Chip Cataldo

I do also want to say that it may seem at times like I'm being a stubborn , but I really DO appreciate the advice being offered up here. I'm all about making more money for my family. We really depend on how well I've been doing...we need to improve our life in many different areas as soon as we possibly can. Peace, Chip

I'm not talking about having a store full of books or selling comics "once in a while." I'm talking about the logistics of changing my shipping practices when I list 250-400 auctions a week on average. That means I'd have to lay out at least $300 up front to purchase the comic mailers and who knows how much more to get "regular" boxes for those that purchase multiple books. Or are you guys just suggesting I change up the single book shipping to $3.50 for those that only want to purchase one book? I had 140 auctions end tonight that did VERY well, so I'm still not really convinced of how much I'm hurting myself by charging $6.50 minimum shipping. Peace, Chip

Flat rate for an *envelope* is $4.90 to $5.15 depending on the region. I don't ship in envelopes because there's a greater chance of the book being damaged. I ship boxed Priority which gives the comics the best chance to show up in the exact condition they were purchased in. It's also better for the customer as I sell many more higher grade books than I do lower grade. Also to address an earlier point, a higher opening bid means a higher cost on my end to list the book in the first place. Multiply that by the 510 auctions I'm running this week and you've got a larger operating expense on my end even if it's 10 cents more to list each book. Finally, a $6.50 shipping charge means I only have $5.85 of that available to me to pay for the cost of shipping the book. Minimum charge to me for shipping one comic from SC to CA is $6.51. Customer service is the bottom line here while still keeping it realistic for my business to run smoothly. Peace, Chip

I really don't see how my shipping costs scare people off, as I now have over 70 followers and more are added every week. When my customers pay for $6.50 shipping, they get a professionally packed and shipped item that arrives safely. I also charge less than 95% of the comic book sellers on eBay do. I need to be able to charge a flat fee for shipping one book so it's easier on me. It's at the lowest cost I can offer. eBay takes 65 cents of that right off the bat as well. How many auctions do you guys run each week? Peace, Chip

Can't wait for that show! Coming soon, tho...not long now. Peace, Chip

That's a Warner Brothers Studio Store piece. Does it have the certificate? How much did you snag that one for? Peace, Chip

Who's Rouge? Peace, Chip

That was me. One Sentinel used Emma's, then the next one used Darwin's, then the last one used Deathstrike's. One thing I also thought was very cool is that even after his arm got lopped off Sunspot continued to fight fiercely. Peace, Chip

My book wasn't VF/NM. Peace, Chip

Oh, please enlighten me on how to sell on eBay. Peace, Chip

Oh, trust me...I've got YEARS of those backed up. There will be MANY more! Peace, Chip P.S.

Here was the last score, also off of Craigslist. Nothing is in amazing condition (the JIMs are particularly beat up), but it was all really cheap. Peace, Chip

It's been a great month. I didn't even post photos of my last score. There's actually two sets of the Titans books. Peace, Chip

I would think that book would have to be an SS books to sell well. You can still find some core X-men collectors that want a 9.8, but an SS would do very well. Raw it just isn't in demand a whole lot anymore looks like it pulls around $8 in NM. ...even less than that, I'm afraid. http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Uncanny-X-Men-248-1989-NM-9-4-White-Pages-1st-Jim-Lee-Artwork-/221432421132?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item338e669b0c Peace, Chip

Neat image! Peace, Chip

He would have made a great Secret Service Agent for the movie. Nah, he's more of a Revolutionary War soldier. Peace, Chip

Budget/marketing = $220 million Worldwide opening weekend = $280 million It's doing very well. Peace, Chip

Peace, Chip

Just one book for me...that Rocket To The Moon I've been trying to sell. Any questions please ask. Thanks a lot! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321414635600&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Peace, Chip

This is what it should be. If not Angel, then Caliban as death. Peace, Chip

Oh lord...are you serious? Honestly, that's ridiculous. Peace, Chip

Why can't the 4 Horsemen just be who they were in the comics? Why do we have to shoehorn established characters into those roles? Peace, Chip

Get that Guardians #1 on eBay ASAP! Peace, Chip

No, he was talking about that dumb dragonfly girl who was in First Class instead of a more deserving character. Peace, Chip

The cover for SA #5 is even more impressive in person. I should have bought it when I had the chance. Peace, Chip