Mr.Mcknowitall

That is the way I remember the times.

I will comment that I was under constant pressure to find safe haven (hiding places) for Mad Magazine. I was not under the same pressure with baseball and football cards and coins and stamps. We preserved them pretty well, by hiding the coins and because we had albums for them and the same for coins, and as for cards, by parking our bikes out of the rain so they wouldn't get wet in the wheel spokes, and by not flipping on wet areas. Nobody wanted to win a wet card on a flip. Some comics subjects were OK, but most were open targets for parents. Most of the kids hid them and a lot of the time met in the HUGE drainage tunnels under the streets, or in the catacombs overseas, or secluded spots in the school to read the comics and trade and pass them around. If it was on the average kids' mind to preserve them for 30/40/50 years, I didn't experience that. The only reason my coin and stamp "collection" was not thrown out, is because A) My parents knew it was money, B) My parents knew how hard I worked for the coin collecting/stamp collecting merit badge C) My brothers did not know where I hid the stamps and coins( in the heating ducts....some of which were in their rooms). I did think of myself as a "collector", though, but I sure never thought about preservation, pristine or otherwise, for the future. neither did any of the other kids. We could get some good wampum for Mad and Playboy, though.

I forgot to check in today, sorry. Your opening statement is not correct. It does not really matter. I am constantly surprised in what you believe you know is fact, though. I am not familiar with what occurred in the comics collecting area in the 70s, or late 60s. I was engaged in other activities, during that period.

i don't remember it that way.

In fairness, the resolution offer makes you whole, $ wise and customer attention wise. It could very well have been damaged in shipping. I understand there may be a personal disappointment, but I don't think it reaches to the level of a 10% discount, but that is just my personal opinion. Are you being asked to pay for anything....re-grading, shipping (both to and from), etc.? Yes, you may have had a minor experience with a person having a bad day or a bit miffed, but that happens everyday to everybody. And, we don't quite know how you approached the business in your initial contact. Maybe the receiver of your complaint interpreted your manner as a bit aggressive. We all have minor issues all the time. I personally think the resolution offer(s) exceptional.

He will more than likely do so, and with poise. because I never know, around here.

Thank You, and I am always available to offer my negotiation skills in these trying times.

My negotiations worked. They were the best ever. Nobody else has ever had this great a negotiation. We are in the clear for now, but I will continue to be strong for all of us. They only wanted Cherry Boy Freedom for Woody, but sadly the Mods would not agree. I had to settle for a (imitation knock-off but they don't know it) Dr.X Hanky Mask. You Are Welcome.

It is 6:22 AM Eastern time. The Plan is not woiking.....they are still here. It is time to call in a negotiator and ask them what they want..... I will volunteer. I can't promise I won't start a war, but.......

Still here....... new friends.

...and Korean...... Twonkys for Tawky

corrrrrnnnnny....but acceptable. I almost committed harry kerry over that one.

Wife......

How do you sit on a fly? With the legs straight out or squatting?

Implant solutions advertising on a CGC chatboard? Priceless.......

Unfortunately, The present conditions do not support the conclusion.

That is not what it states in Korean (North) posts.

And now Korea (North). Don't take this the wrong way, anybody, But at the moment, Ms. dena is losing this epic battle.

Korea (North) has now entered the act. I would tell you what it says, but you won't like it. At least they are testing it on the test forum.

The whole thing is Greek, to me.

bee's knees

Tariffs......

Chinese

Is the new one coming out 1 August worth the $289 or so, in your opinion?

...or use a cell phone, take a picture, and type their name into the cellphone with the picture. Dazzle your acquaintances. (you will get a Twonky for it). Then face recognition of "friends" the next big thing.