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Here is the BACK COVER - SPIDERMAN #2  and #4 is(Christmas Cards) and then 6

Issue #2 got a 6.5 / Issue #4 got a 4.5 / Issue #6 got a 3.5 -- back in the late 90's I believe. 

Worth a press / regrade? 

Thanks for all opinions. 

Whoops -- that's what I get for rushing!

I think he meant CGC? 

Looking to go the auction route -- not direct sale.  Won't pay more than a 10% commission. 

Never heard or highgradecomics -- what do you like about them?

I have about 50 graded books -- some highlights:
AF #15 CGC 5.0

Spiderman #1 CGC 6.5

Hulk #102 9.2

Journey into Mystery 83 4.0

Daredevil #1 7.5

Aquaman #1 8.5

Many others -- most in the 100-300 range perhaps -- some higher. 

What is the best place to sell them if I want to go the auction route?
Ebay / Heritage / Hakes / Comic Connect / Comic Link? 

Thanks for the advice

Very helpful tips -- thank you.  This seems good for lower valued books that you don't need to ship priority mail. Love the blue painter's tape as I've used it for all my CGC submissions (as per their instructional video). 

Thanks comicquant --- but do you ship just the box -- or do you put this in either a bubble mailer, another box, or flat rate legal envelope?  Perhaps it would depend on the value of the books.

These comic book "flash mailers" are about 75 cents each -- wondering if anyone ever used them or would recommend them?  I have tons of comics to sell but don't want to spend the time cutting my own cardboard. 

Holds 1-12 books -- and for extra protection for valuable books will put box either in large bubble mailer or legal flat rate priority mail envelope. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Comic-Book-Flash-Mailers-Fits-Most-Comic-Sizes-TPBs-and-Manga-Digests-/221679958430?hash=item339d27b99e:g:cvYAAOSwrklVdoS1

Last question -- where do you sell if not on Ebay?  I've got a ton of books maybe in the 10-40 dollar range. 

1 minute ago, lizards2 said:

I ship first class in a small box, or those flat box mailers.  Others use heavy cardboard in a plastic or other mailer/envelope.  If you use Paypal shipping to purchase and print postage, you can ship up to 16 ounces First Class.  If you use Paypal shipping, you also get discounted shipping.  I bought a postage scale long ago, and the thing has saved me tons of time and money.  Also, I have the P.O. pick up my packages at the house.

So you'd bypass Ebay shipping and ship direct from Paypal site -- or are they the same?  If I ship the 1-2 comics between two larger pieces of cardboard what exact box would you recommend?  U-Line has alot of them and I don't mind buying in bulk. 

I've read MOST of the 49 pages and maybe I missed this -- but would love to know:
What is the best way to ship 1-2 inexpensive books FIRST CLASS USPS? 

Of course, the package has to arrive safely and be under 13 oz. which hopefully should be possible. 

I have about 700 books and can purchase supplies in bulk as I try to sell them over the next few months. 

Thanks!

I submitted a post in the "Buddy can you spare a grade" section and just got the results back from CGS for my AF #15

What is the best way and place to post the results?

Thanks!

THE VERDICT IS IN!  Just got word from CGC about my Amazing Fantasy #15

CGC GRADE: 5.0

I was hoping for a 4.5 or better so I'm very pleased.  Thanks for all the opinions -- most were spot on or very close. 

Graders Notes:

Foxing full top of front cover
marvel chipping front cover
small tear with crease bottom of front cover
small, multiple crease right bottom of front cover
spine stress lines

Nice find.  I'd say a 5.5 if the defects you mentioned are the only ones. 

Yes, I will post grade when I get it back from CGC. Don't remember the comic show as I was 12 and went with my Dad. They had lots of smaller shows in NYC back then -- some in hotels. I remember seeing an Action #1 in Mint (under a large glass dome). $1600 which everyone thought was insanely high!

Thanks so much for your help!

Alot of looks but no opinions -- this is my first post -- did I do everything correctly?

Purchased by me in 1972 at a comic show in NYC for 25 bucks (alot in those days!) Scanned while still inside the bag.