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Limited search for grading notes. Was at a con and after looking up 7 grading notes message stating to protect their data base I was locked out. Logged in using my PAID password and still locked out. Has anyone else been limited when looking up grading notes? Thanks.

Is there a list of comic dealers who will be at the Fan Expo. Only interested in Golden Age and a 2.5 hour drive away. Thanks.

Comic Connect showed off an impressive Golden Age Collection on youtube they picked up at Wizard World. Anyone know if there is a list of all the issues they will auctioning and the source/story? They looked to be in nice condition.

It looks like there is rust on the lower staple on the Promise Dagar #15 grade 9.6. While the book at first glance looks great I thought rusty staples prevented a grade that high. Just curious. Thanks.

In the current Heritage Auction is a Batman 52 CGC 1.5. Label Coupon Cut out of Page 12 affects story, incomplete. How can an incomplete copy be graded higher than a 1.0? Thanks.

No one doubts this in an incredible collection. Several comments have been made that I respectfully disagree with. This is probably not the last time to get a piece of a once in a lifetime collection from the owners. The owners have already sold/consigned the collection. What difference does it make if a particular issue is bought in the upcoming auction or down the road? Prices fluctuate even on the pedigrees from Mile High, Billy Wright and the Crippen Pedigrees. For example, look at the Mile High Flash Comics #3. Sold in 2008 for $41,825 and in 2010 for $22,705. In 2 years it decreased by 45%! The Flash Comics #12 Mile High sold in 2008 for $33,400, 2010 for $23,900 and in 2011 for $25,095. Not only did the sale price go down it generated more than $17,000 in sales for Heritage. The All-Flash #12 mile high (graded 9.4-9.8 after pressing) has sold 5 time just on Heritage. 2005: $3450, 2010: $2270, 2011 $2270, 2014 $2629 and again in 2014 for $3346. From 2005 to 2014 there was no appreciable change in value. Not great from an investment point of view. The big winner here was Heritage brining in about $2793 in commission. The commission they earned was more than it sold for in 3 out of the 5 auctions. Yes, over time many go up. The point being values can fluctuate even on the Pedigrees. The question is how badly do you want the issue and how much do you want to invest. A friend is very proud they have a bunch of red seal $2 bills. Almost 60 years old. These are circulated and worth $5-10 on ebay. If we use $10 as a value (today) it is worth 5x more today than 1963. That same $2 (for a single $2 bill) invested in an index fund (for example purposes) assuming a doubling every 10 years on average would be worth more than $100 today or 10x more value than the bills current value on ebay. The question is how much does someone want an issue from the Promise collection so they can say they have an issue vs. investing in other more reasonable priced Golden Age. Recently, I looked at a golden age comic at a local dealer. It was listed on ebay for more than a year. Offered to pay cash minus the ebay fees which seemed fair (plus it was cash). The dealer declined (not sure why). The best way for those of us who do not have an unlimited budget is to be willing to walk away and have the funds for another day. Unquestionably many or most will go up over time. However, it may not be the best investment depending on your time horizon. It will be fun to watch the auction and I may put in a bid (for what I consider a reasonable value) but it has become a feeding frenzy that will in the short term most likely result in overbidding (which is good for Heritage). The same thing happened with the Billy Wright collection. Purchased a few after the auction years down the line at lower prices. There were some issues (non pedigree) years ago that Heritage auctioned that I felt were overpriced. Really wanted them. About 5 years later I was able to purchase them for 1/3 of the original sale price (from Heritage). In the end it is a question of how bad to you want the issue and are you willing to wait for it to be resold, buy a different lower graded copy or wait for the next collection to be found. Yes, I have “overpaid” for certain Golden Age that do not show up frequently. Do not regret it but know from an investment point of view may not have been the best choice. Statistically there will probably be another “original” collection that is brought to market. Maybe not in the same numbers and probably not in the same overall high grade but is that worth jumping into the feeding frenzy? As far as the numerous comments on overgrading the same thing happened with the Crippen issues. I remember showing Mr. Nelson on of my Crippen copies (before he was at CGC) and he commented that many were overgraded. Obvously, the same has occurred with the Promise collection. Just my thoughts. Thanks.

In response to LDarseid1: example if you win an item or items on comiclink for $1000 your invoice will be $1000 plus tax for your jurisdiction. Let say your tax is 5%. Your total (if paying by check or money order to avoid the credit card fee) would be $1050 ($1000 for the comic and $50 for the tax). Shipping is $25. The total should be $1075 ($1000 comic, $50 tax, $25 shipping). Comiclink is charging tax on the shipping fee adding another $1.25. Small number on a $1000 purchase but after tax and shipping you are already paying a 7.5% additional fee (or more in states with a higher tax rate). Bottom line is comiclink should not be charging tax on shipping.

Checking out a ComicLink win. Noticed being charged tax on shipping. Ebay does not charge tax of shipping. We have to pay tax on the comic but charging tax on shipping is ridiculous. Shipping should not be taxed!

Minimal description for a golden age. Minimal sales. Requested additional information such as a photo of the centerfold. Gave up after the third request and did not bid. Now listed a Whiz 14 without any description. It does not have staples.

Minimal description for a golden age. Minimal sales. Requested additional information such as a photo of the centerfold. Gave up after the third request and did not bid. Now listed a Whiz 14 without any description. It does not have staples.

In the short term if you are selling a book probably worth having it pressed. The question for those holding onto their books or buying pressed books is what is the long term effect of pressing 10-20 years down the road? Most companies that press keep "secret" the process under which they are pressing. Personal books that you are going to keep until you "die" probably should not be pressed. Just my thought.

Last December Heritage sold a Captain Marvel Jr. #3 with a detached cover and significant right sided "foxing" graded CGC 4.0. What is the upper limit for a detached cover especially an unattractive cover with the foxing?

Bought an Adventure #36 from a California Dealer. Price and grade are separate and the dealer failed to mention the completely split spine, brittle cover with pieces missing and detached centerfold. Sent it back due to "overgrading" despite being uncommon (do not like brittle covers/pages). Later graded by CBCS at 1.5 and sold on comic link. Just do not understand how CBCS could give a 1.5 to a comic that most would grade at 1.0. The pieces were literally falling off as you can see in the photos. Grading is subjective but there has to be consistency. Just my opinion.

A Detective #8 was auctioned a 1.8 with split cover by CBCS