showcase4 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have scored big time by joining the Boards just 8 months ago........this month I was able to purchase a KEY Pre-Robin Tec, due to meeting thru this CGC site a fellow Boardsman who I did not know previous to my involvement in this great comic book cyberspace forum. The book on the left is the 3rd highest graded unrestored copy of Tec 35, and thanks to our own Rick AKA Detective27kid, it is now part of my collection. Please note the PQ: off-white pages! The "D" copy of Tec 35 in 5.5 sold for for $17,900, so I was very pleased to purchase this 5.0 for $15,000. Rick was so great to work with, he sent the book before I sent the check.....but that is due to both of our reputations as serious, credible collectors. This courtesy may not be extended to others, so I am very grateful for Rick's faith in me. Thank you Rick for making one of my "most wanted" books become part of my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have scored big time from my joining the Boards about 8 months ago........this month I was able to purchase a KEY Pre-Robin Tec, due to meeting thru this CGC site a fellow Boardsman who I did not know previous to my involvement thru this great forum. The book on the left is the 3rd highest graded unrestored copy of Tec 35, and thanks to our own Rick AKA Detective27kid, it is now part of my collection. Please note the PQ: off-white pages! The "D" copy of Tec 35 in 5.5 sold for for $17,900, so I was very pleased to purchase this 5.0 for $15,000. Rick was so great to work with, he sent the book before I sent the check.....but that is do both of our reputations as serious, credible collectors. This courtesy may not be extended to others, so I am very grateful for Rick's faith in me. Thank you Rick for making one of my "most wanted" books become part of my collection. Congratulations Steve! I am very happy for you. BTW, that is my copy next to yours in the picture. We both are huge fans of the Batman and Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have scored big time from my joining the Boards about 8 months ago........this month I was able to purchase a KEY Pre-Robin Tec, due to meeting thru this CGC site a fellow Boardsman who I did not know previous to my involvement thru this great forum. The book on the left is the 3rd highest graded unrestored copy of Tec 35, and thanks to our own Rick AKA Detective27kid, it is now part of my collection. Please note the PQ: off-white pages! The "D" copy of Tec 35 in 5.5 sold for for $17,900, so I was very pleased to purchase this 5.0 for $15,000. Rick was so great to work with, he sent the book before I sent the check.....but that is do both of our reputations as serious, credible collectors. This courtesy may not be extended to others, so I am very grateful for Rick's faith in me. Thank you Rick for making one of my "most wanted" books become part of my collection. Congratulations Steve! I am very happy for you. BTW, that is my copy next to yours in the picture. We both are huge fans of the Batman and Rick! Cool !! If you ever come to Baltimore Bill, crab cakes and drinkies are on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Wow! That's a beauty! Was that from the Detroit Trolley colllection? If so, it might be homesick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have scored big time from my joining the Boards about 8 months ago........this month I was able to purchase a KEY Pre-Robin Tec, due to meeting thru this CGC site a fellow Boardsman who I did not know previous to my involvement thru this great forum. The book on the left is the 3rd highest graded unrestored copy of Tec 35, and thanks to our own Rick AKA Detective27kid, it is now part of my collection. Please note the PQ: off-white pages! The "D" copy of Tec 35 in 5.5 sold for for $17,900, so I was very pleased to purchase this 5.0 for $15,000. Rick was so great to work with, he sent the book before I sent the check.....but that is do both of our reputations as serious, credible collectors. This courtesy may not be extended to others, so I am very grateful for Rick's faith in me. Thank you Rick for making one of my "most wanted" books become part of my collection. Congratulations Steve! I am very happy for you. BTW, that is my copy next to yours in the picture. We both are huge fans of the Batman and Rick! Cool !! If you ever come to Baltimore Bill, crab cakes and drinkies are on me! Sounds like a plan to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Geez Steve, those side-by-side 'Tec 35's are simply beau-ti-ful...congrat's on the blue 5.0 with lovely OFF-WHITE pages. Well, I pulled the trigger and did a trade with a good friend tonight. Picked up the following book and a handful of Centaurs. I gave up some PRIMO material to get this copy, but I think it's worth it. First time that I've ever owned this particular issue: STEVE Edited January 28, 2007 by sacentaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Wow! That's a beauty! Was that from the Detroit Trolley colllection? If so, it might be homesick. Thanks! ...Detroit Trolley's have the letter "L" - usually in cursive, on the front cover. This Tec 35 has the letter "M" instead......as in "mine now" If a Detroit Trolley Tec 28-37 surfaces, I will be 1st in line though...so be prepared to have the price driven up if you want to bid against me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action1kid Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Geez Steve, those side-by-side 'Tec 35's are simply beau-ti-ful...congrat's on the blue 5.0 with lovely OFF-WHITE pages. Well, I pulled the trigger and did a trade with a good friend tonight. Picked up the following book and a handful of Centaurs. I gave up some PRIMO material to get this copy, but I think it's worth it. First time that I've ever owned this particular issue: STEVE Possibly the most beautiful of all Tec covers and a contributory reason for its great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Geez Steve, those side-by-side 'Tec 35's are simply beau-ti-ful...congrat's on the blue 5.0 with lovely OFF-WHITE pages. Well, I pulled the trigger and did a trade with a good friend tonight. Picked up the following book and a handful of Centaurs. I gave up some PRIMO material to get this copy, but I think it's worth it. First time that I've ever owned this particular issue: STEVE Holy Cow Steve!!! Man when you step up to the plate you step up swinging!!! Dish the details on this gorgeous book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Dish the details on this gorgeous book! Some pro restoration: staples cleaned, small spine split seal, cleaned & pressed, and some very minor work on the inside back cover. A big plus for me is that the pages are a naturally beautiful off-white. What's just as important is the work that was not done on the book (notice the two right corner edges are not color touched and there's a small chip out on the back cover). Of course, there was full disclosure - which makes all the difference in the world, and makes this book a pleasure to own. STEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Geez Steve, those side-by-side 'Tec 35's are simply beau-ti-ful...congrat's on the blue 5.0 with lovely OFF-WHITE pages. Well, I pulled the trigger and did a trade with a good friend tonight. Picked up the following book and a handful of Centaurs. I gave up some PRIMO material to get this copy, but I think it's worth it. First time that I've ever owned this particular issue: STEVE Sweet book! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I gave up some PRIMO material to get this copy, but I think it's worth it. First time that I've ever owned this particular issue: When you give up primo material you know it's gotta hurt -- but that's a great looking copy! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Dish the details on this gorgeous book! Some pro restoration: staples cleaned, small spine split seal, cleaned & pressed, and some very minor work on the inside back cover. A big plus for me is that the pages are a naturally beautiful off-white. What's just as important is the work that was not done on the book (notice the two right corner edges are not color touched and there's a small chip out on the back cover). Of course, there was full disclosure - which makes all the difference in the world, and makes this book a pleasure to own. STEVE Sounds wonderful. Seeing what was not done, it looks like Matt Nelsons' work. He usually won't over-restore a book. Great pickup! Now tell me who has the Centaurs so I can pester them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Now tell me who has the Centaurs so I can pester them... and give up my source?!? Never! Wander over to the Centaur folder...I'll be posting some samples over the next few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Now tell me who has the Centaurs so I can pester them... and give up my source?!? Never! Wander over to the Centaur folder...I'll be posting some samples over the next few days Whatever you gave up must have been primo (everything you own is primo!), but what you got is one of the coolest comics on the planet! (and me pestering you for the Centaurs) Great trade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Dish the details on this gorgeous book! Some pro restoration: staples cleaned, small spine split seal, cleaned & pressed, and some very minor work on the inside back cover. A big plus for me is that the pages are a naturally beautiful off-white. What's just as important is the work that was not done on the book (notice the two right corner edges are not color touched and there's a small chip out on the back cover). Of course, there was full disclosure - which makes all the difference in the world, and makes this book a pleasure to own. STEVE Great comic! Do a lot of these big books travel with the restoration paperwork... before/after photo? Or, is it a word of mouth thing ? I don't want to get taken when my LCS pulls out his pre-Robin Tecs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) hello all.... tis true, both of those bad boys once sat in my 4 year old boys lap (litterally)....I was very fortunate to win the tec 35 from the dec? metro auction (I believe I was the under bidder on the crippin copy)...I had put a max bid of $15K in, which is what I felt the book was "worth"....I had no intention of selling it, but steve and I struck up some conversations, and that led to the sale at a price I Think we both felt was "Right on" (steve was very fair with his offer...had it of been any lower, I would have not considered selling, but the fact that we both valued the book the same, without having ever discussed the price, made it ok to send to a new home, and I made a little money to buy a Marvel Myster #2!)....I had traded away (for some Ciorac $'s) that restored copy to the right (which was a beaut , too), so I was temp. left without a 35 in hand, but good old brian came through and sold me a copy (the 2.5 posted previously in this thread), so all was well in the world again... great deal for all, I believe... rick Edited January 28, 2007 by Detective27kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 My own side-by-side Do a lot of these big books travel with the restoration paperwork... before/after photo? Or, is it a word of mouth thing ? I don't want to get taken when my LCS pulls out his pre-Robin Tecs. Full Disclosure is a HUGE issue, and in this case the seller was a good friend so it was word-of-mouth (and I had no concerns as I would with some of the Big Name dealers who try to "slip one by" you). Marnin Rosenberg of CollectorsAssemble does a good thing for his raw Detroit Trolley books - every one is examined and certified by Susan C., which works for me. STEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 My own side-by-side Do a lot of these big books travel with the restoration paperwork... before/after photo? Or, is it a word of mouth thing ? I don't want to get taken when my LCS pulls out his pre-Robin Tecs. Full Disclosure is a HUGE issue, and in this case the seller was a good friend so it was word-of-mouth (and I had no concerns as I would with some of the Big Name dealers who try to "slip one by" you). Marnin Rosenberg of CollectorsAssemble does a good thing for his raw Detroit Trolley books - every one is examined and certified by Susan C., which works for me. STEVE These are beautiful. It might be time to convert 20 long boxes into something like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showcase4 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 My own side-by-side Full Disclosure is a HUGE issue Marnin Rosenberg of CollectorsAssemble does a good thing for his raw Detroit Trolley books - every one is examined and certified by Susan C., which works for me. STEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
