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That would be me - i found out that DC ships stuff so i ordered - i have a few like that

thanks for the thoughts- i did buy another set to read from the dealers at that time. And yes the comics just by definition of never having been touch and always stored in a sealed bag in a cool not moist environments would make them grade out in the higher range.

I covered up my mailing address the only way you can see what’s inside is if you hold the mailer side ways . It is 1st printing and I think I received each copy like a day or so after release

Dark Knight Returns 1st Printing volume 1-4 uncirculated ( shipped directly from DC - unopened in original mailers ) looking for value - 1. Value as is? Any estimates 2. grading will require to open the mailers - does that pay? looking for the best way to realize value any suggestions will help

Thanks for the response !!! So basically you are saying use heritage for a fee based on the sale because it will be worth the expertise and efforts on their part?

A Good Dilemma but Still A Dilemma The condensed story is that I have been holding on to all the comics I have ever purchased (except the ones I gave to a hospital in 1966. I never bought anything but new (with maybe 1 or 2 exceptions) and never paid more than face value. I stored them in steamer trunks lined with plastic (surprising that keep them in very good shape). When I bought a house, I was able to move the lot into boxes and started bagging a few. When Hurricane Sandy came the house flooded about 4 feet taking the bottom 2 rows of my comic stack with it. Of course, the oldest ones were on the bottom (sad). So that left me with about 15,000. The dilemma is I cannot store these anymore (moving) so it’s time to sell them. The dilemma is the grading. I estimate that I have at least a thousand comics worth over $250 not counting the rare ones. This makes the cost prohibitive to get it graded (it could be upwards of 40K). I have an eye for grading but far from an expert so even guessing what would be 8.0 or above would be a challenge, I am looking for suggestions. How to proceed – do I forgo the grading and auction the collection? Do I auction individually or by lot? Any suggestions would be helpful.( a selection from my office )