porcupine48 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 12:31 PM, bc said: Must be something about that issue, got a pair as well -bc Hoarders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 20 hours ago, Mucheee1 said: … and a couple of more. Maneely's last ST cover, probably hitting the newsstands the month he died? I previously posted a poor quality photo of the 65 a couple of pages ago, here is a scan. Awesome copy of a tough book in that grade! And Old Label Goodness to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, bc said: Awesome copy of a tough book in that grade! And Old Label Goodness to boot! I wish the CGC slab wasn't so scuffed up though. Does anyone know the best way to clean the slab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Mucheee1 said: I wish the CGC slab wasn't so scuffed up though. Does anyone know the best way to clean the slab? I don't know how to remove the scuff marks and scratches - they are caused by material removed from the slab, not some added dirt or goop that could be cleaned off. The TOS6 slab (another old label) I posted on the last page is really scuffed up. Thinking of springing for a reholder as it may be the safest bet instead of playing with chemicals/fillers. But if you find out anything, please let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, bc said: I don't know how to remove the scuff marks and scratches - they are caused by material removed from the slab, not some added dirt or goop that could be cleaned off. The TOS6 slab (another old label) I posted on the last page is really scuffed up. Thinking of springing for a reholder as it may be the safest bet instead of playing with chemicals/fillers. But if you find out anything, please let us know! I have no experience with this, but has anyone tried that headlight repair stuff on a slab? Just a thought. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 45 minutes ago, KirbyJack said: I have no experience with this, but has anyone tried that headlight repair stuff on a slab? Just a thought. I thought of that too, but not sure how it works on different types of plastics. Don't have any empty slabs to test on and a bit afraid to put a small drop on and watch it slowly melt thru the case onto the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, KirbyJack said: I have no experience with this, but has anyone tried that headlight repair stuff on a slab? Just a thought. Well, someone did ask this before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, bc said: Don't have any empty slabs to test on and a bit afraid to put a small drop on and watch it slowly melt thru the case onto the book If this happens don’t worry, I’m sure Ripley and some Colonial Marines will save the day. 1950's war comics and bc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mucheee1 Posted February 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2019 I'm missing issue 66, but here is 67-69 ... TheWatcher, bc, KirbyJack and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Others disagree, but I started my Pre Hero Marvel Strange Tales run with 67, so I say you’re right where you need to be! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmokin Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, KirbyJack said: Others disagree, but I started my Pre Hero Marvel Strange Tales run with 67, so I say you’re right where you need to be! Plus it is the first issue with Kirby interior art. bc, KirbyJack and jimjum12 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 When I started collecting ST in the late 80’s, I decided to get them all, as well as all the JIM, TOS, and TTA. In retrospect, I probably bit off more than I could chew, but I’ve enjoyed the hunt. I still hope to get them all, but they are getting harder to find, and way to expensive. bc and KirbyJack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bc Posted February 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2019 I decided to use the restart of the Atlas titles post-Implosion as my collections starting point. I know most of the early material was likely leftovers from the pre-Implosion days, but it made such a clean starting point that I couldn't resist. That's a long-winded way of saying I got a ST66 -bc NP_Gresham, Mucheee1, mysterio and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Mucheee1 said: When I started collecting ST in the late 80’s, I decided to get them all, as well as all the JIM, TOS, and TTA. In retrospect, I probably bit off more than I could chew, but I’ve enjoyed the hunt. I still hope to get them all, but they are getting harder to find, and way to expensive. I'm doing the same thing. Pacing myself is helping with the cost, though it is getting pricey even at my preferred grade level of 6.0-7.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Just now, mysterio said: I'm doing the same thing. Pacing myself is helping with the cost, though it is getting pricey even at my preferred grade level of 6.0-7.5. Hey m! Hope you're doing well! Got any cool new purchases to show us -bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, bc said: Hey m! Hope you're doing well! Got any cool new purchases to show us -bc Thanks! Things are good here, just been a bit quiet lately while I try to raise funds to pay off a new acquisition. Once I actually own the book I will be quite happy to show it off in this very thread! Hope you've been good bc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, bc said: I decided to use the restart of the Atlas titles post-Implosion as my collections starting point. I know most of the early material was likely leftovers from the pre-Implosion days, but it made such a clean starting point that I couldn't resist. That's a long-winded way of saying I got a ST66 -bc Having a collecting focus. Interesting strategy. I should try it some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, TheWatcher said: Having a collecting focus. Interesting strategy. I should try it some time That’s part of my problem, I see too many books I like. I’ve been pretty much all over the place, plus my wife likes to collect Green Lanterns and Flash, as well as some GA titles. Don’t know if I’ll ever get all the ST. TheWatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Anybody pick up anything in the last CLink auction? They had a slew of PHMs in the 4.0-6.0 range (unfortunately nothing higher). Been some slim pickens these last few months from the auction houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, mysterio said: I'm doing the same thing. Pacing myself is helping with the cost, though it is getting pricey even at my preferred grade level of 6.0-7.5. How close are you in getting all the Strange Tales? I currently have 118 issues, so a lot more yet to get. I used to be pickier about the grades, but some of these can be so hard to find so I’m loosening my standards. KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
