See more ideas about the unit, storage and storage auctions. These boxes are easy to assemble and are good for shipping items,too. Storage wars we just found 2000 12 cent comics in a house. Of the,000 copies of the comic sold on the newsstand in 1938, only about 100 remain. But the show clearly saved the best for last, as the season finale revealed a find no one could have anticipated. It is important to make sure that the collectibles are properly packaged and prepared for storage. Sometimes, good things do indeed come in big packages. None of these storage unit owners were ready for what they were about to uncover. The comic book went on to sell on comic collector site comicconnect.
Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one. It was the biggest payout in the history of storage wars. Dec 02, 2019 try out these 6 comic storage tips below. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Craziest items found in abandoned storage units trend chaser.
Apr 17, 2008 matt brought up a question the other day about comic book storage. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. Youre not going to believe some of the biggest payouts in storage wars history. Seeds over three thousand years old were found by archaeologists in an ancient storage unit. I bought a couple more long cardboard boxes from my local comic book store, the great escape. The most valuable locker discovered on storage wars. There are options for those too, like bins and resealable comic book. Million dollar comic book found in storage unit auctions loan, insurance, sales user name. Bizarrely, the comics former owner was nonother than hollywood legend nicholas cage who, having purchased it for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in 1997, reported it. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. The first milliondollar comic book its a bird, its a plane its the milliondollar superman comic book.
Feb 22, 2012 when michael rorrer found 345 comic books neatly stacked in a basement closet as he cleaned out his greataunts virginia home after her death, he thought they were cool but didnt think much. From an entire beekeeping kit to a massive my little pony collection to a world war ii minesweeper to an entire comic book collection, the group found items inside abandoned storage lockers owned. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. In lieu of having a decent camera to photograph my own collection and the fact that its a bit of a mess just now i thought id see if i could dig up some others pictures of how they store their collections. Apr 15, 2017 when people dont pay their rent, the storage unit company can sell the junk off. Aug 22, 2014 all because in terms of ideal storage conditions, the books provenance seems almost as if by providence. When opened, it showcased its true naturea barbeque pit.
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Here are some of the rare comic books that we have found so far in the. The cnbc story notes that the fellow who found it is a blue collar working guy who prefers to stay anonymous. The comic book went on to sell on comic collector site for over two million dollars. Well, someone got a big surprise when they won the auction for this unit and found two million cards inside. I cant seem to find any mylar bags or acid free backing boards for these bookslet alone a comic box to fit themdoes anyone have any suggestions. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer. I plan on keeping my comics in ultra pro sleeves and backers in the cardboard boxes. Storage capacity is about the same as standard comic cubes. I transferred the holes for the drawer slides and support pieces to the common board, allowing for 11. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Double walled corrugated cardboard or corrugated plastic. Bit different here its only in its early days, but its all online we have a funny law apparently t.
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The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. If you need the space, the comic drawers probably suit you better, but if you need to take up less room, the filing cabinets are your road. Two hundred golden age comics, including the first appearances of batman. Nov 08, 1988 the companys publications unit, which is based in new york, produces about 50 comic book titles a month under the marvel name, with a circulation of 7.