fiendish

My first time was when I lived in L.A. I was able to hand-carry my books into a show and meet with a very nice staffer in the CGC booth. 

My second (and only other) time, I shipped from Texas. Everything went smoothly, but it was a much bigger (volume and $$$) order. I didn't sleep well until I got notification of delivery and proof of entry into their system.

I'm happy to report, that after a clean, a press, and a slab: 8.0!

https://www.cgccomics.com/certlookup/4255946002/

Thanks for your input and encouragement.

It's been 18 hours, and nobody's made a Naughty by Nature joke?

Frustrating. I couldn't sign into the chat boards as me for three or four days. Using Chrome.

Switched to Edge and had no problems. 

When you're selling comics via auction on eBay, do you think the timing of the auction's end matters?

I've generally had the best luck (most bids) having auctions end between 9:00-11:00 Eastern on Sunday nights, but I was curious as to your thoughts and eager for your input.

Let's also remember that there was likely a rush in late April before the prices on some services went up.

Looking at me. Guilty.

On 4/21/2023 at 11:38 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Seems that all of cgc will be there 😂

And now so will I.

This may be slightly OT, but earlier this year I listed a mid-grade Captain Britain #1 complete with mask for $200. I then got a direct message asking me would I sell just the mask and what would I charge.

I told him "sure!" and $200.

On 4/18/2023 at 12:41 PM, comicginger1789 said:

I think it is hard to be a collector and investor at the same time. I tried it and ended up just acquiring more books for myself that I did try to turn them into profit.

I agree with this whole post, but wanted to quote the above for emphasis. "Don't get high on your own supply."

It's been a lot easier for me to broker comics dispassionately in the digital era. My subscription to services like Marvel Unlimited or discrete purchases of individual digital issues has keep my inner nerd satisfied, while I'm able to move (and flip) inventory with few regrets of missing out on great stories or art.

[I will confess to the occasional "goodbye" read on some mid-grade books that are hard to get digitally (like 80s indies).]

Ordered! Thank you!

What good pulp documentaries have you seen or would you recommend?

I'm a college professor who teaches a class on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror in media, and I have to do a LOT of heavy lifting when it comes to explaining what pulp magazines were and how important they were in popular culture in their heyday. I show photos of newsstands from back in the day, and my students are amazed at the sheer number of titles available for sale in any month.

But they get tired of listening to me drone on, so I'd like to assign a film or video essay. I found a pretty good one on YouTube that focused on sci-fi pulps, then focused almost exclusively on L. Ron Hubbard, and...yeah. I'd prefer something more balanced.

I would greatly appreciate any recommendations you might have.

On 2/3/2023 at 12:21 PM, shadroch said:

I was very pleased with the results. I had two different people drive over three hours to look at them.

 

Hi, Shad:

Would you mind if I ask: what town or part of the country was this in?

Bought this (in the US)  when it was new. Not happy about the sticker on the first N. Too afraid to try to remove it now.

Eager for your thoughts, mates! (Wot, wot! Spit-spot! Bob’s your uncle! Say no more!)

WANT.

4.0

I agree with @grendelbo. 8.5 from what I can see.

7.5, IMO. 

I think it's in the 4.0 range, assuming the interior pages are sound.

Thanks, as always, in advance!

On 12/30/2022 at 12:32 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

8.0 based on some spine wear, small amount of soiling lower edge back cover and what looks like a full length crease/indent back cover close to spine. (From pressing? Stacking/storage?)

That’s an interesting question about the crease. I have not had this pressed, so it must be from flat storage at some point.

Thanks for looking. Your opinion is very valuable to me.

Do your worst, varlets!

(Which is barbarian-speak for "Thank you in advance for your sage input.")

Friendly neighborhood gratz!

Gratz!

I wouldn’t bother slabbing this, but this seems to be one of those black-border early 70s Marvels that are tough to find in decent shape. CGC census seems low to me (but I’m still learning.)

Anyway, do your worst. And, as always, thanks in advance!

On 8/17/2022 at 8:58 PM, pemart1966 said:

My memory may be faulty but as I recall, there were editorial changes throughout.  So in some instances, these stories are not exact reprints of the originals - not Marvel's finest hour IMO

Truth. I never collected Marvel Tales, but I did read Marvel's Greatest Comics, and found that they regularly cut out a Jack Kirby full-page panel for space, figuring it would have minimal story impact. Still. YOU DON'T CUT A FULL-PAGE KIRBY FOR SPACE!