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I'm working up a number. I still have to load the total collection into Comic Collector, which uses relatively conservative pricing for raw books. Much lower than even 9.2s from the Price Guide.

Yes, they are awesome for graded books, but they aren't going to offer enough to cover postage. I've sold some lots with them, but the charges are high and bidders are expecting really good deals.

That is true indeed!

That's a good idea re reaching out to the local shops. I haven't bought true moderns in years, so I don't have an ongoing relationship with any comic shops here in LA. Moved around a lot while I was doing my modern collecting as I was in the Air Force.

Yes, but I'm getting out of collecting, so I'm not looking to trade them. I know it's not going to be easy. Maybe I can find someone to list them for me?

Here's some of the books... There are very few duplicates, and 99% are Marvels. Spider-Man Core Titles · Amazing Fantasy (1962): 16-18 · Amazing Spider-Man (1963): 203-208, 211, 213, 215-228, 230-237, 240-244, 246-251, 253-255, 257, 258, 260-264, 266-288, 290-297, 299, 302-314, 318-344, 346-359, 262-364, 366-374, 376-400 (reg), 401-407, 411-426, 428, 429, 431-700 (missing a few, var covers) · Amazing Spider-Man Annuals (1964) (1-40): 15, 17-20, 22-40 · Adventures of Spider-Man, The (1996): 1-3 · Deadly Foes of Spider-Man, The (1991): 1-4 · Lethal Foes of Spider-Man, The (1993): 1-4 · Manga Spider-Man, The (1997) (1-31): 1-4 · Marvel Knights: Spider-Man (Vol 1, 2006) (1-22): 1-22 · Marvel Team-Up (1972) (1-150, An 1-7): 39-52, 54-57, 59-63, 67-94, 96-140, 142-149; Annuals 5-7 · Official Index of Amazing Spider-Man (1985) (1-9): 2-9 · Official Index of Marvel Team-Up (1986) (1-6): 1-6 · Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1998) (1-57): All · Sensational Spider-Man (Vol 1, 1996) (1-33): All · Sensational Spider-Man (Vol 2, 2007) (23-41): 23-41 (Cont. from Marvel Knights) · Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) (1-263): 4-5, 7-8, 10-21, 25, 26, 29-63, 65-86, 88, 89, 91-97, 99, 100, 102-263; Annuals 1-3, 5-14 · Spider-Man Adventures (1996) (1-12): 1-3 · Spider-Man and X-Factor, Shadowgames (1994): 1-3 · Spider-Man Classics (1993) (1-16): 1 · Spider-Man (1990) (1-98): 3-98 · Web of Spider-Man (1985) (1-129, An 1-10): All (except 1, 2, and 18)

Folks, I have about 1,800 high-grade, mostly NM and higher, comics I want to sell. Nothing awesome in this grouping as I've been selling off the CGC'd and keys separately, but they are very choice, high-grade comics. Most are Spider-Man related comics including all of the obvious titles through the early '90s. Do any of your know someone reputable I could work with in the LA area to unload some or all of them? I'm not looking for pennies on the dollar, but a reasonable deal. Shipping these would obviously be expensive, but I did work with a dealer in the past where I delivered a number of boxes at a local show. 99% of the comics are in Mylars and half- or full-backs, and 99% are Marvels. Thank you much. Hope you all had a terrific Thanksgiving! V/R, Mike

Yes, this site is awesome! Love seeing the titles/covers by month and year.

Yes, me too! Great resource if you actually want to have something in your hands and on the shelves. I love the MMW, and I'm getting the sets for ASM, SSM, MTU, and other odds and ends.

Tales of Wonder is so difficult to search their site, but I have purchased many trades from them in the past.

These don't appear to have the current info. The site was a great resource...no longer maintained.

Folks, Is there a website out there with a good summary of the release and status of Marvel Masterworks? I used to follow Collected Editions and ordered many from Tales of Wonder over the years. Both seem to have lapsed... Any good sites out there? Thank you much. V/R, Mike

Send me a DM if you want it. I will be selling most of the issues raw. Getting the above ones slabbed at some point.

Hello, I'm going through my Spider-Man related collection for books that should be slabbed. For Spectacular Spider-Man, I'm looking at 1, 2, 3, 6,9, 22, 23, 24, 27, 64, 87, 90, 98, 101, 107, 231 var, and Annual 4. My purpose is to make them easier to sell, and ensure I am not overlooking a very grade copy or two. When I've pulled some of my HG ASMs, I have been getting plenty of 9.6s and 9.8s, so that can make a pick difference. Let me know what you think. Thank you! V/R, Mike

Submitted 24 Moderns that arrived 2 Aug, and they were shipped 1 Sep! Regular service and not fast tracked! I am thrilled! Solid grades as well. Only one off a little. V/R, Mike

Awesome! Excellent goal...achieved! Enjoy the success and the moment. What's next, Josh? Oh, ad "my" 13 looks sweet in this lineup! V/R, Mike

UPDATE: I ended up shipping the full CGC boxes, with the graded comics, in medium Home Depot, heavy duty, double-walled boxes (21" x 16" x 15"). They worked great. I was able to put packing peanuts under and around the boxes, plus ensure the comics were snug and safe inside the CGC boxes (each with plastic bag, paper to fill gaps, etc.). Six boxes weighing just over 200 lbs...no damage, and cost well under half of what a freight company wanted to ship them. Finding the Home Depot double-walled boxes was the game-changer for me! Single-walled boxes are terrible, and likely would have burst open with the weight and pressure. V/R, Mike

I removed it! Good advice...

Pictures are in order as listed above in the pricing and release dates.

Bowen Designs Mini Statues # Character Release Date Price Notes 28 Spider-Man Feb-01 $95 29 Green Goblin Mar-01 $95 33 Dr. Octopus Jun-01 $55 34 Rhino Jul-01 $80 48 Kraven Feb-02 $45 59 Mysterio Aug-02 $60 61 Bullseye Sep-02 $80 Missing the original box. 68 Black Cat Dec-02 $50 79 Punisher Jun-04 $135 106 Electro May-05 $125 115 Sandman Sep-05 $115 117 Vulture Oct-05 $115 123 Hobgoblin Dec-05 $70 125 Kingpin Jan-06 $145 127 Lizard Feb-06 $125 138 Shocker Jul-06 $175 156 Prowler Feb-07 $70 162 Ka-Zar & Zabu Apr-07 $125 198 Scorpion Vintage Feb-08 $125 207 Jackal Oct-08 $65 217 Ringmaster Feb-09 $65

Heading to eBay... Thank you for those who looked. V/R, Mike ^^^ Folks, I've been on the boards from near the beginning, and I'm selling my Bowen Minis. These are all basically like new and in the box, except for the Bullseye mini. I don't believe most of these have ever been displayed. They are stored in a large closet in a smoke-free home. First I'll take it in the thread wins! Returns accepted within 10 days of receipt in the same condition, but return shipping is on you. No probations... I will ship in secure boxes, and to US and Canada only, but you will have to pay the extra postage to Canada. Postage is $15, to include secure packing and delivery confirmed shipping. If you purchase more that one Bowen, additional items will be $10 for shipping, as many of these are larger boxes. If it's a smaller box, I'll reduce the combined shipping. Payment can be made via check (must clear before I ship), money order, or PayPal. Let me know if you have any questions! I hope I got this right. I've bought a ton of comics and items over the years on the boards, but I don't think I've sold anything here. I wanted to start here before heading to eBay as I want real collectors to have a first crack at these. Thank you for looking, and have a great day. V/R, Mike

I will definitely continue grabbing an occasional reprint book or Masterworks of my Spider-Man series, but that's probably it. And trying to sell even a relatively smaller collection of a couple thousand books will take time to get a decent prices. I'm pretty busy, so setting up sales on eBay or the forum will be hard for me to do. Slow and steady...

I assume you're a vet or active duty...thank you for your service. 28 years in USAF for me...

Sounds like a good strategy! I have found through the years that I have been very good at picking high grade raw copies, that and I use reputable graders like Bob S. That's allowed me to cover my expenses and even make a little on some incredible books. Good luck with your new strategy!