Dr. Love

I too share a sense of frustration at the cloak of anonymity provided (at least so far) by Columbia's sense of honor and fair play. But I feel this thread doesn't have just a utilitarian function. I think it is fascinating and informative. I am finding that ethics and civics policy considerations, conducted over time, publicly, using a fairly large diverse population, with real time concrete situations to serve as examples, are proving valuable to me in and of themselves. I didn't expect that.

We're getting a little far afield, but since you're bringing it up, here's my .02. A second, a minute, a day...time period before remorse is irrelevant, unless the deal has a specific cooling off period. Likewise, public nature vs private. Likewise, a PM "I agree" vs a click of a button vs a post of a graphic. What is in question is what moving parts of a deal are necessary to finalize before one can say "a deal has been struck" and which entitles parties. Clearly price is one aspect. In your example above, that part imho is done and done. Which doesn't mean we have a deal in total. There's manner of compensation, time element, right of return, etc., all to be agreed upon beforehand.

and I see what you're saying. The means of resolving the back end of the deal should there be a disagreement on grading is a critical part of the negotiation. One could take the view that the deal is still being negotiated until that aspect is finalized.

Yes I see what you're saying. It is true that if a specific form of payment such as cash in the hand in a very specific time frame was a material consideration, then the deal would be off. But the listing of those books on the forum without those same considerations would tend to give lie to that. Additionally, if those were specific terms, the documentation would support that.

I haven't weighed in on this thread before, but as this one seems to be swaying...imho of course, this is as cut and dried as can be. Terms were agreed upon. btw Columbia was that agreement on the part of the seller in writing or verbal? If verbal, it leaves a hole one can drive a truck through. If in writing, can you provide the quote? The caveats of agreement on grading and price are always present until books are in the hand. In reality, or my reality I guess, deals are always contingent - what the buyer's got locked up in no uncertain terms is right of first refusal at that price. What the seller's got locked up is the buyer's obligation to perform up to the point of inspection. I think it's important this be decided on soon, as "enforcing" specific performance on the books up for sale disappears once someone else purchases them. After that, only a public apology is available as a practical remuneration. Which could lead to "Gee I'm sorry you misconstrued our conversation", and the whole conundrum again of how does one get off the list. Andy

When Newton Bigelow decided to begin using Blondie comics in his therapy in the 1950s, it was seen as a radical idea. Bigelow, though, who also innovated the use of group therapy to treat patients, felt that they got across issues in such a fashion that other forms just couldn’t do. Initially, he used strips from Chic Young’s comic strip as examples of family interactions with his patients. He put together a calendar with examples of the strip and gave them out to patients. Later, when he became the Commissioner of New York’s Department of Mental Hygiene, he commissioned two special Blondie comic books from Chic Young just for this purpose: "The dramatization of good mental hygiene in ordinary human relationships is particularly meaningful when the characters involved are as familiar as our next door neighbors."

Well it's not exactly 1957, but you get the idea. Happy New Year to all boardies!

Feet don't fail me now

breathtaking - not just free - mailed to your home

trouble at the dam - let's ride

Ride em cowboy

Boot, your inventory never ceases to amaze and delight. More EC's please. I know you got em; welcomebackpotter, too, if I'm not mistaken. As rjpb said, unlike almost every other collecting thread, this one has the potential to show books that most of the board have never seen before. Promos blow the mind. I'll keep posting what I would call the bread and butter books.

and we end our journey where we began The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of mushroom-clouds danced in their heads

enough Kurt for tonight...manuel pacifico to cleanse the palate

more Schaffenberger you say? ok

A day in the life of Kurt S. - Monday, draw Colossal Boy; Tuesday...

what's not to love about this cover

one guy in overalls to the other: "betcha I can hit that tree with my pee from right here"