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I forgot to mention - because of the weight of each crate (about 450lbs counting the crate + 16 short boxes) we had two methods for loading. The first 4 crates were loaded and sealed in my garage then rolled up a ramp into the truck. You can see it in one of the pictures. The last 4 crates were empty, lifted by hand and placed in the truck on top of the first 4 crates. The short boxes were then loaded into the crates directly on the truck. For unloading at the destination we unpacked all the crates while they sat on the truck.

Yes, I could keep the crates. Very well built.

Here's an update on my move across country. I had 135 short boxes (about 14,000 comics) and needed them to be carefully packed and shipped for our move from California to North Carolina. I hired National Van Lines and their local rep in Valencia, CA built me 8 large wooden crates. I could fit 16 short boxes into each crate. I specified the dimensions of the crates so that the boxes would only stack 2 tall. I wrapped each short box in plastic packing wrap which helped prevent them from sliding - and with packing blankets wedged in there they were very secure. The cates were added into the truck along with our furniture and other belongings. I supervised the loading and unloading of the comics. Everything went great! All comics arrived safely. It was a little costly. I think it added $4,000 - $5,000 to my move but having collected these comics for close to 50 years I gladly paid it.

I guess I was one of the lucky ones. 20 years ago I moved to Valencia, CA and I needed a storage unit for my comic collection. My collection was smaller then but now I have 135 short boxes - about 14,000 comics. I kept about 300 comics at my house (the most valuable), but everything else was kept in this storage unit. It was climate controlled. It had a security code system to access the facility. For added security no one ever saw what I had in my storage unit, and the people who knew I had comics in storage never knew which facility I used. I went there almost weekly to file away my latest acquisitions, and I would run over there more frequently after an earthquake or heavy rains. In 20 years I never had a problem. I recently retired and moved out of state and I can now put all my comics in my new house.

I appreciate all the suggestions! Thank you!

I'm looking for some advice or recommendations. In a few months I'm moving from Southern CA to Raleigh, NC. I have over 14,000 comics in 130 Short Boxes (mostly raw comics in bags and boards). Does anyone have any experience moving this many comics? Any recommendations for Movers who are better suited to handling comics, collectibles, etc? I'm hoping to find one company that can move our furniture and the comics. I don't have the desire or energy to rent a U-Haul and move them myself so I'm looking for the best moving company that will handle and transport the boxes with the care they need. Thanks for any advice!

I'm visiting Raleigh, North Carolina in a few weeks. Can anyone recommend any good comic shops in the area that have a nice back-issue collection (Bronze and Silver)? I'll be close to Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Thanks!

I've been collecting mostly DC since I was a kid (I'm in my late 50's now). I've been buying Batman, Detective, Superman, and Action Comics since the late 70's, and I still buy the latest issues every week. I've been slowly back filling over the years and I recently achieved my goal; I now have every single consecutive issue of those titles dating back to the month and year I was born (early 60's). I've managed to back fill a little farther and I now have over a 61 year run of those 4 titles. I have a few dozen older issues but they aren't consecutive (yet). With duplicates and variants I have about a thousand issues of each title (not counting the other 10,000 comics in my collection).

I was in Speros Heroes about a week ago. I was told Elliot is out for a couple of weeks due to some health issues. They said he would be returning soon. I got the impression he is still the owner.

Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it!!

PGM. Justice League of America #5. The cover looks very nice. It looks like a small pen mark in the "u" of League. The spine isn a little worn especially around the staples. There is a corner chip missing on the back cover that is just under 3/8" (between 1/4" and 3/8"). What type of grade would this book get? Is there any leniency if the chip is on the back cover? Thank you in advance for any feedback!!

I wonder if someone can help me? I'm not sure what I have here. (sorry I couldn't photograph these outside of the bags). I have a traditional blue cover Sandman #1, I also have a slightly rare purple cover Sandman #1. But what is the one in the middle? It is more purple than the blue cover, but not as bright as the purple cover. A purple cover is a little more valuable but is there any way to tell the difference other than the hue shift? Thank you in advance for any feedback!!

Please grade my copy of Conan #1. The book is in pretty good shape. The biggest problem is a 3/4" tear on the upper left corner. The Right corner has a couple of color-break creases. I'm planning to get it pressed. Thank you in advance!

Thanks for the feedback! I frequently hear different opinions when a popped staple is involved.

Please grade this copy of Detective Comics 416. The cover is pretty sharp and clean. The back cover is a little dirty and rough along the bottom. The cover is detached from the top staple. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!!