metrofrank-migration

The book is hiding somewhere in the bowels of the stockroom -- in other words, misplaced. Our stock guys are tearing through the place looking for it, but it's proving elusive. I swear we haven't forgotten, just... stymied. Ok, good to know! If you can go ahead and set aside the Planet 7 I will definitely take it. Either with the 56, or by itself if the 56 continues to be elusive. Email is so outdated, random postings on message boards is clearly the way of the future for business. Held. I'll let you know as soon as the 56 rears its head.

The book is hiding somewhere in the bowels of the stockroom -- in other words, misplaced. Our stock guys are tearing through the place looking for it, but it's proving elusive. I swear we haven't forgotten, just... stymied.

That was meant to hide my second mouth, which used to spout off inexcusable things about Steve Borock. He and Borock have since made up over a beer and a mutual love of Elvis Costello bootlegs.

Also, I don't know who that photo is next to Bert Lahr, but that ain't me. I look like a more handsome Johnny Depp, but Lurch-sized.

Just talked to the client on the phone -- offered to him two years after the fact that we're willing to take the book back (which is unusual, but I don't want the guy going away mad or thinking I'm unwilling to help). He says there's a rusted staple in the book, which I can't speak to without seeing it or a scan (hopefully there'll be one soon). He also mentioned the foxing, which is not uncommon for an F/VF book or a D Copy, but, again, we'll always take returns on raw books if the buyer is unhappy. I'm still willing to take the book back, but he seems to be happy with it otherwise, so there it is. At least we got to talk on the phone, which was a relief. You kids go back to Pokemon or whatever it is you kids do these days. Frank Metro

No, it was the hair that made him suspicious, we've already established this.

Well, neither do I. Imagine my chagrin.

I must not have a trustworthy face. It's the hair, isn't it?

You can also email it to me, and I'll be happy to post it for you. Frank Metro

Did a little detective work, as is my wont, and because it helps me avoid real work (Steve? Is that you? Uhoh) Anyway, I checked up on this -- he's right, there was no scan, which is not unusual, since at the time we were drowning in unscanned books and have since caught up, which is nothing short of a miracle. I don't have a record of him having requested one, but this was sold back in 2009, so I may just not have searched properly. I'm disappointed he hadn't contacted us right away, as we could have resolved things pretty quickly, as this was a raw book. We accept returns for any reason on raw books within 10 days of the customers' receipt of the book, just for the record. Without a scan of the book, I can't say for sure what the issue might be, I'm afraid. Also, folks, you can always contact us with problems directly! Email, phone call, carrier pigeon. We won't bite, unless it pays well. I check my email with almost psychotic frequency, so I usually respond pretty quickly. And as for scans, we have someone working full time on nothing but scanning books, so even $2 cheapies are getting scanned for the site. We're adding 300-500 books a week to inventory, which means we're invariably behind a bit, so email or call if you don't see a scan for a book you're interested in, we'll try to get it pulled and scanned as fast as possible. The only exceptions are books which are off-site or consignments for which we have to badger the seller, but 95% of what's unscanned on the site, I can get you an image pretty quickly by request. I think that should answer everything. I am now crawling back under my desk for a well-earned nap. Play quietly. Frank Metropolis orders@metropoliscomics.com 212 260 4147 x10