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makes me want to leave work early to drive up to the half price i've never been to
Which one is that?
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Animation cels.
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Love me some Half Price Books......
GIMME
Another boardie has first dibs........but if he passes.......how did you like that Bone?
You must let me know how it grades. And a newsstand! I'm assuming the tattooz are there?
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That's what I was saying -- Larry has a bunch socked away AND this other seller.
With some detective work, one can figure out who it is.
(Or Larry can just tell us, but he has avoided that question multiple times.)
I just wanted to know if that was Larry's eBay handle or not... don't really care about why that seller has x amount of copies of a low print variant; some people are just connected. I got in line 3 different days at NYCC for a copy of Wytches 1 NYCC and walked away empty handed each time. Other people scored upwards of 10 copies, so...Well, there's connected and there's fixing the game.
It's why I try to stay out of the variant hoopla; there's big $$$ behind it, so of course it's rigged.
And no, this is not the only case in the history of comics (or history) where this happens, just saw this comic was the new hot thing and wondered where the copies ended up.
That seller could be an LCS owner who participates in the Phantom variant program.
Yep; getting warmer.
For the #2 Phantom B+W, what was the allocation?X per Phantom store?
1:X for each order?
Nothing to do with stores at all?
I made it up...
Some got 1.
Some got 190.
Who got 1; who got 190? Can't be a random thing...
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Did another ba12 sell for 1600?
$1300.
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That's what I was saying -- Larry has a bunch socked away AND this other seller.
With some detective work, one can figure out who it is.
(Or Larry can just tell us, but he has avoided that question multiple times.)
I just wanted to know if that was Larry's eBay handle or not... don't really care about why that seller has x amount of copies of a low print variant; some people are just connected. I got in line 3 different days at NYCC for a copy of Wytches 1 NYCC and walked away empty handed each time. Other people scored upwards of 10 copies, so...Well, there's connected and there's fixing the game.
It's why I try to stay out of the variant hoopla; there's big $$$ behind it, so of course it's rigged.
And no, this is not the only case in the history of comics (or history) where this happens, just saw this comic was the new hot thing and wondered where the copies ended up.
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On a different topic...
I am finding it increasingly difficult to even peruse the WTB threads, much less not say anything, to WTB "offers" that are substantially less than current market prices.
It's to the point where I don't even look at the whole sub-forum anymore.
People...if you need to put out what you want to buy, don't insult people by offering them significantly less than market price. eBay is only 10% at most. Asking for 20% or more off, especially on regularly traded books, is gauche.
Better to not list a price at all.
I love it when they tell you they can "pay right away", after offering you 70% or 80% of FMV for your hot, key book.
I'm amazed when certain people list books they will buy, specifically state they will pay "up to" 85% of GPA (or FMV or similar) and find sellers.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong...
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That's what I was saying -- Larry has a bunch socked away AND this other seller.
With some detective work, one can figure out who it is.
(Or Larry can just tell us, but he has avoided that question multiple times.)
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Ok, so a bit confused after catching up with thread, so Larry, quick question, on eBay, is this your user ID: cesradjr?
Yep, that's him.
Thanks, Za. (thumbs u
Nope, it's not.
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Trying to figure out how a single seller has at least 10% of a "very limited" print run comic on the day of release (most likely before) when some B & M stores received only a handful of copies.
What's to figure out?
500 were printed, I kept most of them.
The NYCC edition was ltd to 500.
Image kept all of them.
Get it?
500 printed, you kept most of them. An eBay seller also has a large stack and is selling them quite briskly at a nice premium.
Just making sure that this variant, like most variants, is manufactured to only make money for certain peoples while manhandling those that actually care about the comic.
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Trying to figure out how a single seller has at least 10% of a "very limited" print run comic on the day of release (most likely before) when some B & M stores received only a handful of copies.
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For the #2 Phantom B+W, what was the allocation?
X per Phantom store?
1:X for each order?
Nothing to do with stores at all?
I made it up...
Some got 1.
Some got 190.
Seems legit; I expect nothing less from you.
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For the #2 Phantom B+W, what was the allocation?
X per Phantom store?
1:X for each order?
Nothing to do with stores at all?
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IIRC, he/she used to sell restored/trimmed/CT-ed comics and discreetly disclosed that info only in the block of description.
Eventually stopped mentioning these touch-ups at all in the listings.
Either landed in a pile of great comics or stopped disclosing everything. :shrug:
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Also, my LCS which participates in the Phantom program had the "color" version of #2 for sale @ $8.99 in store.
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As to the question of Larry saying micro print on Wytches cover E
The program was designed to have retailers order a cardboard standee for image books. They have included a variant Image logo on one of the covers. First week was Tooth and Claw 1, this time Wytches 2.
Why he said micro print and why he is saying this is the one to get is that not many retailers appear to be part of this program. They could order as many copies of each title for the standee in bundles but not sure they knew which one had the variant logo.
I agree completely with him that this could prove to be the one to get for #2.
Did I miss anything? If anyone else has more info feel free to post.
I think he was referring to why one person would have hundreds of the ltd to 500 cover.
I got 190 out of the 500 but,
I run the program, solicit the shops, contact the creators, work with the publishers & paid for the cover artwork directly from my meager pocket.
I like being compensated for my hard work.
Does that explain it?
hope it's ok w manetteska
So eBay user cesradjr is you and/or your shop, Larry?
I would understand how you would have many copies; just wondering how a single person could have dozens.
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And how does a person go about getting so many?
Was this a ratio variant?
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How much of a "micro" print is this comic if this one seller has at least 50 copies (and probably more)?
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I'm selling the eh variants high
Touché
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May not be the correct eBay thread, but it's the first one I found.
If you want your comics shipped/packed properly, avoid seller drmoonsparkle.
How this seller handles things:
1. Put 2 comics together in a single bag and board.
2. Wrap this bundle in a single magazine page (still don't understand this one).
3. Throw it in a bubble mailer (that's right; no additional packing material).
4. Write "Do Not Bend" on the mailer.
5. When the mailer shows up bent and damaged (surprise!) blame everyone else.
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Check out the title and description of this Micronauts #8, 1st Captain Universe: "rumored to be in the next GOTG movie". Yeah, I want credit for that one. The power of the boards compels you!
Um, you know who that seller is, correct?
How is it?
How = Who = Divad
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Low --> Mid grades, but they make me happy.
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Avenging 8An ad, which is not particularly important.
there is a preview in the back of DC Comics Presents 26 that people seem to be paying quite a bit for.
and that Malibu Sun issue with the guy in a big red cape with chains seems to command some money as well.
A preview != PREVIEWS.
You must let me know how it grades. 
General discussion thread - keep the other threads clean
in Comics Market - Forum Only Selling Area
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Surprised somebody is selling for that price.
Usually people are asking for hot books. If I have a hot book, and someone is offering "up to" 85% of its value, why wouldn't I just sell it myself elsewhere for FMV or at least closer?
Since I'm on the boards in order to see that WTB, I must be able to use the internet and can probably whip up a quick sales thread; or just go to eBay.