TheLiamSturgess Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Now what do you know and we don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I was fortunate enough to pick up these this summer for a grand total of $12 - one BA 12 and the Mad Love in a collection at $4/book and a second BA 12 from a LCS for $4 in the bins. I have another copy of Mad Love and BA Annual 1 in another box that I snagged in a Clink lot last winter for cheap as well. Edited October 17, 2013 by kimik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyJohn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I found a NM Batman Adventures Annual #1 (3rd app. Harley) at NYCC for $5. Minutes later, saw the same book in the same condition for $50 and $70 on dealer walls. (Don't think they were having any luck at those prices tho.) It's still a $15 NM book on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecgcmaniac Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I found a NM Batman Adventures Annual #1 (3rd app. Harley) at NYCC for $5. Minutes later, saw the same book in the same condition for $50 and $70 on dealer walls. (Don't think they were having any luck at those prices tho.) It's still a $15 NM book on ebay So that's why there's a copy listed in our selling forums for $84. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I found a NM Batman Adventures Annual #1 (3rd app. Harley) at NYCC for $5. Minutes later, saw the same book in the same condition for $50 and $70 on dealer walls. (Don't think they were having any luck at those prices tho.) It's still a $15 NM book on ebay So that's why there's a copy listed in our selling forums for $84. Some people just can get in front of a curve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangbus Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am still bummed that a few conventions ago, a guy was picking through a few long boxes next to me and he pulled 5 copies (5!!!!!!!!!) from a $5 (5 for $20) box. They were all 9.0 to 9.4. I asked him for the lowest graded copy (probably an 9.0 to 9.2) and he said 'There is no way that this is on your list.' I showed him my short list (BA12, Catwoman 51, Birds of Prey 8, Batman 0 blanks, and a few other random issues) and he just said 'well that sucks, get here sooner next time.' After that, I have not seen one for less that $90 raw (and none were 9.6/9.8 candidates.) I did decide during my current recreation cover sketch op to do one on a Tec blank. I'll get a proper scan soon. Such a great cover with clean lines and colors. I'll find an affordable copy someday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am still bummed that a few conventions ago, a guy was picking through a few long boxes next to me and he pulled 5 copies (5!!!!!!!!!) from a $5 (5 for $20) box. They were all 9.0 to 9.4. I asked him for the lowest graded copy (probably an 9.0 to 9.2) and he said 'There is no way that this is on your list.' I showed him my short list (BA12, Catwoman 51, Birds of Prey 8, Batman 0 blanks, and a few other random issues) and he just said 'well that sucks, get here sooner next time.' After that, I have not seen one for less that $90 raw (and none were 9.6/9.8 candidates.) I did decide during my current recreation cover sketch op to do one on a Tec blank. I'll get a proper scan soon. Such a great cover with clean lines and colors. I'll find an affordable copy someday.... What a dbag - why did he ask if it was on your list if he was going to take 5 copies regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 To break it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangbus Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I think he was thinking that I just saw him grab multiples and wanted in on the action without knowing what they are. The fact he asked and I proved to him that it was a book on my list is what really put me in a bad mood. This was the show that I found 9 copies of a book (for $1 a piece) and sold them all for $60+ each and funded my trip to SDCC last year. So it all worked out for me. Edited October 17, 2013 by Mangbus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangbus Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 To break it off. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am still bummed that a few conventions ago, a guy was picking through a few long boxes next to me and he pulled 5 copies (5!!!!!!!!!) from a $5 (5 for $20) box. They were all 9.0 to 9.4. I asked him for the lowest graded copy (probably an 9.0 to 9.2) and he said 'There is no way that this is on your list.' I showed him my short list (BA12, Catwoman 51, Birds of Prey 8, Batman 0 blanks, and a few other random issues) and he just said 'well that sucks, get here sooner next time.' After that, I have not seen one for less that $90 raw (and none were 9.6/9.8 candidates.) I did decide during my current recreation cover sketch op to do one on a Tec blank. I'll get a proper scan soon. Such a great cover with clean lines and colors. I'll find an affordable copy someday.... What a dbag - why did he ask if it was on your list if he was going to take 5 copies regardless ------------------------- The guy was a do**u**che, but OTOH, you were basically asking him if he would be nice enough to hand you $70-$100...if I were to receive such a request from a stranger I too would say no, I would phrase the response differently: "I'm behind on my mortgage (always true because I take full advantage of my 16 day grace period) and have taken a 50% pay-cut since my last job (unfortunately true...I'll probably be 50 by the time I make what I was making at 31...) and have two kids at home to support...". But it can't hurt to ask...when "27" was released it was a hot book...I grabbed like 4 copies off the rack (the last 4) and some guy was whining, so I gave him one of them (though, to be honest, it was more that the shop employees were trying to keep the peace so I obliged them (not to mention, the assistant manager has, on occasion, pulled a book out of his own personal/speculation file/pile for me at cover price when they ran out and he had multiples)... given his reaction though i might have told the dealer --- "you know, those are going for $100 a pop don't you?" and ruined it for everyone (if the dealer refused to honor the 5 for $20 after that)... that's the spitefull blob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I'll find an affordable copy someday.... --------------- This really is a book you can find in dollar boxes out there...I mean, I haven't, but it is the type of book a shop/dealer would overlook. I picked up the annual and #28 at a shop that doesn't do back issues, but they just happened to have a bunch of batman adventures out on the racks in their kid section at cover price...not to mention a 9.8 quality copy of the Alex Ross cover book out of a dollar box at a shop that does do back issues! (I think it was like $6-12 in the guide or something at the time) Edited October 17, 2013 by the blob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangbus Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I know it is out there. I always get bored and go through way too many long boxes at shows and end up finding gems. To be clear, I knew that it was a longshot when I asked. I expected a no. I didn't expect the guy to respond the way he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD-Punisher Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Mangbus: What kind of copy are you looking for? CGC or Raw? Grade? I have 3 graded copies (9.4, 9.6 and 9.8) and could maybe part with one, but as you know, they are not cheap. I acquired them all in the last 2 months so my costs in are not sub $5. If interested, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangbus Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Mangbus: What kind of copy are you looking for? CGC or Raw? Grade? I have 3 graded copies (9.4, 9.6 and 9.8) and could maybe part with one, but as you know, they are not cheap. I acquired them all in the last 2 months so my costs in are not sub $5. If interested, PM me. It's all good BD. I'll find a VF/NM copy in a dollar box one of these days! Have to have something to search for at shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here she is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Very nice (thumbs u I have to laugh though, didn't the original Overstreet notes on this issue mention Batgirl? (without even a nod to Harley Quinn?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes. Someone posted that page. It is broken out b/c of the batgirl appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.J Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here she is: Thats awesome Sean (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 yupsters, no mention of HQ in BA as late as the 2010-11 edition of OPG..but the irony is that on the NEXT page (410), Mad Love, which is the cartoon character origin, is listed at $24!!! and the next page, p. 411, Batman: Harley Quinn is pictured, noted as the first appearance in DC continuity and priced at a whopping $9 ($3 over cover price) and on p. 615, Harley Quinn #1 is priced at $6 (also $3+ over cover)..... so how do the geniuses at OPG price the ORIGIN issue for the cartoon character at $24 in 2010 (which was about right then) and have the first appearance at cover price and not even noted!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
