Corvonie

On 4/30/2024 at 1:20 PM, scburdet said:

7.0/7.5 Universal. I don't think it's perfect enough to escape the gravity of the upper end detached staple grade

Interesting!  Another book that - in person - to my eyes seems to have only perusable defects (bend BRFC, bend BLBC, stacking curve),  but is consistently below 8.0 here.  The problem is that with this book I'm not sure it's worth the pressing/slabbing fees to find out

Great transaction with picky collector.  Got a few great books, shipped quickly and packaged well!

On 4/27/2024 at 12:51 AM, TheComicsPreacher said:

I do believe that is the best color strike I have ever seen on any copy of this book. Sure it’s got that small crease BRFC - but look at that deep deep blue! It’s so robust it almost looks black. G-damn. Your raw books man…so many gems .

@Corvonie @flying_bison - check this thing out!

GORGEOUS

Hi crew,

Picked up a lot from a collector and found several “heartbreakers,” including this phenomenal copy of Daredevil #45 that has a cleanly popped bottom staple.  Wondering whether this just turns out to be a qualified grade or something else. 
 

Thanks!

On 4/26/2024 at 8:05 PM, B2D327 said:

@30% off

Great grab!

On 4/25/2024 at 9:18 PM, sfcityduck said:

Given the high quality of the two books, and their closeness in time (only a seven month gap in cover date - probably less for hitting the stands), my assumption is that the stamp was put there by the OO.  Be interesting to see if other copies emerge. 

 

This is SO interesting, thanks! And now I am fascinated by one question, if this is a  stamp placed by the OO: why is the placement of the stamp on mine so obviously deliberate and the placement of the stamp here so haphazard?

EDIT - dead center top front cover is actually haphazard, so never mind!

On 4/21/2024 at 7:59 PM, TheComicsPreacher said:

Take 

OH YEAHH the boxer briefs key!

On 4/24/2024 at 12:14 PM, ft88 said:

Doctor Strange 179 VF+ $100

On 4/24/2024 at 12:43 PM, ft88 said:

Fantastic Four 30 F-    $60

On 4/24/2024 at 12:36 PM, ft88 said:

Fantastic Four 66 F-  $65

Take please!

Hi @vaillant @Primetime @esquirecomics

I asked a friend of mine here about this stamp and they said you all might know.

Thanks so much for any info!

On 4/8/2024 at 9:14 PM, Real Frantic One said:

A couple magazines:

Bizarre Adventures #31
Miller, Byrne, Sienkiewicz art
9.4 NM
$16

I’ve got a copy of this, but someone should grab this! A particularly good issue of these great Marvel Mags!

On 4/20/2024 at 11:12 AM, gunsmokin said:

Take

Nice grab!!

On 4/18/2024 at 12:19 PM, CGC Mike said:

Hi

Members can only hide posts, not topics.  Yes, I can hide or move the thread out of public view.  May I ask why you would like the thread hidden?  There are quite a few posts, and it is a great thread.

The only reason I was thinking to hide the post is that the comic will soon be listed for sale.  It's not a big deal and it is a great thread, thank you!   I thought to hide it for the above reason, though. So completely up to you, especially if my lack of experience with having - let alone selling - books like this is making me overly cautious/paranoid/weird. 

Hi @CGC Mike - I was trying to find a way to delete this post, but couldn't find the hide or delete options.  Is this a moderator only feature.  If so, can I request this post be hidden/deleted? Thanks!

NM found the hide!

EDIT: No, I didn't.  Doesn't seem like I can hide the whole thread.  Is this something you can do if allowed?  Thanks!

On 4/16/2024 at 1:28 AM, TheComicsPreacher said:

Take plz

YEEAAAAAAAAAA, BOY!   I saw this and thought of you.  Glad you nabbed it!

On 4/15/2024 at 12:42 PM, WernerVonDoom said:

Catch up:

Namor with all that cake on the cover of #14.  Every subby cover in early FF is so great.  WHAT YOU STARING AT SUE?!

On 4/9/2024 at 8:50 PM, I’m Rick Jones person_without_enough_empathy said:

“Sir Leonard Washington”. Incredible result man, huge congratulations on this one. 

Sure, but please don’t judge me if I drive by your house in a truck full of cigarettes after the sale.

On 4/9/2024 at 1:38 AM, TheComicsPreacher said:

Really Fun To read these reactions.
 

That must have been the most amazing experience (in hand). For a man who obviously needs little advice here - I will just say - cherish all these moments - they are fleeting and I suspect you will remember things like holding it in hand more than the cash itself 10+ years from now. You deserve  this homie. Now, GET PAID! Nice pickup with picky btw- I see you are “starting early” in putting this payout to good use .

love everything about this .

I feel we should crown thee “Sir Corvonie”, after this win .

 

Can’t believe I didn’t react to this previously, bud! Thank you so much.  I have to say that in a hobby like this that can easily foster FOMO and a bunch of other crappy feelings, the genuine excitement and generosity of spirit I see every time I share a win is probably my favorite part of collecting (right after getting back a 9.8 on a silver book lol).

Truly grateful for all the camaraderie.

On 4/14/2024 at 2:34 PM, TheComicsPreacher said:

@Corvonie

Oh thanks! My buddy is the flash guy, but I’ll send these over!

On 4/13/2024 at 10:35 AM, Math Teacher said:

That is a GREAT 5.0. And perfect evidence for what a completely BS grade 4.5  is