Jeffreykli Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 My wife just gave me this: one of the 3 pre-Batman Tecs that I must have. [insert evil laugh]. Holy smokes! That's gorgeous! How in God's name did you train your wife so well??? It has moderate restoration, with a small piece added to the top front right corner. Also, it's been cleaned and pressed, but the book has a very solid feel to it. The pages are beautiful, although a couple of interior pages have small tears and/or chips. Still, it's in absolutely beautiful shape. It's taken a lot of training...think of positive reinforcement with what she loves...designer purses, sparkly jewelry, etc. Actually, more than anything, I think it's that she loves to see how happy comics make me, and hanging out with forumites in SF and San Diego show that we have a great community. She even defended the amount she spent with her parents, since she had them charge it so it wouldn't show up on the credit card and ruin the surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 You guys must be pulling these books out of thin air because I have seen more super purchases by more fellow board members in the last 6 months than I have in the previous 3 years. Use to only see a few great books every month but now its a daily occurance. I think the GA market has taken over and will dominate for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Here's a question: Can someone fill me in on those bolted down-looking white holders I keep seeing in some pictures, like the one holding the Tec 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Can someone fill me in on those bolted down-looking white holders I keep seeing in some pictures, like the one holding the Tec 1? That's a Fortress. They aren't made anymore and sell for $30-60 apiece now. I think they had multiple mylar layers inside surrounded by heavy plastic which was screwed down on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Can someone fill me in on those bolted down-looking white holders I keep seeing in some pictures, like the one holding the Tec 1? That's a Fortress. They aren't made anymore and sell for $30-60 apiece now. I think they had multiple mylar layers inside surrounded by heavy plastic which was screwed down on top. 1 mylar layer, acid free paper/board stacked to the book's thickness on the edges, and 2 little wells for silica packets that had teeth that liked to jump up and bite the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for the answers guys. Because I'm looking around for something like that for my bigger ticket books other than CGC slabs (until the day those are vacuum sealed). Maybe I should stick to mylar? I would hate to have my books decay (not that that's what happens in a slab or anything). Meanwhile...Just got this in from James Payette... I thumbnailed it because I'm addicted to photobucket thanks to the VCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Neat cover. Is that lady wishing that someone would come in while she's in her lingerie? Or is she seeing the future (being Claire Voyant and all)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agro23 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I do believe she's seeing herself attacked in the future. I haven't read it yet. But it's another Gerber Photo Journal cover cover to scratch off my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for the answers guys. Because I'm looking around for something like that for my bigger ticket books other than CGC slabs (until the day those are vacuum sealed). Maybe I should stick to mylar? I would hate to have my books decay (not that that's what happens in a slab or anything). Meanwhile...Just got this in from James Payette... I thumbnailed it because I'm addicted to photobucket thanks to the VCC. Very nice! I like dealing with Jim Payette. I wish he would get in some more Actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I use to drool at the Okajima copy when it was listed on Arch Angels, probably the first time I noticed and realized how rare the book was. Rob should have left it on his site as I use to love reading the brief write up on the book/collection. Was the under bidder on the Crippen copy but really made a half hearted attempt at bidding on it but if I had a chance again I would probably persue it alittle harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Adam is that your book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) Adam is that your book? Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does. Edited February 13, 2007 by adamstrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Man that's one heck of a photocopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentaurMan Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 No kidding! Maybe I should just collect photocopies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 No kidding! Maybe I should just collect photocopies.... I have photocopies up around the place to make me feel at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 er, nevermind. Collecting color copies would be a good idea considering how expensive my wantlist is... all of a sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Adam is that your book? Here's a scan of the photocopy from way back. I don't own this book but I've pretty good idea who does. You mean this one? My buddy in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 This one's kind of cool too. The cover is about China, and the story goes through about 2000 yrs of Chinese history, ending with their (at the time) current struggle against Japan - with obvious ties to WWII. That's a very cool looking book, Dan - history is my other hobby and though I don't own any, I'm really starting to appreicate these type of books (Real Life, Headline, etc.) STEVE That's one of the cheapest high-quality Schomburg covers around! Love that issue and the historical stories in inside are very enjoyable as well. The history wasn't too badly done, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 You mean this one? My buddy in Texas. That must be the Central Valley SS 20, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw-Man Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 You mean this one? My buddy in Texas. That must be the Central Valley SS 20, right? theagenes, you hit that nail on the head. man, was that something to ogle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
