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Post by Ozymandias on Jul 5, 2020 12:51:57 GMT
For my last week, a bunch of Spanish editions bought at an eBay like site, called todocolección: Arrived on Monday, ordered on the 25th. These were relatively expensive, but in great shape.
Arrived on Tuesday, ordered on the 22nd. From my old shop, arrived Wednesday, ordered on the 25th. At long last, the last hole in my Byrne run of the "Damned X". I had to order it three times to actually get it, not counting a fourth time when the order wasn't even accepted, and when it finally arrives, it's damaged on transit This came on Thursday, ordered on the 22nd. These two came from two different Spanish sellers, ordered on the weekend, they arrived on Friday, as the ones below.
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Post by Ozymandias on Jul 5, 2020 12:53:50 GMT
Finally, a picture of the whole haul, a 100 day hunt that almost coincided with the shutdown period around here:
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Post by Ozymandias on Aug 5, 2020 16:36:32 GMT
It's been a month, but I'm not done yet. Over the last couple of weeks, I've gotten 10 parcels from different sellers and I'm still waiting on one more. (There's this shop that first needs to restock). July 21st. From the UK, ordered on the 13th: I've been going back and forth on this one. As with many other classic comics, I decided to include most of PAD's run on PPTSSPM, in the collection expansion. July 21st. From Germany, ordered on the 14th: Ditto for Walter Simonson's FF and Star Brand (Shooter/JRJR as well as Byrne's). The first Stern ASM was also included, for the shake of completion. To note, this eBay seller is one of those few for whom NM still means exactly that. July 27th. From the UK, ordered on the 18th: An early Sabertooth appearance made buying this from an eBay seller cheaper, even with postage, about 7€. Great condition. July 27th. From Germany, ordered on the 21st: Not very fast for the price (private agency, DPD). The ASM had the wrong cover on the original Silver Acre purchase, but I've given up on this guy, so I swallowed the 14.67€ they charged for a "new" copy. Fortunately, it meant NM, as well as the USM ones which complete the Immonen run on the title (the rest below). July 28th. From the UK, ordered on the 22nd: Tied, for best price/speed ratio postage, with my 2nd buy from way back in March. £3.50 and less than a week. The comic itself was an auction won for £20.00, tied with another bidder who jumped on the action later. It was graded as FN+, but I'd say it looks better than that.
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Post by Ozymandias on Aug 5, 2020 16:50:17 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Aug 5, 2020 16:56:44 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Aug 5, 2020 17:05:31 GMT
August 3rd. From the UK, ordered on the 24th: Another cursed issue (just behind X-Men #137). I saw my order cancelled twice from two different vendors. I finally went with this cheap, low graded copy, which wasn't that cheap due to postage, obviously. August 3rd. From Barcelona, ordered on the 28th (next day delivery, but took 3 days to ship): Except for #50 (which I already have in the FF Byrne Omnibus) I think this all I wanted with this series which wasn't already accounted for. August 4th. From Amazon, ordered on the 30th: I hope the really complete the Aaron collection. Volume 3 hasn't even been announced and I'm thinking they're going to need at least a total of five, so we're a long way from finished. Both the Spanish and the American versions can't be found at reasonable prices, so original one it is. August 4th. From Mile High, ordered on the 7th. Two of the four weeks were for processing, Asendia is the best for overseas delivery, hands down: The only Conway scripted comic in my collection. Other than the team Pérez/Marcos, the main attraction is the early Wonder Man appearence. He was probably the most intersting Avenger back then. The bulk of the Immonen run (not going after the Ultimatum-interlaced issues).
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 2, 2020 14:55:45 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Sept 2, 2020 15:06:49 GMT
And the item they couldn't supply, I bought from the UK on eBay last Thursday and received it today: With all those acquisitions, I went from this: ....to this:
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 17, 2021 10:44:13 GMT
Well, I had an accident back in September and had to halt my buying, but it appears I wasn't over: Bought on the 3rd, received on the 9th via Correos. eBay seller.
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 17, 2021 11:30:54 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 17, 2021 11:54:11 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 17, 2021 12:46:30 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 20, 2021 7:54:44 GMT
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 20, 2021 8:04:28 GMT
Bought on the 3rd, received on the 14th via Royal Mail Priority + Correos. English eBay seller:
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Post by Ozymandias on Apr 23, 2021 13:42:41 GMT
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