BakerFanOne Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 2:42 PM, Sqeggs said: Bess's copy was pretty nice, too. I just wish she hadn't pressed down so hard with her pencil. Beautiful copy with the dark blue color. Wow and wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, BakerFanOne said: Beautiful copy with the dark blue color. Wow and wow! Question for BakerFanOne .................. how did it all begin for you ? The amassing of such a notable collection of Baker cornerpieces ? GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakerFanOne Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, jimjum12 said: Question for BakerFanOne .................. how did it all begin for you ? The amassing of such a notable collection of Baker cornerpieces ? GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Like most of the folks here, just loved Bakers covers for years. First noticed him from Overstreet 8 with his Phantom Lady 17 classic cover. Then moved onto Seven Seas and finally onto St. John romance. Like most people, not picky on condition, just bought any copy I could find. It might surprise some people but Baker was just as hard to find 25 years ago for me as it is today. Of course, it was a lot more cost effective back then. Edited April 28, 2017 by BakerFanOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, BakerFanOne said: Like most of the folks here, just loved Bakers covers for years. First noticed him from Overstreet 8 with his Phantom Lady 17 classic cover. Then moved onto Seven Seas and finally onto St. John romance. Like most people, not picky on condition, just bought any copy I could find. It might surprise some people but Baker was just as hard to find 25 years ago for me as it is today. Of course, it was a lot more cost effective back then. Rising prices are definitely a two-edged sword. You have to pay higher prices as a buyer (that edge is definitely sharp! ), but the high prices also cause more copies to come to market. In particular, I think more dealers have an eye out for romance in general, and Baker in particular, than was true a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 If the problem with Photobucket is fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, 29dukedog said: Yay! Great copies of two tough books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I like low grade Baker! More affordable. Here's an under copy: Ricksneatstuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Stretching to call this "romance", although there is a hint of it in the Baker story. Still, a VERY nice pickup at the LCS today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29dukedog Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, OtherEric said: Stretching to call this "romance", although there is a hint of it in the Baker story. Still, a VERY nice pickup at the LCS today: Sweet copy! I've been looking for a nice copy of this book for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, 29dukedog said: 21 minutes ago, OtherEric said: Stretching to call this "romance", although there is a hint of it in the Baker story. Still, a VERY nice pickup at the LCS today: Sweet copy! I've been looking for a nice copy of this book for years. Definitely a toughie. Maybe the toughest in the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Speaking of tough. I've been looking for a copy of this one for years ... in any condition. And any condition about describes this copy! Very happy to get even a beater copy because after this, I'm down to just one last Baker St John romance book to have the complete set. Many thanks to a boardie for alerting me that this copy had popped up on a dealer's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Definitely a toughie. Maybe the toughest in the run. It's got a few flaws that would bring down the technical grade, in addition to the obvious slight miscut where the bottom is about 1/4 inch narrower than the top, there's a slight dust shadow and a 1/3 inch tear on the back cover. It's still a very nice looking copy, I think. And I grabbed it on pure impulse because of the Baker cover, and only realized when I got home it was the 1st issue. Based on what I paid for it, I'm pretty sure the dealer thought it was the later #15 as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 minute ago, OtherEric said: It's got a few flaws that would bring down the technical grade, in addition to the obvious slight miscut where the bottom is about 1/4 inch narrower than the top, there's a slight dust shadow and a 1/3 inch tear on the back cover. It's still a very nice looking copy, I think. And I grabbed it on pure impulse because of the Baker cover, and only realized when I got home it was the 1st issue. Based on what I paid for it, I'm pretty sure the dealer thought it was the later #15 as well.. Definitely a nice pickup despite the flaws. Top graded is only a 5.0. I don't have any copy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Speaking of tough. I've been looking for a copy of this one for years ... in any condition. And any condition about describes this copy! Very happy to get even a beater copy because after this, I'm down to just one last Baker St John romance book to have the complete set. Many thanks to a boardie for alerting me that this copy had popped up on a dealer's site. Congrats Tony! When I hear about something like this I am nervous while adding it to the cart that it will Sell before I pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Speaking of tough. I've been looking for a copy of this one for years ... in any condition. And any condition about describes this copy! Very happy to get even a beater copy because after this, I'm down to just one last Baker St John romance book to have the complete set. Many thanks to a boardie for alerting me that this copy had popped up on a dealer's site. When you need them take it any way you can for we may never see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, OtherEric said: Stretching to call this "romance", although there is a hint of it in the Baker story. Still, a VERY nice pickup at the LCS today: Is this the first Canteen Kate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 38 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: Speaking of tough. I've been looking for a copy of this one for years ... in any condition. And any condition about describes this copy! Very happy to get even a beater copy because after this, I'm down to just one last Baker St John romance book to have the complete set. Many thanks to a boardie for alerting me that this copy had popped up on a dealer's site. Well, what is the last St John you need? Maybe one of us can help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Can you all please stop bidding on the Comiclink stuff ending today? Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorick Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I submitted this TAR25 myself. I was thinking it would be at least a 7.0 (was kinda expecting an 8.0). I guess I suck at grading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
