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@lizards2 and I forgot who else was gunning ? Not a Binky.

I'm jealous, Greg. Great books and thread, Sharon, really like the way you take pics under different lighting to show as much info as possible.

Zoom in, it says: : _ : - : I have no idea what it means though. That Exciting looks like a great book! Nice pickup.

^ That's not nice! ASM 151 was my first comic, bought it at the local stationery story. Plus, you know, the house.

Happy hour bondage me baby. ie takeit

Insane, I know. c4less got $25 for a #1 (fantasy masterpieces 1 reprint of SS 1), but then c4less gets way more than most sellers on jerkbay. Fant. Master. 1 reprint of SS 1 brings $25 I increase my prediction of return on the $200 copy of Fantasy Masterpieces #4 up to 80% likely.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FANTASY-MASTERPIECES-4-Classic-Thor-Silver-Surfer-Cover-MARVEL-VF/183793029657?hash=item2acaeb1219:g:OikAAOSwenVcx6Zj Nearly $200 for reprint of Silver Surfer #4. Probably not the right thread for this, but it's not worth it's own thread - and it's as amusing as many other "good golly look what I saw on ebay" threads. And practically nothing misleading in the item title or description - except no mention of "reprint" can be found anywhere, and it's a bronze book listed in silver age section (but 75% of feebay does that). What do you figure, about 50/50 chance the buyer returns it?

Might easily work on me - I'm less aggressive about getting 'top dollar' especially if I got the book much cheaper, and like the idea of two 'winners' (me for selling, the buyer because he got a discount, a good feeling that might even carry into the next day or two). Selling at a discount from the max amount I could easily get, just to provide a profit to the other, psychologically makes me feel a sucker (I'm not pretending it's a rational reaction), not a person who just did a favor and made some money at the same time. It's why I sell on feebay despite the monetary costs compared to here, stay clear all the underlying personalities and possible drama, just mercenary dealing, makes no friends but OTOH no enemies either (well, plus I've a lot of junk).

Yeah, as someone mentioned up thread your list and pic omits the Super-Heroes 1 title (with Spiderman vs Man Wolf and Morbius, really good Gil Kane story), although you almost certainly have it in your box. Someone else included a pic of it mid-thread, but you might not have seen that, just an fyi as one completist to another (but don't get me wrong, I've only like 35 of the GSs). Your batch is wonderful, congrats! I think the Superheroes came out with Superstars but they renumbered Spiderman so he got 7 GS issues total. How many are there, like 70 total? Those Kid Colts are awesome.

Yeah, I was going to post something similar, that she matured that little bit more (more or less) that cause her to change who she was at that point, in response to the exact same quote about "true nature." She'd become less frivolous and more serious regardless of whether or not we'd never seen that side of her before; it mirrors something we often see in RL or at least good fiction. But picking the right words is a pain especially given our (comic geeks) propensities to argue over almost nothing at times. You said it well.

I sold a few of these over past two years (just sold my last 'extra' recently, a nice F/VF), and I'm keeping my 9.0 raw. I agree demand will probably be lower a few months from now, but I don't think it will drop like, e.g. FF 45 when Inhumans tv show bombed. (I don't think that's only reason, because the first Silver Surfer movie bombed but his keys never plunged). I don't think it's necessarily at its high water mark over the coming years whatever might happen in endgame, Thanos is an unusual creation. OTOH I sold my 'personal' copy of MSH 13 a little while ago because I thought the popularity for that book exceeded my need to have that book in between MSH 12 and 18. I never even considered giving up my IM 55 because of its current hotness, though that could be because I'm a long time fan of Starlin's bronze age work, and this is right up there with his Capt Marvels and the Warlock saga.

the Airing of Grievances I missed this book.

I'll take the Tec 399 and 404 (last 2 adams issues).

The etiquette is about the same as any one-on-one transaction. Treat him with the same regard as you'd like if your positions were reversed. Turtle gave some good advice - many sellers on ebay (especially the more experienced or cynical) might see you as playing an old game, because some buyers in past have abused lenient policies. They may balk if it looks like you're just fishing for a part-refund and mistakenly think you are insincere. Best is to politely explain why you're unhappy, and be prepared to return book for full refund (like others I don't offer part-refunds, but I'm a tiny seller there and rarely miss any important defect or wear in desciption). The best chance of getting a part refund might be to not ask for that.

You're English?! Sorry, Marwood, low hanging fruit.

I kind of hope I never complete my ASM run since I'm missing his first 2 appearances and the only way they will drop to a price I'm willing to pay will mean the market melted down and I wouldn't wish that (I have 2-500, and also FF 2-200, so same applies to FF 1). I've got a few Golden Record Repr. placeholders, and plenty of 'keys' in form of Marvel Tales 1-32 and MCIC 1-24. Also have some full runs like Hulk 1-6, Silver Surfer and Nick Fury 1-18s, Amazing Adventures 1-39 (I've since started work on Amazing Adv. vol 1, and still need AA 6, and 4 issues of Amazing Adult Fantasy), Captain Marvel 1-62, Fear 1- 31, Werewolf by Night 1-43, Howard the Duck 1-33, Warlock 1-15, Marvel Spotlight 1-33, stuff like Inhumans and Marvel Feature and Marv. Presents and Secret Wars 1-12, and partly completed runs like JiM/Thor 96-225 (just need a handful in 90s, and grail #83 remaining), Hulk 102-200, Avengers 1-200, X-Men/Uncanny 2-150 (excluding the reprints 67-93), Strange Tales 101-150, Tomb of Dracula 1-50, Master of Kung Fu 15-50, Marvel Premiere 1-25, Defenders 1-20, Dr. Strange 169-183 and 1-20. And generally have the Annuals and Giant Size issues for applicable time periods and a few magazine runs like Epic, Rampaging Hulk and Howard the Duck complete. Started buying golden age a couple of years ago, will probably never have a run of any of that stuff.

^I'm sure you know it but just to be clear, I wasn't referring to you my friend. Your listing rock !! And I would call that copy with the reds an example of fraudulent scan. Pics can help a lot. And I also agree sometimes adjustments are required, especially when scan is not an accurate representation of what it depicts.

I'm with you, I just click out, avoid taking chances. I don't assume it is a fact that scan (or scanner settings) was manipulated just because colors look more vibrant, but like you I consider caution 'better safe than sorry.' I once sent a PM to seller with advice to double-check his scanner settings possibly to turn down color because his images always seem brighter and more colorful, assuming it was not on purpose.

Shill bidding is fraud. It's a crime. It involves a fake bid that bears no connection to reality, a false "buyer" not really bidding to buy - a shill is just a liar. Shills are cheaters, liars, thieves, criminals. Bad news. Snipe bidding is a last minute bid. In some cases it's placed to avoid a bidding war that the sniper thinks hopefully will result in sniper paying less if he wins. This is not a cheat or a violation of any rules or ethics (except some people don't like sniping, so it bothers those people). The sniper might lose and walk away with nothing. The sniper might drive the price up and still end up with nothing. The sniper might win, but pay top dollar anyway because the runner-up bidder had a high bid. And the sniper might end up with a bargain. No cheating involved.

It was either Empire Strikes Back or Crying Game - so be glad I didn't go for full trigger by spoiling that it turns out to be a dude! Oops, guess I blew that one. Stay safe!

No Luke, I am your father.

No, but this art is featured on the cover (and inside) of vol. 1 of the Frazetta art book series.

Yeah, that 205 is a classic, though I'm still partial to 203. Congrats to sneatstuff !

Such an awesome book, well worth owning a few copies. Of course part of great 'saga' too.