Transplant Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Bummer! The scan`s too small to read the label--what happened to the book? Slight (P) - small amount of color touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Very sorry to see that, Transplant. Many of us know what it is like to have an expensive book like that come back in a purple holder. Not that it will be much comfort, but I would note that I do believe the seller you bought it from sold it in good faith. I've bought many books from him and the 3 I've submitted so far have all been unrestored. I'd try to talk with him and see if I at least could trade it for one of the other books in the same price range. I've virtually stopped buying raw books uninspected since I got burned on eBay 7 years ago. Like CGC or not, for me collecting has been a lot more enjoyable since I switched to certified books. TB: He and I have agreed to meet to discuss whether a total or partial refund will be given. I am considering having the ct removed also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Couple of new arrivals: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Couple of new arrivals: Nice! I've never seen this cover before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Just a few books you don't see often in these grades. Unfortunately, the PG&E Kite book won't stay with me for long. I have a much nicer copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#3 but this file copy is the second best I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Just a few books you don't see often in these grades. Unfortunately, the PG&E Kite book won't stay with me for long. I have a much nicer copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#3 but this file copy is the second best I've seen. It's hard enough to find one of those books in that condition, much less four! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonds25 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Just a few books you don't see often in these grades. Unfortunately, the PG&E Kite book won't stay with me for long. I have a much nicer copy of Mickey Mouse Magazine V2#3 but this file copy is the second best I've seen. Beautiful books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 It's hard enough to find one of those books in that condition, much less four! Totally agree. Great books as usual, tb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite_Fun_Books Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hope the Kite Fun Book is not off to Europe. The two pinocchio's I have had in the past, as well as my Donald Duck PG&E were all sold to Europe. Next ones I get, I am keeping for a very long time. Hoping to get one May 23rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 > Hope the Kite Fun Book is not off to Europe. You wouldn't even believe how much that book sold for after the auction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kite_Fun_Books Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) What is the premium, if any, of this comic? (Note: It is neither a SCE or PG&E edition, although the artwork is the same as SCE edition) (It is in Heritage’s auction upcoming) Background: 1952 PG&E issued it’s own kite safety comic 1953 Western issued Pinocchio Kite safety comic. Exist with and without PG&E in story line (I think) Only other utility I know of is FP&L. 1954 Western issued Donald Duck Kite safety book Exist with out without PG&E in story line. Without PG&E: SCE, reportedly FP&L, and now blank (Multipies known of PG&E/SCE, perhaps unique FP&L/Blank) 1955 Western issued Brer Rabbit Kite Fun Book All copies same except utility name in indicia box. It looks to me like there is a major difference in the first two having PG&E editions. That probably isn’t surprising, as perhaps Western started out preparing for PG&E and tried to make more money on the side selling to other utilities. I have or know of about 10 different issues with blank indicia box. It looks like they were either used as sales examples or sold to utilities that didn’t want to pay extra to have their name printed on. I saw a printing plate for the 1978 Kite Fun Book, and PG&E was on the printing plate itself. I know how us Kite Fun Book people feel about it (at least I who collects all by utility.) How do you Carl Bark fans feel? Is it an important Unique item I will be outbid on next month, or is it a minor curiosity and similar to a different shoe store on a March of Comics indicia box? Edited April 23, 2008 by Kite_Fun_Books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Not the highest grade, but my first copy of this book. Nice page quality and no tanning on the covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinAddict Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 This Four Color #282 came in the mail today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonds25 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Great books guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryw7 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I got this one recently. My favorite Barks cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 This Four Color #282 came in the mail today. (thumbs u A wonderful book, and it looks like the colors on your copy are still outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I got this one recently. My favorite Barks cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 This Four Color #282 came in the mail today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinAddict Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 This Four Color #282 came in the mail today. Thanks again, Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 No worries. I've never been a Ducks fan but ever since I've been handling those books I've come to appreciate the simple genius that went into making them. Glad I could share the goodness! R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
