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He has a retail store.

Sounds like a tort lawyer.

An interesting view of a company’s customers.

For anyone who has a card on file and who uses it. I would call my credit card company, notify them of the breach, immediately suspend its use, and ask for a new number card.

What qualifies as “View recent offers on sold items in this category”?

I’m sorry you were cheated, but then, don’t use their service, at all. I had a question recently to a seller on eBay and it went through, along with my email address. Next time use PayPal for sending money. Or a credit card. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

Ebay is providing a service. It deserves to be paid for it. If someone doesn’t want to use them, let them try one of the Facebook groups, or here, and save the fees.

As a collector of Phantom Stranger art since around 1980, I certainly understand your situation, although, you are fortunate enough to have more Silver Surfer images to choose from. But I guess I come from a different mindset. If I don’t need the money, why sell? Over time, most art goes up. So in the event of a catastrophe, it is still there. So long as I have it though, it is still a memory which I like to have—young raw purchases even if I wouldn’t duplicate them now. I also have a few which I didn’t care for a few years ago, but appreciate more again (even a few I didn’t like when I was buying them). Now, I am pretty sure I don’t spend the amounts you spend, so perhaps you think it’s a wasted asset? I had unloaded about 8,000 comics around 10 years ago, mostly to reduce volume, and didn’t care much what I got for them. In retrospect, I am not pleased with what I did. But even if I had more money, so what? I did, however, keep my complete set of Silver Surfer issues.

Not necessarily. You have to be willing to give up popular stuff in order to get popular stuff. There is a terrific amount of really good cheap stuff. By the way, you probably made a wise decision. Spider-man art is likely way more popular then Dracula art now (both of which may also be good).

I consider the following two pages a "double Morlock". Linked by story or art (like a 2 page spread), the pair came in at a little less than $500.00 at an eBay auction. Ernie Colon and Pablo Marcos are certainly a pair of respectable pencillers and inkers, but what makes these special, to me at least, is that they are from Secret Origins No. 10. If you ever see something referring to the 4 possible origins of the Phantom Stranger, like in Wikipedia, this is the book they were in. Until recently, none of the pages from this particular story had ever been brought to market (at least two of the other 3 were). More specifically, the story is a science fiction tale in which PS is stuck in a time loop. To make sure the Big Bang occurs, he has to basically die, while passing his special magic onto the original version of himself (the guy in glasses), who then helps assure the Big Bang occurs by stepping into a ray blast. Who knew that when you step into a ray blast it would also improve someone's eyesight? Because of their origin, I think they would ordinarily have gone for a bit more than what I paid, but SDCC seems to have drained off some bidding. They may not be national treasures, but they do make me happy.

Yup.

Nope. Saw it yesterday, and loved it. I’ve been staying away from commissions, for the most part, for a couple of years. Picked up some other things lately, however.

Fair enough, but at least wait until there is more publicity and a movie release date. I was only vaguely aware this was being done at all.

I would suggest that you not part with it until you get a date for the movie's release. Also, see if the auction houses would be willing to place it in auction right after the movie comes out. That should get you your highest return (unless the movie stinks).

Maybe I need both. Glassine may protect the table (wood), but what about the art? Aside from the art, I don't want to ruin my table.

I have been pressing some artwork sent to me in a rolled up tube. When I took it out of my “press”, I smelled ink. Rather than just turning it over and pressing the other side, I decided to let it air itself out for a while. Now, it is time to flip it and press the other side, but I am concerned there may be smudging or sticking to the table. So, I was thinking of first placing down a water resistant paper (even wax paper) first. Different paper types came to mind, including regular wrapping paper (not resistant to water), to wax paper, butcher paper or parchment paper. Any thoughts? Am I over-concerned?

Sounds like damning with faint.praise.

Not sure about HA, but it looks like it on eBay today.

Yes, well, commissions from reliable sources. I have, in the past, commissioned artists at shows. The really reliable ones don't ask for money up front. On the other hand, I have also encountered some who don't ask and still don't produce.

Let me add that it would be best if a new collector limited his purchases to art which basically sel-authenticated itself, like panel pages, or splashes which aren’t by name artists, like Kirby. Also, commissions should be bought directly from the artist (who will also appreciate it more).

If it is over 11 ounces, you have to take it to the P.O.

A focused collection? No, indeed, he is not alone. I generally ignore market prices if I want something. Hell, I will even buy things I don’t particularly like if they fill a perceived hole. Thankfully, all of my major artist slots, with one small exception, have been filled.

You know how a parent always sees a child as a child, or Shirley Temple is always a little actress? He’s a very fine artist, and should be proud of his work and skills, but he’s still “the kid” at heart.

I’d price it to sell at that price too.

That is excellent work.