Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Just now, Jasonmorris1000000 said: Excellent. I’m glad you were able to get it. I thought that was a really good price for a 5.5 universal comic from the 50’s with a Bill Everett cover Definitely a good price! I wish I could add it to my registry set, but oddly, there's no slot for it!!! It also doesn't show up on the census either, because it was recently graded and they must not have caught up on updating it yet. So, when they DO catch up, it should be the only graded copy. bc and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 This one’s got some gross insect or rat damage on the bottom. I really need to upgrade some of these badly bc and Frisco Larson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I recently snagged this copy. bc and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I've been on a Strange Tales tear lately. I have plenty of raw copies in a variety of grades ..... lower grades, but a variety OF them! Jasonmorris1000000, bc and Mucheee1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Please excuse the camera glare. It actually makes some of these look worse than they are. I love me some dragons! Jasonmorris1000000, bc and Mucheee1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Someone might've needed that corner for their chewing gum. Still a great reader though! It's nice to have some books you can pass around without any worry about having its grade lowered. Just beware of anyone looking for a place to dispose of their chewing gum!!!! bc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Larson Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Raw copies are fun! bc and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 When I first started collecting Marvel Monsters, Strange Tales were usually cheaper and easier to find than the other titles. I think it’s because the Strange Tales numbering is higher, making the average collector think it’s less valuable than a TTA issue. Strange Tales was the first PHM run I completed, how about you all? bc and Frisco Larson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Jasonmorris1000000 said: When I first started collecting Marvel Monsters, Strange Tales were usually cheaper and easier to find than the other titles. I think it’s because the Strange Tales numbering is higher, making the average collector think it’s less valuable than a TTA issue. Strange Tales was the first PHM run I completed, how about you all? I’ll let you know when I actually complete one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mucheee1 said: I’ll let you know when I actually complete one That’s because you’re more discriminating/disciplined than me. Your copies are gorgeous bc and Frisco Larson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 The PHM run I finished the last was Amazing Adult Fantasy because those are usually around double the price of other monster funnies. I wonder how many newsstand owners filed it with the pornographic mags because of the title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jasonmorris1000000 said: That’s because you’re more discriminating/disciplined than me. Your copies are gorgeous I do have some pretty banged up ones that I purchased many years ago, when I had no money, and the pickin’s where slim for these type books at cons and LCS. I have tried to be more selective, but the current prices are now pushing me into lower grades. I am fine with that though, as these books are all great in any condition. Jasonmorris1000000 and bc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Jasonmorris1000000 said: The PHM run I finished the last was Amazing Adult Fantasy because those are usually around double the price of other monster funnies. I wonder how many newsstand owners filed it with the pornographic mags because of the title? I did actually finish off this title in 2019, so I guess I’ve finished one ... bc and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mucheee1 said: I did actually finish off this title in 2019, so I guess I’ve finished one ... I ‘m a completist that ends up overpaying for the last few I need because a hole bugs me so bad. I wonder if dealers look at our competitive sets, find ones that are 98-99% complete, and then list our missing issues with a 300% markup? bc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jasonmorris1000000 said: I ‘m a completist that ends up overpaying for the last few I need because a hole bugs me so bad. I wonder if dealers look at our competitive sets, find ones that are 98-99% complete, and then list our missing issues with a 300% markup? That tactic wouldn’t work well against me, since at least 80% of my books are unslabbed. bc and Jasonmorris1000000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmorris1000000 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Up until 2017 I used to crack open CGC comics because I used to think “Why spend this much money on a comic just to not read and enjoy it?” Then in 2018 I became a member and now I want any key/valuable comic graded. That way if I need to sell it, it’s ready to go and they look really pretty in their cases. I have reprints of most of them and plenty of other comics from that period that are cheap and readable. I’ve really been kicking myself for devaluing some issues by reading them. There was only one instance where one came back with a higher grade when I sent it in to be regraded. It was my FF #1 (Thank God) bc and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bc Posted February 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 One of the 2 upgrades from last year: -bc universal soldier, 1950's war comics, frozentundraguy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 28's you say? old bad pic.... -bc Jasonmorris1000000, KirbyJack, frozentundraguy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
