kc120us Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvac Saga Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I have been looking through the CL auction previews. There is a fantastic run of X-Men in the upcoming Feb Featured auction (not mine). X-Men were the books I grew up with and I always regretted selling my run (though nowhere near the grade of some of the books listed or here). Very tempted by a few. Just recently bought a reader set of issues (46 odd between 1 and 67) and I am enjoying re-reading them. George, Those are my books. Long story short, my wife is losing her job (she is a research chemist for Pfizer) and, with a kid on the way, our finances will be getting very tight, so I am selling my entire set to shore up our finances and put us in a better situation. I was not planning on selling my collection until I was much older but life had other ideas. It was a thrill putting it togther and is bittersweet to watch them go. It is a complete run from 1-514 with all of the annuals and three of the Giant-Size issues. ComicLink will also be selling my TOS 49 and ST 120 and others. Always sad to see a fellow collector sell their collection, especially one of this caliber. No doubt the sale will be of great benefit to your family, especially in these tough times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I have been looking through the CL auction previews. There is a fantastic run of X-Men in the upcoming Feb Featured auction (not mine). X-Men were the books I grew up with and I always regretted selling my run (though nowhere near the grade of some of the books listed or here). Very tempted by a few. Just recently bought a reader set of issues (46 odd between 1 and 67) and I am enjoying re-reading them. George, Those are my books. Long story short, my wife is losing her job (she is a research chemist for Pfizer) and, with a kid on the way, our finances will be getting very tight, so I am selling my entire set to shore up our finances and put us in a better situation. I was not planning on selling my collection until I was much older but life had other ideas. It was a thrill putting it togther and is bittersweet to watch them go. It is a complete run from 1-514 with all of the annuals and three of the Giant-Size issues. ComicLink will also be selling my TOS 49 and ST 120 and others. Sorry to hear this Casey. Family priorities are always more important than funny books and you will always be able to build a collection up later with your kid. I often think its the thrill of the chase that drives us collectors on. Your collection should do extremely well at CL - perfect place for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MutantKeys Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sorry to hear this news, Casey Good luck on the sales, I'll make sure to place some bids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sad news Casey. I'm sure you guys will bounce back from this. Wish I had some extra spending money for some of the books, but my business is so slow right now that I can't buy anything for quite awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Sorry to hear this news, Casey Good luck on the sales, I'll make sure to place some bids Thanks, Danny. I hope you win a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks, Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasonff Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) Extremely sorry to hear this Casey. I know you are making the right decision but I understand how difficult it will be to see these books go. Picked a perfect venue with ComicLink and considering recent prices, these books should demonstate very strong results, especially that #1 I'll definitely be watching and bidding (thumbs u Drew Edited November 28, 2009 by wasonff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks, Drew. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShadowKnows Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have been looking through the CL auction previews. There is a fantastic run of X-Men in the upcoming Feb Featured auction (not mine). X-Men were the books I grew up with and I always regretted selling my run (though nowhere near the grade of some of the books listed or here). Very tempted by a few. Just recently bought a reader set of issues (46 odd between 1 and 67) and I am enjoying re-reading them. George, Those are my books. Long story short, my wife is losing her job (she is a research chemist for Pfizer) and, with a kid on the way, our finances will be getting very tight, so I am selling my entire set to shore up our finances and put us in a better situation. I was not planning on selling my collection until I was much older but life had other ideas. It was a thrill putting it togther and is bittersweet to watch them go. It is a complete run from 1-514 with all of the annuals and three of the Giant-Size issues. ComicLink will also be selling my TOS 49 and ST 120 and others. Casey, Really sad to see you selling your x-men.That is one sweet set. I have had to sell some sweet books(not by my choice) including action 2,superman 1,and showcase 4. I hope you will still be around. Best of luck Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have been looking through the CL auction previews. There is a fantastic run of X-Men in the upcoming Feb Featured auction (not mine). X-Men were the books I grew up with and I always regretted selling my run (though nowhere near the grade of some of the books listed or here). Very tempted by a few. Just recently bought a reader set of issues (46 odd between 1 and 67) and I am enjoying re-reading them. George, Those are my books. Long story short, my wife is losing her job (she is a research chemist for Pfizer) and, with a kid on the way, our finances will be getting very tight, so I am selling my entire set to shore up our finances and put us in a better situation. I was not planning on selling my collection until I was much older but life had other ideas. It was a thrill putting it togther and is bittersweet to watch them go. It is a complete run from 1-514 with all of the annuals and three of the Giant-Size issues. ComicLink will also be selling my TOS 49 and ST 120 and others. Casey, Really sad to see you selling your x-men.That is one sweet set. I have had to sell some sweet books(not by my choice) including action 2,superman 1,and showcase 4. I hope you will still be around. Best of luck Dennis I hope that whenever it comes time to sell my set sometime in the future, that it is half as nice as the one Casey is putting up. Maybe since the auction is in Feb. I will be able to snag one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc120us Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have been looking through the CL auction previews. There is a fantastic run of X-Men in the upcoming Feb Featured auction (not mine). X-Men were the books I grew up with and I always regretted selling my run (though nowhere near the grade of some of the books listed or here). Very tempted by a few. Just recently bought a reader set of issues (46 odd between 1 and 67) and I am enjoying re-reading them. George, Those are my books. Long story short, my wife is losing her job (she is a research chemist for Pfizer) and, with a kid on the way, our finances will be getting very tight, so I am selling my entire set to shore up our finances and put us in a better situation. I was not planning on selling my collection until I was much older but life had other ideas. It was a thrill putting it togther and is bittersweet to watch them go. It is a complete run from 1-514 with all of the annuals and three of the Giant-Size issues. ComicLink will also be selling my TOS 49 and ST 120 and others. Casey, Really sad to see you selling your x-men.That is one sweet set. I have had to sell some sweet books(not by my choice) including action 2,superman 1,and showcase 4. I hope you will still be around. Best of luck Dennis I hope that whenever it comes time to sell my set sometime in the future, that it is half as nice as the one Casey is putting up. Maybe since the auction is in Feb. I will be able to snag one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 at my door step today...looks 8.0/8.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etanick Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 any stains/rusty staple(s)? hard to tell with your scan. check the spine for tear or split also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 at my door step today...looks 8.0/8.5 Nothing on the scan gives it away. Nice book. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 any stains/rusty staple(s)? hard to tell with your scan. check the spine for tear or split also. a tad bid of edge tanning on the covers, which probably hurt it. Structurely much nicer than 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 at my door step today...looks 8.0/8.5 Nothing on the scan gives it away. Nice book. (thumbs u yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix215 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Casey, Mate to see that is astounding to say the least, but the main thing has always and will always be family first mate. Might have to pick up a few of them to hold for ya when you get to it again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
