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This is as far as I got. I compared the differences in the X-Men printings: First Printing 1. Marble: Looks washed out compared to printings 2-4. 2. Bottom Front Cover Line 1: “X-Men Nos. 1-10” (Printings 2-4 say “The X-Men…”) 3. Bottom Front Cover Line 2: “by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby” (2003 limited editions have the word “by” in capitals). 4. Spine: “X-Men” on top. “Marvel Masterworks” on bottom. 5. Bottom Back Cover: “In celebration of our 25th anniversary, Marvel Comics proudly presents a series of hardcover productions of the crème de la crème of our early days. This volume contains the first adventures of The X-Men. The Marvel saga continues in its companion volumes: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. ‘Nuff Said!” 6. Cover Price: (my copy is in shrink wrap) 7. Acknowledgements Page: I assume that it says nothing about printings or editions. Second Printing 1. Marble: Light brown 2. Foil: The foil on my copy is missing the curl under Daredevil’s right fist, showing white underneath. This may or may not be on all 2nd printings, if it is, it may be the best way to tell a second printing from a third printing while still in the shrink wrap. 3. Bottom Front Cover Line 1: “The X-Men Nos. 1-10” 4. Bottom Front Cover Line 2: “by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby” 5. Spine: “Marvel Masterworks” on top. “The X-Men” on bottom. 6. Bottom Back Cover: “Marvel Comics is proud to present a series of hardcover reproductions of the crème de la crème of our early days. This volume contains the first adventures of the X-Men. The saga continues in its companion volumes to bring you the full scope of the Marvel universe. ‘Nuff Said!” 7. Cover Price: $29.95 on inside of dust jacket. 8. Acknowledgements Page: Says “Second Edition” near the bottom. Does not list a printing. Third Printing: 1. Marble/Font: Light brown, but tinted slightly more reddish than the second printing (on mine, might not be the same on all). 2. Foil: Has the Daredevil curl. 3. Bottom Front Cover Line 1: “The X-Men Nos. 1-10” 4. Bottom Front Cover Line 2: “by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby” 5. Spine: “Marvel Masterworks” on top. “The X-Men” on bottom. 6. Bottom Back Cover: Same as second printing. 7. Cover Price: $34.95 on inside of dust jacket. 8. Acknowledgements Page: Says “Second Edition” near the bottom. Also says “Third Printing”. Fourth Printing: 1. Marble: Contrast is high compared to other printings. Specks in the marble really stand out. 2. Foil: Has the Daredevil curl. 3. Bottom Front Cover Line 1: “The X-Men Nos. 1-10” 4. Bottom Front Cover Line 2: “by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby” 5. Spine: Does not have the volume number. “Marvel Masterworks” on top. “The X-Men” on bottom. 6. Bottom Back Cover: Same as second printing and third printings, but also says where the book was printed. 7. Cover Price: ?? (my copy is in shrink wrap) 8. Acknowledgements Page: ??

I did quite of a bit of research on these back in the day: Gold Foil First Prints #1 to #27 Gold Foil Second Prints #1 to #8 Gold Foil Third Prints #1 to #4 Gold Foil Fourth Prints #1 to #3 Gold Foil Fifth Print #1 Gold Foil Limited Edition #1 to Current ComicCraft #1-#4, #18, #19, #29-#32 Re-Masterworks Silver # on Black #1, #3-#6, #33 Re-Masterworks Black # on Silver #1 to Current UK Slipcase #1 This was many years ago, so there are probably even more reprints out there now. If anyone is interested, I also did descriptions of how to tell each print apart - I'd have to dig through my files though.

Well, I agree, but I've heard many people say Bronze goes through the mid-80s. So just giving them a fair shake.

Yeah we know about renting a PO Box and the website. I guess you don't have details like can CGC use click and ship if the have my info? Do I need a business account? Does it cost money to get a business account? What kind of info does CGC need to set this up? I'm not putting you on the spot - these questions are for everyone.

I've heard many opinions on the end of the Bronze Age over the years. What do you think?

Can you explain exactly how to do this step-by-step in order to use USPS registered?

Sure if you are comparing USPS Priority to FedEx. Both are probably similar. But nothing is as secure as USPS Registered. This really sucks.

"CGC has found FedEx to be the fastest and most reliable service" Faster? Maybe yes maybe no. Reliable? Nothing is more reliable than USPS registered. Employees get fired if these go missing. Every step of the way is signed for. Sure FedEx insures for $100k, but would you rather have your books or fight for a claim.

I have not seen a thread on this unless I missed it, but not giving us the option to use USPS Registered mail and forcing us to use FedEx only is going to be a disaster.

That sounds absolutely awful. I'll pass on this movie until it's free.

Very Very tough dark cover!!

FF 25?

First Salem's Seven:

This is going to be a disaster.

First Nicholas Scratch:

Hello, I did see your notice about switching to FedEx as your main shipper, but I no idea you were taking USPS Registered mail (the safest option by far) as not even an option. Am I mistaken? This is a terrible decision.

Hey we have all 3 covers!

Great Perez cover:

First FF 35 cent variant: