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ninanina

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  1. ninanina
    I can't see anything wrong with it other than the stain. So, I'd go 9.8 as well on this one...very nice.
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    I was going to go in at 4.5 but didn't notice the water damage. Because I've seen 4.0's a lot worse...I'll stick with my 4.5 on this one.
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    That's the last time I try and grade anything after 3 glasses of wine.
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    Gonna' go in at 3.0...only because of the missing piece on the back cover and I can't agree to it being a flushing candidate but I'm not sure Calvin agrees.
  5. ninanina
    don't know...if you don't play...you're guaranteed a zero.
  6. ninanina
    I went a bit higher with a 7.0, but only because of the age of the comic. I know CGC tends to be a bit more generous with those. Still, missed by '' that much.
  7. ninanina
    ....me too. I couldn't decide between a 9.2 or 9.4 so naturally, I picked the wrong one.
  8. ninanina
    Proof positive that smoking while taking part in a grading contest causes mutations.
  9. ninanina
    The emojis are totally random and nothing more than a representation of Mr. Greenham and Mr. Sckao's vivid imaginations.
  10. ninanina
    8.5 with a chance at 9.0
  11. ninanina
    To all that are sure they nailed it on both, be sure you're sitting down when you're forced to face reality.
  12. ninanina
    Grades in .. can hardly wait.
  13. ninanina
    my copy is just like yours...black and white art with a $2.95 cover price and it's not perfect bound.
  14. ninanina
    I'm in. So much fun. Thank you for doing this.
  15. ninanina
    If they are, I don't care. I can pick this book up for an entire year and always find something interesting to read.
  16. ninanina
    I like the articles.
  17. ninanina
    Congratulations to Stan Lee. The movies that he's appeared in have made more money collectively than any other actor. And congratulations to Samuel Jackson, for being number 2. Just a little tidbit I heard today on the radio that I wanted to share. Okay, I know it's a bit of a technicality, but still...pretty amazing.
  18. ninanina
    Both the sports memorabilia business as well as the people doing signatures for comic collectibles were hearing about how much fans were selling their signatures. Fans were standing in line and getting a multitude of items signed, and then stood in line again to get more. Then went on e-bay to cash in. The talents in the industry reacted to this by now charging for their signatures. I'm under the belief that the fans cashing in on signatures is what caused these individuals to start charging. The fans ( not all mind you) did it to themselves. Still, $125 - $150 is a bit eccentric. Also, I remember a decade ago we were discussing a similar thread about the future of comic books . This was either before the movies started or just as they were about to begin. I had mentioned historically in that same thread that when I looked at the history of collecting, there was always some kind of trigger that kick started the market after a lapse. The hobby always seemed to survive in some fashion. I believe the last two triggers were CGC and then soon after the movies starting churning out our heroes. I also remember it was said that Super Hero movies wouldn't last either. Perhaps the last hurrah for these would be a DC/Marvel crossover...maybe in a decade or two?
  19. ninanina
    Avengers 4 because it's usually the book I don't have in my collection that's the better bet.
  20. ninanina
    Absolutely...right after I get rid of my collection.
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    I've always enjoyed reading Legion. It was my own personal opinion they never caught on as much as Teen Titans or X-Men because this super team of heroes existed in the future...away from the present DC universe. Favorite story by far was their team up with Star Trek. If anyone reading this likes both...pick it up for a great read.
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    I'm also thinking a lot of people felt dinosaurs were lizards back then or at the very least lizard-like. I remember watching 1,000,000 years BC, which did come out a few years later and they filmed an actual lizard in such a way to make him appear as large as a dinosaur.
  24. ninanina
    If (and only if) you do want to consider future value of what your collection may or may not be worth, you may want to consider the higher grades do tend to go up in value faster....a lot faster. Something you may want weigh in against what your budget is. Both should be considered. If your goal is to simply put the run together, nothing wrong with that. Some do put a lower grade run together and then slowly upgrade over time. That's another way to do it. I'm offering this advice, 'cause nobody told me that when I started collecting 38 years ago and I wish someone had. Had I know, I may have done things differently. Whichever you decide, lotsa' fun. Good luck.
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    Guys, Just to let you know, I've read that run of Superman...and enjoyed it very much.