Chief1332

Finally able to pick up an APC. Makes me very happy.

I must have been on the road that day. Missed the real bidding. Sorry to hear about the cf as well. Glad that the seller made it AOK with you though.

6.0

I'm sure it has been discussed: forcing eBay to intervene/interact/mediate by winning a comic book already in my possession. Does eBay really care about something like this? What can they do that has real teeth in regard to consequences?

No tape on interior, holding the cover on? Cover still attached but taped up to prevent further deterioration of the spine. If the tape wasn't there, 1.5-2.5? I'm at a 1.5 with the tape Great book

Never seen this issue. Great comic and yours looks to be a shoo-in for tops on the census if graded.

Too bad that eBay isn't in any way responsible for fraud of this magnitude. I bet it would cease rather quickly if this were the case. eBay hit squads attacking the perpetrators' hardware and banking accounts would be sweet and justified revenge.

Did someone say GOLD?

Maybe not Valentine's covers, but our Hero with his two loves featured in huge hearts.

Saw the eBay post yesterday. Knew it was your book. When I tried to open it, I could not. Folks are reporting these scammers or maybe eBay staff are catching on maybe?

A big part of the reason that I returned to comics, is that I found a few of my father's books. Nothing spectacular, rare, or expensive, but it did get my juices flowing once again. He lost all of his childhood comics in a house fire, and he must have seen something that got his comic book desires going again too, many years later. Like father like son, I suppose.

So what's the grade?

My buddy has this book. Not sure what it is. It looks to be a precursor to a promo line of comics that came out in the 50's, Jim Solar, maybe. Size is approx 5 1/4" x 8 1/4 ", larger than the Jim Solar line of books. These are the only pictures I am able to get. He says it does not look to be coverless, but fully intact. fc, bc, and centerfold. If you can assist in identifying it further, I would appreciate it.

Looks like it could have been purchased from the drug store today!

Beauties, one and all. But why limit yourself? You've plenty of friends to help you with that

Amazing to find at the LCS.

Apparent refers to an attempt to make the comic look better, Restored to a better grade. Maybe with the stamp, it would have been a 2.0 ish book, and with that missing, they hit it and brought it down?? I have an ASM 2 with a missing page, does not affect story. .5 Universal label. Otherwise, the book looks like a 2.0ish copy. I am of the understanding that a request can be made for the higher grade qualified label, or the lower grade blue label, but not sure.

Yes. I was very fortunate to come across this copy, that practically went overlooked at that particular event. One of my first purchases upon returning to the hobby.

A small % in cash or a book or two is all I could expect now having not negotiated the deal beforehand with the parties involved. But it sounds like you did both parties a solid favor! If they appreciate your assistance/friendship, I wouldn't expect it, but you could see some fee/books and be thankful. Sometimes the reward does not come right away or in the form that we want or feel we deserve.

Love this thread as most of my books are cheap, or at least inexpensive. If I had returned earlier, maybe some of my favorites could be higher grades. MS #8 was the first purchase upon my return.

Would another phone/device or new location for doing biz be detectable by the eBay sleuths?

This one had to stand out from the crowd when selected for original purchase. Really like it. Wondering if this production error could be a blue label by today's standards? Or is it to the point where the production error cannot be overlooked?

Plenty of collectors out there that just want an example, and a good-looking purple label may suit many.

Wow! That is a gorgeous copy.

I can enter a search for the book, and it will show it is at auction. But when you click to expand it will not show.