Popular Post Primetime Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 9:51 AM, KCOComics said: Wow! There aren't a ton of books I would trade a Blue label ASM 1 for, but Suspense 3 is one of them!!! Beautiful book! I hope you still own it! I ended up selling the Suspense 3 two years later to help fund a Cap 1. But three years later I was able to get a Suspense 3 back 👌🏽 piper, Readcomix, badback83 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Primetime Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 10:39 AM, Robot Man said: That’s a trade I would do in a heartbeat. I hate the word but that would be my “grail”. ASM as key as it is and as expensive as it is would be very obtainable if you wanted it bad enough and quite easily. A Suspense #3. One that rarely ever turns up (even back in the day). My ASM #1 was one of my big SA books that went toward my daughter’s college education. A very worthy cause that I have never regretted. Yup, that was my thinking at the time- ASM 1 is dime a dozen and I can always get it back…and I did. KCOComics, jimjum12, Robot Man and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 10:49 PM, Primetime said: I acquired my first ASM 1 ( a raw VG) when I was 20 years old. I traded a slew of Xmens 2-150 (random issues scattered) plus $500 to a friend. This was in 1995. I got it slabbed in 2000 and it came back cgc 4.0 blue. Here’s a picture. I ended up owning it for 14 years and traded it towards a Suspense 3. Now this is a trade I’ll do any day of the week! An ASM #1 for a Suspense Comics #3? Oh yeah, for sure! Primetime and Larryw7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 8:31 AM, Terry JSA said: Now this is a trade I’ll do any day of the week! An ASM #1 for a Suspense Comics #3? Oh yeah, for sure! I doubt it was a straight across trade but probably a good down payment and well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 11:35 AM, Robot Man said: I doubt it was a straight across trade but probably a good down payment and well worth it. Haha yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was an ASM #1 + Cash trade. Suspense #3 does come with a hefty price tag after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) On 8/30/2021 at 8:35 AM, Robot Man said: I doubt it was a straight across trade but probably a good down payment and well worth it. Correct. I also agreed to give $2500 with the Spidey 1. This was in 2009 Edited August 30, 2021 by Primetime jimjum12 and Larryw7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 8:44 AM, Terry JSA said: Haha yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was an ASM #1 + Cash trade. Suspense #3 does come with a hefty price tag after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 10:57 AM, Primetime said: Correct. I also agreed to give $2500 with the Spidey 1. This was in 2009 And I’m real sure you have never regretted it... Primetime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 11:58 AM, Robot Man said: And I’m real sure you have never regretted it... Surely, one of the better deals for me in my time ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazoo Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 This thread reminds me of when I was a kid, around 12 years old circa 1978. I was crazy for comics and was always on the hunt, but in Hampton Va the pickings were slim, and I mostly relied on mail order (for the cheaper books I could afford). I was with my parents visiting my grandparents in New Jersey and we made a trip to Livingston Mall. I was wandering around when much to my surprise I spotted "The Superhero Shop", a store in the mall dedicated to comics-related merchandise! They had the newest comics and a small supply of back issues, but the store was mostly packed with toys, t-shirts and the like. Then I spotted a glass case at the counter with the higher end books, and I freaked out when I saw the Fantastic Four #1. I had the Origins of Marvel Comics book and the FF #1 was my grail. It was a beater (I remember seeing tape on it), and the price was I think ~$700. Way out of my budget so I left with only a Marvel Treasury or two, but just seeing it in person made a huge impression on me and even now I think about it from time to time. jimjum12, ADAMANTIUM, Terry JSA and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 3:58 PM, Rainbow in the Park said: A 2.0 ASM #1 missing the centerfold is worth $2500? That seems crazy to me. Is there any GPA data on a similar book? Most recent sale of similar incomplete 2.0 slab (PGX even): ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 7:14 PM, Terry JSA said: I’m aware that I’m still considered a “kid” to most adults. Not to me. I've got kids of my own over twice your age, in fact all of my four are older than you, so to me you are a baby. That said age is irrelevant as long as you have the appreciation and love for the hobby. I hope it brings you the joy and pleasure that most of us here get from it. Terry JSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry JSA Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) On 9/1/2021 at 11:19 PM, G G ® ™ said: Not to me. I've got kids of my own over twice your age, in fact all of my four are older than you, so to me you are a baby. That said age is irrelevant as long as you have the appreciation and love for the hobby. I hope it brings you the joy and pleasure that most of us here get from it. I went from being a kid to a baby. I have a huge love and appreciation for the hobby since it’s something I enjoy doing. Ranging from going to conventions/shows or just interacting with people from the community. It’s an awesome thing to be apart of! Edited September 2, 2021 by Terry JSA Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
