Badger Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) On 9/29/2022 at 5:22 PM, MrBedrock said: It is very simple to understand. Rosa gave his collection to Wyatt to sell for him. Folks started buying them - including most larger dealers, Matt Nelson, and others tight with CGC. Everyone loved the condition, knew the source, and CGC was lobbied for a pedigree designation. Don, in all of his lovable grumpiness, had nothing but disdain for that part of the process. And remember, CGC is the same company that decided to give multiple grades to random pieces of plastic and also decided it was a good idea to give universal grades to remaindered books that had after-market acetate covers attached. I would bet that CGC never even asked Don Rosa his permission to name the collection after him. Everyone in the hobby was already calling the books "The Don Rosa Collection" and CGC didn't even consider any possible legal implications. He could have contacted Wyatt and said, "No maximizing the value of my collection!" "I neither need nor want their filthy lucre!" Strangely, despite his hatred for CGC, that did not happen. Edited September 30, 2022 by Badger tth2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 For a guy who writes about the richest duck in the world, you'd think he'd be more into the pecuniary aspect of his craft and collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I read over the document linked above about why Don stopped doing Disney comics. It squared well with the conversation I had with him back in the nineties though that was before his eye troubles. He was pretty straight up about his choices and eventual decisions. One thing of note is that the auction of his books were his later copies and he is still holding onto an incredible collection of earlier books. His column in RBCC where he would answer questions about popular culture was always a fun read. It's too bad he isn't involved on the boards as he has great knowledge. Someone alluded to him having a hard time here; too bad that's the board's loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromak Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) On 9/28/2022 at 7:17 PM, Robot Man said: I have had this set of covers for at least 45 years. Came in a huge lot of GA books from an early purchase. WDCS are pretty common and coverless issues seem to come up often. But, I could for some reason, never find a coverless copy. Well, my patience finally paid off! 1943 First Carl Barks Donald Duck in WDCS. Another great Kelly's cover. I never read the inner story though. Only published here twice so far. I got this: From Netherland, with a great 50's Barks cover. From middle to late 70's The cover and the inners pages are a bit too flimsy for my taste. Also, Netherland was one of few countries that used a sort of coated paper in those times. I don't think it is particularly suited for material like this. However, As the print quality was excellent, far above what was normally used in the US at the time, it still looks quite good Bellow a comparison of it with a 70's US disney stuff: Edited October 6, 2022 by Kromak OtherEric, damonwad, AJD and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 That's a coincidence. I just got this Australian edition with the same cover. Kromak, damonwad, OtherEric and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Strong result on an 8.5 Donald Duck #26 in Heritage this weekend. $1140 with commission. I'm not too surprised as this is a real classic book. https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/cartoon-character/donald-duck-26-dell-1952-cgc-vf-85-off-white-pages/a/122241-13311.s?type=bidnotice-tracked-endofauction Robot Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 3:35 PM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said: Strong result on an 8.5 Donald Duck #26 in Heritage this weekend. $1140 with commission. I'm not too surprised as this is a real classic book. https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/cartoon-character/donald-duck-26-dell-1952-cgc-vf-85-off-white-pages/a/122241-13311.s?type=bidnotice-tracked-endofauction Well I am surprised. It's a classic, sure, but it's not that a scarce book even at 8.5 - this was the equal 12th highest graded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 6:07 AM, AJD said: Well I am surprised. It's a classic, sure, but it's not that a scarce book even at 8.5 - this was the equal 12th highest graded. I'm flabbergasted an 8.5 sold for that much. Still, one thing I've noticed about the higher grade duck books is that they tend to go into permanent collections. Nobody is buying them to flip. Might change with recent duck book results but you probably will not see that same issue pop up for sale anytime soon. It's not just supply but market supply that drives these prices. Right now, none of the big Internet dealers have any copies above ungraded 7.0. Even eBay only has one, not professionally graded, in 7.0. The only professionally, using that term generously, graded copy is a PGX 6.0. AJD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 1:03 AM, Badger said: I'm flabbergasted an 8.5 sold for that much. Still, one thing I've noticed about the higher grade duck books is that they tend to go into permanent collections. Nobody is buying them to flip. Might change with recent duck book results but you probably will not see that same issue pop up for sale anytime soon. It's not just supply but market supply that drives these prices. Right now, none of the big Internet dealers have any copies above ungraded 7.0. Even eBay only has one, not professionally graded, in 7.0. The only professionally, using that term generously, graded copy is a PGX 6.0. And another factor is this book not only has a great Barks cover and story but is an adaptation of an actual Donald Duck cartoon. Add in the Halloween motif and I see this book being a perennial collectible favorite. If I had to choose between some of the later Four Color issues and this book this one would probably get the nod. Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Well we get to test the waters again with a 9.0 is in the Dell / Gold Key signature auction. Good timing as we approach Halloween! https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/donald-duck-26-dell-1952-cgc-vf-nm-90-white-pages/a/40208-81079.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromak Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) On 10/13/2022 at 12:31 AM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said: Well we get to test the waters again with a 9.0 is in the Dell / Gold Key signature auction. Good timing as we approach Halloween! https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/donald-duck-26-dell-1952-cgc-vf-nm-90-white-pages/a/40208-81079.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515 Perhaps close to $1500? Depends on how many different bidders there were on the latest auction. And this one? https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/four-color-9-donald-duck-dell-1942-cgc-nm-96-off-white-to-white-pages/a/40208-81089.s?ic16=ViewItem-Auction-Open-MostActive-Thumbnail-112917 Edited October 18, 2022 by Kromak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikran Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 That Doug has one impressive collection of Dells! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 7:24 AM, Kromak said: Perhaps close to $1500? Depends on how many different bidders there were on the latest auction. And this one? https://comics.ha.com/itm/golden-age-1938-1955-/four-color-9-donald-duck-dell-1942-cgc-nm-96-off-white-to-white-pages/a/40208-81089.s?ic16=ViewItem-Auction-Open-MostActive-Thumbnail-112917 This was a 9.4 when I sold it on Heritage in 2021. waaaghboss and Kromak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 9:49 PM, dikran said: That Doug has one impressive collection of Dells! Yes he does. The early WDC&S's are particularly impressive, although the 9.6 WDC&S #2 is also an upgrade from the 9.4 that it was previously sold as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Who is Doug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan. Posted October 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2022 I regret selling my higher grade copies but this is my current placeholder. DavideD, Kromak, damonwad and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 2:10 AM, tth2 said: Yes he does. The early WDC&S's are particularly impressive, although the 9.6 WDC&S #2 is also an upgrade from the 9.4 that it was previously sold as. Oh, well, it's garbage then. 50YrsCollctngCmcs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) The depth of the Dell books in this auction is pretty astounding. I've been trying to decide if I want to go for any particular book. One thing I have no interest in is chasing upper 9 grading points as that seems line a no win game. Instead I'll be looking for that sweet spot of underappreciated gems in very nice shape. Edited October 22, 2022 by 50YrsCollctngCmcs Robot Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 12:29 PM, AJD said: On 10/19/2022 at 11:10 PM, tth2 said: Yes he does. The early WDC&S's are particularly impressive, although the 9.6 WDC&S #2 is also an upgrade from the 9.4 that it was previously sold as. Oh, well, it's garbage then. When did I say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 1:07 AM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said: Who is Doug? Don’t know which Doug, but here is Heritage info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
