mattn792

You can see the crease in the back cover. Good chance it would also press out.

A bad joke on the industry. You pay them 12 bucks or so, and they put the equivalent of a smiley face on your book to tell you it looks pretty.

"CVA's proprietary, tamper-evident holographic sticker provides assurance that the comic book you own has met our strict standards for outstanding eye appeal and superior structure within the numerical grade assigned by CGC. CVA's distinctive sticker allows collectors, dealers and investors, with any level of experience, to easily identify these premium-quality examples in any grade. A CVA endorsement adds value for anyone interested in the CGC graded comic book market, buyers and sellers alike." I think Butters once came up with a similar criteria...

We're reaching for the politeness scale to find a difference? Fine, in that regard I'll grant you that the other guys' politeness is superior to Currently Verifying Anything.

Both are telling you the exact same thing. Both are hype.

A CVA sticker is applied once you've paid your $12.95...I mean, only after the book is reviewed through the case. Meaning the cover looks nice for the grade. They have no idea if its "superior" for the grade since the inside could be a mess. A check mark says the cover looks nice for the grade, but there might be some shirt going on inside the book. In either case, dear consumer, buy/look-up the notes if you'd like to know more. Same shirt, different display method.

In fact, it sounds EXACTLY like a CVA sticker to me.

The other guys already make their grader's notes free to anyone, do you really think anyone who already can't be bothered to take 2 minutes to look them up is going to be swayed by a check mark on the label?

Just send it to PGX, they'll give it a 9.8. And they'll label it with an authenticated Steve Ditko signature for good measure.

I didn't even realize the other guys had their own in-house CVA. Just more nonsense for the market. "Oh sure we only gave it a 6.0, but its a really nice 6.0! Don't be mad at us. "

The pause button also helps when you're having beers during the movie. I always end up missing a few minutes in the theater.

The last movie I saw in the theater was Rise of Skywalker, so that pretty much had ruined me on movie theaters anyway. Kidding, just need to dog that tripe whenever possible. I would go back for a flick that I’d really like to see. I personally don’t worry much about the COVID for myself, but I still follow all mask and distance guidelines out of respect for those who are worried (it’s really not that difficult all you nay sayers out there ). Plus I guess I’m used to being around dim wits anyway, attend enough cons and you get that way.

T-A-K-E What’s that spell? Gimme!!

If that’s a 9.8, then I have a whole lot of 15.0s in my collection.

Nah. Burn it instead.

@Cruzin' Thru Comics

I’d say it’s 100% not Darick Robertson either. Looks more like something Prince would’ve changed his name to in the ‘90s.

You’re Del Preston, aren’t you?

I’m not putting my credentials on display here, I’ve said enough. I’ll just close by saying that you’re demonstrating a fundamental misunderstanding of what is actually going on.

@James J Johnson - I know you’re of the opinion that no civilian anywhere can competently defend themself, and that’s cool. You can be a patsy if you like. But there’s plenty of folks walking around this country that will prove that assertion very wrong. Talking about Graham’s loop location once more - the doorway is an immediate fatal funnel. The front windows can be secured by a few strategically placed busted out display cases filled with broken glass. Two people with solid fundamentals in the use of a 12 gauge can accomplish the rest.

Another modern that's showing some renewed vigor lately, Amazing Spider-Man 316 features an early Venom appearance with a classic McFarlane cover to boot. Recent action has this book crossing the $400 threshold in 9.8. But since I get to keep my 10% that eBay or ComicLink would normally take, let's call this guy -- $370 shipped.

Let's move a book featuring everyone's friendly neighborhood Venom. Wait, I think I got that wrong... Necessities first: Payment: In addition to PayPal, I will also accept check/money order/Zelle, though the book will be held until clearance. Payment due within 10 business days. Shipping (domestic): Book will be shipped via insured USPS priority mail. International Shipping - exact cost, minus the US shipping cost. Please inquire first for an accurate quote. Returns: No returns on CGC books as you know what you're getting. On the HoS? Don't bother. Probation list? Message me first and we'll talk about your situation, but don't be overly optimistic. Can provide board references if needed (no name dropping here), and over 1700 positive eBay feedback as well -- https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=792mn. And I've got a fledgling kudos thread started (link is in my profile page). First wins the book outright, offers always welcome. Onward!

Sold to @JDS321 via PM!

Pics borrowed from last thread, please ask if you need any more!

The pictures will tell a pretty good story of the overall condition, but there are two notes of significance (these should be visible in the pics too): - Someone, for some unknown reason, added an extra staple mid-spine. I can't fathom why as the spine is still structurally solid and attached - There is a piece of tape on the interior of the front cover along the outer edge. This appears to have been done to reinforce a few minor tears. The general consensus on this one from the thread I bought it from was 3.0 - 4.0, and I'm leaning more toward 3.0 - 3.5 due to the above. Poking around the web, blue label 3.5s don't seem to have any trouble clearing $200 these days, while the 3.0s are creeping up on that threshold. So let's split the difference, call my book a 3.25, substract out a value tier grading and some associated fees, and come up with an ask of... $160