MetalPSI Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 We all seem to go through the ashcan gambit every few weeks here... Lets make it interesting... Who here HAS an entire ashcan set, raw or slabbed. I know of two members here that do and one off boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Crispin and I were talking about the Yellows popping up on the Bay. Yellow #1 (in the UK) and Yellow #2 graded 9.4 (overpriced x 3) It's nice to see them pop up though! How do you figure it's overpriced by three times...one just sold for $350...so by your logic a 9.4 should sell for $50 less than one which would probably grade 7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreads Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Crispin and I were talking about the Yellows popping up on the Bay. Yellow #1 (in the UK) and Yellow #2 graded 9.4 (overpriced x 3) It's nice to see them pop up though! How do you figure it's overpriced by three times...one just sold for $350...so by your logic a 9.4 should sell for $50 less than one which would probably grade 7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We all seem to go through the ashcan gambit every few weeks here... Lets make it interesting... Who here HAS an entire ashcan set, raw or slabbed. I know of two members here that do and one off boards. I have everything but the but the black ones probably never will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 We all seem to go through the ashcan gambit every few weeks here... Lets make it interesting... Who here HAS an entire ashcan set, raw or slabbed. I know of two members here that do and one off boards. I have everything but the but the black ones probably never will While they are not common, the aren't all that uncommon Just pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 We all seem to go through the ashcan gambit every few weeks here... Lets make it interesting... Who here HAS an entire ashcan set, raw or slabbed. I know of two members here that do and one off boards. I have everything but the but the black ones probably never will What's the story on that SS #30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Exactly. I really try to pay attention to my interests and be fair in my dealings. I've seen many books I thought were fantastic deals turn into complete shills... Case in point, saw a Sandman #1 with apparent Gaiman sig and sketch(He highlighted the eyes in pen) and the phrase "Sweet dreams" on the cover. Pretty damn cool....but the bonus was the Kieth signature on the SECOND page, IDENTICAL to his sig on the covers of The Maxx series. Anyone who collects Keith knows he does not sign his books that way. Went into discussion with the seller about where they obtained the books. Reply was, " Some yard sale a week ago". Why would this be a red flag? I own a stack of books signed by Kieth where he used his artist signature ... Pics http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=18110&GSub=870 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=18109&GSub=870 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=18108&GSub=870 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=12685&GSub=870 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=19144&GSub=868 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=19143&GSub=868 http://www.myslabbedcomics.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=16897&GSub=868 It's much rarer to see a Kieth CGC SS book where he didn't sign with his artist signature. Nice collection. However you will notice that the sigs are not signed like they are in his OA as I stated... This is the book you mentioned: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/sandman-signed-neil-gaiman-inscribed-477466753 I own multiple raw Sandmans signed by both Gaiman & Kieth ... done at various store signings throughout the 90s - they're all pre-CGC and their signatures look no different than the ones in the photos above (including Kieth writing out all the letters of his last name). So, no, that isn't a forgery. I've never come across that, ever. But I suppose I DONT have any of his sigs from the '80s or '90s so cannot say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Ongoing debate between myself and mschmidt on early Kieth sigs.... One thing that gets me about this particular issue is that Keith signed on the second page... Does this have something to do with his feud with Gaiman? Did the reconcile in the 2000's? It's not totally unheard of for a artist to sign the second page, but it is indeed rare. At least I think so? From what I can tell, mschmidt is a stand up collector, so I am not going to refute his word, but it still seems fishy to me. Edited February 5, 2014 by MetalPSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have signed books from the 90s too, identical to the sandman book above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Splash page signatures are very, very common. They are proportionately more prevalent as you go backward in time. In the 80's it was VERY common to sign the splash page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks for the input guys! I am always up for learning something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sometimes I am so glad that I like things that are not that popular. It keeps most people away from trying to shill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just got my Kieth signed #31 in the mail today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MetalPSI Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Darker Image Platinum w/ ALL THREE SIGS arrived yesterday Now I gotta get my hands on the gold and reg. I don't mind if there is only one (Kieth) sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenTO Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 We all seem to go through the ashcan gambit every few weeks here... Lets make it interesting... Who here HAS an entire ashcan set, raw or slabbed. I know of two members here that do and one off boards. Getting to the thread a bit late... Am I one of the 2 members you know of with a full set? I'd post the infamous group shot but I need to get my Blue #2 graded first for full effect. BTW it was a very long hard road lasting many years... but well worth it. LOVE THE MAXX!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes sir you indeed are (thumbs u Here is some pics of the recent issues I have been able to pick up Each one from a different boardie. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steelrain.com Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 It looks like there is an unpublished Maxx #36 that will see the light of day soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 I was wondering why everyone on eBay was selling a 36 full run of the maxx. I know bs when i see it, but didnt know the series actually had one more issue, thought they were talking about the wizard mini comic or perhaps DI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...