BriD.

On 7/17/2023 at 9:46 PM, FlyingDonut said:

G/VG copy of Jumbo 164. Looks nicer but has spine split to lower staple. $200

 

Just picked this up. I had never heard of it before and can't really find any info about the Canadian version of this issue

I think this belongs here

The anticipation is killing me! 

On 6/23/2023 at 6:21 PM, Robot Man said:

 

Final round, grades in! 

Grades in, trying not to over think it 

Count me in! 

1. ADAMANTIUM

2. zzutak

3. scburdet

4. grendelbo 

5. Mars 76

6. jbpez

7. youfoundjake

8. JollyComics

9. davidking623

10. Lninefingers

11. AJD

12. Nilo2

13. Comics4all

14. Sandflea

15. BriD. 

On 6/10/2023 at 1:13 PM, jimbo_7071 said:

These are the notes:

chews full bottom of front cover
spine of cover completely split & re-attached with tape
tape centerfold
tape interior cover
moderate staining to cover

 

The 1.8 grade seems accurate in light of the notes. The taped spine isn't readily apparent in the scan, but Metro should have known the book wasn't a 3.5.

And what kind of chews are those, bug or rodent? I've never seen chews in quite that pattern—granted, I don't seek out chewed books.

I agree the 1.8 seems correct. Just not sure why Metro bothered with  "Pre-CGC" grade on the label. What does that even mean? 

I noticed something that I hadn't seen before. This book graded 1.8 with a Metropolis sticker on the back stating "pre-CGC VG- 3.5" . 

I looked for another but couldn't find one. Is this normal for them? Are they just stating that they disagree with the grade? It is a great looking 1.8.

On 6/8/2023 at 5:10 AM, ft88 said:

Millie the Model 90 Fine- $45

Dan De Carlo cover/art Stan Lee -------script

Great classic cover of Millie and Chili

On 6/5/2023 at 9:14 PM, asteroid-comix said:

Getting ready to post some more books here tonight. Have some more McF spidey's, a few keys, lots of modern spideys for cheap, some other random stuff. 

Deal until I post the first book tonight, this GFT #1 NM or better for $40. 

If there's another I'll take one! 

On 6/5/2023 at 6:29 PM, MN1 said:

Just bought and received my very first graded comic book off of eBay with another one on the way and was unaware of Newton Rings until it arrived.  The one I just received has this Newton ring issue and appears to be staining the cover.  I am so turned by off this and upset after what I paid that I am not going to buy anymore graded comics.  This has left a bitter taste and is very disappointing.   This is a problem that CGC needs to fix fast!

 While Newton rings look bad you can be sure that it isn't staining your book. Unless there's something else in there the book should be fine. Your disappointment is understandable though. 

Do you have pics that we can see? 

On 6/2/2023 at 12:42 PM, rjpb said:

Advice to those new to grading, rigid interpretation of Overstreet guidelines as to what is the maximum grade individual flaws are allowed in will result in disappointment and confusion with books graded by CGC, CBCS and pretty much every major dealer in the hobby (not to mention just about everyone else). As marvelmaniac mentions, it is the accumulation of defects that contribute grade perception, not just acceptable flaws for a given grade, thus you will find books with fully detached centerfolds grading at 4.0 and above, depending on how the rest of the book looks, and books with detached covers grading at 3.0 and above. Conversely just because all the flaws in a book are acceptable at a given grade, does not mean the book achieves that grade, as the cumulative defects could knock it far below a grade in which any one flaw is acceptable. 

I just happened to see this on Instagram and it reminded me of this thread. Looking at what marvelmaniac posted and what you say here, is this an appropriate grade? I only have the front cover pic. Label notes are - small amount of dried glue on cover, 1 small piece of tape on interior cover, 2 center wraps detached. 

With the cumulative flaws and 2 center wraps detached, grade would seem high even though it may present as a 4.0 at a glance. 

Grader Notes

chip out bottom of spine
chip out top of spine
detached 2 centerfold
dried glue interior spine
heavy, multiple chews multiple wrap
indent right bottom of front cover
small split center of spine
small, multiple piece out interior
very small tape staple

On 5/28/2023 at 7:34 AM, path4play said:

Popular Comics #71 est grade 3.5 asking $35.  Cool skull cover, Professor Supermind...

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Neat! 

I purchased 2 slabs from Derek. They were shipped quickly and packed great! 

On 5/12/2023 at 11:43 AM, Galen130 said:

These next two listings are for comics/mags that came as a set only. I'm listing them separately because of the grades, but I will sell the set for $80 shipped.

 

Faro's Lounge Cosplay [nn], Jamie Tyndall X-23 cover A. This variant is limited to 250 copies.

CGC 9.8, White Pages. Pretty clean slab, except for a few small scuffs inside the back inner well.

$60

I'll take the set for $80

On 5/8/2023 at 4:14 PM, LDarkseid1 said:

Just picked up my favorite Baker GGA Cover, All Top #16!

Oooo, also my favorite! 

On 5/3/2023 at 3:28 PM, Gaard said:

Is this a flipbook?

Yes. 

I believe this is the back cover