Here is what you Get!
Cherry Picked Perfect and Near
Perfect X-Men copies 143-224
(9.4-9.8 estimated grades)
143 $40
UN-CIRC. VACUUM SEALED AT TIME OF PUBLICATION!
THESE ARE FROM THE SAME COLLECTION THAT ROUTINELY OBTAINS 9.6 AND 9.8 Mint-NM . No guarantee, just a fab un-circ book or set that looks great in every way. See forum comments for satisfied customer remarks.
TWENTY COMIC COLLECTION AND LISTED BELOW AND SHOWN ABOVE .
267 270 271 272 273
274*276 277 278*279*
281 284 286 287 290*
291 293 294 295 296
No grade. X-MEN TIME CAPSULE Set PERFECT. NOT SHOWN ABOVE. Similar set shown.
Sealed in Mylar /board and then vacuum sealed on the outer shell at the time these were issued. Seal is unbroken. A comic in a sealed 'Time Capsule" since day one.
When these comics were published, RJ was busy running a booth at a Detroit convention. Being too busy to shop, he found a number of children who would fetch various comics from quarter bins and bring them to him. Some of these comics were sealed in Myer and bagged again in vacuum bags . These were quite nice, so RJ ended up hunting up the source and buying out the dealer who had over 1000 of these rare gems. The dealer explained that the sealed items had come from an eccentric collector who had encased everything in this unusual manner.
Unusual indeed! Sealing brand new cherry picked books back in the early 80's. The dealer was upset that he might need to unwrap these gems only to try to sell them for a mere quarter. We didn't want to unwrap these either!
We kept these in frozen storage for over two decades, have dethawed, a few of these and are now ready to make a few of these available. *
Here we are nearly 25 years later and now we have opened our vault and will make these available to collectors who can appreciate such a silly eccentric concept. No certification for us as these are just too nice to be unwrapped, re-bagged, packaged, shipped, handled by office personnel, handled by graders, etc. All this activity can only damage these gems. This is your opp. to get them unhandled direct as they were sold to RJ two decades ago. Look for more of these from time to time.
What you see is what you get! No guarantee of anything as these are sealed. It's possible that a coupon could be cut, a page missing etc. ( worse case scenario) There has been no way to examine these gems and no reason to break the seals. Buyers should examine the photo and base your bid upon its appearance and bid accordingly. No refund for any reason. ( other than damaged in shipment and then insurance will pay for damage)( an unlikely event).
RJ 's feeling is that these should never be unsealed. Doing so could only deteriorate the beauty and violate the integrity of the concept. It is hoped that only true collectors will bid for these and give these a new home where they will be appreciated for what the are; a true and rare collector's item of unusual beauty. Note: THIS ISSUE HAS NO VISIBLE IMPERFECTIONS OF ANY KIND UNLESS * IN LIST ABOVE. . Bulletin: We've sold a number of these in the last few weeks and reports from several collectors who have broken the seals indicate that these comics are true gems from stem to stern. No reports of unusual defects of any kind. Small defects can be anticipated, however. Thanks. RJ
*Comics are frozen until ready for sale. Studies indicate the low temperature exponentially slows the aging process dramatically. See early Overstreet Price Guide for research on this. This is one reason why RJ has more 70's and 80's comics in "white page" condition than any other source.
Many questions have been arriving since we have been advertising that our comics have been frozen for the last 25 years. The original article that inspired this process has been found in the 1981 12th Overstreet guide authored by Ernest W. Gerber P.E. and Richard D. Smith PhD, P.E. There is a lot of scientific discussion about PH , acidity, humidity and alkaline buffers, etc. and is the reason for the following statements. " Keep Cool. The rate at which paper deteriorates doubles each time the temperature increases 10 degrees F . For example , the rate of deterioration at 85 degrees is 8 times faster than the rate at 55 degrees F." This meant that leaving comics in an unheated warehouse in a Michigan climate would be better than storing them inside at 70 degree temps. The average temp in our situation is 20 degrees F. It varies greatly like any climate, however our storage in summer temps is always 10-20 degrees colder than outside temps. IF summer temps begin to climb we often move items to air conditioned environment. Most collectors store comics in their homes at 70 degrees F. all year round. Compare this to 20 degrees F. average and the difference is our comics will have aged 32 times slower. A dramatic graph in the article shows that average storage conditions result in yellowing to begin in 15 years, brown in 35 years and brittle in 40 years. Storage in Mylar improves the process with yellowing in 55 years and brittle in 100 years. There was no study or information in the graph to indicate dramatic lowering of temps and the use of Mylar, however one could presume that this would greatly extend the life of paper. Without studies and assuming the "AVERAGE STORAGE CONDITIONS" were 70 degrees F. it would not be out of line to say that our collection of comics would have 32 times the life expectancy of normal, or yellow in 1,760 and brittle in 3,200 years. Since we pull these comics and sell'm after 20-25 years, the optimum storage conditions end and average deterioration begins. Comics are simply going to last 20-25 years longer than nearly all other comics. In 100 years nearly all 70's comics will be brown brittle and nearly dust while our comics will stand out as survivors in the yellow stage. In the event that collectors continued our cold storage program , comics would continue to survive for many generations well up to the year 5203. If estimated temps were adjusted to frige temps , of 40 degrees F. not 20 degrees, comics would begin to disintegrate in 2828 surviving a mere 725 years beyond all others.
When you make a purchase, should you store these in the frige? R.J. thinks so if you really want your surviving great great grand children to reap the benefits. One can only ask, "What will the value of a handful of surviving collectibles be in the year 2525? "
Other thoughts come to mind here too. If one were to purchase collections of 30 year old comics from bankrupt comic book stores, would you be better to make the purchase in Florida or Alaska? IF you had a summer cottage, would you be better off storing your comics there or at your own home. Attic or basement with dehumidifier?
rj CHECK LIST :
SHARP CORNERS
NO SPINE STRESS
NO BLEMISHES, TEARS, WRINKLES ETC.
RESTS FLAT
NO DIRT
GLOSSY
CLEAN STAPLES
Note: Quite possibly the finest issue ever. Looks Perfect. Please examine the scan before placing a bid as the photo is the item in the auction. No refunds unless damaged in shipment and we will take care of insurance claim for you.
These issues are from BicComix UN-CIRCULATED NM+ and SOLID MINT Collection. Everything guaranteed to look brand new in everyway and could quite possibly be among the finest copies anywhere. Comics were never on display at any convention or store shelf and are guaranteed to be unhandled by prospective customers. Individual Comics offered in sets will vary NM+ 9.6 - 10.00 condition with most being 9.6 (NM). This means that various minor imperfections may be present. Comic will look clean and glossy with no major imperfections.
You will be the first owner of this comic set.
SHIPPING USA
SHIPPING USA S/H is $7 INSURED USA 1st $100 in MIDWEST and areas within 500 miles of Michigan. All other USA $8.00. All comics shipped USPS in NEW sturdy heavy -duty mailing box. PAYPAL, DIRECT PAY, credit cards, cashier's check and money orders accepted. No Checks.
INTERNATIONAL POLICY
International Shipments can be easily arranged. Under $100 :Credit card, money order, PAYPAL AND direct deposit into our bank account, payment only. Buyers will be given an estimate of shipping fees and various options. Handling fee of $1.50 + exact shipping to be placed on credit card. You will be billed two times : 1 bill for the merchandise and another for the shipping handling fee. Ask for bank number if you wish to make a direct deposit from your bank to our bank. Many countries: airmail insured estimate $19.75. No chargeback allowed on any sale.
PAYPAL and DIRECT PAY Orders over $100 are PAYPAL, money order, or direct bank deposit only .We will overcharge you and refund the balance after the item is shipped. You agree to make second payment to our account if we underestimate the shipping fee.
CANANDA Canada S/H: If you elect no insurance( your risk) $7.00 fee to ship in heavy duty box. 1 comic insured for up to $100 is $19.75. See above for other terms
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Bid only if you intend to fully make payment within ten days. Details will be included with your invoice. No refunds. Comic is guaranteed to be in condition stated. Your package is insured for damage in shipment. Full instant refund for damaged shipment.
We will send you information with your winning bid about why Back Issue Comix will have more HIGH GRADE 70's and 80's comics than any other company in the world.
BicComix expects to continue to set world records very often breaking its own records with a continuous offering of the oldest CGC comics available in 10.0 and other upper grades.World's Largest collection of "Best in World" 70/80's Issues Everyday
NEW SERVICE/ AUTOMATIC ACCOUNT
FOR MULTIPLE BIDDERS
Many eBay bidders often bid in several auctions. Simply notify us that you are a multiple bidder and plan to consolidate your order. We'll set up a bin for your winnings and purchases and send you a running balance each time you win an auction. No need to pay for each auction separately. Ask for final invoice and pay when you are ready for shipment. Multiple bidders receive CGC winnings in our improved 6" deep box or official CGC shipping box. We'll recommend cheapest and best method of shipment with the final invoice.
Extra CGC ( 2nd comic is free) comics are estimated at $1 each plus insurance fees. When a bidder wins a large number of comics with high values, the final calculation is even less. loc.
X-men Stock W Box #1 of X-men
Power Seller R.J.
