Legit Auction? TMNT books

[Bronty]

OK, you may have noticed my sig line used to mention Gobbledygooks, and that for the last couple of days it hasn't. That's because I saw this auction and didn't want to bring any attention to it. What do you guys think? Legit? Doesn't seem like the most knowledgeable seller, but that may be 100% innocent.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2162974636&category=3979

 

I talked her into ending it at $275 w/ a 7 day return policy. I'm a little worried though in that she states there have been counterfeits? Anybody have any info out there? - help....

[chrisco37]

I don't have any info on how to spot the counterfeit's, but if she offers a return, it seems pretty legit. I checked her feedback and she had all kinds of high end comic material. I'd say this one looks ok.

 

Chris

[Bronty]

What's the hell's wrong with me? I forgot to check her feedback. She seems OK - I was just nervous since she seemed a little light on the details in her emails. I guess it is probably fine.

 

In that case, I have completed my TMNT trifecta!! Only 500 copies of those bad boys, six times rarer than a first print #1...

 

$275 is a damn steal if they are legit

 

Dan

[greggy]

Yo Bronty, there's no mention of the friggin' counterfeit for these books in the Overstreet! Also, if she was trying to scam you, why even mention it! Does the signature look legit? Damn, I thought that you were an expert! Sadly, that was a load of crock!

[chrisco37]

Don't you have anything better to do than harass board members?

 

Chris

[Bronty]

It's the first I've ever heard of these 'gooks being counterfeited. Of course, with only 500 copies out there, it's hard to get much info.

 

I never claimed to be an expert, a little better informed than most perhaps.... but these two books I have never owned or even seen in the flesh before.

 

Dan

[Bronty]

Yeah, dork

 

Anyway, I know there is no mention in overstreet, why do think I'm asking the Board? I know it's kind of odd to ask questions about one's own little collecting niche but hey if the Board doesn't know, who will?

 

Dan

[greggy]

At least I harass them in public instead of sending PM drivel like you do!

[greggy]

You are asking the board about TMNT books?

 

Sorry man, but you are one of the few who even care! BTW, you stole those books IF they are OK.

 

P.S. Next time, try getting all your thoughts in one post!

[Bugaboo-migration]

What's the hell's wrong with me? I forgot to check her feedback.

You forgot to check her feedback?? .............

[ArAich]

You are asking the board about TMNT books?

Sorry man, but you are one of the few who even care!

 

Judging by your avatar it seems that turtles are your thing... ..just 'cause they can kick that avatars azz don't act like you don't care about the teenage pizza eating freaks of nature...

[B-Smooth]

Did you buy them?

[Bronty]

Yup.

 

Been a good week for this kind of stuff actually - also picked up a set of Albedo 0-14, a graded Cerebus 21 9.8 and a raw Cerebus 5 that is supposedly a 9.8 - hmm, we'll see!

 

Dan

[B-Smooth]

You dont happen to have a copy of Albedo 0 (the one with only 50 copies printed) do you? I want that book!

[Bronty]

I have an Albedo 0 first print. No yellow variant however. Will let you know if I run across one, but expect to pay big bucks. Won't be cheap with a print run like that.

 

Dan

[B-Smooth]

what would one expect to pay for such an item? Have you ever seen one? I dont even think they exist myself!

[Bronty]

Never, ever, seen one. Don't know anyone that has seen one.

 

Price would be hightly subjective but I would imagine 500 would be a starting point. Maybe more. Extremely difficult to say.

 

Dan

[B-Smooth]

Could you do some heavy digging to maybe find me a copy? (hint hint, finders fee) You seem to be the man to do the job. thanks, Sol

[Bronty]

Oh boy - if I run across one I will let you know but that is not an easy request!! I've been looking for years! However, I do know how to spot the variant better than most so perhaps it's not impossible. I will let you know if I see one, but don't hold your breath

[B-Smooth]

Holding breath, getting weaker, turning purple, Bronty my man, youve got to attack this thing like I do my GI JOES. Like a hungry dog on a t-bone steak. Good luck. Keep me posted.