jaybuck43 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 How did you acquire this? I bid in this auction and it did not meet reserve.... I had contacted the seller early in the auction and asked him to break up the set as I only really wanted the proof. Since the auction did not meet the reserve, we worked out a deal. Smart move, should have thought about doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Nice pickup for sure. I think the proof is one of a kind. It was on my radar too but it's going to a good home so...congrats man. That proof is definitely the cherry on that turtle cake Great haul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used to own that proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used to own that proof. Has it increased in value since you sold it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used to own that proof. Has it increased in value since you sold it? I guess that depends on what it was recently purchased for since I sold it to the guy that woregul bought it from. Though the specifics are really none of my business. I didn't catch the highest bid on the reserve auction was either. Too many factors to say for sure. Cool item though. If I'm not mistaken, board member advancedpillow had a copy of the gold proof, though that was years ago. Who knows if he still has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woregul Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I used to own that proof. Has it increased in value since you sold it? I guess that depends on what it was recently purchased for since I sold it to the guy that woregul bought it from. Though the specifics are really none of my business. I didn't catch the highest bid on the reserve auction was either. Too many factors to say for sure. Cool item though. If I'm not mistaken, board member advancedpillow had a copy of the gold proof, though that was years ago. Who knows if he still has it. I can confim if the value went up or down if someone can PM me its previous sale price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nriccijr Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Which would you prefer......a high grade 3rd printing or low grade 2nd if the prices were same? (#1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Which would you prefer......a high grade 3rd printing or low grade 2nd if the prices were same? (#1) Low grade 2nd printing...they have character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nriccijr Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 That's sort of what I was thinking.... One step closer to a first.....but I'm still torn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 low grade second. They are almost identical to firsts and have the much lower print run. Thirds are common and they stand out as reprints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I found these pictures on my computer recently. I figured someone might find them interesting in light of recent discussions. I don't own either of these anymore, but there was a Silver Turtlemania Proof and a Sample that are out there. Both seem to be made of the same stock, though with obviously different writing added after the fact. Proof: Sample: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woregul Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 So there is another.... Cool. That Sample looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_McShillihan Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Found this sharp glossy copy sitting in a LCS ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Great find of a great copy! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNT Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I don't generally post my art days but I'm pretty excited about this recent pickup. As some of you know, I had a small art sale going on, mainly as a fundraising effort. Well, literally the day I sold my first piece this opportunity came along that I simply couldn't pass up on. So without further ado... TMNT 5 Spread AND This little old thing... Having sold my page from issue #5 a while back, I had nothing from this issue. But I think I'm good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I don't generally post my art days but I'm pretty excited about this recent pickup. As some of you know, I had a small art sale going on, mainly as a fundraising effort. Well, literally the day I sold my first piece this opportunity came along that I simply couldn't pass up on. So without further ado... TMNT 5 Spread AND This little old thing... Having sold my page from issue #5 a while back, I had nothing from this issue. But I think I'm good now! Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 WOWZERS! I love that cover! Congratulations, Danny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 You truly find some amazing stuff Danny. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamiknight3434 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Congratulations Danny. I'm speechless man. Enjoy my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Ummm WTF? Nice one bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
