grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 11 hours ago, ESeffinga said: WTF is going on in this thread?!? WTF goes on in almost every thread?They begin reasonably, then descend into madness. zhamlau and Bronty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 48 minutes ago, delekkerste said: I mean, frankly, even if this was my favorite piece of comic art in the whole wide world, I don't think I could wrap my head around spending what it would take to get it given my other interests, responsibilities and priorities. And, so, hence, you can cross me off the list of people who can, more than just theoretically, really afford this piece. Unless I win the Powerball before December, and then all bets are off. You're doing this "Message Board Big Baller" thing all wrong. Doesn't matter if you'd actually spend the money. Hell, doesn't matter if you actually have the money. You gotta fake it 'til you make it, bro. If you don't believe in the Powerball then Powerball ain't gonna believe in you. Complete with Aquarium Platforms...yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, comix4fun said: You're doing this "Message Board Big Baller" thing all wrong. Doesn't matter if you'd actually spend the money. Hell, doesn't matter if you actually have the money. You gotta fake it 'til you make it, bro. If you don't believe in the Powerball then Powerball ain't gonna believe in you. Complete with Aquarium Platforms...yo. The Batman 251 is mine! If I win powerball. If not I’ll take the platforms as consolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, grapeape said: The Batman 251 is mine! If I win powerball. If not I’ll take the platforms as consolation. That's the Spirit!!! grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, comix4fun said: That's the Spirit!!! Now the chances of NOT getting the 251Cover. Pretty, pretty, pretty...good, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, grapeape said: The Batman 251 is mine! If I win powerball. If not I’ll take the platforms as consolation. These would go GREAT with those platforms... https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/us/michael-jackson-socks-auction-trnd/index.html Michael Jackson's socks from his first on-stage moonwalk are up for auction. They could fetch $2 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, comix4fun said: These would go GREAT with those platforms... https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/us/michael-jackson-socks-auction-trnd/index.html Michael Jackson's socks from his first on-stage moonwalk are up for auction. They could fetch $2 million I’m old enough to remember that awards show. I was sitting on the floor and when he “moonwalked” I sprung to my feet! my mouth was open! For the hat, gloves, etc yeah $2,000,000 For the socks? $2.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, grapeape said: I’m old enough to remember that awards show. I was sitting on the floor and when he “moonwalked” I sprung to my feet! my mouth was open! For the hat, gloves, etc yeah $2,000,000 For the socks? $2.99 I hope he had on "odor eaters". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Rick2you2 said: I hope he had on "odor eaters". The person that buys the socks probably hopes MJ wasn’t wearing odor eaters. Theres freaks out there I tell ya buying Superman shaped Cheetos on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 38 minutes ago, comix4fun said: These would go GREAT with those platforms... https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/us/michael-jackson-socks-auction-trnd/index.html Michael Jackson's socks from his first on-stage moonwalk are up for auction. They could fetch $2 million I'll take the under on $2 million or even $1 million, especially with renewed clouds hanging over MJ's reputation in an era which is taking these things much more seriously than in the past. Sounds like auction house hype to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, delekkerste said: I'll take the under on $2 million or even $1 million, especially with renewed clouds hanging over MJ's reputation in an era which is taking these things much more seriously than in the past. Sounds like auction house hype to me. Sure, but it's only 2 Frankenstein Covers or 3 or 4 Bats 251 covers. Puts it in (twisted and strange) perspective, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, delekkerste said: I'll take the under on $2 million or even $1 million, especially with renewed clouds hanging over MJ's reputation in an era which is taking these things much more seriously than in the past. Sounds like auction house hype to me. I have to agree. I can see bragging about a lot of things. But, “yeah I’m the guy that won the MJ moonwalk socks” surely isn’t one of them. The wife is already curious about my new found Sal Buscema obsession. What the hell would she say if I bid on socks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, grapeape said: What the hell would she say if I bid on socks??? "Mr. GrapeApe, Take me now! Ravish me!" Edited November 6, 2019 by Bronty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendgold Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, grapeape said: I have to agree. I can see bragging about a lot of things. But, “yeah I’m the guy that won the MJ moonwalk socks” surely isn’t one of them. The wife is already curious about my new found Sal Buscema obsession. What the hell would she say if I bid on socks??? That depends. Was Sal drawing the Cap154 cover when he was wearing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, comix4fun said: Sure, but it's only 2 Frankenstein Covers or 3 or 4 Bats 251 covers. Puts it in (twisted and strange) perspective, no? I'll be surprised if they end up even at 0.2 Frankenstein covers, let alone 2 of them. Starting bid at $100K, and a no-name online auction site thinks they can get $2 million in an environment where some radio stations have stopped playing his music after the documentary that came out...ummmm, no. Six iconic Kurt Cobain sweaters (if 5 more existed) or one pair of crystal-studded MJ socks that no one even remembered until this article came out...$2 million is a pipe dream. Edited November 7, 2019 by delekkerste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, delekkerste said: I'll be surprised if they end up even at 0.2 Frankenstein covers, let alone 2 of them. Starting bid at $100K, and a no-name online auction site thinks they can get $2 million in an environment where some radio stations have stopped playing his music after the documentary that came out...ummmm, no. Six iconic Kurt Cobain sweaters (if 5 more existed) or one pair of crystal-studded MJ socks that no one even remembered until this article came out...$2 million is a pipe dream. Now that I think about it. I think that's the next big fad....dead celebrity clothes. First one to fashion a spring wardrobe wins. What they win I have no clue. grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstojano Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, delekkerste said: I'll be surprised if they end up even at 0.2 Frankenstein covers, let alone 2 of them. Starting bid at $100K, and a no-name online auction site thinks they can get $2 million in an environment where some radio stations have stopped playing his music after the documentary that came out...ummmm, no. Six iconic Kurt Cobain sweaters (if 5 more existed) or one pair of crystal-studded MJ socks that no one even remembered until this article came out...$2 million is a pipe dream. The lesson I see here is that it must be cheaper to create your own auction website than pay a real one their seller's commission. I love that the CNN link autoplays a negative story on MJ as well. grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 WWTDCD. What Would The Distinguished Collector Do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I take great pride in my redirecting this thread to clothing (celebrity or otherwise) for the last 8 hours and counting. grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, exitmusicblue said: WWTDCD. What Would The Distinguished Collector Do? I don’t know any..,,,hold on....let me ask a guy who can ask his brother. exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
