ADAMANTIUM

Got it for $15, but Idk this book to well, I'm thinking it is VF- some of it is pristine, like most moderns, but then the defects I'm not sure how to grade it as easy, as copper or bronze; looks 7.5?

Thats the way it was put in the Facebook post, mutant related, so I'd assume. Included slabs, so I called to see what's up, really saving to send one for McFarlane sig series though. I might head out today just to check, but this being Dallas, cgc competition has sunk their teeth into trying to get the LCS to be exclusive to them. Not much cgc except high end keys. One LCS is already fed up with that competition and won't use them anymore.

Well snap! I'm grateful but there isn't an excuse for that either, tmk, hopefully cgc compensates you further. I'm barking but got no bite, economy slow has royally dissed us, but to have a modern do the same? That's hard not to take personally as well. Glad you're happy! Hope you get more! If you feel to seek it as well

Good to hear, it takes a community, and or, a network. I hope, if I remember correctly, there is mail fraud charges brought against the seller, ahem, more than just a deleted profile. I like to forgive quickly if possible but that doesn't always mean you don't do the time for the crime. He's had his mercy by eBay even though this is the 1st he's "caught" in the cookie jar, he still did it repeatedly. No excuse for that!

True true. Just context. Ha! I've long thought even if heirs sold 1 at a time to test waters, idk, I don't see them filling up the back of a truck and dumping it. Reality if they just don't touch anything till they can totally grieve, selling "could" give closure. Ah uncle Jim liked that book, look at that value. Don't know what you got till it's gone, when we're gone, they "could" love you enough to not want everything gone, gone. I'm dreaming

Rolling, rolling, rolling! Nice!

I mean to say for the tldr peeps that, the 72 in age person ain't dead yet and neither is his plastic Crack hobby @Buzzetta If he spent that much time in the market, he'd know where to get top dollar, but chose not too Then there are posts about selling it all off, probably too soon, just like the 72 year did for a remedy of his choosing!

Lol I may have seen the "are prices/value easing/climbing" thread in comics general and lumped that cause with this one. Any collection of size would be daunting to part with in any capacity. The time and effort to sell is on par with acquisition. Let's face it, the 72 year old didn't want to use any more time in letting go for a better value. Yes it may "suck" but I empathize that he didn't want the turmoil of squeezing every last dime. Letting go individually can be harder than the sale of a lot. Some spoke to their heirs, some spoke that it wouldn't be sold at an auction house as a "lot!" Other words if this 72 year old who is presumed alive and healthy wants it over with, imagine grieving kids and so on after a passing. So I get that it's "depressing" but that's the reality of "stuff" whether it be stocks or trade or comics or plates or just "stuff you can't take with you". I didn't want to think it heartless, but as far as markets they're not dead. If you feel it's time then bow out when you have the time. In the words of the sentiments a bank account of cash is easier on the griever than them putting in the work? Idk about that but I haven't had to experience first hand yet. I only know the thoughts and value attributed. Dying sucks for those left behind true, but this is not new, yet no one can control emotions That's a rant to say I myself knowing this is coming soon for me from those older than me, that I may have over generalized or over reacted haha. But it's reality not the hobby per SE is my point. More cathartic for me to type it tldr

It spoke to me as well, smart Chun li! I kept looking out the window with her I'd come home to that haha

Indeed. That's about the only hygiene my bio dad ever was a stickler about, step dad was a mechanic and was always washing his hands. Mechanic for 50 years this year too, but still has decent enough looking "work" hands. I'm not sure my bio dad's reasoning, but it came in "handy!" Lol

My LCS turns 33 this year, and they are having a 33% off sale of everything "mutant" related, alas I'm broke or saving.

I saw to it the other day, but all it needed was a washing, had been working with my hands

1st US coin to display "In God we trust" but so faded you can't "read" much but the date!

Speaking of condiments, I asked myself recently if mustard was an "ok" substitute for mayo on turkey sandwiches? Meat loaf goes good with ketchup, but nothing beats roast and mayo; although, even that I hear some people say is a no, no. Carry on. 😂