[Make Offer] FOR SALE: SOFISTOCAT's COLLECTION

Sofistocat · 01-09-2017, 01:51 PM

It is with heavy heart that I make this post. I have been in a vicious legal battle for almost two years now and the accumulation of debt has finally reached a tipping point. I have a sizable collection and barring a few key pieces, will be taking offers on EVERYTHING in my collection thread. I don't have the heart to put a price tag on everything, but am willing to part with about 90% of my collection for the right price. This will include many of the pieces I had said I would never sell.

Please keep in mind I worked my butt off to build my collection and it would've become a trust of sorts for my daughter. Alas, it doesn't look like I can hold out anymore. I want to be very clear on this next statement:

I will not be accepting bottom dollar offers, nor will I be looking to simply get my money back. I will be looking to make a profit on everything I might sell. Those who know me, would hopefully vouch that I am fair and honest. My feedback here speaks for itself...

I do have some rules to how I would like this to be handled:

1) Please allow me 24 - 48 hours to respond. I have a very hectic schedule and am not on the drome nearly as often as I used to be. I will not respond to repeated messages requesting a response when you want it. Please, please be patient.

2) This will be a first come, first serve basis. That said, I am not going to instantly commit to any sale instantly. Please alow 24 hours from the time of your offer for me to process it. As I stated, this is not something I am happy about doing, so I need to maximize profitability. I will not, and have never, have bidding wars. I will think about an offer and make a decision, regardless of how many better offers I might receive after... That should be incentive for potential offers to be your best offer.

IMPORTANT EDIT 01/10/2017 @ 09:52 EST: Due to the fact I've received a few pm's from dromers expressing their interests in the same page, I will make the following disclaimer --> In an effort to be fair and impartial I will not go back and forth haggling. If you make an offer and I decline it, I will move onto the next person who is interested. In saying this, I have not responded to anyone yet, but am about to begin doing so. I understand if there would be an objection to my method, but I am really trying to stress that I want your best offer upfront. I will be upfront and state right now that I will potentially take less money in this fashion. If person "A" makes an offer of "X" and I decline, but person "B" makes a greater offer and it was accepted though person"A" was willing to offer more, then person "A" did not make their initial best offer and that's on them. These sales are being conducted with the highest regard for the honor system. If you plan to make an offer, make your first one your best. That is the only way to improve your chances of getting what you want.

Given I have had multiple pm's already, I feel I should have a maximum time frame for people to submit offers. I feel a 24 hour window from the time of my response to you is more than fair. I don't like the thought of having someone ahead of you taking an excessively long time to ponder and submit an offer.

Also, I will not be taking secular offers on items that were not expressed in the PM you sent me after the fact. I am only willing to discuss items that you pm'd me about in that specific PM. Again, I'm really trying to stress that you should put everything you have an interest in and subsequent offeres in your first PM. This is also the fairest way I can think of handling sales. I hope you understand my concerns.

THANK YOU

3) Some items I can think of right now that are not on the table are:

A) Any items, I've personally commissioned
B) My Captain America sketchbook
C) Vol.1 pages: Issue 20 page 27, Issue 51 page 1, Issue 54 Page 20. The remainder of the pages are up for grabs.

4) I am not interested in payments over time, unless the balance is understandably considerable. And, if I am willing to accept payments, the time window cannot be lengthy. I am not Macy's and this isn't the layaway department. I am also going to state that insurance must be purchased on big ticket items( let's say x > $500.00 for now). I always pack securely, but SH*T happens.

5) I can provide provenance to 100% of my collection. I have kept a database of everything since day 1. I will include any additional items of provenance in a sale if said items are available.

6) And this one is probably my biggest concern:

I have absolutely no interest in dealing with a reseller. If I believe someone to have such intentions, I reserve the right to cancel negotiations at my discretion. Pardon my french, but I'll be god-damned if I'm going to have someone capitalize from my hard work.

That's about all I have to say for now.

Here is a link to my collection: CLICK HERE

Thank you for your time and feel free to ask any questions.

Mike

TheMasterTurtle · 01-09-2017, 01:54 PM

Sorry to hear that Mike. I hope things get better for you. I'll have a look through and see if I can help.

I've done a few deals with Mike and he's always been an honest and fair person to work with.

*Redrumh2o* · 01-09-2017, 02:49 PM

Sorry to hear Mike...GLWTS....I hope everything works out for you

*Shogun26* · 01-09-2017, 02:57 PM

Sorry to hear this dude.

Nortock Diab · 01-09-2017, 03:17 PM

Sorry to read this as well...
I hope everything gets sorted out for you.

*MrPliggins* · 01-09-2017, 05:02 PM

Sad to hear this, Mike. I know how passionate you are about this collection and it must be really difficult to do. All the best, man.

*plastroncafe* · 01-09-2017, 05:16 PM

I'm so so sorry for this loss. I hope it comes to a gain for you.
Good luck.

OA · 01-09-2017, 05:49 PM

Good luck with everything man.

eastlos217 · 01-09-2017, 11:09 PM

im really sorry to hear that boss

Sofistocat · 01-10-2017, 10:33 AM

In an effort to alleviate confusion, think of my sales thread as a silent auction. The difference between what I'm doing and a silent auction is I am using a first come first serve sales queue format. It is strongly advised to put your items of interest and subsequent offers in the initial PM you send.

I am keeping track of who is first in the queue for each item. All you need to do is pm me with what you want to make offers on and the offer itself. I will respond withing 24 hours with whether the item is available and whether I accept your offer or not.

Hope this helps those who may have trouble understanding my Rules and Reg's...

Sofistocat · 01-13-2017, 09:33 AM

BUMP

All PM's to date have been responded to. Packages that have been paid for will ship today.

Again, Thank You to all who've expressed interest and offered help. It's very endearing.

01-09-2017, 01:51 PM	#1
Sofistocat Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 639	FOR SALE: SOFISTOCAT's COLLECTION It is with heavy heart that I make this post. I have been in a vicious legal battle for almost two years now and the accumulation of debt has finally reached a tipping point. I have a sizable collection and barring a few key pieces, will be taking offers on EVERYTHING in my collection thread. I don't have the heart to put a price tag on everything, but am willing to part with about 90% of my collection for the right price. This will include many of the pieces I had said I would never sell. Please keep in mind I worked my butt off to build my collection and it would've become a trust of sorts for my daughter. Alas, it doesn't look like I can hold out anymore. I want to be very clear on this next statement: I will not be accepting bottom dollar offers, nor will I be looking to simply get my money back. I will be looking to make a profit on everything I might sell. Those who know me, would hopefully vouch that I am fair and honest. My feedback here speaks for itself... I do have some rules to how I would like this to be handled: 1) Please allow me 24 - 48 hours to respond. I have a very hectic schedule and am not on the drome nearly as often as I used to be. I will not respond to repeated messages requesting a response when you want it. Please, please be patient. 2) This will be a first come, first serve basis. That said, I am not going to instantly commit to any sale instantly. Please alow 24 hours from the time of your offer for me to process it. As I stated, this is not something I am happy about doing, so I need to maximize profitability. I will not, and have never, have bidding wars. I will think about an offer and make a decision, regardless of how many better offers I might receive after... That should be incentive for potential offers to be your best offer. IMPORTANT EDIT 01/10/2017 @ 09:52 EST: Due to the fact I've received a few pm's from dromers expressing their interests in the same page, I will make the following disclaimer --> In an effort to be fair and impartial I will not go back and forth haggling. If you make an offer and I decline it, I will move onto the next person who is interested. In saying this, I have not responded to anyone yet, but am about to begin doing so. I understand if there would be an objection to my method, but I am really trying to stress that I want your best offer upfront. I will be upfront and state right now that I will potentially take less money in this fashion. If person "A" makes an offer of "X" and I decline, but person "B" makes a greater offer and it was accepted though person"A" was willing to offer more, then person "A" did not make their initial best offer and that's on them. These sales are being conducted with the highest regard for the honor system. If you plan to make an offer, make your first one your best. That is the only way to improve your chances of getting what you want. Given I have had multiple pm's already, I feel I should have a maximum time frame for people to submit offers. I feel a 24 hour window from the time of my response to you is more than fair. I don't like the thought of having someone ahead of you taking an excessively long time to ponder and submit an offer. Also, I will not be taking secular offers on items that were not expressed in the PM you sent me after the fact. I am only willing to discuss items that you pm'd me about in that specific PM. Again, I'm really trying to stress that you should put everything you have an interest in and subsequent offeres in your first PM. This is also the fairest way I can think of handling sales. I hope you understand my concerns. THANK YOU 3) Some items I can think of right now that are not on the table are: A) Any items, I've personally commissioned B) My Captain America sketchbook C) Vol.1 pages: Issue 20 page 27, Issue 51 page 1, Issue 54 Page 20. The remainder of the pages are up for grabs. 4) I am not interested in payments over time, unless the balance is understandably considerable. And, if I am willing to accept payments, the time window cannot be lengthy. I am not Macy's and this isn't the layaway department. I am also going to state that insurance must be purchased on big ticket items( let's say x > $500.00 for now). I always pack securely, but SHT happens. 5) I can provide provenance to 100% of my collection. I have kept a database of everything since day 1. I will include any additional items of provenance in a sale if said items are available. 6) And this one is probably my biggest concern: I have absolutely no interest in dealing with a reseller. If I believe someone to have such intentions, I reserve the right to cancel negotiations at my discretion. Pardon my french, but I'll be god-damned if I'm going to have someone capitalize from my hard work. That's about all I have to say for now. Here is a link to my collection: CLICK HERE* Thank you for your time and feel free to ask any questions. Mike __________________ Make like a tree and get outta here. My Technodrome Forums TMNT Collection My ComicArtFan Galleries Buy Mark Martin's Original Art HERE Last edited by Sofistocat; 01-10-2017 at 08:53 AM.

01-09-2017, 01:54 PM	#2
TheMasterTurtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,114	Sorry to hear that Mike. I hope things get better for you. I'll have a look through and see if I can help. I've done a few deals with Mike and he's always been an honest and fair person to work with. __________________ Do you have any Dinosaucers or a lead on where to get anything related to the show? PM Me Please! Check out my collection! http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39766

01-09-2017, 02:49 PM	#3
Redrumh2o Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,907	Sorry to hear Mike...GLWTS....I hope everything works out for you __________________ My Collection Thread - Original Art, Toys, Comics, Sketches!!

01-09-2017, 02:57 PM	#4
Shogun26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: under my bed Posts: 2,322	Sorry to hear this dude. __________________ Ebay Store!! Guys...I think Turtle Mania is back for good.

01-09-2017, 03:17 PM	#5
Nortock Diab Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Paris, France Posts: 429	Sorry to read this as well... I hope everything gets sorted out for you. __________________ Fan Comic: Tales of the TMNT Special full PDF Fan Print: Jim Lawson's Guzzi LeMans The Collected Strips Fan Print: Jim Lawson's Secret Garage For sale: Nortock Diab's Comic Shop

01-09-2017, 05:02 PM	#6
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	Sad to hear this, Mike. I know how passionate you are about this collection and it must be really difficult to do. All the best, man.

01-09-2017, 05:49 PM	#8
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Good luck with everything man.

01-09-2017, 11:09 PM	#9
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	im really sorry to hear that boss

01-10-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
Sofistocat Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 639	In an effort to alleviate confusion, think of my sales thread as a silent auction. The difference between what I'm doing and a silent auction is I am using a first come first serve sales queue format. It is strongly advised to put your items of interest and subsequent offers in the initial PM you send. I am keeping track of who is first in the queue for each item. All you need to do is pm me with what you want to make offers on and the offer itself. I will respond withing 24 hours with whether the item is available and whether I accept your offer or not. Hope this helps those who may have trouble understanding my Rules and Reg's... __________________ Make like a tree and get outta here. My Technodrome Forums TMNT Collection My ComicArtFan Galleries Buy Mark Martin's Original Art HERE

01-13-2017, 09:33 AM	#11
Sofistocat Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 639	BUMP All PM's to date have been responded to. Packages that have been paid for will ship today. Again, Thank You to all who've expressed interest and offered help. It's very endearing. __________________ Make like a tree and get outta here. My Technodrome Forums TMNT Collection My ComicArtFan Galleries Buy Mark Martin's Original Art HERE