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31 minutes ago, BlowUpTheMoon said:

Do you mean dropping off raw books for CGC grading?

Here are your options for New York:

https://www.cgccomics.com/services/DealerListing.aspx?state=ny

 

Would @blazingbob really accept a raw submission from someone and handle the logistics or just tell him “mail it in yourself”.  I never did understand CGC’s policy of non-members having to “submit” through members.  When I did it long ago it just amounted to a site redirection. I didn’t get the point.

Do you mean dropping off raws for CGC grading at Heritage’s Park Ave location?  If your intention is to consign and they are nice books I bet they would work with you.

Here is the best way to get your comics into the U.S. from Canada: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/31/canada-border-library-gun-smuggling-case

32 minutes ago, 1Cool said:

What is the penalty for bringing books thru the border?  Lets assume you don't have the books in a package but in your luggage and then you pack them and ship them in the US.  If the find the random slabs in a search of your car what would they do?

Actually Congress has recently acted on this crisis of people carrying comics in their luggage into the U.S. It’s punishable by up to 30 years in Federal prison and for PGX books, the death penalty.

Seriously I never get people’s nervousness in crossing borders.  Say you are bringing them to read on vacation or show to your cousin Vincent Z.

On 10/22/2018 at 12:27 PM, spreads said:

Hulk 340 is already an expensive book, locally at the shows it's priced anywhere from $50-100+ for raws...

Here’s a good story: I was at I think the Carbo show in NYC a few years ago and these two dudes pulled a Hulk 340 out of a dealer’s box and one of them goes “Wow!  That’s the first appearance of Wolverine!”

This book is famous for collectors of a certain age and I pray by my bedside each night that they’ll all grow out of it.

You are buying collections, cool.  Here is a question for you: Do you know how to find publication date in the indicia?  Do you know how to google “first appearance of Nightwing”?  Two good resources for figuring things like this out.   

You have a reprint published 5 years after New Teen Titans 44

The Spirit is amazingly bad.  Haven’t watched it since it came out, but I seem to remember about 2/3 of the way through, one character gives a long speech, and the other tells him (and the audience) how boring it was.  Well if it was boring, writer, why did you write it?

1 hour ago, TwoPiece said:

He didn't want to do a sequel, unfortunately.

I seem to remember he didn’t like the -script... a lot of people hate on the Jane Punisher film but I don’t get it.  I can watch it over and over 

First is my favorite.  Remaining in no particular order -

Superman ‘78

Based on the number of books you want to grade and the details you provided, what we have here is a case of someone who may be about to spend a LARGE amount of money on grading fees, only to end up disappointed 5 months down the road when the books come back to you.  I’m defining disappointed here as ending up with encased books that are not worth the money you spent to grade them.  Several years down the road, if you are still involved in the hobby, you may look back at this submission as a very expensive lesson.

1. If you aren’t already, become confident in your ability to predict the grade CGC will assign your books.  Grade your books honestly, accurately and under a bright light.

2. Subscribe to GPA, check recent values, and make sure each book is worth the cost of grading.  (There aren’t many books in the time period you mention worth grading in conditions under 9.8).

3. Learn about 3rd party pressing and consider making that part of your strategy.

4. Call comic shops in Burlington VT and see if any of them are CGC member dealers that will help you submit books, then make a day trip down there.

After your grading and pricing research, I would pick the 5 best books, start from there, and see what the results are before submitting more,

Good luck.

The seller reports it, however not all sellers/sites/auctioneers participate with GPA’s data collection program.  A list of those who do is on the GPA home page.  The buyer has no part in this. I don’t know what you think you did on GPA’s site, but it may simply have been recording it in your own personal collection.

@HeyJarvis Not worth ruining your reputation here for such an amount.  If it were me, I would send Lucid the $15 and ask him to keep or donate the book. At least that way you’re not out shipping cost.

22 minutes ago, jabats said:

Sorry, where is the Okajima Whiz #58 for sale? 

It will be in an upcoming Heritage auction

Lot includes:

• Green Lantern (1990 series) #48 in 9.4.  1st appearance of Kyle Raynor
• Green Lantern (1990 series) #51 in 8.5 (FREEBIE).  1st Kyle Raynor GL cover?
• Green Lantern (1990 series) 132-181 (last issue).  Complete run except for issue 135. January 2001 to November 2004. Kyle Raynor era.  Hand selected from the rack by yours truly on release date.  Mostly in the 9.4 to 9.8 range with a few possibly in the 9.0-9.2 range.  Bought, bagged, boarded and unfortunately never read.
• Green Lantern: Our Worlds at War (2001)  #1 (FREEBIE)

52 books total.

** No flipping through long boxes.  No shipping cost.  Bags & boards included.  Fully insured. ***

$60 + free shipping to CONUS

I have a 500+ rating on eBay with 100% positive feedback, never a neutral or negative rating.  Board kudos here.

Shipping is as stated with each lot.  No HOSers or probies please.

PayPal accepted, except in rare cases where it will be noted.  Payment expected within 48 hours unless other arrangements made.

Returns accepted at my discretion.  If you have an issue after receiving books, please contact me as I aim for complete satisfaction with every purchase.

Air Fighters v2 #2 $2500 SOLD

$2750. Tied for highest graded SOLD

I have a 500+ rating on eBay with 100% positive feedback, never a neutral or negative rating.  Will post link to board kudos thread momentarily.

Starting with one book in this thread, may add 1 or 2 more.  Slabs.  Shipping will be $25 CONUS; at cost International.  No HOSers or probies please.

PayPal accepted, except in rare cases where it will be noted.  Payment expected within 48 hours unless other arrangements made.

Returns accepted at my discretion.  If you have an issue after receiving books, please contact me as I aim for complete satisfaction with every purchase.

CGC sales reported to GPA.

I would say something similar about another GA milestone, Adventure 256, which I don’t think I’ve seen in higher than Fine.  I’ve wondered why this hasn't taken off like a Wonder Woman 98.

Also listed now is Blackhawk #133 CGC 8.5.  Second-highest graded copy (the lone 8.5 behind a lone 9.0).  Cover scans and video available at link.

My kudos thread | eBay seller feedback

5 hours ago, Howling Mad said:

Well this ComicConnect, but close enough.

I'm honestly surprised The Eternals still has any steam. It was a passing rumor like what, a year ago?

https://www.comicconnect.com/bookDetail.php?id=781223

I think it’s surpassed ‘rumor’ designation.  It’s seeming more likely than not Marvel will begin producing an Eternals film within a year or two.

People are often willing to pay a premium for a guaranteed 9.8.

Although, this image doesn’t prove the book’s “value” - all it shows is an ask price

I always thought this back cover was proof Tom Hiddleston is an immortal vampire