2016 March Madness Comic Grading Tournament---PRIZE THREAD---

[thehumantorch]

I will pick soon. I thought we were starting tomorrow.

 

Perfect thanks.

[thehumantorch]

Since I can post the prize list but I can't edit/change it I'm gonna try breaking it into 2 parts. Part 1 will be the remaining prizes and part 2 will be prizes already picked.

 

Here's the picked prizes list

 

 

Lord Rahl 40. OA Manifest Destiny Issue 3, Page 15 Ink over blue by Matt Roberts

 

My contribution:

Manifest Destiny Issue 3, Page 15

Ink over blue by Matt Roberts

 

 

 

Toro 3) brand new, unopened sphero BB-8

I'm throwing in a brand new, unopened sphero BB-8. I'll ship to anyone in USA. I'll split cost of shipping overseas. Good luck everyone!

 

 

427Impaler 15) Star Wars #7 Black & White Boba Fett action figure variant CGC 9.8 SS. Signed by Jeremy Bulloch!!

 

Prize 2: Star Wars #7 Black & White Boba Fett action figure variant CGC 9.8 SS. Signed by Jeremy Bulloch!!

 

 

 

Shadow 11) CGC 7.5 white pages TOS 55

with Mandarine 

 

 

W16227 33) Golden Age goodie..... Green Hornet #6

 

My donation is a Golden Age goodie......

 

 

 

Mio 14) Superman coin and stamp combo

 

Here's what I've got to donate this year:

 

Prize 1: Superman coin and stamp combo. Included is a $20 pure silver coin from 2014, and a booklet of stamps with Canadian created super-heroes.

 

 

Iceman399 and I quote Since Toro knocked me out and stole the sphero now I'll just work to buy one! 23) $50 paypal donation.

I'll make a $50 paypal donation. Disclaimer: I won't be able to send it until after April 5th, due to an unsecure internet connection.

 

Every Day A Story 42. Daredevil 34 CGC 7.5 DOUBLE COVER

 

A decent DD Double Cover

 

 

 

spidermanbeyond 18) SDCC Skybound 5th Anniversary Box Set

 

Here is my donation to the prize pool:

SDCC Skybound 5th Anniversary Box Set

 

SDCC Skybound 5th Anniversary Boxset by Every Day A Story, on Flickr

Will ship free worldwide.

 

 

KPR Comics 24) give me 1 single word. I will put something together that fits that 1 word.

Because I'm way to lazy to go and find a prize now I will procrastinate and put it on the winnee of my prize.

 

How it will work, you will give me 1 single word. I will put something together that fits that 1 word.

 

For example you could say "Nurse" the package could then contain things like:

Night nurse comics

Comics featuring nurses (I'm pretty sure GFT has some nice covers...no idea if there are any on the inside though )

Covers where someone desperately needs a nurse (like Carl missing an eye)

 

 

Ron Rau 19. DVD player Streaming device

 

New in the box. The box has been opened. I bought this but I never used it.

 

 

Richard The Man 7) Amazing Spider-Man 77 CGC 7.0

 

My donation: Amazing Spider-Man 77 CGC 7.0

 

 

 

Comicdonna 31) EC Frontline Combat #5

 

Here is my donation to the prize pool:

 

EC Frontline Combat #5, even comes in a nice mylar bag!!

 

Shipped on my dime to anywhere in the world

 

 

Good luck to all in your grading.

 

Warmest Regards,

 

Jason

 

 

01TheDude 43. 10-20 run filling books from any of the major titles

 

Sorry I'm late to the party.

 

For my prize, i'll offer 10-20 run filling books from any of the major titles...Supes, Bats, Spidey, Fan Four, Thor, Avengers etc. You give me your needs lists and I'll send as many as I can.

Shipping on me anywhere.

 

 

IncredibleHauck 32) Crisis on Infinite Earths - full set

 

Prize Offer!!!!

 

Crisis on Infinite Earths - full set

 

click thumb for full size

 

around VF average (9 and 12 do have some issues)

 

 

 

 

canickus 4) Wolverine 102.5 Fleer mail away comic

My donation to the prize pool:

 

Wolverine 102.5 Fleer mail away comic. This is the wizard variant with hologram and signed by Boris Vallejo.

 

 

 

 

jhutton2 39. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen CGC 9.0

 

 

 

boatfund 10) Tales of Asgard #1, CGC 7.0

 

I'll donate Tales of Asgard #1, CGC 7.0.

 

 

 

sniper 37. Authentic Police Cases #13 3.0-ish. A good, solid read

 

I am happy to re-donate the prize I won in the last contest. It is a reader copy of a golden age crime comic - I will post which one later. I have read it and it should be enjoyed by others!

 

 

Cascaders27 28) Mystery Box

 

Prize Donation: Mystery Box of comic books: Mainly Marvel and DC (some Image and Valiant). Modern Books, mostly VF to NM condition, mainly good reading material and superhero comic books. Shipping only within the USA.

 

 

Jaybes 20) OA - Page five from issue 32 of Darkstar. Ken Branch. Includes a copy of the comic

 

OA. Page five from issue 32 of Darkstar. Ken Branch.

 

Includes a copy of the comic.

 

 

 

SonOfWolF 38. Detective Comics #625 CGC 9.4 SS, signed by Michael Golden

Detective Comics #625 CGC 9.4 SS, signed by Michael Golden at last year's Toronto ComiCon. Not too many graded copies of this book. Shipping is on me.

 

Thanks again to Blowie for running such a fun contest!!!

 

 

(White specks on the image is dust on the scanner bed).

 

 

thirdgreenham 1) DVD multi-package - Aliens, X-Men, Blade, Predator

 

Some of the prizes being given away for this contest are just phenomenal, but I am just a humble collector. A poor one, so here are my offerings, you can choose from TWO of the following prizes...shipping anywhere in North America on me. Overseas will work something out

 

Aliens DVD's, comes with secret surprise

X-men DVD's, comes with secret surprise

Blade Trilogy DVD set

Predator DVD's

 

Owned these for several years, still work.

 

 

BorderlineHorder 9) Walking Dead #100 Chromium Variant

 

My donation for this year's contest is a Walking Dead #100 Chromium Variant. It's the 1st appearance of Negan and without giving too much away business certainly appears to be picking up in the comic. It looks no worse than NM. Shipping on me worldwide. Good luck to all.

 

 

Azkaban 29) I'll be donating a copy of Escape from Monster Island #1 Cosplay Exclusive

 

This is a stock image, but this copy will be NM+ condition

 

 

snowman28 41. Batman #358 in around VF condition PLUS mystery books depending on bullseyes

 

Batman #358 in around VF condition. Free shipping to US/Canada, will not ship elsewhere.

 

 

 

 

X copies of mystery comic included, where X = # of spot on grades you submitted after the seeding round up to your elimination. First-round bye counts as 4 spot on grades in the Round of 128.

 

 

marmat 16) Tales of Suspense #4 in Good 2.0

 

Prize 3: Tales of Suspense #4 in Good 2.0. This book has some spots of glue up and down the spine.

 

 

 

wipple 36. Superman: The Man of Steel 18 First full Doomsday VF+ to VF/NM

 

My contribution:

Superman: The Man of Steel 18 First full Doomsday VF+ to VF/NM

Movie out in about a week, extremely hot but by the time the contest is over???

free USA shipping, $15 towards international shipping

 

 

 

fastballspeciall 27) Amazing Spiderman 4 variant (I love this cover) and Secret Wars 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[spidermanbeyond]

My pick is Skybox 5th Anniv Box.

[toro]

 

Iceman399 and I quote Since Toro knocked me out and stole the sphero now I'll just work to buy one!

 

Sorry

[Iceman399]

Iceman399 and I quote Since Toro knocked me out and stole the sphero now I'll just work to buy one!

 

Sorry

 

No your not! Until next year I shall train day in and day out... Starting tomorrow.

[thehumantorch]

Mio, iceman399, Every Day A Story all picked by pm. Most with their first or second pick.

 

TheGeneral has passed on his pick.

 

[thehumantorch]

Iceman399 and I quote Since Toro knocked me out and stole the sphero now I'll just work to buy one!

 

Sorry

 

No your not! Until next year I shall train day in and day out... Starting tomorrow.

 

[01TheDude]

Mio, iceman399, Every Day A Story all picked by pm. Most with their first or second pick.

 

TheGeneral has passed on his pick.

 

what did every day a story pick?

[thehumantorch]

Mio, iceman399, Every Day A Story all picked by pm. Most with their first or second pick.

 

TheGeneral has passed on his pick.

 

what did every day a story pick?

 

Daredevil 34 double cover

[thehumantorch]

Remaining prizes list, thanks for all the wonderful donations

 

Updated list of prizes, thanks to all for participating and donating.

 

The prizes

 

 

1) DVD multi-package - Aliens, X-Men, Blade, Predator

 

Some of the prizes being given away for this contest are just phenomenal, but I am just a humble collector. A poor one, so here are my offerings, you can choose from TWO of the following prizes...shipping anywhere in North America on me. Overseas will work something out

 

Aliens DVD's, comes with secret surprise

X-men DVD's, comes with secret surprise

Blade Trilogy DVD set

Predator DVD's

 

Owned these for several years, still work.

 

 

2) Big Questions by Anders Nilsen

 

I'd like to offer up Big Questions by Anders Nilsen

 

 

I'll try to add a prize for each round I advance.

 

 

4) Wolverine 102.5 Fleer mail away comic

My donation to the prize pool:

 

Wolverine 102.5 Fleer mail away comic. This is the wizard variant with hologram and signed by Boris Vallejo.

 

 

 

 

5) FANTASTIC FOUR 65 VG+ to VG/FN

 

Here's my first donation...I'll plan on rustling up some other books/prizes...

 

FANTASTIC FOUR 65 CGC AUG 1967

“I ACCUSE!” 1ST appearance RONAN THE ACCUSER. (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Stan Lee story. Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott cover/artwork.

Somewhere around a VG+ to VG/FN. Overhang chatter/wear at top edge…small creasing at bottom right corner…color-breaking stress line at top spine/logo…minimal spine wear and a few random creases on front cover. Back cover is in decent shape with some transverse rack stresses along spine…some discoloration/foxing around perimeter margins and a slight overhang at top corresponding with the front cover…1/4-inch transverse tear at outer center cover. Decent overall structure…book is slightly mis-wrapped with white along the spine…book lays flat…perfectly centered staples are tight…centerfold is detached at bottom staple. Inside covers are lightly tanned. Interior off-white pages are in excellent overall shape…book is COMPLETE!

 

 

 

 

6) Incredible Hulk 328 NM+

 

Incredible Hulk 328 NM+

Shipping on me Worldwide ..........

 

 

 

7) Amazing Spider-Man 77 CGC 7.0

 

My donation: Amazing Spider-Man 77 CGC 7.0

 

 

 

8) Mystery box

Mystery box, with a little less mystery. These will be in the box with whatever else I can find to put in. shipping in US only

 

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9) Walking Dead #100 Chromium Variant
 

My donation for this year's contest is a Walking Dead #100 Chromium Variant. It's the 1st appearance of Negan and without giving too much away business certainly appears to be picking up in the comic. It looks no worse than NM. Shipping on me worldwide. Good luck to all.

 
 
10) Tales of Asgard #1, CGC 7.0.
 

I'll donate Tales of Asgard #1, CGC 7.0.
 

 
 
13) From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
 

Sorry this took so long, Shipping anywhere on this blue marble we call home is on me. I'll be donating a new copy of:From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
 

 
 
16) Tales of Suspense #4 in Good 2.0
 

Prize 3: Tales of Suspense #4 in Good 2.0. This book has some spots of glue up and down the spine.
 

 
 
17) 8 - 10 random assorted Marvels, bronze to modern age
 

8 - 10 random assorted Marvels, bronze to modern age.

 
 
 
19. DVD player Streaming device
 

New in the box. The box has been opened. I bought this but I never used it.
 

 
 
20) OA - Page five from issue 32 of Darkstar. Ken Branch. Includes a copy of the comic.
 

OA. Page five from issue 32 of Darkstar. Ken Branch.
 
Includes a copy of the comic.
 

 
 
21) A quartet of Golden Age Atlas war books
 

Here is my Prize submission:
 
A quartet of Golden Age Atlas war books, shipped on me in NA, I'll help with overseas
 

 

 

 

 
 
22) Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors #1-6 (+ variants)
 

My prize donation
 
Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors #1-6 (+ variants)
(includes the 3 different #1 covers and 2 different #2 covers)
Shipping anywhere in the US is on me and I'll cover $15 towards international shipping.
 

 

 

 

 
This is a fun series that stays pretty true to the characters. It is the continuation of the "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash" original series, but you don't need to have read the first to enjoy this follow-up.
 
* Larger scans available upon request

 

 
 
24) give me 1 single word. I will put something together that fits that 1 word.

Because I'm way to lazy to go and find a prize now I will procrastinate and put it on the winnee of my prize.
 
How it will work, you will give me 1 single word. I will put something together that fits that 1 word.
 
For example you could say "Nurse" the package could then contain things like:
Night nurse comics
Comics featuring nurses (I'm pretty sure GFT has some nice covers...no idea if there are any on the inside though )
Covers where someone desperately needs a nurse (like Carl missing an eye)

 
 
25) box full of DC Universe UPC Variants (20-30?)
 

A box full of DC Universe UPC Variants (20-30?)
will include some DC Bullet UPC's too. Batman, Superman, Justice League, many other titles.
US ONLY (or will pay for half of international shipping!)

 
 
26) ASM 122. Cover detached

ASM 122. Cover detached I'll ship it anywhere on my dime.
 

 
 
27) Amazing Spiderman 4 variant (I love this cover) and Secret Wars 1

 

 
 
28) Mystery Box
 

Prize Donation: Mystery Box of comic books: Mainly Marvel and DC (some Image and Valiant). Modern Books, mostly VF to NM condition, mainly good reading material and superhero comic books. Shipping only within the USA.

 
 
29) I'll be donating a copy of Escape from Monster Island #1 Cosplay Exclusive

 
This is a stock image, but this copy will be NM+ condition
 

 
 
30 Marvel Hard Cover of "Stephen King - The Dark Tower - The Gunslinger Reborn"
 

New copy
Old_Dano

 
 
31) EC Frontline Combat #5
 

Here is my donation to the prize pool:
 
EC Frontline Combat #5, even comes in a nice mylar bag!!
 
Shipped on my dime to anywhere in the world
 

 
Good luck to all in your grading.
 
Warmest Regards,
 
Jason

 
 
32) Crisis on Infinite Earths - full set
 

Prize Offer!!!!
 
Crisis on Infinite Earths - full set
 
click thumb for full size
 
around VF average (9 and 12 do have some issues)
 
 

 
 
34) Marvel Premiere #21 in the FN range
 

Please add this to the list. I've not seen a ton of these and it was a fun read so hopefully it goes to a good home. I've got it in the FN range with several spine ticks but no stains or huge defects.
 

 
 
35. Star Wars 5 C-3PO Variant Star Wars 10 Jawa Variant
 

I'll add a prize today as well.
 
My prizes for the contest.
 
Shipping US on me. World wide I'll chip in $6.00 towards shipping.
 
Star Wars 5 C-3PO Variant
 

 
Star Wars 10 Jawa Variant
 

 
 
36. Superman: The Man of Steel 18 First full Doomsday VF+ to VF/NM
 

My contribution:
Superman: The Man of Steel 18 First full Doomsday VF+ to VF/NM
Movie out in about a week, extremely hot but by the time the contest is over???
free USA shipping, $15 towards international shipping
 

 
 
37. Authentic Police Cases #13 3.0-ish. A good, solid read]

 

I am happy to re-donate the prize I won in the last contest. It is a reader copy of a golden age crime comic - I will post which one later. I have read it and it should be enjoyed by others!

 
 
38. Detective Comics #625 CGC 9.4 SS, signed by Michael Golden
 

Detective Comics #625 CGC 9.4 SS, signed by Michael Golden at last year's Toronto ComiCon. Not too many graded copies of this book. Shipping is on me.
 
Thanks again to Blowie for running such a fun contest!!!
 

 
(White specks on the image is dust on the scanner bed).

 

 
39. Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen CGC 9.0
 

 
 
41. Batman #358 in around VF condition PLUS mystery books depending on bullseyes
 

Batman #358 in around VF condition. Free shipping to US/Canada, will not ship elsewhere.
 


 
 


 
X copies of mystery comic included, where X = # of spot on grades you submitted after the seeding round up to your elimination. First-round bye counts as 4 spot on grades in the Round of 128.

 
 
43. 10-20 run filling books from any of the major titles
 

Sorry I'm late to the party.
 
For my prize, i'll offer 10-20 run filling books from any of the major titles...Supes, Bats, Spidey, Fan Four, Thor, Avengers etc. You give me your needs lists and I'll send as many as I can.
Shipping on me anywhere.

 
 

[toro]

 

Iceman399 and I quote Since Toro knocked me out and stole the sphero now I'll just work to buy one!

 

Sorry

 

No your not! Until next year I shall train day in and day out... Starting tomorrow.

 

 

[spidermanbeyond]

Yes, I thought the same but I don't think theHumanTorch is enforcing anything if no one is ready or not following.

[AL Comics]

Wait, I get a prize?

[spidermanbeyond]

Excuse my ignorance about original artwork, but how much is the Manifest Destiny original artwork worth. I thought the 1st pick would be BB8.

[thehumantorch]

Yes, I thought the same but I don't think theHumanTorch is enforcing anything if no one is ready or not following.

 

I'm not. Just using the lists sent by pm. If I don't have a list we can wait as Easter is important. I'd rather not use the 1 hour time limit at any point but last year we got hung up for days when someone's turn to pick came up and they weren't around. I just need some mechanism to move forward so this doesn't take a month.

[thehumantorch]

Excuse my ignorance about original artwork, but how much is the Manifest Destiny original artwork worth. I thought the 1st pick would be BB8.

 

sometimes it isn't about what it is worth but what you like or collect.

 

 

ps-- sorry about the earlier comment, I was getting confused between what was going on in this thread and things written in the PMs

 

I agree. Often someone will get the first pick off their list even though they pick late.

 

No problem, I just checked my group pm to you guys and realized I hadn't mentioned the time limit didn't apply until Monday.

[spidermanbeyond]

I guess this isn't the NBA draft (ha,ha).

[jsilverjanet]

Is it too late to donate a prize? Sorry I've been in my own world

[thehumantorch]

Is it too late to donate a prize? Sorry I've been in my own world

 

Too late unless you'd like to donate a last place prize or a prize to a random competitor.

[Still Only 35c]

Mio, iceman399, Every Day A Story all picked by pm. Most with their first or second pick.

 

TheGeneral has passed on his pick.

 

what did Every Day A Story pick?

 

Daredevil 34 double cover

 

Yo! Very happy with my first double cover (LordRahl took my first choice).