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On 12/22/2021 at 2:23 PM, comicjack said:

People are cashing out do they know more than we do 

Sellers filling the need, or the void established by the buyers maybe.

On 12/21/2021 at 8:15 PM, Yorick said:

Take a close look at the girl's eyes.  It looks as if the printers ink missed a spot (there are a few printer "defects" on that copy).  Structurally, a very sound copy.  If the book wasn't so difficult to find, I'd be waiting on another copy.

Yes.  I see it now.

Thank you.

This would have been a substantial upgrade for me.  My found in the wild copy led a rough life

On 12/22/2021 at 8:26 AM, Ryan. said:

Curious to see where this one ends:

Contact Comics #12 Classic L.B. Cole Sci-Fi Cover Art Golden Age 1946 CGC 2.5 | eBay

Someone loved that comic.  Do you think it is graded fairly? 

On 12/21/2021 at 1:36 PM, jimjum12 said:

I could be wrong, @mycomicshop but I think want list customers get an advance notice. GOD BLESS.... 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

I'm sure it's automated, but I checked a particular book to see how many folks are on the WTB list.. 195, with 16 added in the last six months.  That seemed like a lot.  So I checked Hulk 181 WTB list.... 1583 with 50 added in the last six months.  It has to be automated.

On 12/21/2021 at 9:46 AM, Ryan. said:

All about luck in timing. I'm still upset about not being fast enough to check out on an Albedo 1 for $6 last year. But I've also gotten some sweet scores, as mentioned, so I can't be too bummed.

Yes sir. It's such a great feeling searching and finding that book, AND being the first to claim it.

I've found tough bakers locally, when purchasing small lots.  One in a very small collection from the original owner.  I bought 21 books from him, a few coverless, and a cigar box for $105.  Amazing what is still out there.  I need to employ a hair trigger at sites like MCS in order to be a player for books that I desire instead of relying on timing and luck.

On 12/20/2021 at 7:56 PM, Point Five said:

To nab a book that quick, you'd either have to get lucky... or else you literally have no life and are constantly refreshing the MCS listings.

 

 

 

 

 

...Or maybe just a bit of both.   

Timing. 

I had been away and unavailable all day. 

Just happened to log on and check MCS, someone else was lucky last evening. 

I'll have another opportunity at another great book, as will we all.

On 12/20/2021 at 6:30 PM, Ryan. said:

Just found the listing. That's painful to miss that, especially at that price. 😢 

Yes.  Someone got a great book.

I was clicking the cart, and nothing was happening...lol.  Next time, I'll be quicker.

missed it by mere seconds... Going Steady 12

On 12/12/2021 at 7:10 PM, MGsimba77 said:

In reverse order.... 

You know at this point, my most important comic acquisition of 2022 will be a measure of self restraint!!! To say that my buying habits are recklessly out of control is like saying a T Rex was a little bit feisty 

Here's to less self restraint!

On 12/9/2021 at 2:30 PM, Batmanis#1 said:

Not everyone likes signatures on their books my guess without the signature would have sold for a lot more than 145k. I would never buy a signed comic book but that is me.

A much smaller amount of collectors buy signed books. Hey they enjoy it is a hobby let them have fun.

Agreed.  Signature placement would be critical deal breaker for me, along with the presentation of the signature if I were a collector of such things.  Some sigs look Really nice, while others look like a doctor's signature one gets on an order for a prescription

It seems that my copy is not the only one that had a "staining" problem near the N in Nellie.  Appears to be a common enough problem for this issue.  The mark above the L could be staining, green in color, could be a marker that has rubbed a bit onto the book.  That mark on the back.?  Not sure but it brings it down.

Nellie the Nurse #17 Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) pedigree (Timely, | Lot #17307 | Heritage Auctions (ha.com)

On 12/1/2021 at 7:56 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

He's being facetious.

Well darn.  Was hoping for a neat story to pass along to my buddy who has been after a Green Giant for years.

On 11/30/2021 at 9:51 PM, kav said:

Nothing spectacular just these babies:
   

 

 

 

Massive, massive, and seldom seen changing hands.  Would love to hear the story involving the acquisition of the Green Giant.

I bet 4, 5, & 6 are special books as well

Directors and Editors are so important to a movie.  I haven't seen a movie in the theatre since 2009.  But I'm looking forward to the next Spidey movie.

Lovely books.  Great picture!

On 11/25/2021 at 8:52 PM, Finhead said:

Ah nope, it's taped in place and will not effect the grade at all. It will be graded as if the piece were not there in a Blue label tomb.

2.0

Nice.  At what point is Pieces Added applicable?  Is it when book is above a certain grade? 

After seeing the staples form the exterior, would like to see the centerfold.

3.5

A bit of writing inside?

That corner may get you the dreaded "pieces added" nomenclature.

2.5ish, but the eventual label color... ouch.

What is most upsetting irt PayPal withholding funds, when they have capability to release funds right away, they will do so IF I pay an extra 1.5% on top of the basic transaction fee.  So upsetting.

Sold 3 books within the last two weeks.  All were PayPal transactions.  On the larger purchase, PayPal withheld funds until delivery was confirmed.  There could be an amount where this policy of withholding funds begins.  OR, on the larger purchase, I invoiced the buyer vs the buyer sending me funds.  Not sure if that made a difference.

On 11/19/2021 at 1:51 AM, Terry JSA said:

Maybe because it’s the 1st Mad Hatter and Vicki Vale? It’s also the one and only 9.6 copy to exist as well.

I think there are more than one 9.6 cgc graded copy...??

On 11/11/2021 at 10:34 AM, Point Five said:

Thanks! I had trouble deciding between the above Famous Funnies and this one. Kind of a tossup.   

 

Thank would have been a very easy decision for me

Quite the book.. glad that you got this one.

3.0-3.5