originalisbest Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 59 minutes ago, manetteska said: What was your price on the PL? Voodoos and the like can be hot. I don't mind flippers flipping (I assume if they're buying they might be planning to do that) but I have never given credence to any "this is for my personal collection" story while angling for a discount -- price is the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, manetteska said: What was your price on the PL? I never “kiss and tell” This is between the buyer and me. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the guy. He didn’t give me any sob story. I’m not upset. It’s his to do what he wants with. I thought I had it priced real fair and apparently he did too or he wouldn’t have bought it. Just seems like everybody is a flipper these days. I always give good deals to those who I think really love the books and appreciate them for what they are. Silver_Couch_Surfer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, originalisbest said: Voodoos and the like can be hot. I don't mind flippers flipping (I assume if they're buying they might be planning to do that) but I have never given credence to any "this is for my personal collection" story while angling for a discount -- price is the price. True dat! originalisbest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Robot Man said: 3 hours ago, manetteska said: What was your price on the PL? I never “kiss and tell” This is between the buyer and me. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the guy. He didn’t give me any sob story. I’m not upset. It’s his to do what he wants with. I thought I had it priced real fair and apparently he did too or he wouldn’t have bought it. Just seems like everybody is a flipper these days. I always give good deals to those who I think really love the books and appreciate them for what they are. No, I get it; a seller quotes a price and if it sells, that's the end of it. Just wondering the price as I have in-laws in LA and go out there a few times a year -- actually very soon, in time for WonderCon. I always see more comic-focused shows pop up in LA and am thinking of making a January trip part of our routine. If so, I'd definitely make a pit stop at your booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 I guess the word is out that 'ole Robot Man sells his books too cheap... Naw, I make a little on them. Sometimes a LOT depending how long I've had them. Not greedy but not stupid either. I never mind someone making a buck on my books. Just don't BS me... Yeah, the Yorba Linda show is epic. I recomend it to everybody. The smaller shows, not so much. I'm to small a fish to do WonderCon or SDCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Fun, little cheap find at a local antique store I frequent once in a while. Owner knows nothing about comics, toys, advertising or the other stuff I buy. Was happy to find this by chance yesterday. 1950's, made in Japan. STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tri-Color Brian Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Robot Man said: I guess the word is out that 'ole Robot Man sells his books too cheap... Naw, I make a little on them. Sometimes a LOT depending how long I've had them. Not greedy but not stupid either. I never mind someone making a buck on my books. Just don't BS me... I always keep the books I buy from you...except that super low grade Baker you sold me 3 or 4 years ago. That thing just had to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robot Man Posted March 8, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2019 Being a huge fan of MAD Magazine and Jimi Hendrix, I thought I'd share this photo I recently ran into. comicnoir, Tri-Color Brian, frozentundraguy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Some of you may recall that I posted this 1927 Parker Brothers board game a few years ago in Robot Man's original thread. My wife and I have owned it since 2008, and it was passed down to us from my wife's grandmother. In 10+ years of occasionally checking Ebay to see if another copy would surface for sale, I found 2 of these games for sale today. The Flying Four game is based on Charles Lindberg's historic flight from New York to Paris in 1927. Link to one of the current auctions for this game. https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-FLYING-FOUR-GREAT-INTERNATIONAL-AIRPLANE-Board-game-1927-parker-rare-vintage/223438906654?hash=item3405ff251e:g:7TUAAOSweI1cK4yH:sc:USPSPriority!55316!US!-1 Link to the 2nd auction for this game. https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1927-PARKER-BROTHERS-THE-FLYING-FOUR-GREAT-INTERNATIONAL-AIRPLANE-GAME/273749964791?hash=item3fbcc4f7f7:g:RvoAAOSwNDFbYJL7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Great game! Love the 1920’s aviation graphics! There’s just “a look” to stuff like that. frozentundraguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Some original art of a little different sort... Interesting to see the retouching and air brushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Here is another one. This is all I have of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/8/2019 at 12:27 PM, Robot Man said: Being a huge fan of MAD Magazine and Jimi Hendrix, I thought I'd share this photo I recently ran into. He could play that guitar like no other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Show report of a slightly different sort. Spent the day at the Los Angeles Paperback show. Only happens once a year. As it says, it is a paperback show. But all manner of paper goods always appear. Other than the occasional flea market scores, I rarely buy many paperbacks. I do have stuff I occasionally still look for. Like pulps, I buy them mostly for the covers. This is a dizzingly, blinding show. Lots of spines so it helps if you know the publishers. In addition to paperbacks, there were also pulps and a few comics. A very cheap collecting habit compared to comics and if you dig a little, can be very rewarding. Had fun with a lot of people and a great way to spend the day! Edited March 25, 2019 by Robot Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 The joint was packed and buzzing. Lot more collectors if these than you might think. Had a great turn out this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Both Terry’s were set up, T O’Neil Had a dazzling display of beautiful (and very pricey) pulps. T Stroud had, let’s just call it “eclectic” merchandise... ender 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Dollar to 3 dollar SA comics and undergrounds. Edited March 25, 2019 by Robot Man STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Bumped into some buddies... Left to right, board member Hap Hazzard, MAD magazine artist Sergio Argonnes, noted jazz guitarist and EC MAD magazine historian, Grant Geissman and local comic book, premium and EC collector, John Goguagin. Edited March 25, 2019 by Robot Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Dr Love would have loved this massive stack of vintage love pulps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 My long time buddy and former comic book shop owner Kookie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
