Straw-Man Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 unbelievable colors on this book. thanks 'zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit MIke Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 wow! those sub-mariners are sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aman619 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I never noticed the detail and colors on these Timelys. Very cool looking books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Wow what a show BZ's putting on tonight! What a cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I never noticed the detail and colors on these Timelys. Very cool looking books. Subby 11 - 13 make quite a trio of Schomburg goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moondog Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I never noticed the detail and colors on these Timelys. Very cool looking books. And no hint of a spine roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Dang those colors are blinding and the condition of the books are fantastic. Hey BZ what has been the toughest Timely for you to acquire over the years? I don't really know the answer to that. My collection wasn't assembled through the traditional manner of purchasing books from dealers and fellow collectors. At an early age I realized I wanted to collect everything and, being a kid, it was obvious to me that I wasn't going to be able to make much headway in that pursuit if I had to pay retail. That simply wasn't an option for me, I couldn't afford to do that So, I hit upon the idea of buying as much as possible from original owners. I advertised in any magazine that I thought might produce possible sellers. I placed want ads in antique magazines, hobby publications, farm journals, retirement magazines, etc. Later, when I began to have something of a collection, I went through old comic books looking for annoucements of contest winners where they listed the contestant's addresses. I sent postcards with my buying message to everyone I found. Thus my collection has lots of everything but few complete runs. I didn't work off a checklist to make purchases for especially wanted issues. Instead, I waited until it crossed my threshold via a large buy; and if it never did, I likely don't own it. Here's one of my 1965 want ads. One of my earliest buys was for approximately 15 comics from the 1930's. I recall the lot included two copies of Circus, the Comic Riot # 3 (w/contributions by Eisner, Cole, Wolverton, and Bob Kane) and Amazing Mystery Funnies # 2 and Vol 2 # 3. I'd never heard of any of the comics, but I was thrilled with what I'd bought. I thought to myself, I believe these ads are going to work. And, they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikephoen Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I havent responded to the amazing books in this thread... but I have to comment on this. I'm blown away by the foresight and ingenuity of your plan. Simply amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I am curious how people got in touch with you? There is no address or phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 I am curious how people got in touch with you? There is no address or phone number. Smoke signals, tom-toms, messages in a bottle. I responded to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I am curious how people got in touch with you? There is no address or phone number. Smoke signals, Tom-Toms, mesaages in a bottle. I responded to all. Obviously you have amazing communication skills! Were you ever able to talk anyone down to less then a penny on those (practically new) pre-1963 comics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Obviously you have amazing communication skills! Were you ever able to talk anyone down to less then a penny on those (practically new) pre-1963 comics? Hmmm...I don't remember. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Some folks around here know me as a hard core Timely fanatic. You have really hit the spot the last few days. My favorite Timely books are the tryout anthology titles...Daring Mystery, Mystic, the first five issues of USA. I like the fact that each issue has a new line-up of characters and most have great covers. I can't pick a favorite cover as it changes for me month to month. If you could add some of these at the bottom of your (now long) to do list it would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tth2 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I am curious how people got in touch with you? There is no address or phone number. I think he "whited it out" in his scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markseifert Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I went through old comic books looking for annoucements of contest winners where they listed the contestant's addresses. I sent postcards with my buying message to everyone I found. What a great idea. I'd be curious to know if you ever picked anything up this way. I also think advertising in farm journals / magazines is another clever idea for that time. I spent a lot of time going through many of my neighbor's & relatives stashes as a farmboy growing up in the 70's (though nothing earlier than mid-1950's comics, and always read to pieces). Ever buy anything interesting from a farmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I'm hardpressed to think of anyone who's managed to hang on to a collection that long. You must be succesful in just about everything that you do, BZ. The colors of these books are blinding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hand ® Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hey BZ, out of everything you collect ( which I assume is much more than just comics) what's your very favorite item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
