goldust40

No argument here. Over the years this place has been brilliant, which is something that isn't said often enough here. I haven't seen Arex here for some time, or Brian, even though I know he's still active. Nick has migrated to FB for the most part, and Scott B seems to have moved on... Getting that mojo back will be difficult but I will be making an effort to go to more shows this year - I didn't go to any in 2016, and only one last year - circumstances have made things difficult, but not impossible. In the meantime I will try and persuade some other oldies to return (you never know). Maybe there could be a stickied thread for us in CG?

I have missed your avatar.

Speaking as a very old git who has been on here for the last 14 years and counting... I've enjoyed this thread, and a lot of posts have pointed out some very worthwhile things here (a tip of the hat to Marwood in particular). But it's all a bit twas ever thus. I remember discussing the fragmentation of the boards and everyone becoming a dealer with fellow vet chromium years and years ago. We tend to rose tint the past, and claim that the old boards were better. But yeah, earlier on, from around 2003, when I joined, to 2011, there seemed to be more of a community feel to everything - every time i went to a U.S. show, there'd always be a boardie get together, and that certainly made me feel part of something. There were some great forum dinners at San Diego back then... But things do eventually get old, and although General is still the hub of the forum I don't come here like I used to, as for the most part I have seen it all before. I still check out some threads here but rarely post. You could call that fatigue, which it is. My interest in taking part has gone down for other reasons (I suffered a major personal tragedy in 2016 which was part of an ongoing situation since 2012 - something I have rarely if ever mentioned on this forum, or anywhere else, for that matter). Nevertheless, such threads are new for some, and need to be there - and yes, I obviously could do more. I'll always applaud a fledgling collector who comes on here and understands how much there is to learn about this fantastic burden, I mean hobby, and brings something to the table. I agree with Marwood - there are good points to the new look forum, which were presumably a necessity. But I still can't figure out how to find old threads, or PMs, or my favorite watched threads (where did they go??). Yes, I am aware of the search button in the top right corner. And yes, the moderation is often draconian to an absurd level. Granted, it means that it's much harder to troll here, but then that will inevitably lead to a blanding out in general. Back in the "wheels are in motion" days of Illuminati, Ian Levine, Supa, Dupcak's litany of i.d.s, JC, Red Hook, Deathlok etc. there was a cohesive buzz about the place, where people who didn't get along would still talk to each other (ish!), and General was the place to be for the latest throwdown. But those days are long gone, replaced by countless FB groups if you're after that sort of thing. I actually don't really miss much of that except for the cohesive element. A lot of forumites from back then have long disappeared - a few were banned, most just drifted away from the hobby altogether. I would hope that I haven't behaved exclusively to newbies, but at the same time, although I still read some new books, I'm not an advocate for them (I never ventured into the modern section much in any case). As for GA and SA, thankfully there's guys like Jimbo who are keen to talk about the content of books as well as the value. I still like this forum and will continue here as due to circumstances it's been a tonic, even if I only really infest the GA and WC sections these days (and yes, the marketplace). I don't think, given what people have correctly pointed out in this thread, that it can be much better than it is.

Steve, he is still around under evolving Ebay monikers, correct? I haven't seen hide nor hair of his auctions in years, and they're easy enough to spot. I think he plies his "trade" elsewhere these days, on other auction sites.

Take it!!

I think it’ll be unanimous...

Take it.

Taking offers on the one remaining book (the Wild Boy 10).

Sorry Norrin, comcav took it earlier.

Agreed, it's an overlooked gem with that pulpy look.

I'm just so happy I get to buy FROM you Andy! Thanks William! There will be more in the near future!

I certainly have been (when do I get my membership card?). Many thanks William!!

And it's only afternoon here too. That's what I get for trying to be formal.

Wild Boy 10 VFN- $525. Off-white to white pages. Bit of GGA to end this brief sale. Probably the glossiest GA / Atom Age book I've ever seen. It gleams. Ziff-Davis, like Avon, always produced great painted covers - have barely seen this book before...

This Magazine Is Haunted 8 FN Off-white pages. $185. Nice eye appeal. SOLD to comcav

Tales Of Horror 9 VG- Off-white pages. $115 SOLD to comcav

Joker Comics 32 FN Off-white pages. $125 SOLD to comcav Flat and clean, only slight wear on the back.

For sale this evening, four nifty books all from the late 40s and early 50s. Payment:- Paypal (preferred), check, bank transfer. Shipping:- Please add $20 (for however many books) for insured boxed shipping, globally. Returns - please notify within two weeks of reception. No knaves, ne'er do wells, naughty folks, etc. Scans to follow...

Just funnin’ ya. Who else but the takebot? Awesome books btw.

greggy?

Well, at least you understand your addiction! And much obliged on leaving me something.

I was wondering where you'd gone. And E.C.s - they're overrated. Stick to Bakers.

That had your name all over it!! Congrats on the pick up!! Am I that predictable? J/K! Thanks Max.

Take Shock Suspenstories 13.

First Heritage, and now CGC have discovered London. Will Metro open up an office in the Smoke as well?