ExNihilo

My LCS kinda went this route as well. I remember when I was a kid they had a lot of back issues. Back then, one wall was current issues, then the opposite wall and middle of the floor were back issues. A small section was used for TPB's and the front register had baseball cards, etc. Nowadays, it's mostly trades and toys with a small section for back issues. I've learned that they just post a lot of the good back issues on eBay.

$250k is a STEAL (compared to this listing)! http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SPIDER-MAN-36-CGC-9-8-SS-9-11-HANNA-STAN-LEE-ROMITA-SR-JR-RARE-WTC-V2-/263072010883?hash=item3d40505283:g:Dw4AAOSw2gxYt2qP

What is Stan Lee's creator fee?

Darrell F posted saying he's accepting subs.

330

Ahhhh. It was laid so neatly on top, I thought it was actually in the case. Well, that solves that one. Thanks.

This blows my mind. Where did you get the shelves from?

Before you guys jump the gun, I know that the best (only?) way you can slab a limited numbered autographed Dynamic Forces variant with COA is a green (Qualified) label. I also know that CGC will not include the COA in the slab and will either throw it away or will send it back to you. Now, I'm not particular about the label (I've made my peace that it will never be a yellow label), but I wish CGC would at least include the COA in the slab because it at least adds a level of authenticity none-the-less to a more casual observer or perhaps even eBayer. I thought it was just CGC's policy to not include COA's, but then I came across the item below which has the "Savannah Pedigree" COA included in the case. I'm new around these parts, but is there any reason why CGC is okay including one particular COA, but not another? (PS: if this question is inappropriate for this thread, please let me know and i'll delete/move it elsewhere. Thanks.)

Nope. CGC will only give yellow labels to books it has personally witnessed (or in some instances when approved/authorized creators send stuff in). They're pretty strict about the rules.

I guess now's as good a time as any to introduce myself. My name's Eric and I've been collecting Marvel/DC since the late 80's/early 90's. I'm really in it for the art and stories, and not so much the collecting. But through the years I have picked up a handful of issues that are worthy of being slabbed to me, even if they're not necessarily actively sought after by collectors. (hence how I found this forum). Of course, I've learned a lot in the last few weeks of lurking and now you've piqued my interest in books I never thought I might want. Needless to say, an "affordably priced" ASM 300 CGC SS by Stan, Todd, and David has been and will always be my Holy Grail.

Check out the SigSeries Event Central forums. You'll find some facilitators along with a list of upcoming cons they will be attending. https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/69-sigseries-event-central/

Yeah, I'll definitely still prioritize "buying to read" over "speculating". The extent of my collecting would be issues that I know are notable for their stories/first appearances and thus have value to a wider range of people (ie ASM 300, Batman 608, etc). (Though, if i know it's notable, then it's a guarantee that you seasoned collectors will know long before I do making it worthless for a n00b such as myself to try to buy up a handful of issues :P). Still fun to see what you all are after.

Man, just came across this thread today and it has been VERY informative. I remember when these books were selling for $5 and shops would just have stacks of #362/#363. I never would have imagined #361 would be selling for so much. I might have to get my copy slabbed. Not that I would ever consider selling mine, but any idea how much CGC SS copies have sold for? I see this ebay auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SPIDER-MAN-361-CGC-9-8-3X-SS-STAN-LEE-MARK-BAGLEY-MICHELINIE-1ST-CARNAGE-/172755414191?hash=item2839066caf:g:1WQAAOSw3h1ZVYTn) , but until it actually sells, that price doesn't mean much.

Thanks. Interesting how the nuances of what is sought after has changed and developed through the years. I'll have to keep an eye out for the blue hued holograms now.

New to all of this so totally unfamiliar with what makes a book rare. Is there something special about the Wolverine issue that makes it stand out? (ie Newstand edition or some such). I have all the hologram covers from the Fatal Attractions story and just figured they weren't worth more than the cover price these days, but would love to know if i'm mistaken.

Saw him at D23 on Friday. Based on that, I would guess he'll be at SDCC.