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I do not know if you have done this yet - but it is pretty easy to become a BCW distributor ( heck - they even let me become one). Prices really drop - especially if you order enough for free shipping. Obviously not everyone likes their bags/boards - and the free shipping requires a $1K order - but the price is sure right.

There is an app called photoscan - that helps with the glare - you take the image - then move the phone and take more at the corners - the app then merges everything into one picture. Works OK - not as good as a scanner ( see the legal sized scanner thread - only certain models can scan "depth" which is needed for a slab)- but much better than a standard cell phone.

I'm In!!!! Dave

Bwwwwwwwaaaaaaaahahahaha! I remember that one. DECOUPAGE BABY!!!!!

Grades in ......

This is what I was thinking... and a quick edit here - for Gabe - this is one of those opportunities for you to get feedback email the manager - ask POLITELY why you were removed - state that you are trying to improve you chances for future positions and what to know key areas where you did not perform well Hopefully the person will be honest and you will act on the feedback. A face to face visit may be better for feedback as long as you are HUMBLE and behave as you are seeking advice......

Are you sure? - not being mean , but you tend to miss or gloss over details at times. I would be willing to bet that the pay provision were in there, but not a full guarantee of 12 weeks employment. The forts two weeks are probably a trial for the employer to see if they want to continue. I do not know how the legal system works up there, but a guaranteed contract like you describe being broken in the states would be followed very quickly by a lawsuit and quick settlement.

has anyone ever listed a placeholder for "random drek nobody wants "????......

As a buyer - I would think it depends on how the listing was worded - and if you have the listing set to add in the sales tax for a specific state. Kind of like shipping - unless there is a specific negotiation in the offer/counter process - the shipping is extra. However, most buyers may not realize that tax is extra when going the best offer route. If BIN or auction - it is in there as a separate line item when purchasing, so obvious. As as seller - I just consider this part of the costs and pay it. Simplifies the listings and puts the effort more on me to recognize when an offer is going to my state so I can figure out if I want to adjust the haggling.

Well - you realistically have to pay taxes on any gain. Paypal will not issue a 1099 unless you hit specific requirements, but that does not mean you do not need to pay taxes without one.

My donation - X Men 60 - first Sauron! pretty good shape - has some cover dents - very pressable if you are in to that..... Also - winner will receive one of my Chuck Fiala sketch covers. Can pick naughty ( Zatana, WW, Harley, Harley with power girl) --or nice.... WW, spider woman, spider gwen, or batman/joker morph) .....

ah -- ebay grading at its finest!!!!

i'd totally love to do something like that! Even better .... ask to borrow the tailors tape measure , then hit the bathroom

I think you need a professional presser to fix the cockling..... the good news - according to CCS - " Cockling can be corrected nearly 100% of the time with a proper pressing"

UGH --- hope it works out. Is the bathroom you want to measure "public" ( accessible to customers) ? - if so - go right in and measure it - or any other areas. Bring a friend ( or even have a couple of buddies do this for you). If questioned - just say the new store coming in is planning out the fixture placements. Then ask about when they will be cleared out completely. Make the operation non confrontational - but with the emphasis that the new store is moving in. Maybe even a couple of calls asking the same - stating that new fixtures are being delivered so you need to know when the store will be clear.

Well - I can say that whomever picks my prize package - will have some included.......

I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you will probably need to find your own henchmen......

Finally was able to pick them up - part of the haul my 1st Centaur. Image from my phone so not the best color

http://www.wwcomics.com/comicdetail.asp?Product_ID=ScienceComics_6_49596 ---- I was probably too broad in my response --- this is a great example of what I was thinking. I fully understand some peoples desire to crack the slab for their own enjoyment, but was not really sure why this would be a plus for resale. Especially with the collection significance ( not a pedigree, but IMO it is close) So - the SC 6 was cracked out. Does this alone really make it any more desirable? - the seller did up the grade on the sales listing ( to VF+ from VF).... The book could have been under graded - or maybe they pressed it -or just wishful thinking.. I would think that 8.0 with the berk notation on the slab would generally beat out a raw 8.5......... Obviously to the right buyer at the right moment - anything can happen.

I've been giving this some more thought the past few days since I received my few books which I was fortunate enough to win earlier this week. As a long-term collector, I don't really have to worry about an exit strategy at all as these books from Jon's personal collection have once again found a permanent home and will be with me for a long long time. And like everything else in my own personal collection that I brought decades ago, the magic of time itself will take care of the exit strategy. On the other hand, if you are not a long-term collector, it's sad to say but the exit strategy might simply be to remove these treasured books from their imprisoned tombs and sell them raw at substantially higher prices. You never know, as the marketplace might place a even higher premium on these HTF gorgeous looking books when they are out there in the flesh and free of both the slab and their "not so cherished" association with the Jon Berk Collection designation. Would they really be "worth" more de-slabbed? I would think that the grade and Berk certification to at least add some value.... I have seen some say that they are likely not pressed, so I could see the potential for flippers to try and CPR for a quick score. I would not expect the recently sold items to get any premium over what was paid unless one was trying to hide restoration by deslabbing ( and I am NOT saying that anyone should do that for sure!!!!!).... I do not think there can really be an exit strategy with an auction like this. Maybe a better way to think of it - wold be an entrance strategy, lol.... If someone is concerned with the overall $$$ needed to purchase ( like you might need the money back and have to limit any loss potential) - they should limit themselves to books with enough pricing data that any exit point would be predictable. ------ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play

I have actually had good luck with my last couple of clink and c-connect wins --- this time I knew someone would be home and they knew a package was coming.... I did the reroute because we are hitting summerfest tomorrow - do not want any chance of some driver just leaving it ( or signing themselves). Doubt it will be available today.... so I have to suffer knowing they are in town and pickup is likely Monday........ ( but hey - 1st world issues - worth a laugh at my expense) ....

My package was supposed to be delivered today......... Made sure my wife was supposed to be home..... but somehow she missed the doorbell..... Doesn't she understand - you need to have a plan. Always post one of the kids as a doorbell sentry when you are in the basement. The pain.... - knowing I could be obsessing over the pickups tonight!!! - yet probably blocked by a potty break...... Only hope is that the reroute to a fedex location happens tonight.....

SHIPPED..........