Philflound

I don't know if comics get damaged much being in non-archival bags/boards. I have books that are in the same bag/board for over 30 years. I finally got to my collection recently and will eventually change them out, but they look fine from the outside. There will be some yellowing on the board, possibly some image transfer, but I've seen comics that had that and they look exactly the same anyway.

Thing is it wouldn't be too difficult to fade it. Just cover the top portion and leave the bottom exposed to the sun. Toss up for me.

I think if someone is selling a book, the best photos should be used to show any and all flaws and give the buyer a good sense of what they are purchasing. This is especially true for raw books. Front and back cover scans are probably best.

You're paying for a grading service with encapsulation.

I was thinking about putting together a list of reprint comics from the 1980s Marvel. This list would explain whether the "second print", "third print" is listed in the indicia and also the ads on the back cover and interior covers to identify them without even opening them up. This would also include when the books were released (month/yr) as per Marvel checklist like I did with the Smurfs. I think we would have to establish which titles would have had reprints. We know Thundercats and GI Joe besides the Smurfs. Also, the earliest issues of Secret Wars, maybe 1-3? definitely had reprints. I think a list like this would be extremely helpful as to identify how rare some of these are. If people would like things like the gold covers to be included around 1990 era, I could throw those in too. Most people know about the Hulk 377 and New Mutants 100, Silver Surfer 50 has 3 printings as I own those too. So if anyone would like to help out, just pm me. I'll be in C2E2 this weekend, so I wouldn't start this project until next week. Thanks. 

There is a reason why turnaround times are fast and it's because these types of requests would take up too much time, if possible to do. CGC is in the US. There is no reason to use another country's spelling.

Going through my Smurfs set with the Spidey heads, which I have #1 and 3. I have the 2nd print. These were printed in May, 1983 as per the list of other comics available that month on one of the interior pages. 

My guess on any other comics that anyone has questions with. I would compare copies you own with others being sold. Look at the interior for a list of comics released that month along with the ads printed, especially back cover ads. Maybe someone would like to start a thread, or make a list in this one of all Marvel 2nd, 3rd, 4th? printings of 1980s Marvels and how to identify them.

Just got the 3rd print Smurfs shown on page 3. They have interior and cover ads from 7/84 with the black Spidey head indicia. So they came out at the same time as titles dated 7/84. I verified this with Star Wars #85.

10 hours ago, mr_highgrade said:

CGC is also going start to recognized certain newsstands on a case by case basis.

CGC already recognizes newsstands on a case by case basis. The Image titles are pretty much recognized as long as the paper stock and/or price is different. Also DC and Marvel price variations are separated.

Going through some of his titles, I find that there are many I would consider priced well or underpriced. This goes specifically for small press indies.

If memory serves me right, Bishop had a cameo appearance in 282. I was going to post this issue, but wanted to check first. Haven't had time.

I'd go with the 9.8 prescreen and then sell a few to fund possibly grading the rest. I would start with 15 of the X-Force and 10 of the Darkhawk. Look for the best copies to submit with no creases and as few spine stress lines as possible. This should give you the best results.

His meaning is more soiling from other books stacked on topped and there is light ink transfer.

I would go with your favorite character/title. Grade to me on vintage doesn't matter too much and shouldn't for you unless you're looking for investment. Then it'll cost you a pretty penny in the long run. I like books to be at least in VG, but am particular about staples being attached and staining. I can live with creases and minor tears/spine splits, especially if they are mainly on the back.

Well, it looks like Voldie is in agreement that newsstand should be graded separately from direct.

On 4/4/2016 at 7:42 PM, oakman29 said:

How about Dead World #10, the Crow on the back cover?

I wouldn't put ads as first appearances. Think people put too much stock in these. Like Rust #1 with Spawn.

I had a 3rd print of Thundercats #1. I believe it went up in flames when my truck caught fire and I lost 17 long boxes of books.

Yes, it seems that people are always trying to take advantage of the unknowledgeable instead of being honest with what they are representing. Trying to make the quick buck and as much of it as possible.

All Action #1 reprints seem to be selling for much higher money than guide, or than they should be.

You should charge exact shipping plus like $1.50 handling for a package. That way you'll get people to buy more items to save on the shipping/handling. The $1.50 goes a long way for your cost of printer ink, paper, tape, packing material, etc.

I'm assuming Salvador Cruz is not your customer as his name is right on the cert.

You can ship 1 1st class comic, even in a flat box for $2.77 up to 8oz if using the paypal/ebay shipping. You can probably put 5-10 comics in a flat rate priority padded envelope which goes for $6 or so.

My suggestion is probably to sell in lots and charge flat rate. Even the large flat rate box will probably fit 15-20 books for like $15-18. Maybe medium flat rate box. 

It's been at least 25 years, but I remember when the TMNT team became regular turtles again. Can't remember exactly which issues, maybe in the 30s, but it definitely touched me and I had some tears. 

On 3/29/2017 at 11:42 AM, punksdropdirtysrh said:

Walking Dead #100 was a pretty emotional issue for me.

Every time I see Glenn's half bashed head saying "M..M..Maggie" gets me.

I had two copies of Batman Black & White preview only copies graded and highest. Sold one a few years ago. Still have the other. (just checked the census, there are 2 others now graded, another 9.8 and a sig 8.5). I also had the only Wild Kingdom graded 9.6, but also sold that a while ago. That one still is the only graded.

There are tons of non-Marvel non-DC books like Harveys and Archies and probably Charltons that have never been graded. Any copy would be the highest graded.