[WTB] Vol.1/#1 Mirage Issue

[DonatelloFan]

I saw on MileHighComics.com that a Fair condition issue is $80. I'm wanting to get a copy soon, and it doesn't have to be in good condition, just relatively cheap. If no one on here can help me, I'll just go there, but I'd like to see if any Dromer's can help.

I made this separate from my other B/S/T thread, because this is my priority right now. And I asked the same question in the Comic 'Ask a question' thread. Thank you for any help in advance.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

I saw on MileHighComics.com that a Fair condition issue is $80. I'm wanting to get a copy soon, and it doesn't have to be in good condition, just relatively cheap. If no one on here can help me, I'll just go there, but I'd like to see if any Dromer's can help.

I made this separate from my other B/S/T thread, because this is my priority right now. And I asked the same question in the Comic 'Ask a question' thread. Thank you for any help in advance.

There is no way in heck you could find a copy of TMNT #1 Volume 1 (First Print) for $80. That price would be attainable if youre looking for 2nd or 3rd printings in fair shape, but absolutely not 1st print. Even copies that are really thrashed command $500 -$700 these days.

[DonatelloFan]

I could have sworn a couple months ago someone posted that MileHigh was selling every issue of Volume One, and the lowest grade was selling for around that. And now, even though I now see they're not actually in stock, it says the Fair condition would be $80.

But if it's not possible to get a messed up issue for fairly cheap, then someone just delete this thread please.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

I could have sworn a couple months ago someone posted that MileHigh was selling every issue of Volume One, and the lowest grade was selling for around that. And now, even though I now see they're not actually in stock, it says the Fair condition would be $80.

But if it's not possible to get a messed up issue for fairly cheap, then someone just delete this thread please.

Well I mean, there is always the exception to the rule. But I would be interested in knowing what their definition of "fair" is. But for frame of reference, I paid about $700 for a CGC 7.0 copy several years ago, and even back then it was a steal.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Well I mean, there is always the exception to the rule. But I would be interested in knowing what their definition of "fair" is. But for frame of reference, I paid about $700 for a CGC 7.0 copy several years ago, and even back then it was a steal.

Fair is like a 1.5 - 2.0 I think

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by HotJuicyBurgers

Fair is like a 1.5 - 2.0 I think

If they are using the CGC scale, then yes, a fair is a 1.5. For point of reference though, there is no 1.5 graded copy of that book. The lowest graded copy of TMNT #1 (1st print) is a 3.0.

[DonatelloFan]

I know there's a really limited amount of copies out there. I'm not necessarily looking for graded copies either. But I'm guessing a lot of the copies are. But if even messed up issues are still really high, then there's no way I can get one. Thanks for the websites I can check. I'll just keep checking them.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

I know there's a really limited amount of copies out there. I'm not necessarily looking for graded copies either. But I'm guessing a lot of the copies are. But if even messed up issues are still really high, then there's no way I can get one. Thanks for the websites I can check. I'll just keep checking them.

NP

Incidentally, there are currently 391 graded copies of the book.

[MrPliggins]

I've been looking for one too since I found out mine is counterfeit. Trust me, $80 is unheard of in these days. There's a graded 7.5 on Ebay right now for $1500, and that's actually one of the cheaper ones on there. Granted, Ebay isn't the best way to gauge prices.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by MrPliggins

I've been looking for one too since I found out mine is counterfeit.

Really? Is it a third print that's been white washed, or another kind of counterfeit?

My #1 isn't graded, but I think it'd get at least a 7. I got it back in 2001 when the TMNT market was absolutely dead, so I might as well have stolen it from the guy.

[MattLawrence]

just saw this a few min ago on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEENAGE-MUTA...#ht_685wt_1348

cgc 5.5

[MrPliggins]

Nope..it's a 3rd printing interior married to a pretty convincing photocopy of the cover, Gobbledygook ad and all. The way I found out for sure was that the interior pages were identical to the 3rd printing, which is printed "darker" than the other printings.

[DonatelloFan]

See, I'm not wanting a graded copy, much less a graded copy that's even a 5.5. I'm looking for an ungraded copy that would probably be graded like a 2. And the CGC graded it anyway?

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

See, I'm not wanting a graded copy, much less a graded copy that's even a 5.5. I'm looking for an ungraded copy that would probably be graded like a 2. And the CGC graded it anyway?

No, Pliggins copy wasnt graded.

You don't find many copies on the market that arent graded because if they are being sold, chances are, the people selling them know what they are worth. Plus most people grade them to cut down on the chance that they are fakes (as there are quite a few fakes out there).

[Buuduh]

good luck on finding one under 500 bucks even in that grade

[Lordmylar06]

keep your eyes peeled on craigslist... as shady as it is, sometimes you get lucky. That's how I found mine. Just keep in mind to be cautious with ebay comic book deals.
I asked the seller to meet me at my local comic shop. It was safer, and you have a neutral 3rd party(an experienced comic owner can confirm or deny a grading condition with a good look).
Happy hunting!

[MrPliggins]

Wow, that 5.5 just went for $1,025.00! I think it just set a new sales record. I wanted to bid..but it just kept getting higher..and higher..

[Mayhem]

Yeah, prices are still going upwards. That's about what I paid for my #1 first print 7 years ago, and it's definitely far better than a 5.5 grade.

[collectormike]

ive got a 3rd print #1 signed by eastman. 9.0 cgc. does anyone know what it is worth? i also have a 1st print 2-64(or whatever the first run was).