PeterPark Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 So this book was one of my grail books. It really stood out when a boardie (apologies for forgetting who the particular boardie was) sold a high grade run of most Mystery Tales issues sometime over the past year or two. These books were flying out with most having several :takeit:'s coming through in seconds after being posted. Among all those covers, this one was the coolest to me. I have wanted a copy ever since. The other day, I managed to track down a copy... The books looks great in hand. What colors! I'm very happy to be a part of this exclusive club. I also saw that one was just posted on ebay with a buy it now of $10,000! If you want to take a look at that issue it can be found here: www.ebay.com/itm/Mystery-Tales-19-former-CGC-8-5-LONE-TOP-CENSUS-pre-code-Atlas-horror-RARE-/221313791370?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item338754758a Anybody else out there have a sweet copy of this awesome book? Or any other Mystery Tales you wanna show off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That's a really cool book. Sweet! Have to put it on my list of books to look out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 There are a few great copies floating around here. Definitely one of the best Atlas PCH covers of any title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmyst Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great book. Love it! But...10K for an 8.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 There are a few great copies floating around here. Definitely one of the best Atlas PCH covers of any title. Before those great copies come out, let me sneak mine - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) Ughhhhhhh that sucks... Edited November 10, 2013 by Johnny545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is my old copy. I am the person who had it graded. I sold it to a fellow board member, who has told me many times that if I ever wanted to buy it back, I would get first shot if he decided to sell it. A Gentleman's Agreement if you will. Now here it is on Ebay, for 9400 more than I sold it to him. I don't think po'ed can fully express what I am feeling at this moment. Was that the one from the run sold on here? Those were some awesome books...Mostly purchased from Metropolis Comics, originally I think? If not that was another sharp copy that could give this one a run for its money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclemet Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is my old copy. I am the person who had it graded. I sold it to a fellow board member, who has told me many times that if I ever wanted to buy it back, I would get first shot if he decided to sell it. A Gentleman's Agreement if you will. Now here it is on Ebay, for 9400 more than I sold it to him. I don't think po'ed can fully express what I am feeling at this moment. So you'd buy it back from him at the $10k price if another buyer came along and hit the BIN on ebay? and I do sort of understand your frustration, but I seriously doubt he'll ever find someone to buy it from him at anything close to that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Has its value skyrocketed recently? I know its rare so maybe market demand built to the point he felt he had to sell? I don't think it will fetch $10K either but there is always a premium on the highest graded copy of a rare book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 There are a few great copies floating around here. Definitely one of the best Atlas PCH covers of any title. Before those great copies come out, let me sneak mine - Awesome (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is my old copy. I am the person who had it graded. I sold it to a fellow board member, who has told me many times that if I ever wanted to buy it back, I would get first shot if he decided to sell it. A Gentleman's Agreement if you will. Now here it is on Ebay, for 9400 more than I sold it to him. I don't think po'ed can fully express what I am feeling at this moment. Scott, I assumed you no longer wanted it since you: a) Started a thread saying you were leaving comics b) Stopped posting on the boards c) Sold off a bunch of your books d) Read and ignored my last PM to you. Instead of just sending me a PM like a normal person, expressing interest in getting it back, I guess you decided this would be the better course of action. I'll pull the listing and put it back in my collection, because I am sure as hell not selling it back to you after this. Next time just send me a PM letting me know that you are still collecting comics after a very public exit, or better yet don't read and ignore PMs I send you. Have a great night bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That is my old copy. I am the person who had it graded. I sold it to a fellow board member, who has told me many times that if I ever wanted to buy it back, I would get first shot if he decided to sell it. A Gentleman's Agreement if you will. Now here it is on Ebay, for 9400 more than I sold it to him. I don't think po'ed can fully express what I am feeling at this moment. Scott, I assumed you no longer wanted it since you: a) Started a thread saying you were leaving comics b) Stopped posting on the boards c) Sold off a bunch of your books d) Read and ignored my last PM to you when I asked you how you were doing. Instead of just sending me a PM like a normal person, expressing interest in getting it back, I guess you decided this would be the better course of action. I'll pull the listing and put it back in my collection, because I am sure as hell not selling it back to you after this. Next time just send me a PM letting me know that you are still collecting comics after a very public exit, or better yet don't read and ignore PMs I send you. Have a great night bud. Hey Andy, I wouldn't take the book if you gave it to me. It is my business if I choose to sell off some books, and it is my right to experience burn out. I guess you just played detective and decided that the one true book that I regretted selling would not be wanted back. I still have a lot of books that I may sell one day. I hope this does not negate the "agreements" I have with other buyers who have promised me first shot. I don't think it will, because they have something you obviously lack, class. Here is a portion of your last message...which I did not intentionally ignore..but life happens and I neglected to respond. This is the last paragraph of your message: That said, if you really decide to part with them, give me a shout. I have every book you sold me, and don't have any selling plans, so you will at least know where they are. Nice words, but I should know better than to trust a lawyer. You have a great night too. I will...because I know I can look in a mirror and feel good about what I see. Yes, I should have asked you despite having obvious reasons to not bother. That's my fault. Not a good move on my part. On the other hand you could have written me a one sentence PM setting me straight so that we could work something out, but what fun would that be? Instead you decided to make a simple mixup public in some stupid effort to shame me or make something out of nothing. What exactly did that accomplish, other than ensuring that I never bother to deal with you again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPark Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 ...Anyone else out there have a copy they want to show off? :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sorry to see this thread get derailed. Hope Andy and Scott work things out! Back on topic, here's my copy. Northford. Twistty1 and Keys_Collector 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxwll Smrt Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sorry to see this thread get derailed. Hope Andy and Scott work things out! Back on topic, here's my copy. Northford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Here is mine. Paid a little over $100 for it in 2005. Probably a 6.0/6.5 with OW/W pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sorry to see this thread get derailed. Hope Andy and Scott work things out! Back on topic, here's my copy. Northford. PeterPark, I think this is the one you were wondering about from the run that sold on the boards months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nope. This was a Metro purchase circa 2005-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nope. This was a Metro purchase circa 2005-6. Oops, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny545 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Here is mine. Paid a little over $100 for it in 2005. Probably a 6.0/6.5 with OW/W pages. A beauty Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...