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[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by John Pannozzi

You mean the one published in 1992 that had an introduction by Harlan Ellison? Couldn't tell you, but I know the soft cover version is fairly easy to come by and may still be available on Mirage's online store.

yeah it's the one with an introduction by Harlan Ellison. and it's hardcover, and was limited to like 500 i thought i read somewhere

[John Pannozzi]

Originally Posted by wilddiverse

There were two three-part Bog Swamp Demon back-ups by Ryan Brown:
v1 #9, 11-12
v2 #2-4

So, those are all the back-ups in the Gutwallow series?

[Powder]

Anyone have an idea of how much a vol. 1 issue 2 2nd print is worth? I got it for $5 because my LCS put it in the wrong bin.

[Abnormal Freak]

I bought mine from Murph through an eBay auction a little over a year ago for $10.50.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Powder

Anyone have an idea of how much a vol. 1 issue 2 2nd print is worth? I got it for $5 because my LCS put it in the wrong bin.

I paid $11.99+$4.99 S&H last month on ebay for my VF/NM copy.

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by azrael

body count has a page printed twice in the book. Are images and heavy metal's release both like that?

Originally Posted by azrael

body count (tpb) has a page printed twice in the book. Are images and heavy metal's release both like that or is it just heavy metals?

Posting twice about a twice printed page? I see what you did there.

[wilddiverse]

Originally Posted by John Pannozzi

So, those are all the back-ups in the Gutwallow series?

Yep, I flipped through all the issues I picked up a month ago. Those six issues had back-ups featuring Bog Swamp Demon and Golem, another Hall of Heroes castaway, shows up in there too.

The Gutwallow TPBs have some other Gutwallow shorts, but nothing with Bog.

[John Pannozzi]

Originally Posted by wilddiverse

Yep, I flipped through all the issues I picked up a month ago. Those six issues had back-ups featuring Bog Swamp Demon and Golem, another Hall of Heroes castaway, shows up in there too.

The Gutwallow TPBs have some other Gutwallow shorts, but nothing with Bog.

Thanks for the info. You should probably help update the Grand Comics Database's Gutwallow indexs (and add an index for the second Numbskull Press volume).

[papa_smurf73]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf73

If you read the spoiler above this comment will post will make more sense...

I just received some pictures from the gentleman selling his TMNT comics. I will leave a link below for your review. I'm such a noob to the comic book world of TMNT and was hoping I could get a final answer on a price for his books. I don't want to low ball him, and at the same time I don't want to spend a fortune. Someone else has suggested I offer $40 as a fair price. Do you still believe this is a fair offer based on his latest correspondence to me (see below)?

Just a reminder that I have the following distinct "volumes",
depending on how complete a collection you want, I'm not particular
about selling parts or all of it.

Solson Publications: Official Martial Arts Training Manuals plus How
to Draw TMNT

Teen. Mutant ninja Turtles 1 - 40, plus some of the 50 range and 60 range comics

Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo Micro-Series

Tales of the TMNT (1-7)

If you want, pick a specific issue and I'll take some pictures of it
for you. I'd rate the majority of these comics in used or slightly
used condition. None of them are what I would consider spotless or
pristine (comicspriceguide.com rates from 1-10, based on their system
I would rate my collection between 7 and 8 depending on issue, with
some around 5 or 6).

The gentleman selling his comics has landed on a price of $180.00... Here is what I'm aware that he has.

Solson Publications: Official Martial Arts Training Manuals
How to Draw TMNT
Teen. Mutant ninja Turtles 1 - 40, plus some of the 50 range and 60 range comics
Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo Micro-Series
Tales of the TMNT (1-7)
Fugitoid 1st printing (both of which have that weird, folio-like larger size to them)
a number of the Gizmo comics

Here are some pictures: Click to see Pictures

Does that sound like a fair price based on our previous conversations? I certainly appreciate the feedback. I do want his books, but I don't want to overpay.

[wilddiverse]

Frankly, that seems awful high to me. ~65 comics for $180?

The most valuable comic I see in there would be the #4 (1st print) and those can be had regularly on eBay for ~$20. Much of the rest is around for $2 or less. The set is fantastic for a starter collection and I understand the appeal of not doing all the individual issue shopping, but $3/book at mid-range conditions seems like the distant opposite of lowballing the guy.

[Roseangelo]

Way too high - I'm pretty sure complete Vol. 1 runs have sold for less than that. Counter offer with what *you* are willing to pay, without worrying about his feelings. If he doesn't go for it, move on and break it off. Watch eBay and you'll eventually find a better deal.

[Powder]

The most I'd pay for that would be about $130, & even then you could do better. I personally don't like to pay more than $2 a book unless it's rare.

[Bjarni]

Originally Posted by wilddiverse

Frankly, that seems awful high to me. ~65 comics for $180?

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Way too high

Originally Posted by Powder

The most I'd pay for that would be about $130, & even then you could do better. I personally don't like to pay more than $2 a book unless it's rare.

Wow, I thought it was high, but I still didn't think you could get lower then that. Most of the times I see Turtle issues from the 80's the price range is usually $5 or more...

[TheCanadiandrome]

so nobody knows where i can get the Harlan Ellison introduction hardcover of TMNT #1?

[wilddiverse]

Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

so nobody knows where i can get the Harlan Ellison introduction hardcover of TMNT #1?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...756#vi-content

[azrael]

regaurding the buying of the comics meet up in person, take how much your willing to pay, seperate $100 from it and once your done looking it over offer him the hundred. Make sure he sees it so money, is like "damn I can take thats $100 in my hand." then only go up to what your willing to pay. lowball then work your way to an agreement.

[Venom]

Definitely way too much! Since he wants to go that high, hit him with Rose's counter then see what his counter offer is and edge closer to a buck a book. AT MOST, I would personally pay $1.25-$1.50 a book.

Originally Posted by papa_smurf73

The gentleman selling his comics has landed on a price of $180.00... Here is what I'm aware that he has.

Solson Publications: Official Martial Arts Training Manuals
How to Draw TMNT
Teen. Mutant ninja Turtles 1 - 40, plus some of the 50 range and 60 range comics
Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo Micro-Series
Tales of the TMNT (1-7)
Fugitoid 1st printing (both of which have that weird, folio-like larger size to them)
a number of the Gizmo comics

Here are some pictures: Click to see Pictures

Does that sound like a fair price based on our previous conversations? I certainly appreciate the feedback. I do want his books, but I don't want to overpay.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by wilddiverse

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...756#vi-content

gees u gotta be sh*ttin me?! like does it seriously gotta go that much?

[wilddiverse]

Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

gees u gotta be sh*ttin me?! like does it seriously gotta go that much?

I suspect that's something of an optimistic price on the part of that eBay seller (who also has the 25th Anniversary HC listed)-- I have no idea what a ~20 year old limited-to-500-copies hardcover reprint of #1 should be priced at. Cover price was $24.95, but who knows how many of these are around and, of those, have owners who want to sell.

I find I'm happy to just get the softcover for $6 from Mirage.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by wilddiverse

I suspect that's something of an optimistic price on the part of that eBay seller (who also has the 25th Anniversary HC listed)-- I have no idea what a ~20 year old limited-to-500-copies hardcover reprint of #1 should be priced at. Cover price was $24.95, but who knows how many of these are around and, of those, have owners who want to sell.

I find I'm happy to just get the softcover for $6 from Mirage.

that's all i might have to settle for as well, lol! but i'm posting an ad for one on "Ebay Want It Now"