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Usagi Yojimbo artwork on HA
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 15:47 -0700
by Krash01
https://comics.ha.com/itm/original-comi ... ion-071515
That's a very nice one, but I presume it won't be cheap at the end....
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Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 17:30 -0700
by Mayhem
Wow, if they are all coming from the same guy who sold the page I bought, then he's got an incredible collection that sadly has to go for a better and more worthy cause...
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 20:56 -0700
by jabba359
A couple of other incredible pieces are coming up soon for auction as well.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:56 -0700
by Krash01
Wao, I didn't notice them yesterday because they haven't uploaded the descriptions yet.
https://comics.ha.com/itm/a-written-des ... ion-120115
https://comics.ha.com/itm/a-written-des ... ion-120115
https://comics.ha.com/itm/a-written-des ... ion-120115
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I wish I had more money (and HA usually isn't the cheapest place....)
Mayhem wrote:Wow, if they are all coming from the same guy who sold the page I bought, then he's got an incredible collection that sadly has to go for a better and more worthy cause...
Yeah, I belive they are from the same guy and I hope, he gets enough money.
(I'm really happy that I was able to help him with my previous purchase)
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:16 -0700
by Mayhem
Nothing remains hidden for that long
(although I could see the others when you posted the initial thread, but they weren't showing up in the searches however)
The covers are going to again be out of my price range due to the previous purchase... evidently there are still enough people bidding to keep the prices honest.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:41 -0700
by Krash01
The covers are always out of my price range
I would love to buy one of the color pieces, but my previous purchase hold me back as well.
And to be honest, I don't like HA very much. They are really helpful, but expensive and not so flexible.... IMO eBay is a much better place for European buyers (but of course Stan's site is the best!)
Interesting fact:
There is the actual cover of Book IV on CAF:
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiec ... iece=72226
They are very similar, I wouldn't say that the one on HA is a rough
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:24 -0700
by Gaffey
David has one of my favorite covers of all time (UY 14). I can't even imagine what the Albedo 2 cover would sell for?
Do you have to become a member of HA in order to bid. Is there a fee to join?
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 13:31 -0700
by Krash01
Gaffey wrote:Do you have to become a member of HA in order to bid. Is there a fee to join?
Yes, you have to register and verify your credit/debit card, but there are no fees. As far as I can remember these are the only things you have to do, after it, you'll have the chance to win an Usagi. Good luck!
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 17:04 -0700
by Mayhem
Gaffey wrote:Do you have to become a member of HA in order to bid. Is there a fee to join?
HA is just like any normal auction house (think Sotherbys or Christies), in fact they actually have in-person auctions, phone bidders and internet bidders. Some auctions are internet only though, done through HA Live. There is no fee to be a member of the website, but you will obviously need a payment method available.
And like a regular auction house, you consign the items to them for the purposes of auction. They handle everything, scanning/photographing the items, writing the descriptions, assessing potential value, taking payments from the winning bidders and handling the shipping out. So unlike eBay, you can just submit items for sale and then not lift a finger afterwards. But bidders are subject to a buyer's fee (at HA it's 19.5%) and as seller, you will lose a cut of the winning price to HA as well. That's how auction houses make their money.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:55 -0700
by Gaffey
Mayhem wrote:But bidders are subject to a buyer's fee (at HA it's 19.5%)
Good Grief!
Thanks for the info Krash01/Mayhem.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:16 -0700
by Mayhem
It's a little on the high side, but that's what most auction houses charge or thereabouts. eBay is pretty much the only place where only the seller loses out, the buyer pays nothing extra.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:00 -0700
by Eltanin
Oh my!
These pieces are ugly, you should not bid on them. And I am not​ at all saying this because I want to get them for myself.
Beautiful things, beautiful things.
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 16:06 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
Unfortunately, as awesome as these pieces are, they are beyond my current budget.
But if a couple more vintage pieces like these show up for sale before the end of the year, I know what will be on my personal custom made 2018 calendar.....
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:54 -0700
by Mayhem
Yeah, there's been enough great stuff just coming out here for 12 pages heh...
Re: Usagi Yojimbo #21 original cover on HA
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:43 -0700
by Steve Hubbell
Mayhem wrote:Yeah, there's been enough great stuff just coming out here for 12 pages heh...
Yeah, I have 12 awesome images saved already, all chop era pieces, but a few of them are smaller file sizes than the Heritage images.
Speaking of custom projects, I have been working on one which I hope to get done within the next month for a special occasion. If anyone is interested in helping with funding, send me a PM and I will share more details.
