Gary Strange

Why is it you can't leave negative feedback for buyers on ebay? What was the logic behind that?

A simple yes or no would have been enough So, I was browsing some members' registry sets and saw a collection that had a book I wouldn't have minded added to my collection, so I messaged the owner and asked them if they might be interested in selling the book. It never hurts to ask, right? Instead, I get some long winded response about how this book has sentimental value to the collector (which is fine), yet they would be willing to part with it for 80% more than what the last recorded sale of a similar book was. Or if I was willing to trade from a handful of 9.8's they were looking for. Trade one of my 9.8s worth twice as much for your 9.6...no thank you. Then they close the response with what seemed to me like a lecture on how collecting is not easy and patience is a virtue. So, I've learned my lesson, no more contacting board members. Dude, a simple yes or no would have been enough. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.

Hulk! Although, I like a handful of B-listers: Dr. Fate The Question The Creeper The Demon Swamp Thing

Got this a little while ago. Incredible Hulk #355 original art inked by the legendary Herb Trimpe.

There are other comic book things in my house like original art, etc, but this room is where it's most concentrated.

My comic/toy room is kind of in disarray and constantly changing, but you get the idea. Lots of mess to look at. Enjoy!

My nice little 3.0-4.0 #1-6 set. All off-white pages or better.

Here is my #1! A little spine-rolled and chipping but no writing or tape anywhere.

I went to C2E2 in Chicago this weekend and almost didn't buy a single comic book, until I spotted this gem. My collection of DC B-List Characters first appearances: Have: Showcase #73 - 1st Creeper CGC 9.0 Demon #1 - 1st Etrigan CGC 9.0 Blue Beetle #1 (1967) - 1st Question CGC 9.4 Still Want: Brave and the Bold #57 - 1st Metamorpho Mister Miracle #1 - 1st Mister Miracle

Last Issue of 1962 Series I got a cool bonus at work this year in the form of a Visa gift card. So, I bought this guy. GD/VG condition with OW/W pages and Steve Ditko cover and interior art. I now have 5/6. Until a decently-priced #5 in 4.0 - 3.0 condition comes along...

Additions to my Grey Hulk CGC set These were my St. Nick stocking presents. Well, not exactly, I got two ebay gift cards from my wonderful in-laws.

1st Living Mummy I wanted a high grade of this to go with my marvel horror comics. Spotted this on ebay for cheap and snatched it up.

Original Art by Jerry deCaire Jerry deCaire came to my school a couple weeks ago to do his presentation to the students about how mathematics applies to comic art. He also did a bunch of drawings for them. Being a big comic geek, I spent some time with him talking about the trade and expressed my interest in him doing a drawing for me to frame in my office. He took my ideas of a fight between Mr. Fixit and Wolverine with him and today, his artwork arrived. I am very pleased.