Jayman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Speaking of 'The Thing'... Can anyone enlighten me as to why issue 16 is especially common in nice grade? I assume that there was a warehouse find of multiples of this specific issue at some point? I had heard that story as well, and it seems to make sense. It's no more common than any other issue, it's just not as in demand and a lot of higher grade copies have sat unsold on eBay going back at least 18 months reinforcing the perception there are lots of high grade copies that no one wants. Higher grade copies of #16 on eBay go back as far as I've been trading there (18 years). During the same period, certain other issues of The Thing, notably 5, 12, and 15, hardly ever come up, so I don't feel that commonality is "common" among the run's different issues. I have heard the warehouse find reason too for Thing 16 which is fine for me since I think it's a great PCH book to own! The fact that you can get a nice HG copy for a decent price is just a bonus. What's scary is that as fifties said; they are still out there after all these years. Would love to know how many were in the warehouse! Oh, and fifties, when I said "Game over" on the Thing run posted earlier. I mistakenly jumped the gun as I did know you had a complete run as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I think I "waited" long enough for this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IngelsFan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC ed Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 "...WITH THIS THING!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Also looks like a great candidate for Skeleton Saturday. That thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Also looks like a great candidate for Skeleton Saturday How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldust40 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Also looks like a great candidate for Skeleton Saturday How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" Very scarce book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC ed Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" "Frankenstein Friday" is also a possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Speaking of 'The Thing'... Can anyone enlighten me as to why issue 16 is especially common in nice grade? I assume that there was a warehouse find of multiples of this specific issue at some point? It was a warehouse find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Also looks like a great candidate for Skeleton Saturday. That thing...... Love this book -- the seaweedy eye sockets seal the deal! My copy is a 6.0 too, ex-CGC because years ago when mailed to me, the Post Office did a number on the case (but the book was OK!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Also looks like a great candidate for Skeleton Saturday How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" Very scarce book. One of my faves! Jayman, I've said it before, but the breadth and depth of the PCH books you show on the boards is always impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Speaking of 'The Thing'... Can anyone enlighten me as to why issue 16 is especially common in nice grade? I assume that there was a warehouse find of multiples of this specific issue at some point? It was a warehouse find. For sure warehouse -- pretty darned decent cover, too. One day I'll get a copy but never felt the burning need to, just because it's so prevalent. Great stories inside as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" "Frankenstein Friday" is also a possibility "Flaming Friday" was also a consideration, but then again...no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Unusual cover, Jayman! That one doesn't seem to be commonly seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Unusual cover, Jayman! That one doesn't seem to be commonly seen? It's the guy's green fingernails that are uncommon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Unusual cover, Jayman! That one doesn't seem to be commonly seen? It's the guy's green fingernails that are uncommon! Just noticed that! Maybe it was the light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalisbest Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very colorful pinks there, Mr. Parker -- not often you see a lot of pink ink in PCH covers when you exclude Ajax-Farrell. Love the Palo Alto designation, a new addition to your pedigree collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How dare you skip over "Fearful Friday!" "Frankenstein Friday" is also a possibility "Flaming Friday" was also a consideration, but then again...no. We could try TGIF (thank god it's "Fry" -day) with any cover dealing with the art of burning themes (fire,acid,etc...) even drug related could join "Fry"-day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
