Grib

4 hours ago, the blob said:

The retailer is getting loaned $ to pay payroll & some portion toward rent is still forgiveable. Are the applications even looking at lost sales? (presumably your sales were more than payroll in the past)

There is two loan programs, one is based on PPP Loan which is to help with Payroll, Rent s and other costs than there is the COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN, which is for operating costs and other relief. Apply for both.

Books that bought and can not sell because no one is buying is lost income because the money is not available. It is inventory that should be moving but isn't, no different than a car dealer not being able to sell. I assume you do this as a part time profession, correct? If so you are losing money for a few months because you are not selling = lost income. 

Now this is only true if you are claiming "your selling" as income before this happened.

No lose if you never claimed.

Just my thoughts as a business owner.

9 minutes ago, Pontoon said:

You called? Okey-dokey!

1) Don't overpay for your inventory.

2) Grade your inventory correctly.

3) Price it accordingly and realistically.

The hard part is price accordingly, not to low not to high. I often fear I overprice but you don't know until a book sits. Plus often I found a book will sell at the listed price after it has sat. Hard to know.

If selling on ebay I find selling books as Buy it Now with an offer. Be honest on non graded books and add a lot of photos. Than let the book sit, don't look for the quick sale. Be kind on silly offers even though you want to be snarky. I prefer to sell CGC graded books because I don't have to take returns on third party graded books. And don't be greedy, all books are not high value. If you want to sell think about the client, they have to cover sales tax on top of your cost. Remember to cover ebay fees and PayPal fees. Just some of my thoughts.

Just now, Grib said:

Barry Smith a comic signature Whale!

Sorry Barry Windsor Smith

Barry Smith a comic signature Whale!

16 hours ago, batmiesta said:

Pretty affordable and under appreciated I think.

The book will only go up if a show happens. The name has legs, like the Defenders. Doesn't need the original or main crew just the name and a few B characters.

8 hours ago, Iqc23 said:

What you guys think about marvel premiere 28 1st Legion of Monsters as a spec? I believe it’s very undervalued. All the characters is coming to MCU or Disney plus.  

Yes but when? You could be sitting on the books for awhile. I just picked up a Legion of Monsters #1 because I think it will in a few years hit. 

33 minutes ago, Iqc23 said:

Finally got marvel spotlight 2 cgc 9.2 for $1200. I feel like I overpaid but am with it.  

If he is announced as a character in Moon Knight or Blade you might feel a lot better. Congrats.

3 hours ago, nriccijr said:

FINALLY got my books back from NYCC & ACE. Did you know the TAT for mags is up to 47!! It took longer than that too! It seems like they let them build up for 2-3 months and band them out in one weekend. Might be the last time I sub a mag as it just takes way too long.

Thanks to @Kevlar for the facilitation!

I added all the sigs besides Frodo. Monaghan bailed so I missed out on him. I know he is doing a bunch of Fan Expos but I am not going to pay a grading fee again for just him.

 

Was originally planning on getting all the stars on this book...but the end of the show left such a sour taste in my mouth I don't know. I will keep it for now. They did do a tremendous job acting with the poor writing they had.

 

What Lord of the Ring book is that? I live in Buffalo and they are all attending Fan Expo Toronto. Thanks Jimmy

I think this book is very cool! Frank Miller ss and sketch (a nice one too) ss Brian Azzarello and now Michael Keaton! Just got it back from CGC and wanted to share. Big thanks to Torrey at Twin City (Kudos to @Kevlar ).

1 hour ago, kimik said:

That explains both books then. MS 2 (1st WWBN) has been a slow selling book for so long it will be nice to be able to finally move a few copies then. 

I thought MS2 was going up in price? Great Ploog art, Adams cover is so-so.

38 minutes ago, MR SigS said:

The last piece of my WBN run. From here I'm just upgrading. I'm not chasing grades, and most of the run is raw. I have two 5.0ish #32's I might use to upgrade, but the prices are just nuts. I'll probably just stick with what I have and upgrade the easy ones.

 

I love Ploog's art. His Horror book are fantastic but his Full covers are the best. Great looking book.

On 12/21/2019 at 8:51 AM, nuffsaid111 said:

The Batman and Me Hardover has a sketch version with an autograph by Kane

Does the book have a COA? It should. I have one and it came with it.

On 12/25/2019 at 11:28 AM, rsouxlja7 said:

Question for the speculators out there: what are you holding in anticipation of the X-Men in the MCU? I have been holding back from selling a lot of the keys of course but I also have a lot of non key books from the 20s up to around issue 150 that I have been holding back. Sellable inventory is getting low so I was considering selling the non-key stuff. Do you think the prices will rise on the non-key silver or Claremont books when the movies are released or just the keys? 

If we are just talking "speculating" now is a time to buy. Sell after the trailer. If you need cash than anytime is good to sell.

8 hours ago, Ron C. said:

I couldn't resist this at the discounted price.

Can I ask what the discounted price was?

Is there any movement on Howard the Duck? TV show has not yet moved the book that I can see has anyone else seen anything?

45 minutes ago, SBRobin said:

First   gets the book.  You can PM me as well.

Pricing: I've tried to price it at the low end of recent eBay sales. 

Payment: I accept paypal or bitcoin.

Shipping: Free shipping within 24 hours by USPS Priority within the United States.

Returns: I will accept a return if you notify me within 2-3 days of receipt.

My Kudos Thread

Where is the price? 

On 11/2/2019 at 9:44 PM, fastballspecial said:

Star Wars 43 - NM 9.4 - $7.50
Malibu Sun 19 1st Pitt - NM 9.4 - $14.00 SOLD
Miracleman 17 - NM/NM- 9.4/9.2 - $4.00
Miracleman 18 - VF 8.0 - $3.00

 

I'll take Star Wars 43 - NM 9.4 - $7.50

On 11/10/2019 at 9:53 PM, fastballspecial said:

Star Wars 44 Copy A - NM- 9.2 - $5.00
Cap 167 8.5/9.0ish - $7.00 SOLD
ASM160 Copy D VF+ 8.5 - $7.00

I'll take Star Wars 44

12 hours ago, Djohnson321 said:

Take Catwoman 53 1st Print NM 9.4 Hughest - $4.50

Take

On 11/3/2019 at 5:15 PM, fastballspecial said:

Monstress 1 1st print NM 9.4 - $45.00
Love this book 

I will take

If available

Clara, can you post a sketch or two for us to see? 

On 11/6/2019 at 10:28 AM, Rich_Henn said:

UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #1 (Stephanie Hans variant cover) s/s Scott Snyder & Charles Soule $175 

super limited print run of just 750 copies worldwide.  

ten (10) spots

1) Bill1

2)

3)

4)

I will take one too

On 8/19/2019 at 11:45 PM, lanternfan55 said:

Looking for Joe Giella. I know he is going to Indiana comic con but I cant be there. However with enough foresight I can plan just about any con.

He is going to East Coast Comic Con https://www.eastcoastcomicon.com/comic-guests/

I do not know if CGC will be there, they were a few years ago.