X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
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X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
After 20 years of CGC grading in the 8/11/2020 CGC census, there were 68 copies of X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold graded with 23 in CGC 9.8.
As of the 8/18/2020 CGC Census, there are now 86 copies of X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold graded with 39 in CGC 9.8.
16 new CGC 9.8 copies graded in one week. Whoever was holding the supply of these clearly sent some (all?) to CGC.
As of the 8/18/2020 CGC Census, there are now 86 copies of X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold graded with 39 in CGC 9.8.
16 new CGC 9.8 copies graded in one week. Whoever was holding the supply of these clearly sent some (all?) to CGC.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
This is fabulous news! I really, really want one, but not willing to pay the ridiculous prices they have been selling for recently.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
I remember years ago, maybe around 2008, the original publisher, maybe Wizard ??, discounted their remaining undistributed copies which appears to be ended up being a case or more for IIRC between $8 -$20 a copy so I imagine there are some who are sitting on handfuls of this book.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
Sure but they all have condition issues! Well maybe not 39 of them but the rest! This book is printed on terrible paper, wavy, easily torn at the spine. I am shocked we got to 39. Given there was uncirculated stock, it should be many hundreds.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
It’s really hard to get this in 9.8. The book is terrible. Most copies I see in the wild are F at best. Even the regular issue.
I have all but one of the original art pages for this book. I have the gold in 9.8 by CBCS, but the completionist in me wants CGC.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
If it was untouched stock then pressing could do wonders to get an infusion of this many new 9.8s
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
The old stock was not clean or minty, unfortunately. VF+ at best.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
Wait I have the page you’re missing? Seriously lolnycjadie wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:59:15 pmIt’s really hard to get this in 9.8. The book is terrible. Most copies I see in the wild are F at best. Even the regular issue.
I have all but one of the original art pages for this book. I have the gold in 9.8 by CBCS, but the completionist in me wants CGC.
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Really? We should talk at some point when my divorce is final and I have my collection back.betterthanezra wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:40:34 amWait I have the page you’re missing? Seriously lolnycjadie wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:59:15 pmIt’s really hard to get this in 9.8. The book is terrible. Most copies I see in the wild are F at best. Even the regular issue.
I have all but one of the original art pages for this book. I have the gold in 9.8 by CBCS, but the completionist in me wants CGC.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
I am hoping one of those is mine (probably not-as I am waiting for the presser to send to CGC). I got a raw copy and submitted it in mid July to a presser who will submit for me.
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Book has been pressed and is in the mail to CGC. Looking forward to getting it in December (CGC looks really busy with all of the events they have planned)?tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:36:12 am I am hoping one of those is mine (probably not-as I am waiting for the presser to send to CGC). I got a raw copy and submitted it in mid July to a presser who will submit for me.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
I think this one might actually be the last book I needed to complete my original 100% run.....
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
Got it back!........9.8! Just added it to my CGC registry set.tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17:45 pmBook has been pressed and is in the mail to CGC. Looking forward to getting it in December (CGC looks really busy with all of the events they have planned)?tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:36:12 am I am hoping one of those is mine (probably not-as I am waiting for the presser to send to CGC). I got a raw copy and submitted it in mid July to a presser who will submit for me.
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Congrats, Brother!tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:22:39 pmGot it back!........9.8! Just added it to my CGC registry set.tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:17:45 pmBook has been pressed and is in the mail to CGC. Looking forward to getting it in December (CGC looks really busy with all of the events they have planned)?tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:36:12 am I am hoping one of those is mine (probably not-as I am waiting for the presser to send to CGC). I got a raw copy and submitted it in mid July to a presser who will submit for me.
Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
+1mkb28 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:45:54 amCongrats, Brother!tarheelmarine wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:22:39 pm Got it back!........9.8! Just added it to my CGC registry set.
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
Still waiting to get one for a decent price!
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Re: X-O Manowar #1/2 Gold - CGC census jump 8/18/2020
Thank you. From purchasing this book raw, to having it pressed and having it submitted by the Comic Book Presser it has been exciting. Glad to have it in my collection. Now it's time to find that Secrets of Valiant Universe Wizard Edition.