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shadroch

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  1. shadroch
    A book with a faded cover generally isn't a great slabbing candidate. This book, in particular, would sell for less than half the cost you would incur. If I signed my name on the cover, it wouldn't make the book a variant. Nor does a store stamp.
  2. shadroch
    The Mad Maple.
  3. shadroch
    I'm far from expert on the situation, but my understanding is that Whitman logos indicate they were sold in multipacks while Gold Key books were sold individually. I think they were two divisions of the same company.
  4. shadroch
    I saw his Crandall book. Squa Tront was before my time and I probably underestimate its place in history.
  5. shadroch
    Approach the table in a submissive manner and don't look into their eyes.
  6. shadroch
    I'm not familiar with Roger Hill. Anyone want to make the case for him?
  7. shadroch
    While not Mt Rushmore worthy, I'd give a shout out to Jim Hanley. From a one man shop in the swamps of Staten Island to having one of the best shops in Manhattan is an accomplishment well worth noting, but he was also the driving force behind the East Coasts comic shop owners trade groups. Our very own Moondog should merit some consideration. Legendary shops in Chicago, King of the Comic bag, and partner in the first National chain.
  8. shadroch
    Aren't the labels inside the seal?
  9. shadroch
    Phil Seuling ran the biggest shows in the East and is generally credited with creating the Direct Market. Alan Light started the newspaper that morphed into The Buyers Guide but he seems to have completely disassociated himself from his past. They were fans who became much more.
  10. shadroch
    I've been using some cheap slabs as coasters, and for carrying microwave trays too hot to handle. But I digress. Cracked slabs suck, but most 9.4 books in a cracked slab are still a 9.4 book. See if the seller will negotiate the price or simply return it.
  11. shadroch
    May I ask how many feedbacks the seller has. I'm trying to decide if he is naive or sinister.
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  13. shadroch
    At least he drew.
  14. shadroch
    It seems to me that a surprisingly high percentage of books offered for sale are priced below the cost of getting them graded.
  15. shadroch
    Don and Maggie, Phil, Shel, and Bob.
  16. shadroch
    In its current state, less than a dollar. It's title is Giant Size Dracula #3, from 1974. Average well read copies go for $5 or less, powerless copies are worth much less. It's a good read, enjoy.
  17. shadroch
    Torpedo has amazing books but their pricing is insane. They should charge admission and just call it a museum.
  18. shadroch
    Get it stabbed. That way the interior is meaningless.
  19. shadroch
    Their web site says to allow two to three weeks. The book was in your hand within that period.
  20. shadroch
    Are you telling us that these books, with their brilliant white covers are brittle?
  21. shadroch
    Out of curiosity, which of the three do you think know would be the quickest to process the books, sell them and cut a check?
  22. shadroch
    So the books are in Washington, were inherited by someone who lives in China, and who is headed to Arizona before going to China, and taking more photos is a problem. Welcome to the boards.
  23. shadroch
    Stay hydrated.
  24. shadroch
    How are the j hooks secured?
  25. shadroch
    Since the subject has been raised, I hate your weekly auctions. The time and energy spent on them could be better used elsewhere.