Book Collection:MikeDuke

[MikeDuke]

AMAZING new stuff, big big congrats Mike !!!

Thanks Frank. I am very happy and proud to have this in my collection.

[St. Troy]

Very cool group of items, a lot of unique things there.

[MikeDuke]

Very cool group of items, a lot of unique things there.

Thanks a lot. That's what drew me to this set.

[MikeDuke]

Here is the assembled Shadow box.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A very nice presentation.

Did you say you found out there are only 5 of the white proofs that exist, or only five that were released?

[ajw2910]

Yes, that looks awesome!!! Well done!

[MikeDuke]

A very nice presentation.

Did you say you found out there are only 5 of the white proofs that exist, or only five that were released?

Steve, do you remember that proof site that was out there? People from here even contributed to the site?
This is a direct quote from that site:
"16 copies of the white proof, of which eight went to reviewers, three were damaged, leaving a total of five for collections."
Plus, I have two of the one that have the cover on it. Only 40 of them. One will be used in a trade at some point.

[MikeDuke]

Yes, that looks awesome!!! Well done!

Thank you very much.

[Elliot HP Spencer]

Here is the assembled Shadow box.

Very nice! Awesome presentation.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Elliot. It looks really cool in person. The book doesn't open up but having two 1/1 items in there is very nice.

[St. Troy]

All it's missing is a spotlight.

[MikeDuke]

Health update:
From what the doctors said, it has gotten a lot better, but I will probably (might) be on chemo for the rest of my life because the kind of cancer I have is a bitch. So that really sucks. I am hoping that isn't the case, but that's what it sounded like to me. We will keep on doing what I am doing and see where I am in another six months. The doctor was impressed with my progress though. It still sucks.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Hang in there, Mike, I'm rooting for you.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Steve. We will see how it goes. It's been 6 months and there has been progress. Evidently, Stomach cancer is a very persistent kind of cancer.
So, I will keep taking the medication, and hope for the best.

[Randall Flagg]

Hang in there. Persevere.



The alternative is not to be considered.

[MikeDuke]

I know Jerome, I know. It's just that my entire life has been a struggle, and now this bullshit. It seems like maintenance is my only option for now.
Like I said, I will give it a full year of treatment and we will see where I am at. I know what would make me feel better but I can't afford
any of them . Just kidding. I know you have struggles also and I do wish you good thoughts.

But enough of this bull crap. Ralph said he may have some items for me. Proofs, first ed and signed firsts. So I am anxious to see what they are.

[MikeDuke]

I have two items that Ralph is getting me. One I am paying off now, and then I will start on the other one.
The first is an unsinged, but I think rare and somewhat desirable package and the other is first ed flat signed.
Although, I don't know how rare the first is.

[St. Troy]

Curious to see.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Me 2
I looked at that King proof site today, set up by Paul, and there are SO MANY I'd like to have!

[MikeDuke]

Me 2
I looked at that King proof site today, set up by Paul, and there are SO MANY I'd like to have!

Steve, a link.

[herbertwest]

zelig.io

[MikeDuke]

zelig.io

That's the one I already knew about. I thought there was another one. I have a few rare ones, which is cool.
Too bad so many are unknown.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

One of mine is pictured there!

[MikeDuke]

They are not mine of course, but I have a few of the rare ones.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Speaking of rare, and not trying to usurp your thread (YES I AM, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!) A Magic the Gathering 1 of 1 CCG trading card has supposedly just sold for two million bucks!

Say, uh, pictures of book(s), Mike?