reddog4063 Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 heres my last one: someone else is going to have to help out now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I picked up a few Big Apple Pedigree TTAs and here they are. The page quality is OW, but I am blown away by the superior color and gloss on these books. The scan won't do it justice, but in hand, they look and feel like they just came off the rack. I am VERY pleased with the quality of this pedigree... The quality of these books is much nicer than the Boston, Mass., Green River & Winnipegs in my collection. I think I want more! BTW, because there is a slight right edge overhang, I will not be sending these for slabbing. I fear they would be prime candidates for slab damaged corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfilosa Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks!!!!!! Also, unless you are planning on selling these, I agree it doesn't make sense to have them CGC'd at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks!!!!!! Also, unless you are planning on selling these, I agree it doesn't make sense to have them CGC'd at this time. I don't slab books for myself, except for pedigrees. I like to slab pedigrees for display, plus the label keeps the provenance intact. With the Big Apple, there is no COA or any other documentation. So, other than my memory and Metro's verbal statement that they are Big Apples, there is no chain of provenance... that's why I initially though slabbing would be a good idea. My concern is that if I do want to get these slabbed down the road, how do I prove they are what I say they are? "Gee, 7 years ago I bought these from Metro and they told me they were Big Apples." Will that cut it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfilosa Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 I'm guessing you kept the invoices from Metro (hopefully it says something about the Big Apple). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I'm guessing you kept the invoices from Metro (hopefully it says something about the Big Apple). Nope. I'll call Ed later in the week to see if I can get some backup documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r100comics Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 My concern is that if I do want to get these slabbed down the road, how do I prove they are what I say they are? "Gee, 7 years ago I bought these from Metro and they told me they were Big Apples." Will that cut it? CGC will contact Metro if they need to confirm the provenance. I'm sure Metro would then confirm this to their satisfaction. Just send a letter with the date and details of the purchase with your submission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyRacer-migration Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Hi. First Post. Really been enjoying the boards and this thread. Just got this back from CGC today. Classics Illustrated #17 hrn 64 Palo Alto collection 9.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hook Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Welcome to the Boards! Nice book, veerry nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyRacer-migration Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks Red Hook I picked it up in 2000 during Lee's Comics ebay auction. Nobody else wanted it, so I nabbed it. Think I paid less than $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hook Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Are the cover artists on those Classics identified anywhere? I own one....an Invisible Man, but I'm sure it's not worth much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyRacer-migration Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I looked in the book before submitting and found nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hook Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 You might find this interesting..... Classics Illustrated Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegoldenage Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Were those on Metro's recent posting? I ask because Vinny picked up a bunch of Big Apple books at a recent auction. I saw those books and they are very nice. They are indeen Big Apples by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Zipper Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Were those on Metro's recent posting? I ask because Vinny picked up a bunch of Big Apple books at a recent auction. I saw those books and they are very nice. Yes, they were on Metro's recent posting. These boards cost me more money... !!! I was surprised the 100 was still available when I called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COI Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I just pulled the trigger on this book from Doug's site; I've been eyeing it for at least 2-3 weeks, and finally decided to just buy it. It's more than I would have wanted to spend on a copy of this book, but I've been too hesitant, and blew the chance at several other books that I wanted that have been listed on his site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyRacer-migration Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Gene Colan rocks and so does that comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BachelorOfComix Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathlok Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Awesome Dude!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hook Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Congrats, Mon Capitan! I'd been eyeing that book on and off for a while too! Really nice, and one of my favorite DD covers. And PC to boot! I think it's one of the first DDs I bought off the newstands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
