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CGC announces changes to label notations, see what remains?
FineCollector replied to ADAMANTIUM's topic in Comics General
I need CGC to fulfill it's original purpose: to inspect the books I want to buy that I can't inspect for myself. I don't sell anything, so I've never needed a subscription. I'm not getting one just for the privilege of making an informed purchase. I no longer have confidence that your product offering will meet my needs, therefore I will no longer be paying a premium for your brand or your service. Signed. John Q Public -
Curious... if Peter Parker appeared unnamed in one panel of Strange Tales 97 with May and Ben, what would people consider that appearance? "11 panels" is the Gambit argument again. The cameo debate is easy: if you can replace the character's appearance with them dressed in a tux and top hat doing jazz hands, and it has no effect on the story, it's a cameo. In the annual, Storm walks Gambit in, and he's totally forgotten when the bad guy shows up. The Gambit panels when they're getting blasted is actually Franklin.
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Post your Garage Sale/Flea Market/Antique Mall Finds Here
FineCollector replied to Shark's topic in Comics General
I have no idea what those books are. I hope I'm not the only one. -
I strongly recommend getting flyers into the local comic shops. Have enough for them to put in the bag with each customer's weekly purchase, and go back before the event in case they need more. Dealers and the hardcore buyers will turn up no matter what, but they'll be looking for keys and obvious bargains. If the dealers want to move inventory, you need the casual buyers to turn up.
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Brother Bob Collection - CLOSED Summary see page 29
FineCollector replied to ft88's topic in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only
Those are what make the lot... buy it, it's for a good cause! -
Are there any Keys that are just 'Blah' to you?
FineCollector replied to grendelbo's topic in Comics General
I get worn out looking at keys. People flash the same books so often that it diminishes the enjoyment I get of looking at my own copies. I think if you have to explain why a book is a key, it isn't. I'm glad you're happy to own the first time Peter Parker uses a public restroom, but don't wave it in my face and expect me to be jealous. -
Resurrecting an old thread... Is there an identifying mark that indicates that a book is a Crowley? I bought a Marvel Family graded by the redheaded stepchild, and want to make sure that once I crack it, it's still going to be recognized. It was packaged with the validation card in the back, but by virtue of being graded by they who shall not be mentioned, has that invalidated my book already? If so, no big loss, I like the book already without the pedigree status.
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How 'bout a history lesson for the new guys.
FineCollector replied to 2Sunny's topic in Comics General
When the press is done poorly, or on a book with defects that wont press out, you can often tell. When the book is a good press candidate, and doesnt leave unusually flat creases or a smudged arrival date, no, you might not know for sure. -
How much more growth is in these ASM issues?
FineCollector replied to World Devourer's topic in Bronze Age Comic Books
It feels like they all took a pretty big jump in price recently. When prices spike like that, a few buyers and a lot of speculators play chicken with each other, buying from one another at increasing prices until they dont think they can flip it anymore. We've hit that cap, so prices are likely to correct down or stagnate, rather than go up in the near future. Long term? Man-Wolf is the odd man out, they rest should continue to grow. -
Do comics start ever start going up for no apparent reason?
FineCollector replied to 2Sunny's topic in Comics General
Some books are tied together, like bronze Marvel monster keys... if first Moon Knight goes up, it drags up Blade, Ghost Rider, Werewolf, because people think those have become relative bargains. First Punisher acted the same way when Hulk 181 was first flirting with $1000 guide price. Facebook and eBay help as well. If people are watching a book that they think is too high, and someone buys it, that legitimizes a higher price for some potential buyers. Suddenly, there's a run on that book, and other people think "hmm... why is that book hot? I should find a few just in case..." In your case, Secret Wars 3 and 7 are easier to explain: first Titania (and Volcana) in 3, full reveal of Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman in 7. Speculators be speculating... -
How 'bout a history lesson for the new guys.
FineCollector replied to 2Sunny's topic in Comics General
I miss the Ask Gator thread -
Hello Lurkers! Yes you! Why don’t you post more?
FineCollector replied to jsilverjanet's topic in Comics General
I tapped out at page 28... Am I a lurker if I dont know where "bomics" came from? -
Hello Lurkers! Yes you! Why don’t you post more?
FineCollector replied to jsilverjanet's topic in Comics General
I can't say that I have that much to contribute here, I come to hear stories from our senior members that I wouldn't hear anywhere else. People in the Facebook groups, on the other hand, have much to learn. I've got plenty to say there. Another factor is the slowdown in the sales forums. When there were more sales threads, it was more enticing to log in and see what was going on. After checking the sales, I'd wander through General, then the ages. -
Post your Garage Sale/Flea Market/Antique Mall Finds Here
FineCollector replied to Shark's topic in Comics General
He probably recognized you as a dealer, and figured if you snap-call "sold" to the seller's price, it's worth at least twice what you paid. Someone you had a bad interaction with in the past? There are a handful of people out there who've burned their bridges with me, and I'd relish the opportunity to run them up on a deal. -
What does it taste like?
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Look, the CGC boards have always been the wrong place to push that app. The guy building a run of Jungle Comics wipes his arse with Spider-verse clones and Harley Quinn remakes, but none of his books are listed because "not key". What good is that?
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Bagley's ASM from 351 on are readily available. Outside of the obvious books, 350-390 is prime dollar bin material. I'm not sure if they were printing more at the time, or if they're just available because Bagley's run was so terrible. If I had to do it all over again, I'd stop all Spider-Man titles at Kraven's Last Hunt. No McFarlane, no symbiotes.
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I never could focus. When I'd go to a con, I inevitably couldn't find the top 10 issues I was looking for, but found dozens of other things I wanted. Since no one else is asking, why stop at 375 when the run ends at 441?
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Marvel Family #1 CGC - Current Market Value
FineCollector replied to FadeawayJ23's topic in Comics General
It's better than at least half of Ditko's Spideys. -
This sux, but I've really no one to blame but me.
FineCollector replied to shadroch's topic in Comics General
When I was first getting into GA, I ordered a Vg/F Marvel Family 1 from a shop in Minnesota. Repro cover, complete with fake arrival date pencilled in. Found out much later when I took it out to show someone. Not too salty about it, the price now makes up for it.