acesilver Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Welcome back to the boards, Scott! I figured I'd give you a head start on post count so now I have a moving target to shoot for. Still haven't figured out how to use the quote function, I see. Hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acesilver Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I see that the CGC Book of the day is a JLA #20 in 9.4. If I was still in the hunt I'd have wanted that one. It was one of the few I never could find in 9.4 within the first 20-30 that I needed for my run. Yeah, good thing you were out of the market by the time one came up on eBay, so I was able to pick it up for some ridiculous price like 2X Guide without you driving me up. There's another copy on Heritage right now to tempt you. Prices are on the move in HG JLA-land, though, so I'm guessing this copy will go for more than the last. I was going to ask if the copy pictured was yours or not. I thought I remembered you telling me you got a #20 in 9.4. Might have been fun to see what a bidding war between us might have led to for that book if I'd still been collecting at the time it came up. You know me Tim. If I wanted it, I usually wasn't shy about paying the price to get it. Then again we might have just discussed how much our max would be and let the higher commitment take it. But we'll never know how it might have played out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acesilver Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I had a few reasons Spookley. In no particular order I'd list a few of them as the following: 1. My goal was a 9.4 run or better for the first 50. I realized that even if I could find all of the remaining books I needed to complete the run it was doubtful I'd be able to afford a copy of #1 in that grade. Barring some financial windfall coming my way that I didn't see happening. So what would be the point of getting so close to a goal when there was a very real chance I'd come up short in the end. 2. While I certainly enjoyed the hunt for new additions to fill the run. And I was pleased to put together the books I did. At the end of the day my collection was still a group of books that essentially just sat in a box. It wasn't like I was going to crack the books out of their slabs to touch or read them. Obviously for fear of doing anything to lower their grade. So I got to the point that I couldn't see a lot of sense in continuing to invest the $$$$ collecting. Nor did it make sense to me to just sit on the books I owned waiting to see what they may be worth in the future. So I put my collection up for sale and sold most of them off. You can see from my registry what I have left. (It's kind of funny to me that my "set" is still top 5 with just 3 books left). 3. Concerns about the pressing of books and some of the other problems that have cropped up involving HG stuff (take Jason Ewert as an example) that made me question how legit future purchases might be. There were probably a few others but this probably gives you a good idea of why I'm not in the game any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I had a few reasons Spookley. In no particular order I'd list a few of them as the following: 1. My goal was a 9.4 run or better for the first 50. I realized that even if I could find all of the remaining books I needed to complete the run it was doubtful I'd be able to afford a copy of #1 in that grade. Barring some financial windfall coming my way that I didn't see happening. So what would be the point of getting so close to a goal when there was a very real chance I'd come up short in the end. 2. While I certainly enjoyed the hunt for new additions to fill the run. And I was pleased to put together the books I did. At the end of the day my collection was still a group of books that essentially just sat in a box. It wasn't like I was going to crack the books out of their slabs to touch or read them. Obviously for fear of doing anything to lower their grade. So I got to the point that I couldn't see a lot of sense in continuing to invest the $$$$ collecting. Nor did it make sense to me to just sit on the books I owned waiting to see what they may be worth in the future. So I put my collection up for sale and sold most of them off. You can see from my registry what I have left. (It's kind of funny to me that my "set" is still top 5 with just 3 books left). 3. Concerns about the pressing of books and some of the other problems that have cropped up involving HG stuff (take Jason Ewert as an example) that made me question how legit future purchases might be. There were probably a few others but this probably gives you a good idea of why I'm not in the game any more. I agree with everything you stated. 1. I spent about a year trying to figure out what and how to collect. For example, collect some of my favorite titles---(ASM, FF, Avengers, X-men, Justice League) in VF or better (raw). Or collect low to mid-grade GA titles (ie: More Fun with Spectre/Dr. Fate, Detective, Action, All-star). Or Collect 1 title in high grade 2. I eventually decided to collect only HG JLA #1-100. I would have liked to collect issues in CGC 9.4 or better, but that was not financially feasible, so I decided on CGC 9.0 or better on most of the expensive issues and CGC 9.4 or better on #50-100. 3. My slabs do just sit in a box, but right now the excitement is in the hunt for more slabs to add to the collection and moving up in the registry. I am right behind you at #6 on the registry---I think you need to sell some of those books 4. The manipulation of comic books is a big concern. I don't find anything wrong with restoration, pressing, etc... (however not trimming ---as long as it is fully disclosed, so that I can make up my own mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acesilver Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I had a few reasons Spookley. In no particular order I'd list a few of them as the following: 1. My goal was a 9.4 run or better for the first 50. I realized that even if I could find all of the remaining books I needed to complete the run it was doubtful I'd be able to afford a copy of #1 in that grade. Barring some financial windfall coming my way that I didn't see happening. So what would be the point of getting so close to a goal when there was a very real chance I'd come up short in the end. 2. While I certainly enjoyed the hunt for new additions to fill the run. And I was pleased to put together the books I did. At the end of the day my collection was still a group of books that essentially just sat in a box. It wasn't like I was going to crack the books out of their slabs to touch or read them. Obviously for fear of doing anything to lower their grade. So I got to the point that I couldn't see a lot of sense in continuing to invest the $$$$ collecting. Nor did it make sense to me to just sit on the books I owned waiting to see what they may be worth in the future. So I put my collection up for sale and sold most of them off. You can see from my registry what I have left. (It's kind of funny to me that my "set" is still top 5 with just 3 books left). 3. Concerns about the pressing of books and some of the other problems that have cropped up involving HG stuff (take Jason Ewert as an example) that made me question how legit future purchases might be. There were probably a few others but this probably gives you a good idea of why I'm not in the game any more. I agree with everything you stated. 1. I spent about a year trying to figure out what and how to collect. For example, collect some of my favorite titles---(ASM, FF, Avengers, X-men, Justice League) in VF or better (raw). Or collect low to mid-grade GA titles (ie: More Fun with Spectre/Dr. Fate, Detective, Action, All-star). Or Collect 1 title in high grade 2. I eventually decided to collect only HG JLA #1-100. I would have liked to collect issues in CGC 9.4 or better, but that was not financially feasible, so I decided on CGC 9.0 or better on most of the expensive issues and CGC 9.4 or better on #50-100. 3. My slabs do just sit in a box, but right now the excitement is in the hunt for more slabs to add to the collection and moving up in the registry. I am right behind you at #6 on the registry---I think you need to sell some of those books 4. The manipulation of comic books is a big concern. I don't find anything wrong with restoration, pressing, etc... (however not trimming ---as long as it is fully disclosed, so that I can make up my own mind. Simple solution to your #3. Buy my copy of #2. You'll pass me then. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I had a few reasons Spookley. In no particular order I'd list a few of them as the following: 1. My goal was a 9.4 run or better for the first 50. I realized that even if I could find all of the remaining books I needed to complete the run it was doubtful I'd be able to afford a copy of #1 in that grade. Barring some financial windfall coming my way that I didn't see happening. So what would be the point of getting so close to a goal when there was a very real chance I'd come up short in the end. 2. While I certainly enjoyed the hunt for new additions to fill the run. And I was pleased to put together the books I did. At the end of the day my collection was still a group of books that essentially just sat in a box. It wasn't like I was going to crack the books out of their slabs to touch or read them. Obviously for fear of doing anything to lower their grade. So I got to the point that I couldn't see a lot of sense in continuing to invest the $$$$ collecting. Nor did it make sense to me to just sit on the books I owned waiting to see what they may be worth in the future. So I put my collection up for sale and sold most of them off. You can see from my registry what I have left. (It's kind of funny to me that my "set" is still top 5 with just 3 books left). 3. Concerns about the pressing of books and some of the other problems that have cropped up involving HG stuff (take Jason Ewert as an example) that made me question how legit future purchases might be. There were probably a few others but this probably gives you a good idea of why I'm not in the game any more. I agree with everything you stated. 1. I spent about a year trying to figure out what and how to collect. For example, collect some of my favorite titles---(ASM, FF, Avengers, X-men, Justice League) in VF or better (raw). Or collect low to mid-grade GA titles (ie: More Fun with Spectre/Dr. Fate, Detective, Action, All-star). Or Collect 1 title in high grade 2. I eventually decided to collect only HG JLA #1-100. I would have liked to collect issues in CGC 9.4 or better, but that was not financially feasible, so I decided on CGC 9.0 or better on most of the expensive issues and CGC 9.4 or better on #50-100. 3. My slabs do just sit in a box, but right now the excitement is in the hunt for more slabs to add to the collection and moving up in the registry. I am right behind you at #6 on the registry---I think you need to sell some of those books 4. The manipulation of comic books is a big concern. I don't find anything wrong with restoration, pressing, etc... (however not trimming ---as long as it is fully disclosed, so that I can make up my own mind. Simple solution to your #3. Buy my copy of #2. You'll pass me then. (thumbs u I wish I could. I'm looking for #2 in CGC 9.0 (your 9.4 would be too expensive for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Rick, someone named Hotspur passed you on the JLA 101-200 registry (over 50% of the run) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Congrats to Hotspur! Glad there is some competition out there! (but keep an eye on my numbers...I have a handful more to add. I'm in no hurry) Patience & Faith will help you go far. (thumbs u Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 JLA #83 2 of my favorites----Spectre and Dr.Fate Of the issues in the 80's, this one and #86 are very hard to find in HG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 JLA #83 2 of my favorites----Spectre and Dr.Fate Of the issues in the 80's, this one and #86 are very hard to find in HG. Beautiful! And you're right, not an issue that comes up very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 New addition (1st/last time Creeper made the cover?): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonker Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 (1st/last time Creeper made the cover?): (thumbs u Or the interiors of the original JLA series, from what I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 JLA #83 2 of my favorites----Spectre and Dr.Fate Of the issues in the 80's, this one and #86 are very hard to find in HG. Beautiful! And you're right, not an issue that comes up very often. Thanks Tim (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 (1st/last time Creeper made the cover?): (thumbs u Or the interiors of the original JLA series, from what I recall. I believe you're correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookley Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 New addition (1st/last time Creeper made the cover?): Nice Pick-Up Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Uh, I know it's top census & everything...with Penguin's 3rd Silver Age app...but, uh, $1,434.00?? (+ s/h...actually at that price, they should throw that in) Tim, are you crazy, boy? Heritage is loving you right about now, man! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Uh, I know it's top census & everything...with Penguin's 3rd Silver Age app...but, uh, $1,434.00?? (+ s/h...actually at that price, they should throw that in) Tim, are you crazy, boy? Heritage is loving you right about now, man! Rick Not me, man. I topped out at about $900 (including BP) for the book. Strong prices across the board for JLAs. I'm glad I picked up my #20 when I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLA_ALL_THE_WAY Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Wow, we both had the same max for this book ($750). And yep, you got your #20 at the right time. I snagged the 9.4 #32, but fell short of the others. Should I feel fortunate that I didn't get caught up in the rush (like it seems some others did); or do I need to start digging deeper? Or should I just sell now? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I snagged the 9.4 #32 Dude, you paid $537 for this? Aren't you the same guy who refused to buy a 9.4 copy from me for $500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
