[Thread Closed - Congrats to Buyers] Rare In Any Grade Bronze 2 2

[sfcityduck]

TERMS: 

 

First "take" wins. I am open to offers on all items, so feel free to PM me. But first "take" wins. So if you want to make an offer, make it quick and don't be surprised if I wait a bit to see if I get a "take" first. If you really really want an item, just say "take." 

 

Buyer pays actual shipping cost including insurance for full purchase price. If you have your own collectibles insurance and want me to ship under your shipping label, that's fine. For this auction, I anticipate that all shipping will be by USPS flat rate medium box. You can propose an alternative shipping means, but I get a right of reasonable refusal if I'm uncomfortable with the means. 

 

I prefer payment by check, m.o., wire, Zell or equivalent; however, I am open to other options.

 

I will generally take a return if notified within 3 days of delivery.

 

Notably unique or exceedingly rare items are hard to value. A lot of buyers want the comfort of comparable sales. You will not get it on this thread. Buyers of notably unique or exceedingly rare items from me on this site include SOTIcollector. I can provide other references, including of five figure items, if desired. I have no doubt that none regret their purchases.

Edited April 18 by sfcityduck

[gunsmokin]

Anything coming?

[sfcityduck]

Aquateers Meet the Super Friends (1979) mini-comic (5" x 6") in original packaging with googles!

Once thought to be a myth, Ian Levine, who compiled a complete set of DCs, called this thing extremely rare and it was one of the last comics he picked up. Very rarely seen - let alone in the original packaging. Anyone know the census count? I can't find it. But its a real comic that is reprinted in the Super Friends Saturday Morning Comics v. 1.

Condition? You can see everything I can. There are no rips or tears on the comic, there is a rip in the packaging in the punch hole. The packaging has some discoloration likely from dust, etc, and is tanned on the back. The plastic is dented part of the packaging has some dents and appears discolored in spots. I cannot tell if the comic has any discoloration. It does not appear faded based on the pic of the comic on the GCD and the packaging has what appear to be vibrant original colors. From I can see the comic is not nm-m, at least without a CCS treatment (if you buy it that's a choice you get to make). I really can't guess on the grade other than to say I'd be surprised if it was less than VG and not surprised it was higher. But with an item this rare are condition nuances even an issue? 

A cool item. I've searched for a long time for one. It was fun search but in the end its just luck to find something this rare. I got lucky, but I think it needs to go to someone who needs it for their collection!

PRICE DISCOUNTED: $390 or best offer

Here's the back of the packaging to the extent that matters:

You can read one Boardies views on this book here:

 

Edited April 18 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

On 4/17/2024 at 6:23 PM, gunsmokin said:

Anything coming?

Look up.

[sfcityduck]

My other offering will be a set of the hard to find Dennis the Menace and the Bible Kids issues 7, 8, 9, and 10. Issues 7, 8, and 9 are very very scarce. 10 is flat out rare. Actually rare despite Overstreet saying only "low print run." There is only one 10 on the Census and three 9s. I'll post pics after I eat.

[sfcityduck]

On 4/17/2024 at 6:24 PM, sfcityduck said:

Aquateers Meet the Super Friends (1979) mini-comic (5" x 6") in original packaging with googles!

Once thought to be a myth, Ian Levine, who compiled a complete set of DCs, called this thing extremely rare and it was one of the last comics he picked up. Very rarely seen - let alone in the original packaging. Anyone know the census count? I can't find it. But its a real comic that is reprinted in the Super Friends Saturday Morning Comics v. 1.

Condition? You can see everything I can. There are no rips or tears on the comic, there is a rip in the packaging in the punch hole. The packaging has some discoloration likely from dust, etc, and is tanned on the back. The plastic is dented part of the packaging has some dents and appears discolored in spots. I cannot tell if the comic has any discoloration. It does not appear faded based on the pic of the comic on the GCD and the packaging has what appear to be vibrant original colors. From I can see the comic is not nm-m, at least without a CCS treatment (if you buy it that's a choice you get to make). I really can't guess on the grade other than to say I'd be surprised if it was less than VG and not surprised it was higher. But with an item this rare are condition nuances even an issue? 

A cool item. I've searched for a long time for one. It was fun search but in the end its just luck to find something this rare. I got lucky, but I think it needs to go to someone who needs it for their collection!

PRICE: $450 or best offer.

Here's the back of the packaging to the extent that matters:

You can read one Boardies views on this book here:

 

I SHOULD ALSO AD, THE PACKAGING ON THE ONE I'M SELLING DIFFERS FROM THE PACKAGING FOR THE COMIC IN THE ABOVE THREAD THAT I LINKED ON RARE BRONZE AGE COMICS. THAT PACKAGING IS SMALLER AND HAS THE GOGGLES PHYSICALLY ON TOP OF AND TOUCHING THE COMIC. THE PACKAGING ON THIS COMIC IS SUPERIOR FOR DISPLAY AND COMIC PRESERVATION I THINK.

Edited April 18 by sfcityduck

[sfcityduck]

Here we go, these comics present beautifully to my eyes (which admittedly are focused almost exclusively on GA comics) and I'd say they present as at Fine or higher. A gentle press might well be warranted.

7. 

 

8. 

 

9. 

 

10. 

 

But here's the thing, the cover stock on these comics is really thin. I have seen multiple copies of 10 with total spine splits (did not stop me from buying one for $10). That may be why they are particularly rare. The 10 offered here appears to have staple pull on the top staple. See here:

PQ is ow-w IMHO.

But these are rare enough that, once again, condition nuances should not matter. What matters is that they present beautifully and you'll like not see such a nice set again.

PRICE: $200 OR BEST OFFER. That price reflects what I see as the weaknesses in the comics. I'm am being, I feel, very conservative on both these items.

 

[MattTheDuck]

On 4/17/2024 at 7:21 PM, sfcityduck said:

Here we go, these comics present beautifully to my eyes (which admittedly are focused almost exclusively on GA comics) and I'd say they present as at Fine or higher. A gentle press might well be warranted.

7. 

 

8. 

 

9. 

 

10. 

 

But here's the thing, the cover stock on these comics is really thin. I have seen multiple copies of 10 with total spine splits (did not stop me from buying one for $10). That may be why they are particularly rare. The 10 offered here appears to have staple pull on the top staple. See here:

PQ is ow-w IMHO.

But these are rare enough that, once again, condition nuances should not matter. What matters is that they present beautifully and you'll like not see such a nice set again.

PRICE: $200 OR BEST OFFER. That price reflects what I see as the weaknesses in the comics. I'm am being, I feel, very conservative on both these items.

 

[sfcityduck]

On 4/17/2024 at 10:16 PM, MattTheDuck said:

Sold.

[sfcityduck]

On 4/17/2024 at 10:16 PM, MattTheDuck said:

PM me your address and payment preference.and we will work out details.

[TheComicsPreacher]

Any more coming this week?

[sfcityduck]

Not rare bronze. Back to some GA artists WWII. I will give you a heads up.

[seanfingh]

Great thread.  The Aquateers with the goggles is just so cool.

[seanfingh]

On 4/17/2024 at 9:24 PM, sfcityduck said:

Aquateers Meet the Super Friends (1979) mini-comic (5" x 6") in original packaging with googles!

Once thought to be a myth, Ian Levine, who compiled a complete set of DCs, called this thing extremely rare and it was one of the last comics he picked up. Very rarely seen - let alone in the original packaging. Anyone know the census count? I can't find it. But its a real comic that is reprinted in the Super Friends Saturday Morning Comics v. 1.

Condition? You can see everything I can. There are no rips or tears on the comic, there is a rip in the packaging in the punch hole. The packaging has some discoloration likely from dust, etc, and is tanned on the back. The plastic is dented part of the packaging has some dents and appears discolored in spots. I cannot tell if the comic has any discoloration. It does not appear faded based on the pic of the comic on the GCD and the packaging has what appear to be vibrant original colors. From I can see the comic is not nm-m, at least without a CCS treatment (if you buy it that's a choice you get to make). I really can't guess on the grade other than to say I'd be surprised if it was less than VG and not surprised it was higher. But with an item this rare are condition nuances even an issue? 

A cool item. I've searched for a long time for one. It was fun search but in the end its just luck to find something this rare. I got lucky, but I think it needs to go to someone who needs it for their collection!

PRICE DISCOUNTED: $390 or best offer

Here's the back of the packaging to the extent that matters:

You can read one Boardies views on this book here:

 

@greggy

[greggy]

On 4/17/2024 at 6:24 PM, sfcityduck said:

Aquateers Meet the Super Friends (1979) mini-comic (5" x 6") in original packaging with googles!

Once thought to be a myth, Ian Levine, who compiled a complete set of DCs, called this thing extremely rare and it was one of the last comics he picked up. Very rarely seen - let alone in the original packaging. Anyone know the census count? I can't find it. But its a real comic that is reprinted in the Super Friends Saturday Morning Comics v. 1.

Condition? You can see everything I can. There are no rips or tears on the comic, there is a rip in the packaging in the punch hole. The packaging has some discoloration likely from dust, etc, and is tanned on the back. The plastic is dented part of the packaging has some dents and appears discolored in spots. I cannot tell if the comic has any discoloration. It does not appear faded based on the pic of the comic on the GCD and the packaging has what appear to be vibrant original colors. From I can see the comic is not nm-m, at least without a CCS treatment (if you buy it that's a choice you get to make). I really can't guess on the grade other than to say I'd be surprised if it was less than VG and not surprised it was higher. But with an item this rare are condition nuances even an issue? 

A cool item. I've searched for a long time for one. It was fun search but in the end its just luck to find something this rare. I got lucky, but I think it needs to go to someone who needs it for their collection!

PRICE DISCOUNTED: $390 or best offer

Here's the back of the packaging to the extent that matters:

You can read one Boardies views on this book here:

 

if you ship to Canada and we can work out how to pay.

[sfcityduck]

On 4/18/2024 at 12:16 PM, greggy said:

if you ship to Canada and we can work out how to pay.

I don't like to ship to Canada, but I did it for Roy once. So I think we can make it work. As terms state, you pay the shipping cost so PM me your payment and shipping preferences and we'll go from there. 

For now let's mark this as PROBABLY SOLD!

This thread is tentatively over. Look for a new thread of WWII stuff later.