyone that's helped them get Fabian's tale off the ground. And Kudos to you other ghost-afficionados with your special rarities.....I can't imagine there are too many more out there in ANY condition that are going to pop up. I've posited and Frank reiterated that most folks that got these before the Image print came out...possibly used them for dinner napkins....or just left them crumpled in the circular file....not knowing what they were throwing away. The fact that even a handful of these still exist and are now encapsulated, safe from further degradation and damage is amazing. And if by some miracle or chance some other industrious ghostling is out there ready to submit to the CGC, you can rest easy knowing that they've ironed out the nomenclature finally to denote which ashcan is which. Thanks for the Clarification NDX .... You should rename to DMX .. up in here... Also, I'm laughing too at all the listings suddenly MUCH higher. I was just pulling out my collection and it's amazing how many I had been accumulating over the last year and a half. I'm glad I recently pulled the trigger just last week on some variants I had never gotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Doesn't someone have a 10.0 CGC Blue Gem Mint of #3? Thanks for the Clarification NDX .... You should rename to DMX .. up in here... ....too late, I'm stuck with the handle....since it's an abbreviation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Doesn't someone have a 10.0 CGC Blue Gem Mint of #3? Somebody in this very page of this thread does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Doesn't someone have a 10.0 CGC Blue Gem Mint of #3? Somebody in this very page of this thread does haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 And I also know where a 9.9 #2 Phantom may be lurking as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Doesn't someone have a 10.0 CGC Blue Gem Mint of #3? Somebody in this very page of this thread does haha Geez Louise....it's like trying to find the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket..... P.S.-Zig Illumigraph High Fluorescent Wet Markers are the ones you want Frank to write "TELEVISION SHOW IMMINENT" with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I stopped my run at #5 because I don't slab my own comics, and #6+ are nowhere to be found for sale. I should have started a sub service for the title, but I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadybeasie Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Zacrew I thought you did bid on the sdcc 9.9's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Zacrew I thought you did bid on the sdcc 9.9's ? I did early on yes... but if I remember right I missed the end of the listing and unfortunately didn't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessndx Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It's definitely apropos to gather these comics in whatever form, but one thing that folks should probably lock down if you're a fan is the OA for sure...and I mean like immediately. I'd expect price hikes and a scene not unlike a wallstreet trading floor in short form. Anyway, that's my .02 for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I simply appreciate the respectful way that Frank treats people on these boards. Especially in the face of criticism. In today's environment of social media, that's uncommon and a wise business move. There have been others creators on here that are DBs and you can see how it marred the view of the book. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I simply appreciate the respectful way that Frank treats people on these boards. Especially in the face of criticism. In today's environment of social media, that's uncommon and a wise business move. There have been others creators on here that are DBs and you can see how it marred the view of the book. Patrick +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I simply appreciate the respectful way that Frank treats people on these boards. Especially in the face of criticism. In today's environment of social media, that's uncommon and a wise business move. There have been others creators on here that are DBs and you can see how it marred the view of the book. Patrick Nowhere have I seen this happen... hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEI Reborn Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I simply appreciate the respectful way that Frank treats people on these boards. Especially in the face of criticism. In today's environment of social media, that's uncommon and a wise business move. There have been others creators on here that are DBs and you can see how it marred the view of the book. Patrick Nowhere have I seen this happen... hmmmm I see what chu did dare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikingreed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I simply appreciate the respectful way that Frank treats people on these boards. Especially in the face of criticism. In today's environment of social media, that's uncommon and a wise business move. There have been others creators on here that are DBs and you can see how it marred the view of the book. Patrick +2 Frank has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THB Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Franks the man!!! Hope I can score a set of the SDCC FG's this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Does anyone know what booth number Frank is at... trying to relay the info to a friend who is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
