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KING of JOKERS

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    Superman thread show us yours

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    I recieved this book today. I need a #94 to make an unbroken run from #71 through #101

     

     

    They're pricey but spectacular.

    Marc Wilson and Metro/CC both have a copy

     

    http://www.buyandsellcomics.com/Dealers/Embed/ComicsShowOneItemLarge.php?comicID=4288&PHPSESSID=bd9cpqfkorc9g39c30p9ka2jb6

     

    http://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=1667&enlarge=1

     

    Thanks for the links! That Mile High is especially nice.

     

    Yea, that would be a tough choice (if I really needed a high grade example).

    The 'higher grade' 9.4 vs. the 'lower grade' Mile High at a 9.2 and for over a grand more ?

    Show Us Your Ducks!

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    Nice books Andrew, hope my dad doesn't decide to expand his interests into foreign copies too. lol

     

    Nice books to you also BB-Gun, still looking for a nice copy of the 31. :frustrated:

     

    Watching the Heritage Auction tonight my dad picked up three: WDC&S 33 (8.0), 41, & 93. :banana: Post 'em when we get 'em.

     

    Unpacked some books tonight as well, the FC 9 is from Heritage and the WDC&S are from a fellow board member. :cloud9:

     

    :grin: (thumbs u

    Andrew

     

    p.s. I was a little disappointed w/ the FC 9 but my dad had already raised the bid and I called him too late to stop him. doh! But now that it's in hand I'll love it anyway. :foryou: Till I can talk him into an upgrade. :devil:

     

    Great Books Andrew !

    Show Us Your Ducks!

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    Try contacting Jerry Weist to see if it was part of the Barks' estate that he auctioned off. As you know from buying some of those books (if memory serves me), they normally would have a certificate but it could have been lost.

     

    Here's my latest:

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    Congrads on the pick up. :golfclap:

     

    A classic and one of my favorites. I too just finally added one this year. - Hank

    Show Us Your Ducks!

    in Golden Age Comic Books

    Posted

    With the prices that ducks are now bringing in top condition, I decided to send a couple of mine in to CGC and see how they fared. I am basically against slabbing because I like to be able to read the comic, but I am thinking it might be time to sell my nicest books and replace them with Fines that I can enjoy.

    The first one was Donald Duck in Old California, Four Color #328. The highest grade in the Census was 9.4. so I was pleased that mine was returned a 9.6. I am attaching it.

    The second was the 1949 Firestone giveaway. The highest grade was 8.5 and once again mine was returned 9.6. After checking the census for the other Firestone's, I decided to submit the entire set as the high grade for several of the years is relatively low. When they come back, I will post the entire set, including the first Firestone giveaway, the 1942 Firestone Famous Gang of Comics, featuring the Looney Tunes characters.

    My old friend, Leonard Brown, was the first person I ever knew of who emphasized quality back in 1959 when we met. I wish I had listened to his advice on all my books--it was when his WDCS #1 broke the bank a few months ago that I thought it might be time to get some of mine evaluated.

    Richard

     

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    O .......... My ......... Gosh !!!

     

    (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship) (worship)

     

    I just love high grade.

     

    It still amazes me when books this old turn up and are kept so pristine and newstand fresh.

     

    Please post the others when they are available !

     

    Show Us Your Ducks!

    in Golden Age Comic Books

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    The book below belongs to a friend of mine. I've been comparing it to my own 9.2 copy since I have something that he wants and know he would agree to a trade. Both books are gorgous with almost identical eye appeal. The biggest difference is that the 9.2 has very minor technical flaws, including a stress line at the spine.

     

    The conclusion I've come to has surprised me somewhat: I just don't think there's enough difference to justify the price difference (FMV is probably 2x, I would think). Yes, when I look at the two books next to each other I can tell the difference, but if I were to look at either of them in isolation (and without the CGC label) I don't think there would any measurable difference in how I would perceive them. It's a tough call, of course, and I might still change my mind.

     

     

     

    Hi tb

     

    For what my 2c is worth:

     

    You seem to really like high-grade Ducks like me.

     

    Provided that you HAVE the funds to do it and doing so will NOT change your lifestyle, and you really MUST have that book, I say GO for it (thumbs u

     

    You might not get another chance again at the Top Census copy and you'll ALWAYS be thinking about that 9.6 every time you look at that 9.2.

     

    I always tell people ...

     

    "Don't ever be afraid to buy the BEST, cause you'll ALWAYS be happy with it".

     

    Of course, it boils down to $$$ ..... and I probably didn't help your decision and my 2c wasn't even worth 1c (:

     

    - Hank