AUCTION ! AUCTION ! - RAPHAEL # 1 (1985) - 1ST PRINTING - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - ENDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, FEB 3RD, 2021 AT 10PM EST - AUCTION ! AUCTION ! - Mike22 has been crowned the winner and KING of this auction ! 1 1

[Bio-Rupp]

AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION !

RAPHEAL # 1 (1ST PRINTING 1985) - FN/VF COPY !  

AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION ! AUCTION !

AUCTION ENDS WEDNESDAY FEB 3RD, 2021 AT 10PM  

PAYMENT DUE WITHIN THREE DAYS OF INVOICE GOING OUT  

 

 The simple auction rules... 

 

- Bidding starts at $250.00 !

 

Auctions starts as soon as I post the book...& ends WED, FEB 3, 2021 AT 10PM EST... and again that's WEDNESDAY NIGHT ! .

On 2/3/2021, this auction is over after the "10PM minute"...let me explain that.

For clarity, you can bid from now until the end which means you can bid the entire 60 seconds of the 10PM minute. The system will just put whoever bid first in order. Seconds don't show up after the hour is up... so whoever is the first to post in the "10PM minute" can technically snipe someone who bid at 9:59. If no one posts after 10PM, then whoever posted last wins the book.  I'm making it sound more confusing than it is...but hopefully it clears it up some  .

If your bid posts at 10:01PM, then you lose, sorry.

If someone hits the BIN before 10PM EST on 2/3/2021 , then the auction is over at that point too.

 

Speaking of a BUY IT NOW... lets put the BIN price at $500.

 

Please keep increments to a dollar amount. For example, if Dude bids $250... then Liz's bid needs to be $251... and so on. Do not use cents or change in your bid. Hopefully everyone will try to keep it simple. 

 

PAYMENT TERMS

- Paypal only please. Your paypal address must be confirmed and I only ship to the confirmed address noted in your paypal account.  Not verified?  Then get verified.  Paypal Goods & Services only for your protection and mine.  

- No probies, HOS, people who I choose not to sell to... or those on my personal ignore list.  If you are on one of these lists, I will tell you in the thread to please delete your "take it"... and go elsewhere.  I have total control over this auction and my rules are set.  Non-payment or deviation from these rules could be hazardous to your dealings on the boards.  Think before you act  

- Payment required within three days of me sending you an initial invoice unless prior arrangements are made beforehand.  If you want to add to your invoice, that's fine... but it's still THREE DAYS after you're sent the INITIAL invoice.  This rule is in place regardless of weather or not you read the invoice and leave it flashing in your inbox.  I try to plan all this out so I can get paid fast and ship fast with minimal trips to the PO.   Realize that after the three days after I send your initial invoice, books are back up for sale.  By winning my book(s), you agree to this.  Not trying to be wank-ish, just more efficient. Not really interested in time payments, as I need these books out the door. 

- Shipping will be Medium Flat Rate boxed and insured for USA Paypal confirmed addresses and is $13.95  PLUS INSURANCE OVER $200 (the post office now charges $15.05 for this service so if you do the math, I'm charging $1.10 less than actual base cost).   If additional priority mail boxes or a larger box is/are needed for your merchandise, then please note, the shipping price will go up.  I promise you I'm not in this to make money off of shipping.   Please don't whine about the shipping cost after the fact... it's posted right here.  Please don't ask me to ship any other way.  If you buy only one $3 book...it's still going to cost you $13.95 to ship it.  Insurance is required on all purchases but to offset postage cost, I am also picking up the insurance on these up to $200, after that you can help out with the rest.   I like using the Flat Rate boxes and they offer a superior amount of protection, so it's worth the cost.  All this has been explained in detail, so please take a breath before you decide to embarrass yourself and complain about the shipping cost.  Also note that due to circumstances beyond a normal American's control, post office delivery times have been off since the "Age Of LeJoy" began this past year  

Need to see how legit I am... here are 30+ pages of my kudos. 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=4281199#Post4281199&fpart=1

 

 

THE AUCTION ITEM

RAPHAEL # 1 - FIRST PRINT - GLOSSY FN/VF COPY

Black covers show all but "looks better in hand than by scan". 

Spine ticks, mild corner bend, edge wear all here on this solid affordable copy.

 

Edited February 4, 2021 by Bio-Rupp

[DavidTheDavid]

$20 to get things started

[Bio-Rupp]

55 minutes ago, DavidTheDavid said:

$20 to get things started

I appreciate it David...but starting bid is $250.00 😉

You are $230 off the starting line 😋

Read above for info ☺️

xxx ooo

Rupp

[DavidTheDavid]

$30! 

[Midas79]

$250

[Comicshows]

$270

[Bio-Rupp]

14 hours ago, Comicshows said:

$270

Comicshows makes a strong showing, knocking down Midas79 lead early in the game  

Thanks to you both for getting the ball rolling and showing @DavidTheDavid how things are done  

I'm joking of course... David is good people, has great taste in comics, and the boards are a better place with him here 

xxx ooo

Rupp

[Bio-Rupp]

Got a request for more pics  

Give me one sec to post ....  

xxx ooo

Rupp

[Bio-Rupp]

[Bio-Rupp]

Ends in a little over 3 hours and as of right now someone is going to get a sweet deal 😁

Ends 10pm EST tonight 😉

xxx ooo

Rupp

[echu]

Bid $300

[Comicshows]

315

[Bio-Rupp]

About 10 minutes left 😁

xxx ooo

Rupp

[Mike22]

335

[Loug2]

350

[Bio-Rupp]

Well I fell asleep before the end of this fine auction.  I have to wait until the clock shows a time instead of "posted X hours ago". 

If @Loug2 wants to verify he bid after 10:00:59 PM last night , we can go ahead and declare @Mike22 the winner.

If Loug says he bid btw 10:00:00 and 10:00:59 , then he would be the winner.  Time stamp will show who bid last, if both bids fell within the minute.

If we have to wait 24 hours to get the actual time stamp, then that's cool.  This book will be here for whoever won it 😉

xxx ooo

Rupp

 

[Loug2]

I tried to time it but I do believe I missed the cutoff. So I concede to Mike. Great book for a great price!

Great auction @Bio-Rupp. 

[Bio-Rupp]

50 minutes ago, Loug2 said:

I tried to time it but I do believe I missed the cutoff. So I concede to Mike. Great book for a great price!

Great auction @Bio-Rupp. 

Thanks for letting us know sir ... I appreciate you and thanks for chiming in  

@Mike22 congrats to you and I'll get you an invoice this afternoon  

xxx ooo

Rupp

[Mike22]

18 minutes ago, Bio-Rupp said:

Thanks for letting us know sir ... I appreciate you and thanks for chiming in  

@Mike22 congrats to you and I'll get you an invoice this afternoon  

xxx ooo

Rupp

Awesome !!! Thanks @Loug2I appreciate it!!! Great Auction @Bio-Rupp