Bragging rights - your best deal of late?

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:24 am

vikingspawn wrote:Scored these 2 rare German Simpsons Bongo variants limited to 666 and 777:

These are the German versions of the "Treehouse of Horror" annuals (called "Bart Simpsons Horror Show" in Europe) that come with original covers.

Also scored this German Avengers variant limited to 888:

Racher!

Those are all awesome! Didn't know they weren't called treehouse of horror in mainland europe either.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:10 pm

this is most likely my best deal ever
I paid for all of this in 1 group so ill list what i can remember as best as i can im sure im ganna miss some stuff

starting with cmics
3 long boxes of marvel and dc so far nm 98 x 2 and spawn 1 - 50 are in there
60 dvds with cases
160 cds with cases
30 ps2 games
10 x box games and a x box
8 360 games
400 books
a snap on metric set with 8 mm - 16 mm 12 pt sockets and 6 pt sockets
a pile of snap on wrences mostly combo box end and open
just for the great price of 225
my best deal in years

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:20 pm

Very cool, SP.

Burrito Boy · Post by **Burrito Boy** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:16 pm

superman-prime wrote:this is most likely my best deal ever
I paid for all of this in 1 group so ill list what i can remember as best as i can im sure im ganna miss some stuff

starting with cmics
3 long boxes of marvel and dc so far nm 98 x 2 and spawn 1 - 50 are in there
60 dvds with cases
160 cds with cases
30 ps2 games
10 x box games and a x box
8 360 games
400 books
a snap on metric set with 8 mm - 16 mm 12 pt sockets and 6 pt sockets
a pile of snap on wrences mostly combo box end and open
just for the great price of 225
my best deal in years

I was feeling pretty cocky until I read that. 400 books?

Anyway, my best deal is UFO & Outer Space # 19 and The Twilight Zone #88 by Whitman Comics (Gold Key) that I found in a bag of six comics for $1.99.

I also got two Backpack Marvels: Target: Angel and Dark Phoenix Returns for a buck each.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sun May 01, 2011 12:17 am

I dropped of the snap on set metric set for 300 this afternoon

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun May 01, 2011 2:00 am

superman-prime wrote:this is most likely my best deal ever
I paid for all of this in 1 group so ill list what i can remember as best as i can im sure im ganna miss some stuff

starting with cmics
3 long boxes of marvel and dc so far nm 98 x 2 and spawn 1 - 50 are in there
60 dvds with cases
160 cds with cases
30 ps2 games
10 x box games and a x box
8 360 games
400 books
a snap on metric set with 8 mm - 16 mm 12 pt sockets and 6 pt sockets
a pile of snap on wrences mostly combo box end and open
just for the great price of 225
my best deal in years

Where do you find lots like that? Garage sales?

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sun May 01, 2011 9:05 am

superman-prime wrote:I dropped of the snap on set metric set for 300 this afternoon

Nice.

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Sun May 01, 2011 11:55 pm

I don't have a picture taken of it yet, but I found a copy of Eclipse Comics' Miracleman "The Golden Age" TPB today for $4.99!!! And it is in pristine condition!!! I could not believe it! Comic book luck isn't usually in my world...lol...but when I saw it I could not pass it up. Especially since Neil Gaiman is also my favorite writer

Here is a picture of the book per Google:

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun May 01, 2011 11:56 pm

JonesyAZ wrote:I don't have a picture taken of it yet, but I found a copy of Eclipse Comics' Miracleman "The Golden Age" TPB today for $4.99!!! And it is in pristine condition!!! I could not believe it! Comic book luck isn't usually in my world...lol...but when I saw it I could not pass it up. Especially since Neil Gaiman is also my favorite writer

Here is a picture of the book per Google:

I think you did REAL well there bro.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Wed May 04, 2011 6:23 pm

Morning glories tpb £3.00

WIN !!!

drmirage · Post by **drmirage** » Thu May 05, 2011 1:08 am

Magnus Robot Fighter 1-21 ,24, 25
Magnus Robot Fighter Yearbook 1
Vintage Magnus Robot Fighter 1-4
The Original Magnus Robot Fighter 1
Magnus Robot Fighter & Nexus 1-2

Books were all very good to excellent. Issues 1-8 have all the coupons.

$30.89 shipped.

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:49 am

Draco wrote:Morning glories tpb £3.00

WIN !!!

To read? Lose.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:23 am

ian_house wrote:
Draco wrote:Morning glories tpb £3.00

WIN !!!
To read? Lose.

Lol, did you get past the first story arc dude?
For me it's easier of course, i mean they sell, it's win, win, win yeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaawww !!!

There must be close to ten books from Image in the last two years that are grabbing attention and thoughg im still not sure any of them have blown me away, all are above average on both script and art.
If anything despite some slightly overhyped madness here and there, it makes a refreshing change to see books like these grabbing the headlines, even if we disagree on whether they are that special.
They sure as hell are a whole bunch better than what was on offer when the term 'Hot Book'!! made me wanna shoot myself in the face way back when

I will however remain skeptical about the whole hype thing, i don't like to see people blowing $30 on a $2.99 book, it could mean 10+ other titles that truly deserve a look wont get hit up. It may be great for any retailer to get a monsterous mark up for less outlay, though as before, that can lead to less effort and a slippery slope on not pro actively selling much more new product for the same profit.
A big plus though is the buzz in general's felt and it creates happy waves in a harsh retail environment.

Morning Glories FTW !!!

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Thu May 05, 2011 8:47 am

Draco wrote:There must be close to ten books from Image in the last two years that are grabbing attention and thoughg im still not sure any of them have blown me away, all are above average on both script and art.
If anything despite some slightly overhyped madness here and there, it makes a refreshing change to see books like these grabbing the headlines, even if we disagree on whether they are that special.
They sure as hell are a whole bunch better than what was on offer when the term 'Hot Book'!! made me wanna shoot myself in the face way back when

Carbon Grey. I am really enjoying this book. I have hopes.

There's a little bit of a feud with my crowd at the LCS and the chump that writes Li'l Depressed Boy. It helps that his comic sucks donkey balls but the dude was a chump before he ever was published.

This strange Image hype seems to be a tide that raises all ships.

greg · Post by **greg** » Thu May 05, 2011 9:13 am

CGC 9.6 Superman #423 (final issue, 1986)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #18 (1st full Doomsday)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #19 (vs. Doomsday)
Shipped.

$34.98.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu May 05, 2011 10:53 am

greg wrote:CGC 9.6 Superman #423 (final issue, 1986)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #18 (1st full Doomsday)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #19 (vs. Doomsday)
Shipped.

$34.98.

Nice snag indeed, especially the # 423. Lovely book and available in higher grades still, but not one i expect to see on walls at show.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:03 pm

Draco wrote:
greg wrote:CGC 9.6 Superman #423 (final issue, 1986)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #18 (1st full Doomsday)
CGC 9.6 Superman: Man of Steel #19 (vs. Doomsday)
Shipped.

$34.98.
Nice snag indeed, especially the # 423. Lovely book and available in higher grades still, but not one i expect to see on walls at show.

Cool

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Fri May 06, 2011 5:08 am

Draco wrote:
ian_house wrote:
Draco wrote:Morning glories tpb £3.00

WIN !!!
To read? Lose.
Lol, did you get past the first story arc dude?
For me it's easier of course, i mean they sell, it's win, win, win yeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaawww !!!

There must be close to ten books from Image in the last two years that are grabbing attention and thoughg im still not sure any of them have blown me away, all are above average on both script and art.
If anything despite some slightly overhyped madness here and there, it makes a refreshing change to see books like these grabbing the headlines, even if we disagree on whether they are that special.
They sure as hell are a whole bunch better than what was on offer when the term 'Hot Book'!! made me wanna shoot myself in the face way back when

I will however remain skeptical about the whole hype thing, i don't like to see people blowing $30 on a $2.99 book, it could mean 10+ other titles that truly deserve a look wont get hit up. It may be great for any retailer to get a monsterous mark up for less outlay, though as before, that can lead to less effort and a slippery slope on not pro actively selling much more new product for the same profit.
A big plus though is the buzz in general's felt and it creates happy waves in a harsh retail environment.

Morning Glories FTW !!!

Sorry dude missed this reply til now. Nah didn't get past the 1st arc. I just didn't get on with Morning Glories. I have a 1st print issue 1 but I seem to have missed the boat on that 1! It struck me as being too much mystery and evil cult and not enough actual story or character development.

Chew is the only 1 of these series that I really loved despite the hype and its still going strong. Month in month out it is filled with amazing art, very different and perfect for the story. The narrative/concept are both original and entertaining with great touches of humour. Plus theres a luchador ninja chicken... how can you go wrong?!?!!!

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Fri May 06, 2011 5:14 am

ian_house wrote:
Draco wrote:
ian_house wrote:
Draco wrote:Morning glories tpb £3.00

WIN !!!
To read? Lose.
Lol, did you get past the first story arc dude?
For me it's easier of course, i mean they sell, it's win, win, win yeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaawww !!!

There must be close to ten books from Image in the last two years that are grabbing attention and thoughg im still not sure any of them have blown me away, all are above average on both script and art.
If anything despite some slightly overhyped madness here and there, it makes a refreshing change to see books like these grabbing the headlines, even if we disagree on whether they are that special.
They sure as hell are a whole bunch better than what was on offer when the term 'Hot Book'!! made me wanna shoot myself in the face way back when

I will however remain skeptical about the whole hype thing, i don't like to see people blowing $30 on a $2.99 book, it could mean 10+ other titles that truly deserve a look wont get hit up. It may be great for any retailer to get a monsterous mark up for less outlay, though as before, that can lead to less effort and a slippery slope on not pro actively selling much more new product for the same profit.
A big plus though is the buzz in general's felt and it creates happy waves in a harsh retail environment.

Morning Glories FTW !!!

Sorry dude missed this reply til now. Nah didn't get past the 1st arc. I just didn't get on with Morning Glories. I have a 1st print issue 1 but I seem to have missed the boat on that 1! It struck me as being too much mystery and evil cult and not enough actual story or character development.

Chew is the only 1 of these series that I really loved despite the hype and its still going strong. Month in month out it is filled with amazing art, very different and perfect for the story. The narrative/concept are both original and entertaining with great touches of humour. Plus theres a luchador ninja chicken... how can you go wrong?!?!!!

I think Chew was the only one from the start that actually had something about it that stood out enough to keep growing.
Being ever skeptical means i will always miss the boat once in a while on a hot book. As there were no available copies i couldnt give it a thumbs up, but once i read it i knew why it was so damn hot, where as others seem to be lacking in that final bit of magic, depsite being different to the rest of the shelf selection of new books.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Fri May 06, 2011 6:04 am

ian_house wrote:Sorry dude missed this reply til now. Nah didn't get past the 1st arc. I just didn't get on with Morning Glories. I have a 1st print issue 1 but I seem to have missed the boat on that 1! It struck me as being too much mystery and evil cult and not enough actual story or character development.

You are correct on this still.

ian_house wrote:Chew is the only 1 of these series that I really loved despite the hype and its still going strong. Month in month out it is filled with amazing art, very different and perfect for the story. The narrative/concept are both original and entertaining with great touches of humour. Plus theres a luchador ninja chicken... how can you go wrong?!?!!!

Agreed. Chew is really the only one that struck a real chord in both the first issue and still manages to every single month.

cplsimon · Post by **cplsimon** » Sat May 07, 2011 1:10 pm

I won a shadowman lot off eBay with:

V1 # 39,42,43
V2# 1-20
V3# 1-3
AND V3 #1 PRICE VARIANT!
FOR $30.95 SHIPPED.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sun May 08, 2011 11:26 pm

very nice

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Sun May 08, 2011 11:39 pm

cplsimon wrote:I won a shadowman lot off eBay with:

V1 # 39,42,43
V2# 1-20
V3# 1-3
AND V3 #1 PRICE VARIANT!
FOR $30.95 SHIPPED.

I saw that, I'm glad someone here got it.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Mon May 09, 2011 1:43 pm

Elveen wrote:
cplsimon wrote:I won a shadowman lot off eBay with:

V1 # 39,42,43
V2# 1-20
V3# 1-3
AND V3 #1 PRICE VARIANT!
FOR $30.95 SHIPPED.
I saw that, I'm glad someone here got it.

greg · Post by **greg** » Mon May 09, 2011 3:48 pm

cplsimon wrote:I won a shadowman lot off eBay with:

V1 # 39,42,43
V2# 1-20
V3# 1-3
AND V3 #1 PRICE VARIANT!
FOR $30.95 SHIPPED.

Congrats on the V3 #1 painted with price.
Very tough.

I hope it's great condition.