Turtlemania gold surfaces for sale.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-26-2018, 02:09 PM

Not mine, nor am I bidding but cool to see!

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Turtlemania-G...0/132553626660

*Redeemer* · 03-26-2018, 02:20 PM

I am curious to see how high the bidding will go given that its already at $2000 with 9 days left.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-26-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

I am curious to see how high the bidding will go given that its already at $2000 with 9 days left.

You and me both. That’s why I figured I would post it so we can all discuss as it plays out.

*MrPliggins* · 03-26-2018, 03:29 PM

I know there were a couple sold as BINs years ago, but has a gold ever sold on an open auction? It'll be interesting to see the hammer price.

*TurtleWA* · 03-26-2018, 05:43 PM

Currently at $3,550. I hope someone deserving gets it. I think at least one dromer has been searching awhile now for one. I wish I could see the label better. I think the CGC green is about not witnessing signatures, but not sure if it’s about anything else?

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-26-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleWA

Currently at $3,550. I hope someone deserving gets it. I think at least one dromer has been searching awhile now for one. I wish I could see the label better. I think the CGC green is about not witnessing signatures, but not sure if it’s about anything else?

Seller ended the auction early...

*TurtleWA* · 03-26-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fifth Turtle

Seller ended the auction early...

What’s that about?

MiamiTurtles3434 · 03-26-2018, 07:28 PM

Somebody probably made him a offer he couldn't refuse. Just my 2 cents

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-26-2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiTurtles3434

Somebody probably made him a offer he couldn't refuse. Just my 2 cents

Unless it was an insane amount I think that was a dumb move. Bidding may have gotten astronomical.

*TurtleWA* · 03-26-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiTurtles3434

Somebody probably made him a offer he couldn't refuse. Just my 2 cents

I was thinking that also. Or that the seller was fishing to see what it might be worth and got freaked out when it started climbing so soon. What was the opening amount? I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets listed again with a really high reserve. Unless it did sell.

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Originally Posted by The Fifth Turtle

Unless it was an insane amount I think that was a dumb move. Bidding may have gotten astronomical.

Like 12,000? What’s your guess?

*MrPliggins* · 03-26-2018, 10:06 PM

The opening amount was 99 cents. No telling what the final price would have been..it would only take two people who really want it to drive it to astronomical levels.
Looking at the bidding history earlier, there were only 3 bidders, with two main ones going back and forth.

edit: TurtleWA to answer your earlier question about the CGC green label.. "Qualified".. it means a book that has a glaring flaw but would otherwise be graded as the grade shown. So in this case, yes, the non-witnessed signatures and sketch are seen by CGC as a "flaw". A qualified grade could also be given for a page missing or coupon cut (Hulk 181 is often graded qualified because of a missing Marvel Value Stamp). You can request CGC to give you either a green "qualified" or blue "universal" label. They would knock the grade down significantly if a blue label was requested, but qualified is basically "what it would be" without that glaring flaw.

rich · 03-26-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleWA

I was thinking that also. Or that the seller was fishing to see what it might be worth and got freaked out when it started climbing so soon. What was the opening amount? I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets listed again with a really high reserve. Unless it did sell.

Like 12,000? What’s your guess?

This would have gone for upwards of $20K. Just don't understand why these sellers don't let these auctions run their course. So frustrating... still can't land one of these.

*TurtleWA* · 03-26-2018, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rich

This would have gone for upwards of $20K. Just don't understand why these sellers don't let these auctions run their course. So frustrating... still can't land one of these.

Yeah it’s frustrating when your ready to buy and can’t. I hope your get one sooner than later.

@MrPliggins thanks for the CGC info. And wow I wasn’t expecting that the auction started at only 99 cents.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-27-2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rich

This would have gone for upwards of $20K. Just don't understand why these sellers don't let these auctions run their course. So frustrating... still can't land one of these.

Would you have gone that high had the auction stayed? (Just an honest curious question, no offense intended.)

rich · 03-27-2018, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fifth Turtle

Would you have gone that high had the auction stayed? (Just an honest curious question, no offense intended.)

It's definitely possible but that's pretty steep for me. I lost out on a Gold a while back where my highest offer was bested. The offer than beat me had to have been around nearly $15K. So, with so much visibility of this one on eBay, I was thinking that would be higher than that.

*Redeemer* · 03-27-2018, 06:26 PM

I got it !!!!! I made the guy an offer for 10k and got it!!!!! After the auction ended I messaged the seller and made him an offer and HE ACCEPTED !!!!!!
Picture of the message/transaction below in the spoiler. should be here by Friday!!!

Spoiler:

*CyberCubed* · 03-27-2018, 06:48 PM

$10,000?

My god, man, are you rich?

rich · 03-27-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

I got it !!!!! I made the guy an offer for 10k and got it!!!!! After the auction ended I messaged the seller and made him an offer and HE ACCEPTED !!!!!!
Picture of the message/transaction below in the spoiler. should be here by Friday!!!

Spoiler:

That was good.

*MrPliggins* · 03-27-2018, 09:13 PM

Ha, you had me going for a second. Well played.

*Redeemer* · 03-28-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

$10,000?

My god, man, are you rich?

CyberCube I didn't buy it. It was a joke, click on the spoiler.

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Originally Posted by rich

That was good.

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

Ha, you had me going for a second. Well played.

Thanks guys, glad you guys have a sense of humor.

03-26-2018, 02:09 PM	#1
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	Turtlemania gold surfaces for sale. Not mine, nor am I bidding but cool to see! https://m.ebay.com/itm/Turtlemania-G...0/132553626660

03-26-2018, 02:20 PM	#2
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	I am curious to see how high the bidding will go given that its already at $2000 with 9 days left. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

03-26-2018, 10:06 PM	#11
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,006	The opening amount was 99 cents. No telling what the final price would have been..it would only take two people who really want it to drive it to astronomical levels. Looking at the bidding history earlier, there were only 3 bidders, with two main ones going back and forth. edit: TurtleWA to answer your earlier question about the CGC green label.. "Qualified".. it means a book that has a glaring flaw but would otherwise be graded as the grade shown. So in this case, yes, the non-witnessed signatures and sketch are seen by CGC as a "flaw". A qualified grade could also be given for a page missing or coupon cut (Hulk 181 is often graded qualified because of a missing Marvel Value Stamp). You can request CGC to give you either a green "qualified" or blue "universal" label. They would knock the grade down significantly if a blue label was requested, but qualified is basically "what it would be" without that glaring flaw. Last edited by MrPliggins; 03-26-2018 at 10:21 PM.

03-27-2018, 06:26 PM	#16
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	I got it !!!!! I made the guy an offer for 10k and got it!!!!! After the auction ended I messaged the seller and made him an offer and HE ACCEPTED !!!!!! Picture of the message/transaction below in the spoiler. should be here by Friday!!! Spoiler: __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

03-26-2018, 03:29 PM	#4
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,006	I know there were a couple sold as BINs years ago, but has a gold ever sold on an open auction? It'll be interesting to see the hammer price.

03-26-2018, 05:43 PM	#5
TurtleWA Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: WA Posts: 2,507	Currently at $3,550. I hope someone deserving gets it. I think at least one dromer has been searching awhile now for one. I wish I could see the label better. I think the CGC green is about not witnessing signatures, but not sure if it’s about anything else?

03-26-2018, 07:28 PM	#8
MiamiTurtles3434 Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Miami Posts: 111	Somebody probably made him a offer he couldn't refuse. Just my 2 cents

03-27-2018, 06:48 PM	#17
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	$10,000? My god, man, are you rich?

03-27-2018, 09:13 PM	#19
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,006	Ha, you had me going for a second. Well played.