Mak420

34 minutes ago, Hap Hazard said:

I'm not complaining, maybe a little, Prices on Pre-Code now is all relative. I've purchased most of my books 90% of the EC run and many Horror keys back in the 90's and early 2000's. I just personally wouldn't pay that money doesn't mean they aren't worth it.

I purchased Blackcat Mystery at my first con in 1976 and yes it wasn't alot.

Oh man, I traded about 5 pre code horror books and some cash to get my copy last year 

I’m really surprised this isn’t closed, I just read about 50s on the probation list

2 minutes ago, Point Five said:

If you mean the Black Cat #50, Scrooge was the buyer, not me. You can always ask him (but obviously, if he were selling it would not be at 2012 prices).  

 

 I’m trying to upgrade my 1.0

On 4/16/2012 at 8:49 PM, Point Five said:

+1!

 

 

Do you still have this?

On 9/19/2020 at 4:31 PM, DocHoppus182 said:

Ah! My favorite stinky cover! 

7 hours ago, MatterEaterLad said:

Has CCS ever posted about their staff? (At least since they've been under the CGC umbrella). 

It would be helpful or at least informative if the website had a page of "Here's our qualified staff with XX years of experience" so we know who's doing the work.

If Matt's no longer there, is it a crew of experts? Is it an intern in a closet? A little transparency wouldn't hurt.

All I can picture is some character like Ryan from The Office. Sitting in a closet pumping out a press with comics stacked op top of each other . I feel like maybe the people who clean and press the books are interns, but I feel uneasy about that thought. Some credentials should be necessary I believe.  

Any pch left?

7 hours ago, Funnybooks said:

Yes

3.0

Awesome! I would be beyond happy with a 3.0 on this one! 

1 hour ago, Galen130 said:

Tough call here.  If it’s handled a bit too rough, there will be a problem...IMO.  2.0/2.5.

Maybe I should wait to see if I can find a better grade one instead of getting this one graded. Thanks for everyone’s input! 

9 hours ago, KCOComics said:

I'm going to be a hit harsher and go down to a 2.5. Possibly lower depending on how rust and water impact the interior. 

From recent experience, CGC is really harsh on rust and water damage. That big stain on the back likely effects multiple pages and the color loss on the front is likely from being stored in a damp environment. 

Does the rust on the staples migrate to the pages?  

The rust so far is just on the staples, so I should probably act quick on this one. Also the water stain doesn’t seem to go through multiple pages. It’s as if it’s just on the back cover 

1 hour ago, Galen130 said:

Damn tape!!!  Lol.  2.5.

I know! That damn tape! Probably a good book for conservation ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

1 hour ago, DS Comics said:

In my opinion, CCS is doing two things wrong:  (1) They are being unethical in totally skipping cleaning or doing a crappy cursory cleaning job instead of actually doing the cleaning job they are being paid for, and (2) they are taking shortcuts when setting books up for pressing, improperly protecting the covers and staples - causing at best less than ideal results, and at worst detaching covers.  

I'm sure the volume of books is why they are being delinquent - that's a reason, but not an excuse.

I started doing all my own pressing a little over a year ago and have yet to pop a single staple.  

I remember the first batch of books I sent you, I think 1/3 of them were beyond fragile and yet you did a stellar job. I feel like if I sent them to ccs they would of come back half a grade lower if not a whole grade. I think ccs might not have enough employees for the volume of books they get submitted so they are just pushing the books out. Another thing I was thinking was, they probably don’t have people who might take pride in the work they do. Probably do to the volume of books they get submitted. Does anyone know how many people ccs has on staff to clean and press books? I have to imagine it’s more than 20, I hope.

1 hour ago, vheflin said:

nice bright, glossy cover and good pages

tough to grade cause it's real nice except for the stain, rust and scuffing

4.0 WHITE Pages

Thank you! I will add it to the pile to grade! Thanks for your input! 

Pretty solid book overall in my opinion.

So this comic looks like the front half was cut off and reattached with tape. Bottom staple is barely holding the book together. I am really curious to see what you guys think this grade is.

The spine looks very fragile but is connected at both staples.
thanks again! 

I am at a loss on this one I am thinking

2-3ish?

your feedback is much appreciated! 
 

Hey gang! Thanks for taking the time out to check out my comic. This comic seems pretty solid aside from some rust on the staples and a what looks like a water stain on the back cover. Thanks again.

4 minutes ago, DS Comics said:

99.7% is prob stellar in a lot of industries, but when it comes to ebay comic sellers, it's really not that hard to get 100%, or 99.9% at the worst.  Less than that and it usually indicates problems with that seller.  (full disclosure:  I only have 600+ feedback on ebay - but its 100% positive)

Yes I have maybe 70 sales on my eBay but I still have 100% positivity. I just try to be as transparent as possible and take a lot of photos if I am selling raw books. But I think this guy lacks transparency. 

41 minutes ago, 427Impaler said:

I have a question, does anyone know if CGC has some sort of imaging protocol for arriving books?  I would really like to see the condition of the box on arrival.

Cgc says that they take a picture of every book before going into a slab. I do not know how long they keep the pictures or if this is true. As I have never seen any scans from cgc. 

1 hour ago, fifties said:

I'll say.  He's got some good reader's there!  Mysterious Adventures 23 and Beware Terror Tales 6 are both loaded with good stories, and I believe the Out Of The Shadows copy has the first story illustrated by Reed Crandall.

Thanks! I’m excited to read them! 

On 12/7/2018 at 9:53 PM, Point Five said:

Solid lower grade copy. Glossy with nice colors, but 3" tear on right edge of cover. Centerfold is detached.

Your grade? Thanks!

Is this considered a blue chip comic? 

1 hour ago, Jayman said:

@Mak420 Nice haul! 

Thanks a lot most of these are hard to find and aren’t really in my price range. So I’m glad to add them to collection!