To autograph or not to autograph? - Page 2

**Machias Banshee** · 06-09-2008, 10:02 PM

I can't believe how much the comics go for these days... Superman, Batman I would have expected, but never the Ninja Turtles. They really are becoming quite the icons..

As for Autographing, I totally agree with everyone about when it comes to getting a comic signed in person by the creators. I have some issues of the Vol.1 #1 Reprint, a few unsigned, some signed and one with a... well, lemme show you

There's nothing better in the world...

Splinter's Iroonna · 06-09-2008, 11:37 PM

I'm with you, Machi-- in person is better.

I did NOT mind getting a Fugitoid comic from ebay that had been signed by both Eastman and Laird-- for a relatively cheap price considering, and because the autographs were years later and "apart"-- that is my suspicion, anyway-- but the stuff I've had autographed in person I find hard to part with. Still, it is the only "rare" comic I've not shared with my class, and I paid 25 bucks for an issue number three (first printing-- not fancy, but you know...) that I freely let my students read (my one "autisitic" student at that time LOVED that particular issue-- he would spend a lot of time pouring over the details of it. I almost gave it to him, but opted to give him a video game of "Madagascar" instead, which he also was highly interested in).

But I also offer you heartfelt congrats, Mr. P!!!! That is awesome! I'm always glad to hear when someone does well with ebay!

P.S. Years ago, Mark Evanier said that the only issues of "Groo" that really were worth anything were the ones Sergio Aragones had NOT autographed...

*MrPliggins* · 06-10-2008, 12:08 AM

Hey Rose..somehow I missed that auction, thanks for the link. I haven't been on much because of personal life stuff.. I did get a message from the person who won my auction. He said he sent it to CGC and it came back a 9.2!

I actually met Stan Lee once, and had him sign some silver age Amazing Spider-mans for me on the cover. I don't know if that was a great idea..now I seem to prefer autographs on the inside so as not to obscure the art.

Also Laird autographed my Raphael #1 with a black marker over a black section, so you can barely see it! But to be fair, some covers (like this one) just aren't suited for autographs!

Iroona, the funny thing about Groo is, I recently found his first appearance in Destroyer Duck, plus the first five issues of the original series in a dollar box at a convention. I guess these aren't worth much at all..but I've always enjoyed them.

*MrPliggins* · 10-22-2008, 12:06 AM

sorry to revive a "dead" thread, but I think this is the most I've ever seen this go for....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=021

CudleyCowlick · 10-22-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

sorry to revive a "dead" thread, but I think this is the most I've ever seen this go for....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=021

And I still wouldn't mind paying that much if I could afford it. Seriously... I browse nearly every TMNT auction on Ebay almost every single day and I ALWAYS check on copies of #3 just crossing my fingers that just MAYBE it's one of these and the seller isn't aware of it.

Cuz that's the only way I'll be able to afford one anytime soon. It's happened to me before with other rare comic and figure variants, so who knows?

*Roseangelo* · 10-22-2008, 01:19 AM

I thought I had found one that wasn't described accurately not too long ago and won it for $12. Turned out that it had just been a poor picture and it was the regular edition. Still, the book was probably in better condition than the #3 I already had, so it wasn't too bad of a deal.

*Kendamu* · 10-22-2008, 03:41 AM

The only autographs I have are on a card that came with a TPB. However, as I never plan on selling my comics, autographing the comic itself is fine most of the time.

*MrPliggins* · 10-22-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

And I still wouldn't mind paying that much if I could afford it. Seriously... I browse nearly every TMNT auction on Ebay almost every single day and I ALWAYS check on copies of #3 just crossing my fingers that just MAYBE it's one of these and the seller isn't aware of it.

Cuz that's the only way I'll be able to afford one anytime soon. It's happened to me before with other rare comic and figure variants, so who knows?

That's actually how I obtained both of the two I've owned. Keep a look out, you'll probably find it eventually. And Rose, sometimes it is hard to tell in the picture..For one, I asked for higher-res scans and found out it was a regular edition.

OA · 11-25-2008, 09:23 PM

Had to bring this thread back to share my latest!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=013

Last cheapest sale for an ungraded one, was $260. Most go in the $300-$350s with our very own Mr. Pliggins here selling for alot more than that.

Pretty excited about this...

*MrPliggins* · 11-25-2008, 11:03 PM

I bid a few times on that one up to $29. It's in VG condition, but still a great price! Is this the first time you've obtained this?

OA · 11-26-2008, 05:59 AM

Yea, its not mint or anything but in any condition I think its a pretty good deal. And yea, this is the 1st time. Over the years, for some reason I have never picked it up. Lately its been going for so much I've been kicking myslef for not getting it earlier. Finally, I can scratch it off the wantlist.

drasgow · 11-26-2008, 09:31 AM

i was bidding on this too. sorry i missed it, but at least it went to a good home. if anybody else has one they want to get rid of, feel free to pm me!

Archon_Turtle · 11-26-2008, 12:58 PM

So besides the color difference in the cover, what is the difference in this book over the standard #3?

OA · 11-26-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

So besides the color difference in the cover, what is the difference in this book over the standard #3?

Thats the only difference; the guts of the book are identical

*Spitfire* · 11-26-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Had to bring this thread back to share my latest!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=013

Last cheapest sale for an ungraded one, was $260. Most go in the $300-$350s with our very own Mr. Pliggins here selling for alot more than that.

Pretty excited about this...

Really? Damn people are nuts to pay that much for a misprint.

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06-09-2008, 11:37 PM	#22
Splinter's Iroonna Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 401	I'm with you, Machi-- in person is better. I did NOT mind getting a Fugitoid comic from ebay that had been signed by both Eastman and Laird-- for a relatively cheap price considering, and because the autographs were years later and "apart"-- that is my suspicion, anyway-- but the stuff I've had autographed in person I find hard to part with. Still, it is the only "rare" comic I've not shared with my class, and I paid 25 bucks for an issue number three (first printing-- not fancy, but you know...) that I freely let my students read (my one "autisitic" student at that time LOVED that particular issue-- he would spend a lot of time pouring over the details of it. I almost gave it to him, but opted to give him a video game of "Madagascar" instead, which he also was highly interested in). But I also offer you heartfelt congrats, Mr. P!!!! That is awesome! I'm always glad to hear when someone does well with ebay! P.S. Years ago, Mark Evanier said that the only issues of "Groo" that really were worth anything were the ones Sergio Aragones had NOT autographed... __________________ Original banner by Imagi, comments/adaptations by Ninjatron-- check out his blog! http://astroboyworld.blogspot.com/

10-22-2008, 01:19 AM	#26
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,117	I thought I had found one that wasn't described accurately not too long ago and won it for $12. Turned out that it had just been a poor picture and it was the regular edition. Still, the book was probably in better condition than the #3 I already had, so it wasn't too bad of a deal. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

11-25-2008, 09:23 PM	#29
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Had to bring this thread back to share my latest! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=013 Last cheapest sale for an ungraded one, was $260. Most go in the $300-$350s with our very own Mr. Pliggins here selling for alot more than that. Pretty excited about this... __________________

11-26-2008, 05:59 AM	#31
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Yea, its not mint or anything but in any condition I think its a pretty good deal. And yea, this is the 1st time. Over the years, for some reason I have never picked it up. Lately its been going for so much I've been kicking myslef for not getting it earlier. Finally, I can scratch it off the wantlist. __________________

06-09-2008, 10:02 PM	#21
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I can't believe how much the comics go for these days... Superman, Batman I would have expected, but never the Ninja Turtles. They really are becoming quite the icons.. As for Autographing, I totally agree with everyone about when it comes to getting a comic signed in person by the creators. I have some issues of the Vol.1 #1 Reprint, a few unsigned, some signed and one with a... well, lemme show you There's nothing better in the world...

06-10-2008, 12:08 AM	#23
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	Hey Rose..somehow I missed that auction, thanks for the link. I haven't been on much because of personal life stuff.. I did get a message from the person who won my auction. He said he sent it to CGC and it came back a 9.2! I actually met Stan Lee once, and had him sign some silver age Amazing Spider-mans for me on the cover. I don't know if that was a great idea..now I seem to prefer autographs on the inside so as not to obscure the art. Also Laird autographed my Raphael #1 with a black marker over a black section, so you can barely see it! But to be fair, some covers (like this one) just aren't suited for autographs! Iroona, the funny thing about Groo is, I recently found his first appearance in Destroyer Duck, plus the first five issues of the original series in a dollar box at a convention. I guess these aren't worth much at all..but I've always enjoyed them.

10-22-2008, 12:06 AM	#24
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	sorry to revive a "dead" thread, but I think this is the most I've ever seen this go for.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=021

10-22-2008, 03:41 AM	#27
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	The only autographs I have are on a card that came with a TPB. However, as I never plan on selling my comics, autographing the comic itself is fine most of the time.

11-25-2008, 11:03 PM	#30
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I bid a few times on that one up to $29. It's in VG condition, but still a great price! Is this the first time you've obtained this?

11-26-2008, 09:31 AM	#32
drasgow Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: washington state Posts: 193	i was bidding on this too. sorry i missed it, but at least it went to a good home. if anybody else has one they want to get rid of, feel free to pm me!

11-26-2008, 12:58 PM	#33
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	So besides the color difference in the cover, what is the difference in this book over the standard #3?