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This is the most lenient grading contest I've ever been a part of.

I did Westfield for several years in college, since it was no longer convenient to go to shops. I agree, filling out the form was half the fun. Amazing that they are still around.

I don't think comic collecting has really changed that much since I was little, and these shops sprang up. I think the lack of change is one reason I like it. It makes me feel like a kid. Obviously, back then you had to do the legwork and go to the shops. I suppose the biggest change is that it's much easier to sell your comics now. By the time Secret Wars hit, Marvel Comics were HUGE. The black costume was an event, much like events today. It was on the news, and everyone was talking about it, and trying to get a copy of Secret Wars 8. People were heading to the store on the day of release, and if you weren't lucky enough to grab it, you probably had to shell out a few bucks for it. Growing up in NYC, I was in the epicenter. Maybe it was less hyped up elsewhere.

In the mid-1980's we got Forbidden Planet, which was the precursor to the 90's-style shops like Midtown Comics. It was very well-organized and clean, with tons of copies of everything. I could only find a video of the downtown location, which was a bit grungy. The mid-town location (227 East 59th Street) was an amazing 2-level store. I would visit every Wednesday with my friends after school, walking past the expensive toys and art books, heading down to the basement level to check the new comics. It seemed like everyone was into comics at this point, especially X-Men. I was buying more Indie stuff, like Nexus, American Flagg, and Cerebus, of which they had plenty.

Supersnipe was my first comic shop in New York. It was always a bit intimidating going in there. The owner had a Simpsons Comic Book Guy vibe. I think he was more interested in selling to adults, and I'm sure he was annoyed by a bunch of little kids pawing around his shop. There were unorganized stacks of comics all over, and enticing Treasuries, and top dollar books hanging on the walls. I remember digging through un-bagged comics in the ¢10 bins. (I think there was even a ¢1 bin with a bunch of coverless comics...) If I had a time machine to the 1970's this would be one of the first places I'd visit. https://www.scottedelman.com/2014/11/15/r-i-p-ed-summer-owner-of-supersnipe-comic-book-emporium/

Just wait till they add 2FA.

This has been happening for me a lot since last Fall. Fortunately, this workaround fixes it for me: 1. Go to the https://www.cgccomics.com/ (CGC logo at top left). 2. Click "My CGC" icon. 3. Select "Sign Out" in menu. 4. Click "Sign In". 5. Go back to Chat Boards.

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I'm in!

Sending them now. Work's been crazy. Sorry.

I'll take these 2. Thanks!

I was going to say the same. 5.5, maybe 6, depending how they ding you for the LRFC crease and chip. Incredible book!

JIM 69

JIM $65 X-Men $65

I'm in!

At least they included a back cover photo.

Might be worth it if Iron Mike Grell delivered it to you, in person, and then took you out for a Night on the Town.

Maybe he should lead with the back cover for the main photo.

If it is only the cover, shouldn't they all grade NG or Incomplete? Or can we now submit covers only and get Blue Labels, if we claim the interiors are "invisible"?

I have not read all 6 pages of this discussion, but if there is a list of customers saying "This sucks", I would like to add my name to it.

I like these sellers. They will usually give discounts if you buy in bulk. https://www.ebay.com/usr/comicequip/ https://www.ebay.com/str/readysetcollect It's pretty tough to find backing boards these days due to supply chain shortages. I see Gerber full-backs are going for ~$50 for a pack of 50.