Chip Cataldo

Low. GD to VG+. Peace, Chip

Kav, that Galactus is wonderful. Seriously. Peace, Chip

RAK - some nice Bronze Age Spidey readers for someone special... Peace, Chip

I've been waiting for something like this. Don't worry Harvey, I'll post something up. Peace, Chip

Thank you! She's definitely the light in my life. Picked up a small bunch of mostly G1 Transformers today from a Craigslist ad. They're in various stages of completeness, but with what I paid I should be able to make a nice bit regardless. Peace, Chip

This is starting to become a Dwight Howard situation with Momoa. By the time it's actually announced no one will care because he's been so damn annoying throughout the "buildup." Peace, Chip

I thought RDJ was the highest paid actor last year... Peace, Chip

I used to have that ILM book when it first came out. No idea what happened to it, but it's an incredible read and definitely a repeater. Great book! Peace, Chip

I can't. I won't be able to go out again except maybe for a movie next month. Peace, Chip

Legends is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so we missed them this time. Too bad the guy couldn't meet us a different day, but it's not a big deal. I'll head to their shop another time. This was a CL ad but the main books in the ad were only the ASM #361/362, Batman #204 and Web #1. The other big books were in the small 'extra' pile he found. Thanks! Peace, Chip

We had a great day trip today. April & I never get out together. Other than our 4-year anniversary about 3 weeks ago we haven't been out in months. I was headed out to Florence, SC (about 1.5 hours away) to get a very small collection of books that had some potential, so there was room in the car for them to tag along. Sadly the local comic shop wasn't open on Tuesdays and nor was the local flea market, but we can save those for another time. Met the guy at the local Goodwill and he mentioned he had 'a few other books' he found that might be 'worth something' and I asked to look at them. I got some more cash out immediately and bought those as well. We then went to the local 'regular' mall to walk around, then a really cool antique mall that had TONS of neat stuff to look at (drek/overpriced comics, though) and then finished it off at a wonderful place to eat called Redbone Alley. The whole interior of the restaurant is made to look like a street in downtown Charleston. Food was cheap and delicious. I had the shrimp & grits and it's one of the best things I've ever eaten. I'd drive the whole way just for a plate of that! Everly had a ball, but I'll be damned if that girl isn't in constant motion. It's tough to get a clear picture of her! Here's the stash I picked up : Here's the view from our table and a shot of my little dumpling. It was a wonderful day. For once I forgot about any stresses I might have. Peace, Chip

Bought three slabs from Andrew and they arrived very quickly. Bulletproof packaging, as well. Thanks! Peace, Chip

I just can't believe all the high-grade Spider-Mans in his sig line that are now marred because of that stupid signature. Peace, Chip

Rename this thread and call it "The RAK Room." Peace, Chip

That pin is awesome. Nice score! Peace, Chip

Myrtle Beach is a tourist town...not many long-time original residents. I don't mind driving, especially when I can take the family along for a cheap day-trip. We walk, see some sights, get some food and then drive home. It's nice to get out once in a while, and if I can get a nice bunch of comics for cheap it's a good day all-around. Peace, Chip

You're getting really ridiculous with all this stuff, you know? There are lots of inaccuracies in what you're stating above, and I really don't understand where the hatred came from in a short period of time. I didn't do anything to you. I haven't done anything to ANYONE on this site. I've never said I was unable to pay for food. I've never said the bulk of my sales weren't commission. I didn't "manage to find" $1,000. It was profit from the business marked for purchasing more stock for the business. I didn't "cry" about anything "a lot." I tried to get my money back. "Gullible fools?" Other than people posting advice a grand total of FOUR people were generous enough to actually give me anything, even though I stated previously that we were able to absorb the hit whether I got my money back or not. FOUR. You sent me a book for which I am very grateful to have, and when you got pissed off I offered to send it back. I'll even pay for the damn thing. Jason (comicalgems) donated a Mystery Box sale to help me out and Tim (thunsicker) was nice enough to buy it. A boardie who wishes to remain anonymous was instrumental in getting my actual money back. I didn't ask for any charity at all. I said we were fine. I was pissed off and let everyone know about it, which is what half of this site is. Scams, CGC wait times, eBay, whatever. I don't see you railing against any of that. "Boasting" about great scores? Everyone does that. God forbid I want to share something cool that's happened to me as far as comics. I thought that's what that thread in General was for. Stupid me. Honestly, you're being ridiculous now. I tried to reason with you via PM so we could work out our differences and you shut me down. It's on you, now. Enough. Peace, Chip

I get ya there...once you get past the initial wait and have books coming in regularly to match the ones you send out regularly the system works. I just have to have enough money in the bank to start that and get over the initial wait for the first wave of books. I'm not there yet. I'm not sure how I would get to do on-site, so that part wouldn't work for me. Peace, Chip

Trust me, I'm trying. The problem is I don't have any way to tie up the money into CGC for the length of their TATs. I did so with some keys from the huge score collection I had many months ago and CGC *still* has 5 of those books. I just need more time to amass more money so I can ride out the length of grading times and/or afford to spend more on the faster tiers. Those I know that sell CGC books do VERY well...the amounts I see are the stuff of my family's dreams right now. However, a lot of them have amazing jobs that allow them to afford their money being tied up for months on end. Peace, Chip

April's mother works, but she got in a tough spot a few months ago and I am able to help her so she's with us until she gets back on her feet. I know it means a lot to April that we can help her, so I made that decision and went with it. It's fine for now...nothing changed and I am still able to pay for everything. I know that can't go on forever, but they know it as well. It's all good so far. April helps me when she can. She's been sick most of the year, but still helps me list auctions when she's able to and in some cases pack comics when my back is against the wall and need to catch up. The packing thing hasn't been needed in a few months as I'm a machine and have a great system down pat now, but the listing helps out a LOT. She can also scan books when push comes to shove. My bottom line is that I didn't want her to work so she could spend time at home and raise our daughter. That's a big deal for me so I need to just keep working as hard as I can. Peace, Chip

Thank you...no worries. I've just started out. This was the first year of me deciding that my low-level retail jobs were something I could do better than, so I decided to do so. I have a destroyed credit rating so I started out small with zero cash to invest. I had some very wonderful people offer to have me sell books on consignment and when I started earning a bit more than I needed to pay the bills I would just look for things to buy that I could re-sell and make more profit. It's growing steadily...I just have to find a way to work harder. I put up 525 auctions last week. I need to make that 750...then 1,000. The more I sell, the more I make. The fact that I can work from home is both a blessing and a detriment, but I do what I can there. Eventually it will get better, but for someone with zero credit line or investors I'm doing the best I can with what I have. Food is on the table and the bills are paid. More and more of my stock is stuff that I own outright. I've made some great friends on here that have become great business connections. I just have to keep working as hard as I can, and obviously improve my comic grading. Peace, Chip

It's full time and my only source of income. I'm not well-off by any means. I pay the bills and put food on the table. We have a few nice things but hardly live anything remotely close to a plush life. That dollar amount is me working as hard as my low-motivation self will allow on mostly commission sales. If some weeks I have to sell 300 $1 books to get by, that's what I do. I currently support myself, my girlfriend, our daughter and my g/f's mother. Peace, Chip

Huh? Peace, Chip

They weren't all raw, but most of them were, yes. Also it's not 100% comics, but again most of my sales were. Peace, Chip

Supposed to head about an hour away to get some books on Wednesday. Seller said there are some 70's Batman and some Amazing Spider-Man in there from around first Carnage-time. Hopefully #361 is one of them. The family is coming along so we're making it a half-day trip just to get away from the home for a while. I might try to find a few local antique shops to browse through as long as we're there. Peace, Chip