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On 4/19/2022 at 3:16 PM, Kramerica said:
I may come back. but not as fast as Krammer did in that episode!
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On 4/19/2022 at 6:12 AM, blazingbob said:Buy a boat and go fishing. I did that last year.
Besides, now it is Captain Bob as I'm traveling through the bays chasing stripers, sea bass and fluke.
Who needs FF #1, X-Men #1's.
Enjoy, Bob! You helped me buy my home with all of the books you sold for me!
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On 4/19/2022 at 10:01 AM, lostboys said:
Like you, I feel the need to only own NM books and it sucks
Can't help it though, my brain is wired wrong. I see a crunched corner and shake my head in disgust. I watch movies, the actor is reading a comic and all I can think about is the damage he's doing to that poor book.
Anyhow, you'll be back...and we'll all be here to welcome you!
Yep...makes it really tough, but that's how my brain is wired as well!
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On 4/18/2022 at 11:58 AM, chrisco37 said:
I sold the majority of my collection over a year ago (all but about 60 books). It was liberating to me. I enjoy my collection much more now. I actually look at my books.
If you are going to do it, now is a great time to sell them.
Yes it is. The numbers are crazy. Helps make the decision easier for sure.
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Thank you all for your comments. Obviously, we all approach collecting in our own way. This is what's right for me. I will keep some items that are really meaningful to me, and I will always have a warm spot for Spidey. It's just hard to see so much money in my closet that can benefit my family and other priorities. Also, I have a real concern about leaving thousands of comics for my family to deal with should something happen to me. If money was no issue, I would keep going, but I think this will be best. I may change my mind and decide to get back in, and then I'll assess what' affordable and fun for me going forward. My kids still want to hit an occasional comic show, and I'm good with that!
Again, thank you for your comments, and best of luck with your collections! Definitely buy what you love, and enjoy your collection.
V/R, Mike
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Yes, I have decided to get out of comics. I have collected since I was a kid, and I took a long break through high school and college, but I'm calling it quits. For me, the joy of comics was it brought me back to the childhood feeling of joy and wonder at the coolness of being a superhero. Early on, I loved Captain America and Daredevil, and then I really focused on Spider-Man.
I have enjoyed collecting Spider-Man comics for several decades now. At one point, I sold off a bunch of my best books to help buy our home. It was a tough decision, but it helped us get into a wonderful home we live in now. I started back into replacing some of those books, but the prices have really made that difficult. As a collector who really prefers high-grade copies, that's become impossible with the current prices, at least for me.
So I changed my focus, and I went after Conan and Swamp Thing, two of my long likes but not passions. I picked up a set of the Swamp Thing from 1-11 in NM or better, and I picked up most of the early Conan's through 100. I used to buy the Conan's off the shelf when I was a kid, so I have some high-grade issues I hand-picked myself.
Now, my energy and my focus is coming back to my family and other things. For me personally, I can't justify spending thousands of dollars for slabbed copies that have skyrocketed in value in recent years. I will be selling off most of my collection, and I know it will be a pain and a ton of work. The slabbed copies are easy, but I have many boxes of high-grade but unslabbed comics. Some are probably junk, like full sets of all of the Spider-Man series up through the 80's, 90's, 00's. They have value to Spidey collectors, but not much real value. Plus I have lots of mini statues, other statues, and other collectibles. I will keep some cool items that mean a lot to me, as I will always have a soft spart in my heart for Spider-Man.
Good luck to many of you I have purchased books from over the years. I appreciate your help along the way, and I hope you have continued joy from your collecting.
V/R, Mike
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On 4/8/2022 at 12:03 AM, CHASEnBLUE said:
Great advice here. I keep all my CGC return shipping boxes (more than 300 slabs in the last year). I have some clients who I reach out to right away once my graded comics are in and I reuse the CGC boxes they came in. Done this dozens of times and never an issue. Just pack tight and tape good.
Yes, I have already used those CGC boxes over the years. I think I'll end up packing about one-box load at a time, and make several trips to the mail place.
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On 4/7/2022 at 11:56 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said:
Last time I shipped a bunch of slabs was to MCS. I used foam board as layers between each slab and two layers around the outside of every side. Then similar layers as what CGC uses. Shipped from Florida to Texas via Fed Ex with no issues.
Thank you, this looks doable. Just going to be a pain. Thank you!
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Through the mail? Can I assume you're joking? The plastic on plastic would be a nightmare if and when the box is dropped or handled roughly. I could wrap each case but then I would have to ship even more boxes, and there really isn't any room with the tight fit of the graded comics in the boxes.
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Need some help, please. Looks like I'll be shipping 5-6 full CGC boxes of graded comics. Any ideas on the best way to do this? I would drive them, but it's just too far and would take 4 days.
I was thinking there are shipping companies that will come to your home and crate larger items. I've used the service before for furniture, but not something fragile like comics.
Separating the comics into separate boxes or trying to wrap each box seems like a bad idea.
Any ideas? I'm sure some of you do this all the time. Not sure how dealers move their boxes to shows, but I assume some drive and some ship them dep[ending upon the distance.
Thank you!
V/R, Mike
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On 3/7/2022 at 6:47 PM, Hulksdaddy1 said:
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Brand new, sealed, in original box. These Artist Editions are beautiful. From the the publisher:
"Featuring an outstanding sampling of Big John Buscema's classic stories, covers, and interior pages from the mid 1960s to the late '70s, all in the groundbreaking and multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format!
Buscema was a true "artist's artist," his stellar anatomy, coupled with dynamic storytelling, made him one of the most revered and respected artists in the Marvel Pantheon. This volume will contain several complete stories (including Avengers and Sub-Mariner), plus incredible examples of art from his runs on Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thor, Sub-Mariner, and more. There will be a gallery section chock full of covers. And, as with all Artist's Editions, all the art in this book has been scanned from Buscema's originals, enabling the
reader to be able to clearly view each page as never before-clearly seeing pencils, editorial notations, ink gradients, more-all the little details and nuances that makes original art unique. Unless you were looking over John Buscema's shoulder in his studio, you'll never have a better opportunity than this to see his artwork as it truly looks!
BONUS-This book will feature several foldouts presenting a number of Buscema's early, larger covers at full size-a true treat for art lovers!"$125
Thanks!
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On 1/15/2022 at 3:53 PM, batman_fan said:
My new comic room is starting to take shape.
1st picture is looking into the room. It is 22ft by 15ft
Back wall has no windows so a 15ft by 9ft wall for artwork. There are some other places to hang art as well.
And of course the view out the front window.
Love Colorado! Looks like an amazing location! Good luck finishing the home and your special room.
V/R, Mike
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On 12/7/2021 at 9:26 PM, jimjum12 said:
Wow .... ASM 63 in CGC 9.4 just hammered on Clink for over 6K .... not quite as eye opening as the Avengers 48 (CGC 9.8) for north of 26K ... GOD BLESS....
-jimbo(a friend of jesus)
Crazy!
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On 11/28/2021 at 8:04 AM, Robot Man said:
Being a local, I wouldn’t want to part with any of these books to go go El Segundo. Not exactly a prime tourist location. A place I drive by on the 405 freeway and just keep my eyes on the road. Just a little further north is Manhattan or Redondo Beach. Much more recommended.
Either way great books and good luck with your sale!
What? You mean south of El Segundo for MB and RB... El Segundo is like Mayberry...a diamond in the rough.
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On 11/8/2021 at 5:33 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said:
Things are getting more and more busy around here so I've made the decision to consign my books with the one and only Bob Storms. I'll be delivering the books on Thursday afternoon, so this thread will officially close on Thursday at noon Eastern US time. After that, you'll be able to see everything on www.highgradecomics.com.
Bob will take good care of you, Lou! He sold a ton of books for me. Congrats.
V/R, Mike
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On 11/6/2021 at 1:05 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said:
Conan #18 CGC 9.4 OW/W. Asking $250.
per PM! Thank you, Lou.
V/R, Mike
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On 11/6/2021 at 1:16 PM, Sweet Lou 14 said:
Giant-Size Spider-Man #3 CGC 9.4 OW/W. Asking $75.
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On 9/16/2021 at 7:46 PM, mlovest said:
PM sent.
V/R, Mike
per PM... Thank you!
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On 9/16/2021 at 2:53 PM, MatterEaterLad said:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #92 - CGC 9.4 WHITE - $375
PM sent.
V/R, Mike
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Maybe I will offer them here...in the right forum...
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No one has any advice for selling Bowen's statues?
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Hello!
I have decided to sell about 20 Bowen's minis. Any advice on an approach where I can get close to value? Does anyone consign them? I suppose there is always eBay... I could also sell them on the boards.
V/R,
Mike
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On 8/19/2021 at 5:01 PM, KCOComics said:
Your asking about guys who grade conservatively?
I've bought a ton of raws from Ted at Superworld and have always found his grading to be really solid.
Gary Dolgoff has a reputation as a conservative grader. I've only bought from his eBay story and was never disappointed.
Dale Roberts is awesome. I've bought a lot of raws from him during his Christmas sales on the boards and they've always been spot on.
As for smaller dealers /hobbiest here on the boards, I've always liked buying from @october and @jimjum12. They are tight graders who know what to look for.
Thank you. I guess conservative is the right word. I was thinking tight and consistent, but conservative is probably better.
I have purchased books from Dale, Gary, and Ted, but it's been awhile.
For the boards, it's hit or miss about what's being offered. I'm always checking the sales stuff, but Spidey items go fast.
V/R,
Mike
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Who are some companies or dealers you trust for raw comics? Not just the cheap books, but even better copies? Understand that most high-dollar books are being slabbed for obvious reasons, but when it comes to picking up more common runs in raw NM, who do you go to?
My recent and long-term tops are:
- Bob Storms at High Grade Comics (he's always pointing out things of interest like ink or writing or dings on books; recently picked up a handful of Conan's and they are very nice!);
- Doug Sulipa at Comic World (I've picked up a bunch of books from him, and he/they are almost always spot-on); and,
- Lone Star Comics (I think they grade too tightly for consigned books, but the higher prices show customers know this).
There are some good sellers here on the boards, of course.
I really am not trying to slam some of the usual suspects here. Please stay positive and put up your best raw graders/companies.
Thank you.
V/R, Mike
I'm out. Time to get out of comics...for me.
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