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Is that a button on the back? When you press it does Batman's head explode?

Wow. If you can't print the label that's sort of a dead end.

Unverified or unconfirmed?

Major thread trimming....

Marnin didn't make certificates. I subbed about 20 Mass books that i had bought from him and CGC called to verify; there was no problem. I don't know what happens if you didn't buy them directly from Marnin. I believe Storms had an early crack at the FF's, he might know the answer to your first question. Well TY. Nice to know I wasn't alone in not getting any CoA.

I purchased one (FF 20) raw and never got a real certificate of authenticity or anything. If I send it in to CGC will they be able to determine it's a legit Mass copy?

Specifically the Fantastic Four early issues. Does anyone know which major dealer had them encapsulated by CGC? I saw them on eBay back in 2002 (possibly 2003 - The memory goes first) listed all by one seller, almost all the earlier issues grading out to 9.4/9.6 white pagers. A vague, faint memory says Metro but I'm not sure....

Wow I remember the old days. Send 50 cents for a comic catalog (refunded on first order) and wait two to four weeks for it to arrive. Pick a bunch of comics you wanted off their list (blind/no pics) and as many alternates in case they didn't have your first choices. Send the money order and wait two to six weeks for your order to arrive. Where can posthumously one star these clowns?

I'm posting this in the Batman v Superman thread since it is in fact a Batman v Superman on-topic post and I didn't want to clutter up CG with a new thread. I stopped buying comics off the stand (mostly) in the mid-late 80s and missed out on the Frank Miller Batman Returns series. I've never had an opportunity to read it since but last night I found out they made it into a anime film and watched it. I don't know for sure how well it matched up with the source material (100% or 90% or whatever) since I've never read the original but I did like this. Bat-Tank... Here's links to part 1 and 2. They're only about one hour long each and are free and in 720 HD. http://putlocker.is/watch-batman-the-dark-knight-returns-part-1-online-free-putlocker.html http://putlocker.is/watch-batman-the-dark-knight-returns-part-2-online-free-putlocker.html

That's an 8.0 in the Third Green Eggs and Ham grading contest. Only if it was GA and you took a razor and sliced two of the corners on the back cover first.

He apologized this morning saying he has been done with shilling because he is on medication now. Then I posted a bunch of links to his shilling early this morning and I believe he said he will retract everything. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=281383500980&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565 This is from tonight. His apology didn't even last 12 hours. Meds for shilling? They got any meds for overcharging on shipping?

Advertising eBay sales in the probation thread while being nominated for the HOS for shilling eBay auctions and stealing eBay scans.... Priceless!

Had he said "My book isn't this one, but it's the same grade" that would make sense. However, he was selling a slab. Slabs have their own serial number. White page (bronze and earlier) slabs sell at a premium. To Slab buyers the wrap matters, the visible defects matter, the date of certification (research-able through the serial number) could even matter. He simply listed the book, as if it was his, when he knew it wasn't and without disclosure of any kind. I agree if it was a raw modern that it wouldn't be a problem. It's a problem because it's a slab and a $400 one. Any slab sale that uses a stolen scan is going to be a problem whether it's a modern or and oldie. Please also note that he was mentioning the book had not been pressed and would press higher - how would a potential buyer determine that off a stock photo

He's got a point - people use stock photos to sell DVDs, etc all the time. However, I think using a stock photo for something of value that is NOT YOURS and that you don't disclose that it's a stock photo - is purposefully deceptive no matter how you slice it. I don't think that anyone familiar with these boards or CGC grading would think that posting up an expensive book that isn't yours is an acceptible business practice. @ erazer There is a reason each slab has a serial number. For you dummies:

As much as you dislike the way this situation was resolved, it was resolved in the best manner in which it could have ended. The best course of action is to just avoid the sales threads altogether, and perhaps a public reminder of his past transgressions. This assumes he doesn't shape up. Absolutely right. The PL must function the way it is set up to function. And when the aggrieved party accepts and announces it is all good, the guy has to be taken off. Yep Forum of laws. not men. (thumbs u

So this is a upscale version of the PIF thread? Someone needs to post the pic of the junk donkey wearing a top hat and monocle. I predict this will end with much butthurt, strikes, and pernts.

The headgear looks way too big on her in the left pic and the overall outfit looks bad. I don't sympathize with the badly made eagle on her chest. Have they ever seen armors from the hellenistic period? They made beautiful and esthetically very appealing armors/ uniforms. Let alone that she probably shouldn't fight in a white long cloak. Looks cheap. Not slick at all. Cloak/Cape is a mistake unless it's made from some material that's fire proof and serves a usful purpose to protect her. And yes, crafting from the Hellenistic period was very refined. Primitive does not equal crappy. It appears that way only because when something is dug up in the present it's two-three millennium old and has been worn to hell over time. Just imagine what your 9.8 comic published last month is gonna look like three thousand years from now!

This. I don't think the shop near me even sells long boxes. Also, I started making my own short boxes out of poplar and oak. I router cut grooves along the insides so I can slide a partition board to keep the books standing up nice and tight. I'll try to snap a pic for anyone interested in doing something similar. I think it's a mistake to store comics or other books/paper inside wood. There was a thread about this awhile ago when someone posted they stored their comics in a ceder chest.

Only one pitchfork? They don't make peasants like they use to.

Probably not PL worthy since no sale was actually agreed to since you never got past 1st base (getting a scan and a grade and a price). But it is kinda rude not returning your email/PM just to let you know what happened, like he couldn't find the comic or something.

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I like this fan made poster more: