Popular Post porcupine48 Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 Bonus shot of number three as it was next to issue one in my attachments Jayman, The Lions Den, Randall Dowling and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, piper said: I think 🤔 you did pretty good! I bought my 7.5 copy about two years ago for $450. (I was a little later to the party.) I have had some good luck finding high grade magazines lately, especially Frazetta covers (Creepy 16, Vampirella 5, 7, 11). I’m getting pretty close to having a 1-20 run. After this current buying spree, I need 13, 16, 17-19. Yes you have had some good luck. Your books are very nice indeed. Careful this whole Warren horror thing is addicting. Randall Dowling and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I paid about $100 each for my 5.0 and 6.5 about 4-5 years ago. One of these days I should buy the graders notes on these. I thought they were nicer. oakman29 and Randall Dowling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamlet Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 2 hours ago, wombat said: The thought of that makes me want to puke. Wouldn’t Vampirella 1 be a better cover if she had giant guns and a bunch of pouches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 minute ago, wombat said: I paid about $100 each for my 5.0 and 6.5 about 4-5 years ago. One of these days I should buy the graders notes on these. I thought they were nicer. They do look much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Hamlet said: Wouldn’t Vampirella 1 be a better cover if she had giant guns and a bunch of pouches? You should post your copy! Hamlet’s got a pretty impressive collection but he doesn’t like to brag about his books. In fact, come to think of it, Hamlet and Oakman are fans of a lot of the same stuff- big Spidey fans and Warren connoisseurs! oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: You should post your copy! Hamlet’s got a pretty impressive collection but he doesn’t like to brag about his books. In fact, come to think of it, Hamlet and Oakman are fans of a lot of the same stuff- big Spidey fans and Warren connoisseurs! Yep! Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamlet Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: You should post your copy! Hamlet’s got a pretty impressive collection but he doesn’t like to brag about his books. In fact, come to think of it, Hamlet and Oakman are fans of a lot of the same stuff- big Spidey fans and Warren connoisseurs! This was the only Warren I had for ages- chevalmeow, oakman29, porcupine48 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, porcupine48 said: Love it, man! I’ve owned several copies and I never get tired of seeing it. I feel like scanning the original painting from my Sotheby’s catalog but I’d have to censor it which is kind of sucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hamlet said: This was the only Warren I had for ages- Likey! oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: Love it, man! I’ve owned several copies and I never get tired of seeing it. I feel like scanning the original painting from my Sotheby’s catalog but I’d have to censor it which is kind of sucky. Censorship always stinks!And thanks man!Imagine how excited I was to own the set at thirteen!I sort of like that they have the holes-a little sad now I didn't keep them as is-,I can read them casual(but still with care) without worrying much about damaging Randall Dowling and chevalmeow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedcake Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 14 hours ago, Keys_Collector said: It's a cool book but i've always been put off by the cover image; the pose (awkward hips, legs), Liefeld feet, lacking detail on the face and that right hand/finger. Does that all get a pass because its Frazetta? get out Joshua33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 4 hours ago, oakman29 said: I paid 800.00 in 2014 for a CGC 9.2 I dont know if that was too much or too little at the time. I saw it and it was a pretty copy, so I snagged it. I knew it would be tough to get as high a grade or higher later down the line. To anybody who is collecting magazines (or probably any collectible), it’s worth pointing out how Oakman managed to knock down much of his collection. I remember reading a post years ago wherein he talked about purposely going after the biggest books first and then working his way down to infill the rest. In doing so, he probably saved himself huge sums of money given how much prices have escalated. I’ve been collecting for over 40 years and never quite figured that out. chevalmeow, The Lions Den and oakman29 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: To anybody who is collecting magazines (or probably any collectible), it’s worth pointing out how Oakman managed to knock down much of his collection. I remember reading a post years ago wherein he talked about purposely going after the biggest books first and then working his way down to infill the rest. In doing so, he probably saved himself huge sums of money given how much prices have escalated. I’ve been collecting for over 40 years and never quite figured that out. Before I adopted my two boys I was able to save about 8K or so a year for big keys that I wanted in my collection. I'm glad I did that back then, because with two boys there is almost no extra cash to go around. So yes my philosophy is definitely get the big books first. 👍 The Lions Den, Randall Dowling, This is Who We Are and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, oakman29 said: Before I adopted my two boys I was able to save about 8K or so a year for big keys that I wanted in my collection. I'm glad I did that back then, because with two boys there is almost no extra cash to go around. So yes my philosophy is definitely get the big books first. 👍 Imagine buying AF 15 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: Imagine buying AF 15 now! Right! I couldnt do it. My fine+ copy was the best 500.00 I ever spent. Randall Dowling, stippy52, Joshua33 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Uh, this is a new thread . . . right? I don't see my copy posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Makmorn Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 I only have this one. chevalmeow, Randall Dowling, Jayman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 8 hours ago, divad said: Uh, this is a new thread . . . right? I don't see my copy posted. Well then post it.😊 Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darkga Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 Here is my go-to picture when showing off my #1. One day I hope to upgrade it to a 9.6, but that is getting harder (and more expensive) to do. Randall Dowling, Stevemmg, piper and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
