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12 hours ago, TMNT said:

Finished up 2019 with a classic inside cover piece! Feel like I've seen this countless time so super happy to add this to the ole collection. :) Happy New Years everyone!

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Another cool pickup!  Thanks for sharing!

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With Ronin coming out this year, could it be possible that Laird may be doing a couple more signings this year than in the past? I know Steve has said he is gonna be at a show in Texas this year that Kevin is gonna be at, would love to see Peter be there as well. My dream/goal/grail has been to get my 2nd print #1  signed by Kevin and Peter. I could get Kevin's easy by sending it to anyone I know going to a show but I want to get these ones specifically in person. 

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3 hours ago, SpeedforceKJ said:

With Ronin coming out this year, could it be possible that Laird may be doing a couple more signings this year than in the past? I know Steve has said he is gonna be at a show in Texas this year that Kevin is gonna be at, would love to see Peter be there as well. My dream/goal/grail has been to get my 2nd print #1  signed by Kevin and Peter. I could get Kevin's easy by sending it to anyone I know going to a show but I want to get these ones specifically in person. 

He may do some surprise signings in the NE area but I'd be shocked if he traveled anywhere outside of that range. Laird basically shows up for a signing out of boredom. It's just not something he cares much about. 

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Congrats, Adam. I remember when that book was first done all those years ago and regretting that I didn't spring for the full size figures instead of getting head sketches. 

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On ‎1‎/‎28‎/‎2020 at 9:33 PM, oakman29 said:

How difficult is it to find a NM Raphael #1. I do have a VF+, but. I want a better copy, but having a tough time.

They show up somewhat frequently on ebay.  A few times a year at least.  Are you looking for graded or raw?

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:whee:

I just got the grades for my recent CGC submission.  Among the group is a TMNT book that currently has no 9.8's on the census.  That will change as soon as they update the census. 
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I'll be sure to show it off here when it arrives.  Until then, feel free to guess.

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1 hour ago, Turtle said:

:whee:

I just got the grades for my recent CGC submission.  Among the group is a TMNT book that currently has no 9.8's on the census.  That will change as soon as they update the census. 
:headbang:

 

I'll be sure to show it off here when it arrives.  Until then, feel free to guess.

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TMNT #28 (1990) :foryou:

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1 hour ago, valiantman said:

TMNT #28 (1990) :foryou:

^^

I’ve been getting high-grade Volume 1 TMNT books for over 10 years.  Believe me when I tell you that this book is incredibly tricky to find in NM/M condition.  It generally suffers from what appears to be a horizontal printer roll across the whole width of the book and various severity.  Many copies also seem to have slightly rounded corners on the spine side.

If I’m not mistaken, this is the last issue from Volume 1 to get a 9.8.  I’ll be happy to show it off when it arrives.

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On ‎1‎/‎28‎/‎2020 at 9:33 PM, oakman29 said:

How difficult is it to find a NM Raphael #1. I do have a VF+, but. I want a better copy, but having a tough time.

This one looks nice.  Sold for $200 in January.

This one is a little rougher for $170, also in January.

Plus 3 Graded 9.4 copies sold for $200-$240 in the last 2 months:

Copy 1 Copy 2 Copy 3

I'd recommend setting up a saved search in Ebay...something like "Raphael -CGC" in comics over $75.  I'd bet that you'd find a suitable match within 2 months. 

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1 hour ago, Turtle said:

This one looks nice.  Sold for $200 in January.

This one is a little rougher for $170, also in January.

Plus 3 Graded 9.4 copies sold for $200-$240 in the last 2 months:

Copy 1 Copy 2 Copy 3

I'd recommend setting up a saved search in Ebay...something like "Raphael -CGC" in comics over $75.  I'd bet that you'd find a suitable match within 2 months. 

That is amazing,  thank you for going through all that time and effort for me. I am greatly appreciative. 

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21 hours ago, Turtle said:

^^

I’ve been getting high-grade Volume 1 TMNT books for over 10 years.  Believe me when I tell you that this book is incredibly tricky to find in NM/M condition.  It generally suffers from what appears to be a horizontal printer roll across the whole width of the book and various severity.  Many copies also seem to have slightly rounded corners on the spine side.

If I’m not mistaken, this is the last issue from Volume 1 to get a 9.8.  I’ll be happy to show it off when it arrives.

You're right about the horizontal printer roll on this one. I bought mine in the shop back in the day and it has this, otherwise it's a solid 9.6. Have you had luck pressing this defect out?

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