Mr. Lady Luck Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 3/18/2017 at 7:54 AM, Mr. Lady Luck said: Tessie #17 Another upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Mr. Lady Luck said: Another upgrade Nice grab Lady. Although, I really like the color on your old copy better (unless, it's just a scan issue). I almost always go for color strike over technical grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 5/27/2017 at 1:49 PM, 29dukedog said: Just achieved a modest but difficult set- Torchy 1 thru 6 in decent, coverless condition. All but the #3 are in great shape, despite having no covers. I didn't have to cheat at all- (buy a book and remove the cover)- not once! Took almost ten years, tho. Now I can just add color photocopies of the covers, cut to size, and I'm in business. Awesome ...... and much, much, much more difficult than one would expect (unless he/she has attempted it). I've been working on a different 6-book "remaindered copy" run for almost the same length of time, and I'm still two books away. Very nicely done, Richard. 29dukedog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 $5255 Cindy 37 not shabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lady Luck Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Robot Man said: Nice grab Lady. Although, I really like the color on your old copy better (unless, it's just a scan issue). I almost always go for color strike over technical grade. Part of it is the imaging, but I may hold on to both anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, zzutak said: Awesome ...... and much, much, much more difficult than one would expect (unless he/she has attempted it). I've been working on a different 6-book "remaindered copy" run for almost the same length of time, and I'm still two books away. Very nicely done, Richard. For the last few years, I was also just two books away. The #1 and 2 each came up on eBay within the last couple of months! Remaindered copies would be much, much more difficult (assuming you mean books with at least the bottom 2/3 of the fc still there). Don't think I've ever even seen one of those in a Torchy... Edited June 1, 2017 by 29dukedog added desc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Junkdrawer said: $5255 Cindy 37 not shabby She is awful purdy. Think it was offered on the boards here before it was auctioned off. Someone must have a higher grade raw copy, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Junkdrawer said: $5255 Cindy 37 not shabby So head-to-head, who wins: Cindy 37 or Archie 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: So head-to-head, who wins: Cindy 37 or Archie 50? I love Archie 50, but the auction results put Cindy37 at a higher level. I'm thinking double Patsy 1 I think has them both bested Edited June 1, 2017 by Junkdrawer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lady Luck Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Sqeggs said: So head-to-head, who wins: Cindy 37 or Archie 50? Cindy 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 In terms of value Cindy 37 clearly wins in low to mid grades for sure. I think in the very highest grades an Archie 50 is preferred. The highest graded copy of Archie 50 would sell for more than this copy did (maybe twice as much). The second highest graded copy of Archie 50 (several 8.0s) would sell for more than a 6.0 Cindy 37 too and I think would sell for around the same as this highest graded Cindy 37. There are obviously more Archie collectors and there are more copies available of Archie 50 (13 Cindy 37 on the census and 65 Archie 50 copies). I have had 3 Cindy 37 copies and 7 or 8 Archie 50s. I will gladly pay the cost of the highest graded Cindy 37 for one of the tied for 2nd 8.0 Archie 50s @Junkdrawer From a personal preference standpoint I definitely prefer Archie 50. I have wanted to love Cindy 37 but it has never really kept my interest for long. I guess I don't like the china doll baby look much. To all the Cindy 37 lovers out there I salute you though and I think the book is a great GGA classic, just not one I am as into. 29dukedog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Ricksneatstuff said: In terms of value Cindy 37 clearly wins in low to mid grades for sure. I think in the very highest grades an Archie 50 is preferred. The highest graded copy of Archie 50 would sell for more than this copy did (maybe twice as much). The second highest graded copy of Archie 50 (several 8.0s) would sell for more than a 6.0 Cindy 37 too and I think would sell for around the same as this highest graded Cindy 37. There are obviously more Archie collectors and there are more copies available of Archie 50 (13 Cindy 37 on the census and 65 Archie 50 copies). I have had 3 Cindy 37 copies and 7 or 8 Archie 50s. I will gladly pay the cost of the highest graded Cindy 37 for one of the tied for 2nd 8.0 Archie 50s @Junkdrawer From a personal preference standpoint I definitely prefer Archie 50. I have wanted to love Cindy 37 but it has never really kept my interest for long. I guess I don't like the china doll baby look much. To all the Cindy 37 lovers out there I salute you though and I think the book is a great GGA classic, just not one I am as into. 8.0 Archie 50 is the highest obtainable copy. I heard a custom snug fit Iron Maiden Chastity Belt guards the 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, Junkdrawer said: 8.0 Archie 50 is the highest obtainable copy. I heard a custom snug fit Iron Maiden Chastity Belt guards the 9.0 Yeah, the guy that owns that book is having his coffin lined with high grade slabs. I always wanted to take up grave digging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThothAmon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 13 hours ago, Sqeggs said: So head-to-head, who wins: Cindy 37 or Archie 50? As nice as Cindy looks my love affair with Betty goes back decades. Plus there is no doubt what's on her mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, ThothAmon said: As nice as Cindy looks my love affair with Betty goes back decades. Plus there is no doubt what's on her mind. Yeah- Archie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Ricksneatstuff said: 3 hours ago, Junkdrawer said: 8.0 Archie 50 is the highest obtainable copy. I heard a custom snug fit Iron Maiden Chastity Belt guards the 9.0 Yeah, the guy that owns that book is having his coffin lined with high grade slabs. I always wanted to take up grave digging These black hole collectors! Junkdrawer and Ricksneatstuff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, 29dukedog said: 2 hours ago, ThothAmon said: As nice as Cindy looks my love affair with Betty goes back decades. Plus there is no doubt what's on her mind. Yeah- Archie. Yeah, count me in, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path4play Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 23 hours ago, Sqeggs said: So head-to-head, who wins: Cindy 37 or Archie 50? I'm with Cindy 37 as she was my first love! Wow on auction results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lady Luck Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 New arrival rjpb, Sqeggs, Ricksneatstuff and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjpb Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Mr. Lady Luck said: New arrival That looks familiar. Mr. Lady Luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...