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Will CGC grade a Vipera Bionda #12 (1978) Italian Horror pulp comic? It's small (like 7" x 5") and thick like a 1990's TV Guide. Do I submit this under the Magazine tier? Thanks in advance!

okay; I scanned my new FCBD sketch cards and added them to my Google Gallery (first two pics): https://photos.app.goo.gl/XL93G9gfd9NbvMMA8

Didn't know which thread to post this in; but thought it would be appreciate here: Wayne Vansant, Mark Bagley & Joseph Linsner were at Free Comic Book Day in Marietta, GA (Dr. No's Comics). -- Mark Bagley and Joseph Linsner were sketching for free, so the line moved slow. (Wayne Vansant was drawing for kids & taking commissions). -- Nancy A. Collins & Kristina Deak-Linsner were also there, but are primarily writers, and this is an Original Art thread. Bagley was funny. After a few initial requests he shouted, “last Venom of the day” … he’s eliminating characters as he goes … After a few Green Goblins he shouted, "last Green Goblin for the day." Here's a few pics of other people's acquisitions: I mainly collect "sketch cards," and will scan + add my pickups later. Great people, great event.

Here's some Pictures ...

I had my presser mail CGC my modern books on 06/07/2021 and never got another CGC notice (besides the original order confirmation). UGH.

Here's a random bit of information -- In the trading card world, I know a guy that shows up to small & local card shows every weekend, and offers to "buy out" each of the dealers, obviously getting a bulk-rate deal. He then has his "contacts" that he flips the card to ... autograph cards to one guy, numbered cards to another guy, rookies to yet a third dealer. He makes a full-time living buying big collections from people ready to cash out, and knows how to quickly piece out the collections to turn a profit. He's done this for 15 years. The current best "deals & gems" are had by playing in the deep-end. Buying a $100 book for $2.00 at a swap meet is no longer the norm because anyone with two bucks and a cellphone can play. I have more than one friend who would sell his entire collection and cash-out if the offer was right, and still leave room for the next guy to make a profit.

Hey all. This is my first time trying this. I started making a Google Photo gallery with pictures of my comic books. Please give feedback if this works, or is too busy/clunky. I feel like 6 books per photo allows me to post a lot of books quickly, then I can give closeups as requested. -- For now, I'm only looking to trade (for comics, sketchcards, sketch covers, or anything else that's interesting). I'll try to trade in your favor, and marked prices are just ballpark estimates on value. If I did something wrong, or my post doesn't comply with community practices, feel free to delete. https://photos.app.goo.gl/K3ZBBsYigH4FEAUC7

I once read that 50 Cent (the rapper) had allowed people to buy one of his past albums with Bitcoin as a joke/fad. He forgot about it for years, then opened his Bitcoin account recently and realized he had like 10 Million in Bitcoin from a few album sales.

My opinion on the original question ... Before the internet, someone had to "tell you" that an item was collectible. Overstreet achieved national distribution starting 1976. Krause bought & re-launched Comics Buyers Guide in 1983. Beckett Publications (baseball card magazine) was launched in 1984. Wizard Magazine launched in 1991. So true hobbyists were "informed" in the early 1980's, but the general public didn't catch on until the early 1990's.

I listened to a Finance Guy recently say that people under 40 are disillusioned with traditional investments (like 401K's). They want to have an emotional attachment to the things they invest in. If the casual 38-year-old wanted to park some money until retirement, blue chip comics don't look like a bad option.

1st Agatha of WandaVision fame, so pulled this out of storage. Assuming everything is nice except that top-left corner. Ugh.

I'm sure this question has been asked 100x, but couldn't find the threads ... When the modern tier has a $200 max value, how is that determined? I have books that sell $150 raw in approximately 9.0-9.4, but seem to sell closer to $250 if no noticeable flaws. Currently the market is wild and fluctuating by the day. Is there any way to be confident in the Tier when submitting? Thanks!

Good day; Can anyone help identify the signature under Mark Bagley's? I tweeted Dan Jurgens, but he doesn't *thank* it's his. Thanks!

Well I call baloney; I refreshed Midtown all day waiting for next Wednesday's books (ENIAC) to populate. I know I was within 10 minute of them going on sale, but Midtown says 1st Prints are "sold out." -- I'm frustrated.

^ Those are great! My experience is that a couple artists contribute every year (because they love the charity), and others only draw once or twice ever. Tom King probably falls into that latter rarer category. Here's Bob Camp drawing Ren & Stimpy coasters ..