War Comics 17 17

[bigfiver69]

Awesome books!!!!

 

Nice ones all around!

 

Shep

 

 

[bigfiver69]

Hey everyone,

 

Took a little time last night to survey my collection - pulled out of a bunch of nice books, ogled some greytones, marvelled at Heath and Kubert.

 

Then, I took a little time to survey my paypal account. And I came to the sad yet sober realization that I am spending WAAAAAAAAAY too much on war books these days.

 

So...

 

I'm taking a little vacation from buying war books for a while. Earlier this year, I took a 30 day ebay hiatus... and at the end of the month, I actually did notice a difference to the household bottom line.

 

So I'm going to do the same thing with the war comics for a while. My plan is... no new war books until the new year. I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

I'm seeing this not as a punishment, but as an opportunity to enjoy the books I've been lucky enough to get. Also, it'll mean that I can scan and post some books I just haven't had the time to do yet. So, look forward to seeing some cool books.

 

Flower and kind words of support will be appreciated.

 

Shep

 

 

 

 

 

 

[comick1]

I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

 

Shep, that is some seriously unfortuitous timing on your part. And here I was racking my brain last night for the coolest dude in war comics and how I'd like to offer him THIS for the grand total of $1.00 because . . .well, just BECAUSE!!!

 

 

But it would be unfair of me to tempt you into falling off the wagon; so, for your benefit, I'm withdrawing my offer.

[Jeffro.]

Good luck Shep. I've had varying success with my buying hiatus. The pull to buy is strong. why do I hear Darth Vader in my head when I say that?

[thirdgreenham]

I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

 

Shep, that is some seriously unfortuitous timing on your part. And here I was racking my brain last night for the coolest dude in war comics and how I'd like to offer him THIS for the grand total of $1.00 because . . .well, just BECAUSE!!!

 

 

But it would be unfair of me to tempt you into falling off the wagon; so, for your benefit, I'm withdrawing my offer.

 

 

 

You can tempt me, Mick....anytime.

 

Andy

[thirdgreenham]

Hey everyone,

 

Took a little time last night to survey my collection - pulled out of a bunch of nice books, ogled some greytones, marvelled at Heath and Kubert.

 

Then, I took a little time to survey my paypal account. And I came to the sad yet sober realization that I am spending WAAAAAAAAAY too much on war books these days.

 

So...

 

I'm taking a little vacation from buying war books for a while. Earlier this year, I took a 30 day ebay hiatus... and at the end of the month, I actually did notice a difference to the household bottom line.

 

So I'm going to do the same thing with the war comics for a while. My plan is... no new war books until the new year. I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

I'm seeing this not as a punishment, but as an opportunity to enjoy the books I've been lucky enough to get. Also, it'll mean that I can scan and post some books I just haven't had the time to do yet. So, look forward to seeing some cool books.

 

Flower and kind words of support will be appreciated.

 

Shep

 

 

 

 

 

 

You'll do fine, Shep. Just be strong. (thumbs u

 

Andy

[Karma23]

Good luck Shep!

 

Just remember WWRD...what would Rock do?

[Jeffro.]

Good luck Shep!

 

Just remember WWRD...what would Rock do?

 

 

Kill Germans?

That's going to get Shep into trouble.

[bigfiver69]

I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

 

Shep, that is some seriously unfortuitous timing on your part. And here I was racking my brain last night for the coolest dude in war comics and how I'd like to offer him THIS for the grand total of $1.00 because . . .well, just BECAUSE!!!

 

 

But it would be unfair of me to tempt you into falling off the wagon; so, for your benefit, I'm withdrawing my offer.

 

Thanks for being so considerate Mick!

 

I laughed my azz off when I saw that... too funny.

 

The hardest part - just to add to my misery - is this book arrived... a $2 ebay grab. I'm going to miss these...

 

 

Now, I'm going to go and cry for a while.

 

Shep

 

[adamstrange]

a $2 ebay grab.

 

Bargain hunter, extraordinaire!

 

Good Luck with staying on the wagon!

[Karma23]

Good luck Shep!

 

Just remember WWRD...what would Rock do?

 

 

Kill Germans?

That's going to get Shep into trouble.

 

I was thinking more along the lines of being strong, but y'know, whatever helps

[Fazybones]

Good Luck Shep and I'm going to try to join you in slowing right down

for a while. I've been spending more time just reading and admiring

my books and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

 

 

 

These two and a couple of others arrived in the same package

today from a fellow war board lover. Love this cover and I hear the

book once belonged to the King, Mick.

 

 

 

One of the nicest books in my collection that came in a multi

book trade/purchase from our good buddy kagemusha7s. (thumbs u

 

 

Thanks Mike, (worship)

I just hope you like your books as much as I've enjoyed these Beauties

so far today. You made my day!!

 

 

 

:acclaim: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY!!!

 

May your year bring you good Karma. (thumbs u

 

 

:foryou:

[comick1]

What th'?!?!?!?!?!?

 

I know it's going to be hard, and there will times that I'll be kicking myself when I have to pass on some great books. But I'm need of a little fiscal discipline, and this will be a good start.

 

(There is one caveat... the only book I'll fall off the wagon for is a 9.4 copy of OAAW #245. It is my white whale, and my bete noir.)

 

 

Shep, that is some seriously unfortuitous timing on your part. And here I was racking my brain last night for the coolest dude in war comics and how I'd like to offer him THIS for the grand total of $1.00 because . . .well, just BECAUSE!!!

 

 

But it would be unfair of me to tempt you into falling off the wagon; so, for your benefit, I'm withdrawing my offer.

 

Thanks for being so considerate Mick!

 

I laughed my azz off when I saw that... too funny.

 

The hardest part - just to add to my misery - is this book arrived... a $2 ebay grab. I'm going to miss these...

 

 

Now, I'm going to go and cry for a while.

 

Shep

[kagemusha7s]

Good Luck Shep and I'm going to try to join you in slowing right down

for a while. I've been spending more time just reading and admiring

my books and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

 

 

 

These two and a couple of others arrived in the same package

today from a fellow war board lover. Love this cover and I hear the

book once belonged to the King, Mick.

 

 

 

One of the nicest books in my collection that came in a multi

book trade/purchase from our good buddy kagemusha7s. (thumbs u

 

 

Thanks Mike, (worship)

I just hope you like your books as much as I've enjoyed these Beauties

so far today. You made my day!!

 

 

 

:acclaim: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY!!!

 

May your year bring you good Karma. (thumbs u

 

 

:foryou:

 

Fay,

 

Very happy to hear the books made it to you safely. (thumbs u

 

I will post mine as soon as it arrives.

 

Thanks again Fay!

[Karma23]

As always, sweet books Fay! Congrats

 

And many thanks for the birthday wishes (thumbs u

[thirdgreenham]

Very nice books Fay! Impressive!!!

 

 

Shep, what a great $2.00 grab. Ah well, now you can just leave those for someone else.

 

Andy

[bigfiver69]

I've got a couple of other ebay books that I'm waiting on (including what looks to be a 7.0ish copy of GIC #91) and that is it!!!

 

And by the way, Fay, those are great books!

 

Shep

 

 

 

[Tatterdamillion]

What did you trade for those?!? Fay.

 

I call dibs on AAMW #38 on the ebay. There, said it. To quote Olive Oyl "He needs me he needs me he needs me.

 

I swear to gosh if any of you so much as look at it! To the moon.

[kagemusha7s]

Just got my package from Fay.

 

Along with money I needed to help to pay for this (Heritage win)

 

 

 

I got this...

 

 

 

 

Thank you Fay for crossing a tough book off of my list. You took me from not being able to find a nice copy, to having the highest graded copy

 

Thank you for working out a great deal for both of us. I wish everyone was as good to work with as you are. (thumbs u

[Jeffro.]

Love that SSWS 49. One of my favorite covers.