Turtlemania gold surfaces for sale.

[The Fifth Turtle]

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

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Turtlemania-Gold-CGC-9-2-Qualified-6-10/132553626660

[Redeemer]

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

[The Fifth Turtle]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Seller ended the auction early...

What’s that about?

[MiamiTurtles3434]

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

[The Fifth Turtle]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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. :cry:

[TurtleWA]

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. :cry:

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

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

[The Fifth Turtle]

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. :cry:

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

[rich]

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]

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!!!

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/355023457201901784/74D64DD7C5990E3CE6528786184EEB270DEDDD79/

[CyberCubed]

$10,000? :o

My god, man, are you rich?

[rich]

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!!!

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/355023457201901784/74D64DD7C5990E3CE6528786184EEB270DEDDD79/

That was good.

[MrPliggins]

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

[Redeemer]

$10,000? :o

My god, man, are you rich?

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

That was good.

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

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

[funatic]

You couldn’t wait til Sunday, Redeemer? :tlol:

[Redeemer]

You couldn’t wait til Sunday, Redeemer? :tlol:

would have been to obvious :lol:

[pferreira]

After someone has bought it what exactly can they do with it? Use it for new dentures? Impress Mr T by hanging it on your wall or around your neck? :D

[MrPliggins]

Haha, the age-old question with expensive collectibles...what do you actually do with them? I suppose, store away, or display, to look at once in a while. And to hold for investment purposes..but I'm not sure if it can go much higher than $20k? Depends if TMNT stay relevant for decades to come.

[TurtleWA]

Haha, the age-old question with expensive collectibles...what do you actually do with them? I suppose, store away, or display, to look at once in a while. And to hold for investment purposes..but I'm not sure if it can go much higher than $20k? Depends if TMNT stay relevant for decades to come.

If I paid 20k for it I would keep it until I’m 90 years old. Then donate to a museum if one wanted it. Or maybe my family could try and find a buyer through an auction.

It will be interesting to see the future of TMNT collectibles. I think TMNT comics and art will hold value way better than the toys, video games and other merch. I think comics and art can gain/keep collecting interest for reasons other than nostalgia. But toys and general merch not so much. I can imagine after kids from the 1970s—1990s are gone that there are going to be piles of worthless toys and video games.

[rich]

Did anyone here cobtact the seller ? I'm curious why it ended early.

[MiamiTurtles3434]

If I paid 20k for it I would keep it until I’m 90 years old. Then donate to a museum if one wanted it. Or maybe my family could try and find a buyer through an auction.

It will be interesting to see the future of TMNT collectibles. I think TMNT comics and art will hold value way better than the toys, video games and other merch. I think comics and art can gain/keep collecting interest for reasons other than nostalgia. But toys and general merch not so much. I can imagine after kids from the 1970s—1990s are gone that there are going to be piles of worthless toys and video games.

I totally agree with all your points. I was speaking with a fellow turtle collector last night and I pose the questions as to who will be the next comic artist who's art work will be the most sought after by collectors in the the future.

[MiamiTurtles3434]

Did anyone here cobtact the seller ? I'm curious why it ended early.

I belive someone said in the cgc boards whatvthe seller decided to keep it.

[rich]

I belive someone said in the cgc boards whatvthe seller decided to keep it.

Thanks for letting me know. Appreciate it.