Offtopic: Big comic book purchase!
r00kies101
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Still related to collecting. 
I started reading comic books during the mass produced era (1990s), throughout the years I purchased and sold off CGC graded comics. I sold off what I had a couple years ago, but the Avengers movie has sparked my interest in comics again and tonight I made my single largest purchase ever.
For those that don't know, I love collecting PSA graded cards of HOF rookies...in the comic world, the equivalent is CGC graded 1st Appearances of character(s) in the comic book. The more popular/significant the character is to the comic world, the higher the value (of course, condition also plays a part). So, without further ado, I am super excited to present my latest purchase:
(Seller's scan)
I started reading comic books during the mass produced era (1990s), throughout the years I purchased and sold off CGC graded comics. I sold off what I had a couple years ago, but the Avengers movie has sparked my interest in comics again and tonight I made my single largest purchase ever. For those that don't know, I love collecting PSA graded cards of HOF rookies...in the comic world, the equivalent is CGC graded 1st Appearances of character(s) in the comic book. The more popular/significant the character is to the comic world, the higher the value (of course, condition also plays a part). So, without further ado, I am super excited to present my latest purchase:
(Seller's scan)
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They call me "Pack the Ripper"
<< <i>I don't see anything off topic here... >>
Sorry, too many windows opened.
<< <i>Thats awesome! Am I reading the holder right that it was May 1962? If so I had no idea the Hulk was a 1960's product >>
Yes, 1962! Considered the Silver Age of comics, circa mid-50s to 1970 (many of the most popular Marvel characters were created during this era: ie, X-Men, Spiderman, Fantastic Four, Thor, Ironman, Avengers, many many more)
<< <i>What a great book. I think the "marvel chipping" is too much for it to be a 6.0, but it is still a great book with nothing but upside potential! Great investment! >>
I agree and the black cover certainly doesn't help, but I'm a sucker for "WHITE PAGES"
<< <i>Was it off topic when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? >>
Germans?
Scott by the way one of the best movies of all time.
Nice First Edition.
Dave
If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item!
Needs'
1972 Football-9's high#'s
1965 Football-8's
1958 Topps FB-7-8
<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
JR ... you beat me to it!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>Was it off topic when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? >>
Germans?
Scott by the way one of the best movies of all time. >>
and to close the loop...
"Forget it, he's rolling...."
Working on the following: 1970 Baseball PSA, 1970-1976 Raw, World Series Subsets PSA, 1969 Expansion Teams PSA, Fleer World Series Sets, Texas Rangers Topps Run 1972-1989
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<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
That is roughly a $10K comic book in that condition.
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<< <i>Was it off topic when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? >>
Germans?
Scott by the way one of the best movies of all time. >>
and to close the loop...
"Forget it, he's rolling...." >>
Here's a clip for all you youngins
that is a GREAT pickup!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
well played sir, well played!
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>Very nice, did you get this through one of the major auction sites? >>
Thanks, I got this from a member on collectors-society board.
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<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
That is roughly a $10K comic book in that condition.
Yes, roughly.
<< <i>wow, 6.0 on that book is HUGE!!!
that is a GREAT pickup! >>
Thanks, it was between this and an Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spiderman) in a 4.5. Hulk is my favorite character, so went with this. Plus, I think inside everyone lives a Hulk in some form.
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<< <i>wow, 6.0 on that book is HUGE!!!
that is a GREAT pickup! >>
Thanks, it was between this and an Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spiderman) in a 4.5. Hulk is my favorite character, so went with this. Plus, I think inside everyone lives a Hulk in some form. >>
i am new over there (on that board), but i am really enjoying myself. getting back into it for the first time since the 80s.
Dont know if youre a collector or a flipper, but that Hulk is incredible either way.
i swim in the other end of the SA Keys Pool (1.8 - 3.0's)
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
<< <i>Kinda hard to read it when it's slabbed like that. >>
That's why they have these
Marvel Masterworks
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i am new over there (on that board). That Hulk is incredible either way. >>
A little play on words Eric?
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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<< <i>wow, 6.0 on that book is HUGE!!!
that is a GREAT pickup! >>
Thanks, it was between this and an Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spiderman) in a 4.5. Hulk is my favorite character, so went with this. Plus, I think inside everyone lives a Hulk in some form. >>
i am new over there (on that board), but i am really enjoying myself. getting back into it for the first time since the 80s.
Dont know if youre a collector or a flipper, but that Hulk is incredible either way.
i swim in the other end of the SA Keys Pool (1.8 - 3.0's) >>
Good to know some card collectors are also comic collectors!
Can't go wrong with keys in any grade!
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i am new over there (on that board). That Hulk is incredible either way. >>
A little play on words Eric? >>
indeed
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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<< <i>wow, 6.0 on that book is HUGE!!!
that is a GREAT pickup! >>
Thanks, it was between this and an Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spiderman) in a 4.5. Hulk is my favorite character, so went with this. Plus, I think inside everyone lives a Hulk in some form. >>
i am new over there (on that board), but i am really enjoying myself. getting back into it for the first time since the 80s.
Dont know if youre a collector or a flipper, but that Hulk is incredible either way.
i swim in the other end of the SA Keys Pool (1.8 - 3.0's) >>
Good to know some card collectors are also comic collectors!
Can't go wrong with keys in any grade! >>
im new to the CGC world myself
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
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<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
That is roughly a $10K comic book in that condition.
Probably the worst time to start buying comic books right now.
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<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
That is roughly a $10K comic book in that condition.
Probably the worst time to start buying comic books right now. >>
I know nothing about them. What is your reasoning?
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Ron
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<< <i>If you dont mind me asking,whats something like this run??Great item! >>
That is roughly a $10K comic book in that condition.
Probably the worst time to start buying comic books right now. >>
The worst time would have been around 1994. When the market was 20 times what it is today and dealers, myself included, ordered enough books for everyone to buy two of everything. When Valiant was basically committing fraud, when Image almost put me out of business with funds tied in comics coming in two months late (and in a few cases...never), when the 4th or 5th revision of DC just really confused a universe/s, when magazine's like Wizards covered up what was really happening in order to promote the next big Marvel cross over.
PS: Great comic, although other then the Peter David run and the let's shoot the Hulk into deep space storyline/s, I never cared much for the character. I do however have to admit the 80s TV series was pretty good for a low budget action show.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
<< <i> I do however have to admit the 80s TV series was pretty good for a low budget action show. >>
The TV show was fantastic. In my eyes, Bill Bixby was the perfect Dr. Banner. Now the movies on the other hand - they are horrible.