BrooksR Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I really like the facsimile editions and have started looking for some I missed, I was surprised to see on ebay and mcs that some are expensive. Are these becoming collectible/valueable? Is there a checklist somewhere of all the issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttfitz Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 The answer to almost any question that starts with, "Are people collecting...." is YES. BrooksR and vheflin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Yeah, I mean people collect barbed wire, it's not a stretch that they're collecting these facsimile editions. BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrooksR Posted July 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2021 Wait, people collect actual barbed wire?!? Cat, oakman29, ttfitz and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Yeah, I don't understand it either, but at the same time they probably don't understand comic collecting. But I do struggle to see how you get enjoyment from a shelf of small sections of barbed wire. BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mecha_Fantastic said: a shelf of small sections of barbed wire. Warning sign of a potential chainsaw murderer, up there with furniture made of bones 😄 Is there a online resource that lists all of the facsimile editions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke as a Joke Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 3 hours ago, BrooksR said: Warning sign of a potential chainsaw murderer, up there with furniture made of bones 😄 Is there a online resource that lists all of the facsimile editions? Go to MCS and type in facsimile. I think they have them all there whether available or not. They are nicely made. The big keys have a chance to sustain value as people realize they can't afford the real deal anymore. ttfitz and BrooksR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 21 hours ago, BrooksR said: I really like the facsimile editions and have started looking for some I missed ...seems like you started collecting them soooooooooooooooooooooo Austin_t_a, BrooksR and djzombi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExNihilo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I only buy facsimile editions of major keys that I already own. They're basically reader copies. I think there's a sense that eBay prices are so high because some newbie collectors are fooled into thinking they're actually the 1st print. WolverineX, Deadpoolica and djzombi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman76 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Mecha_Fantastic said: Yeah, I don't understand it either, but at the same time they probably don't understand comic collecting. But I do struggle to see how you get enjoyment from a shelf of small sections of barbed wire. Well there were literally thousands of different kinds of barbed wire designs patented and made in the 19th century, plus handmade one of a kind barbed wires..It's actually pretty cool.... Cephusdog, Iconic1s and ttfitz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icctrombone Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I missed out on the facsimile editions of Avengers 1 and 4. I don't have the originals so, it would be nice for them to be stand in copies. I have bought around 4 or 5 of them. Some were 1 dollar, it's a bargain for just reading. I heard that someone had a facsimile of TOD # 10 slabbed. BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I collect 9.6s. More affordable BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksR Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Icctrombone said: I missed out on the facsimile editions of Avengers 1 and 4. I don't have the originals so, it would be nice for them to be stand in copies. I have bought around 4 or 5 of them. Some were 1 dollar, it's a bargain for just reading. I heard that someone had a facsimile of TOD # 10 slabbed. there’s lots of slabbed facsimiles on ebay. Where did you find them for $1? That’s awesome 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
followtheleader Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Yeah, the Xerox versions of Cry for Dawn 1 or Cerebus 1. Patrick BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icctrombone Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 23 hours ago, BrooksR said: there’s lots of slabbed facsimiles on ebay. Where did you find them for $1? That’s awesome 😎 There's a few comic shops that have them on spinner racks. It must be older stock, so I got them. A place in Queens NY had facsimiles of Batman 251 and TOD 10 for the cover price. djzombi and BrooksR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I pick them up when I see them cheap and I have begun keeping many instead of reselling them. Especially the big Marvel keys. I seem to still sell the dc milleniums but keep a few of those too. BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cross Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Barbed wire We have a piece of barbed wire from the dmz I think from Korea My wife served over there years ago BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hmm…I didn’t think many collected the facsimile copies I wanted some as readers or to display of my originals but it’s interesting to see if they are starting to gain value BrooksR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickSp Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I can see why people would collect these. Anyone can get a collected edition or a digital copy of the original stories to read but having it in a physical single issue format is pretty cool for display purposes or even to share with someone getting interested in comics. I don't quite see the slab appeal of a facsimile and believe they should always be available at cover price. Seems easy money for the likes of Marvel or DC and as most collectors nowadays will never be able to afford an original it's the next best thing to holding it in your hands! Krismusic, djzombi and BrooksR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I find the ads to be a great touch too, they REALLY add a lot to the package, seeing what sort of oddities were available and for how much. Great fun. Krismusic, BrooksR, RickSp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
