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What's up with this auction??

You got dibs.

I deleted all my old mail here. I do it out of respect for you guys... I don't hoard personal info.

10 of you should now PM me your addresses as this project will be completed in the next week.

Joe

[quote="Knob Row"]PRICES: These are Sal's prices. To "join our little club" and make it into a series of renderings, then you add $5.00 per piece, plus shipping. ----------------------------- SKETCH RENDERINGS ( 8 1/2" x 11" two-ply Bristol board, inserted in Polypropyl...

YES- Gonzo has art for sale and
YES- he can supply recent pieces.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b500/KnobRow/mro_zpstw7h0iq6.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Sal's piece: http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b500/KnobRow/MotRlsm_zpsuyuem0th.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Does anyone still doubt Sal's t...

I'll ask of Gonzalo has any pages for sale... but I doubt it.

And early next year sounds good.

And I am sure he is still at the top of his game. But I'll ask.

He is also famous for drawing Vampirella so he has the talent.

The COA is being printed today; I'll have it in a few days... I'll ship the pieces out in a week, give or take. Then we move on to Jim Calafiore, right??!!

I personally think that commissions and original art is the way to go as far as collectible. Unique pieces numbered to less than 1,000 are worth their weight in gold. As far as reprint TPBs go- I have a nearly complete set of Sandman. But I won't read them... I'll read the TPBs instead and not damag...

I just spoke to Gonzalo's friend Maria who told me he has an ear implant and is essentially deaf and he speaks broken English. I asked if she could type for him and she said yes. This is a rare opportunity because it's difficult to get him (he also lives in Florida). Gonzalo I met once via Jeff Gome...

I am lining up VH1 talent to do stuff for you guys!

Alright guys- I got $50 for an inked bust of your character. Add $10 for me and we have a deal with a COA. I won't bother Calafiore until November, but who is in on this $60 deal. I know you can just order it yourself but you're defeating the purpose of a SERIES. I want people to express their inter...

I would like to do a commission series with Mayo. He drew all Valiant characters at one point and he was a key unit... like Rags... to meet the deadline.

Is anyone interested? I would suggest a series of 8 images, all based on your preference of hero.

Is anyone interested in Gonzalo Mayo? He was a house artist for Valiant and did many titles and has the Valiant-house style of art.

Well, I agree with your tastes.

I always thought you guys would be happy with the compensation and happy to know I was right.

Just got off the phone with Jim and it was the usual 1/2 hour conversation about comics from his point of view. I told Jim "You can't be a BWS or Layton fan if you're a Jim Shooter fan and he said he signs lots of stuff already signed by Layton. I would love to get Layton's reaction/impression ...

Well... Massarsky was old, fat and balding... not much of a hot guy but he had money to make/screw Jim over and make...

I sent BWS this: Does $1,000 cash inspire you to give me one day of your life? He replied: Thanks, but no. If you are looking for validations of, or counterpoints to, your Jim Shooter Valiant video I suggest you make your cash offer to Bob Layton. I then forwarded this to Jim and he said: Not surpr...

No reply from Jim Calafiore since I asked him if he could do "con sketches" for a low price instead of his usual fee of $150. Now $150 is a worthy price for his work, but that is a lot of money for something that will ultimately not be published, right guys? I still wouldn't mind a chat wi...

I am waiting to get my Certificates of Authenticity. JayJay designed it and it's being professionally done. I would say early September they'll all go out; it'll be worth it and thanks to all for their patience... I just want this to turn out the right way.

BTW guys- working with one artist ties into working with another... they're all buddies and I carry the torch from one to another.

I am working with Calafiore for a "con sketch" sorta deal that's cheaper than $150 per piece... we all have bills to pay.

But Calafiore was one of Valiant's top artists, dammit!

So are we a go with the chat or a no-go. Or should we wait a few months?

OK so chat yes, commission not yet? Do we agree?

So how about I put this on the back burner???