Foolkiller

I’ll take this

I’ll take this

I’ll take all the remaining Batman lots the ghosts lot the unexpected lot and the big 96 book Justice league lot.

I’ll take this

I’ll take it

Yes, but that's not a contact high as you originally alleged because he doesn't smoke weed. Second I showed mike the whole thread. He had no idea who you were or anything about this incident. He's never refused to take a book back with restoration nor has he even had any real golden age lately, which mostly goes to only three customers on the very rare occasion he gets it in. He had no idea of any interaction with you or anything of the sort. Your posts didn't do anything to remind him so he asked if you're going to post things that you give him a buzz and he'll be happy to discuss it with you since you seem convinced that you've got the correct store. In fact, he showed me a recent message where there was a detached cover (price was correct and accurate for the grade) but the customer simply wanted to return it. he accepted it without any questions, which is the mike I and many others know. You seem to be off on the details until I correct you in both of these stores, so I'm not sure the last time you were in and the owners don't know what you're referring to. Contrast this with the poster who alluded to the Milestone stuff, Mike instantly remembered who that was and the exchange on it.

Again, I don't where you're getting that about the contact high as neither Joe nor Jeff smoke pot -- Joe is a pharmacist full time. Jeff only smokes cigarettes (does enjoy a good card game) I've been there on Sundays many times. Joe is almost never there, he's there only on Wednesdays and Jeff prices all the back issues including the variants -- Joe does do the eBay listings. This is the way it's been for almost 30 years.

So I wonder if you're thinking of the same store. He does work Fridays, he's off Sundays and Mondays.

You know they stopped doing shows like 2 years ago. Joe decided to focus on all eBay. They also rarely brought their wall stock to New York comic con. They would bring a few books for dealers, but I know Jeff (the guy who does the back issues) prefers to have stuff for the store.

If you're going all the way to Somerville (although why, that store literally has next to nothing) then JC Comics is just down 22. Main Street Comics and Comic Fortress in Somerville aren't all that close to each other, it's about a 40 minute ride so I'd imagine there's some thing else in that area, but perhaps nothing worth stopping at in particular. Again, I'm shocked mike wouldn't take a book back with restoration and I've dealt with him a million times over the years and know for a fact he's taken books back from other customers so that reaction is absolutely shocking. he does pay well. As for not telling you the grade, I can see both sides of that. I know both Zapp and JC Comics write the grades on their stickers so I get both sides of that coin. Since he opened the new side, it's a pretty spectacular experience and frankly I know of no where else in Jersey that has that kind of selection.

JC Comics is a separate store -- (it's the initials of the owner) Main Street is extremely easy to deal with -- Mike generally doesn't price based on eBay and I can't imagine those wouldn't be dollar books -- I'll ask him about it.

Since the OP is looking for mostly vintage stuff, I'll make a couple notes. I'd avoid the Joker's Child. Over the years the inventory Len and Caren have offered has slowly diminished and the somewhat erratic grading, missed restoration, and books missing pages (all of which I've personally experienced at times over 25 years going there) make it tough to recommend. It used to be that the selection was pretty good and the store is well laid out, but this is no longer a place or destination spot for back issues, and I doubt many serious collectors would find it a good use of time. Paradox is another store that I'll mention as sort of the 'B' tier in terms of back issues when you combine selection, price and grading accuracy. Again, solid place and I'm sure you can dig for some deals, but I've never found anything they're worth picking up. If you're on a limited window -- from New York -- it's really Zapp, Main Street and JC.

Other than making an appointment to visit Metropolis, I don't think there's any where in New York City proper that is going to have what you're looking for. If you're going to make a trip into Northern New Jersey exclusively to hunt back issues, I'd recommend Zapp. But if you're willing to come a little further down the parkway, the gem of the bunch is Main Street Comics in Milltown NJ -- Mike Pfiefer -- the owner, just opened a huge additional side to his store that is filled with quality back issues, slabs etc., and I am not aware of anything quite like it in Jersey. Also if you want something specific, I'd reach out in advance, as he may have it, but. not in store. Mike is also an excellent, excellent grader. JC Comics in Plainfield also has a fairly extensive selection of back issues, but still not as deep as Main Street. Jeff is an insanely tight grader though, so you will find a lot of solid runs and a decent wall. There are other stores in Jersey, but few with pricing, grading and selection that you'll find at either of these two and I mean in the whole state. I'm generally familiar with every single store, and you'd have to get all the way down to south jersey and then there are a few more back issue centric stores.

I wouldn't say you bought it all. But yes, there was a lot when they first opened. A lot of folks definitely got in on the action.

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Lots said already in this thread and I'm not sure if I can really add much new. This decision seems like a good business move by CGC in terms of their P&L -- it's somewhat divisive in terms of the policies, but as a business decision this all makes complete sense. Let's say they're even factoring in losing a small percentage of customers over it, it still financially works out in their favor. Many folks swear off CGC but I've yet to see any huge needle moving submitter vocally say hey will no longer submit as a result of this adjustment because if you're a large submitter, you likely aren't all that upset about this alteration to the mechanical error policy. Many have said, vote with your wallet, and that includes, if you are so inclined, not buying CGC books either, because it only perpetuates acceptability in the marketplace. But most collectors are addicts or their pockets are still being lined by CGC. I think there's a sentiment from some that CGC is around to help better the hobby (it isn't, it's a by-product and a sales tactic) or help the collector. These are remnants from long gone era that Borock created when he was the President in order to help get everyone indoctrinated to CGC -- and it worked. We're all hooked. Hooked so badly that it'd be hard to ever imagine any truly legitimate competition. There was a time when the opinion of the boards mattered and it could actually affect how CGC might respond. Those days days have long since passed and that's normal and natural. It's the evolution of the business and it's grown as it should -- it grades your books and returns them to you. You don't like Newton Rings? Sorry, that's the way it is. What incentive is there to correct, you have no where else to go. You don't like our mechanical error policy? Too bad. Think complaining will help? You represent too little of the business percentage to matter to. change policy, so look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself that what you say here doesn't matter to CGC. Think stopping your submission will matter? It doesn't, it's just going to keep going. But it does matter to you. You don't have to give them your money. YOU have a choice. But if you think that posting here or complaining about the policies really matters to them, it doesn't. Personally, I'm glad they're cracking down on mechanical errors and returns -- and I'm glad they're not accepting Newton Rings returns anymore. If you want a CGC book, you're going to have to get used to some Newton Rings now. No more catering to the whims of the OCD collector who doesn't like them. There's a number on a case and you got what you paid for. I will say that Sharon is right in that if you're on the Boards, you don't have to agree or be a CGC submitter. You have every right to say whatever here on these boards, and you don't need to be a submitter and you can enjoy this community for what it is. But they allow these threads and complaints because, quite literally, they have no meaningful impact and they truly don't matter or impact them. It isn't out of generosity this thread has survived, but out of pure ambivalence from CGC and the total lack of impact it has to the actual business they operate. CGC is the mob. As they say in Goodfellas, oh you have some Newton Rings? F you. Pay me.

I’m more of a wholesaler to dealers the last five or six years. If I had someone who would pack and ship I’d do them but I’ve gotten so many collections flipping lock stock and barrel has just seemed easier. Someday I’ll be back but it doesn’t feel like the old days

I’m still skulking about. Lol

I’ll take the bb 57 and the tos 57

I believe the June event was canceled, announced recently https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5hV4hP0TQ/?hl=en

I'll take the 3

I'll take the 5

I'll take the 8

I'll take the DD 9

I'll take the DD 10