Finally!!!

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:36 pm

Smashey wrote:
You know, I did a Ebay search just now for completed auctions and this book doesn't show up
Thats because there are only 5 of them you goon lol.

If its what you wanted, doesnt really matter what you paid. Its rare, and now you own it.

No, I mean the Ebay advanced search for completed listings. It dates back for all sales 2-3 weeks for whatever your search criteria is. Maybe its because I snagged it after 25 mins from auction start?

Smashey · Post by **Smashey** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:38 pm

oh gotcha, no clue, thought you meant for 1 of the other 4 that exist

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:44 pm

To be honest, I never knew there was an AP version out there of this book. I know Avalon Studios mad 50 copies with this cover originally. An AP of only five makes it a good grab if its legit but I posted on some other forums and no one seems to be able to validate. I will be happy with just one of these though.

The other versions, (there are two museum covers), I will gobble up as fast as I can, (save one for Zwh). Ideally I would like to have at least 5 copies of each.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:00 pm

Store listings don't show up on completed searches.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:59 am

Aha! Thanks

JohnnyRnR · Post by **JohnnyRnR** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:56 pm

It wouldn't surprise me at all that they made an AP. Maxx Black 1 had at least 1 AP that I am an idiot for not buying. And that book is also a special edition with 50 normal copies. Most things have between 10 and 26 AP's. I believe I also have one for the poster edition of the last issue of Promethea.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:05 pm

JohnnyRnR wrote:It wouldn't surprise me at all that they made an AP. Maxx Black 1 had at least 1 AP that I am an idiot for not buying. And that book is also a special edition with 50 normal copies. Most things have between 10 and 26 AP's. I believe I also have one for the poster edition of the last issue of Promethea.

Last issue of Promethea.....

That's a hard book....

(no, folks, not the REGULAR issue.

)

The Maxx Black A/P....was it marked "A/P"?

Moe's Tavern · Post by **Moe's Tavern** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:35 pm

Store listings will show up in completed searches if you click the box that says "More buying options -- add store inventory".

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:31 pm

JohnnyRnR wrote:It wouldn't surprise me at all that they made an AP. Maxx Black 1 had at least 1 AP that I am an idiot for not buying. And that book is also a special edition with 50 normal copies. Most things have between 10 and 26 AP's. I believe I also have one for the poster edition of the last issue of Promethea.

That's great news, thanks! I feel better now.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:46 am

Moe's Tavern wrote:Store listings will show up in completed searches if you click the box that says "More buying options -- add store inventory".

Worked like a charm, thanks!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:15 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
Moe's Tavern wrote:Store listings will show up in completed searches if you click the box that says "More buying options -- add store inventory".
Worked like a charm, thanks!

Learn something new every day....

Well, except Sunday.

That's my no learning day.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:20 pm

Got it today. Its a glorious thing. Auction description stated VF/NM but this is easliy...EASILY NM+. I might get a lot of crap for it but its going to PGX. I'm a happy camper.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:41 pm

Jrdawg wrote:

Got it today. Its a glorious thing. Auction description stated VF/NM but this is easliy...EASILY NM+. I might get a lot of crap for it but its going to PGX. I'm a happy camper.

Fantastic. It's very, very pretty. Since I see the Jays on a fairly regular basis, if they have any (doubtful, as it's been almost 10 years), PM what you're willing to pay (cause they charge top $$, as Elveen can testify) and I'll get it for you.

They charge more than I'm willing to pay, but if you're willing to pay more (and clearly you are.

) then that might work. They always have the odd museum here and there.

And yes, it's a brilliant scam. Take unsold copies, slap a "new cover" on them, and make a fortune.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:49 pm

For the two regular editions, I would pay quite a bit if they are in VF/NM shape. Just keep in mind I am only looking for the original Aria #1 museums.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:27 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:

Got it today. Its a glorious thing. Auction description stated VF/NM but this is easliy...EASILY NM+. I might get a lot of crap for it but its going to PGX. I'm a happy camper.
Fantastic. It's very, very pretty. Since I see the Jays on a fairly regular basis, if they have any (doubtful, as it's been almost 10 years), PM what you're willing to pay (cause they charge top $$, as Elveen can testify) and I'll get it for you.

They charge more than I'm willing to pay, but if you're willing to pay more (and clearly you are. ) then that might work. They always have the odd museum here and there.

And yes, it's a brilliant scam. Take unsold copies, slap a "new cover" on them, and make a fortune.

I got my original copies direct from them when they were first produced. I think 125/copy. I wrote them a few times since and no such luck.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:30 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
I got my original copies direct from them when they were first produced. I think 125/copy. I wrote them a few times since and no such luck.

They're slackers, so....I wouldn't discount it. They have no idea what they have, they just pull whatever's handy for each convention.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:30 pm

Jrdawg wrote:For the two regular editions, I would pay quite a bit if they are in VF/NM shape. Just keep in mind I am only looking for the original Aria #1 museums.

Naturally.

Hey, do you have/care to have the Preview Museum?

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:07 pm

The Stone preview? If so, no thanks. I don't think they made an Aria preview Museum

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:47 pm

Jrdawg wrote:The Stone preview? If so, no thanks. I don't think they made an Aria preview Museum

No, not the Stone preview. The "Avalon Studios" preview, which has Stone, Aria, and.....mmmm...the other one (I forget what it was.)

It's got Aria....

Hey, is there anything Aria variant wise that you don't have?

Preview
Preview - Gold linen
#1
#1 Turner (white)
#1 "Museum" (the railing cover)
#1 Speckle
#2
#2 Foil variant
#3
#4
#4 Green Glow
#4 Blue Glow

Aria Sketchbook
Sketchbook "Armor" version
Sketchbook Gold

(Man, I remember, when these first came out, the regular was selling for $30 and the "Armor" was selling for $50! On eBay! Summer of 1999.)

Blanc and Noir #1
#1 DF
#2

Soul Market
#1
#1 DF
#1 DF blue, gold, red (I don't have the red, I don't think.)
#2 various
#3
#4
#5
#6
#6 Brown (never seen this one)

Summer Spell (no variants)
Midwinter's Dream (no variants)
Uses of Enchantment (no variants)

Aria/Angela (plethora...too many.

)

Anything I'm missing from this list?

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:00 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:The Stone preview? If so, no thanks. I don't think they made an Aria preview Museum
No, not the Stone preview. The "Avalon Studios" preview, which has Stone, Aria, and.....mmmm...the other one (I forget what it was.)

#1 "Museum" (the railing cover)
Sketchbook "Armor" version (Museum)

Do you have a pic of the preview? The only issues I need are the two museum variants of #1 and maybe the Sketchbook "Armor" Museum but I haven't actually seen one.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:07 pm

I don't actually like the sketchbook as much because its in color. Sounds kinda silly maybe but I'd still pay $50ish ballpark for it.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:28 pm

Jrdawg wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:The Stone preview? If so, no thanks. I don't think they made an Aria preview Museum
No, not the Stone preview. The "Avalon Studios" preview, which has Stone, Aria, and.....mmmm...the other one (I forget what it was.)

#1 "Museum" (the railing cover)
Sketchbook "Armor" version (Museum)
Do you have a pic of the preview? The only issues I need are the two museum variants of #1 and maybe the Sketchbook "Armor" Museum but I haven't actually seen one.

I have...I believe....the preview museum....if/when I find it, I'll take a pic.

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:36 pm

Very cool. Looking forward to it

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:38 pm

Jrdawg wrote:Very cool. Looking forward to it

(by the way...it's nice to find others with similar, non-Valiant interests.)

Jrdawg · Post by **Jrdawg** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:53 am

Like a lot of us here, I was well into comics before Valiant. The pre-unity stuff though was a nice fresh breath of air.