Karl Liebl

Sooo, I am familiar with the rubber stamp method but what about the spray paint whatever method along the top of a book? I am getting bad grades on graded books for stains along the top edge, are they downgrading for this?

You dont need to take things personally. If you like reader copies thats fine. You attacked a bunch of folks here because they have high grade books and seek them out. Its like some kind of snobbery to you. I was simply lamenting the fact that none of my older books have gone above 9.2. Its not really surprising for second hand books bought from a shop. I also dont like the cost of slabbing and pressing. These cost me 138 bucks per book including postage for STANDARD. Seems steep. Moderns dont need pressing and cost 20 bucks to slab... not so with my books. Slabbing is horrible for the seller unless you get a home run but its always great for the buyer. Chill out Dude.

Strict!! Its a great cover,,, plus his buddy...

Nothing too crazy here but decent. Got my books today. Honestly, they all look the same to me because none have spine wear. One boardie was offended about me complaining about not having anything above 9.2 when all he has is 2.0. I think a 2.0 would cost less than a Starbucks on any of these books. I’m happy with how the books came out. One question for you non pressers... can a book spine that can’t even support its own weight be called plump anymore? Maybe mine have been packed too tight for too long.

Yeah but if you saw a collection of 8.0 you would probably snatch that up! I should be happy with my 2 9.0. Best I’ve done is a 9.2 on number 29. Overall best is Star Wars 1 at 9.6. It’s actually a miracle any of these books survived. My brother hated baggage but now they bring me pleasure and I like owning some of his things. I’m not dissing on you greggy. I just find it interesting the difference between 60s books and 70s books. Have a great day

Sad but true. Heyyy let’s post some comics!!

Let’s see greggy pull his tricks on pre 1965 books instead of stacks of ms marvel and she hulk. Challenge offered

Nice book. It’s hard to get that grade from books bought from a store used. Much easier for news stand copies read only once. Two things I find interesting. One is that so many people post here that don’t like slabs. Second is that a shop is going to offer pennies on the dollar for your “precious” collection. Remember this as you pump money into this “hobby”. I still want more books but no way I’m buying ungraded ones. Lessons learned. Have a great day!

I want to see if they are worth more than 500 bucks in store credit! Need a second opinion! Also it’s interesting. All of the books come back lower than I thought but none of them have been truly bad. Yeahh it’s kind of dumb at this point since all the high dollar books are done. Now about this issue 94.... ive bought about 3 ungraded books online and wow were they over graded by about 3 points. I have yet to see an honest grade but then not everyone agrees with CGC. It is what it is. Honestly what’s more incredible than the cost is the time involved but then I could have just sent in 30 at a time and had my answers sooner. Expensive

Yeah you are missing something... It cost 45 bucks to send the books in GROUND FedEx. Took about 3 and a half weeks. BIG RIP OFF! About 60 bucks to have pressed each at STANDARD rate... About 70 bucks each to have graded at STANDARD rate Turn around about 3 months... ECONOMY mode will take about 7 months! I vowed never to do that again! The grading was strict. Mind you I sent these in expecting high grades because they all look new. The notes are all prefixed with the words very and small. When i see some of these other graded books with 100 spine ticks get the same grade as mine i am puzzled. Its great for the buyer but terrible for the seller unless i add a 100 percent premium. I guess im just curious. I like the cases at least but at 138 buck per book hmmmm. These are 60 year old books... a 9.8 is easy for modern but not so much for FF 1 to 100... I post some pics when they arrive. Be well

More mediocrity... Maybe broke even on submission fees but not likely. I think real sharp corners are needed for 9 plus. Learn to grade!! Lol...

Very interdasting. I think I start a doom love fest. Who here thinks that doom was the model for darth Vader? I’m sure of it

No spine ticks just slightly rounded corners. Maybe a 9.2 or 9.4. Got to have sharp corners for better. I got 6 dr doom books coming back soon. Scheduled for grading now. 60 to press each plus another 60 to grade blah blah postage I’m into these for around 140 each. I don’t think I’ll get my money back unless some 9.6 or 9.8. Not likely but I wanted some dr doom slabs. Now I got them. Have a great Saturday!

Decent copy (maybe)

Ohhhh. Then kudos and good find! I think I got that in better but who knows! You have the best books straw man but I see some competition! Do you have a stank copy of ff 5 for my ff13 Kirby sig?

Wait lol you took a lower graded book because of the pedigree?? Aha I see what you did! You have another 9.8 copy!! I guess I’m lucky I still have many to add. I don’t even have the covers memorized yet. Still waiting for my 6 books to get graded. Btw ccs and CGC both charge upfront for services now. I’m going to lose my shirt on these 50’s and 60’s books. It’s at 138 buck per book for pressing and grading STANDARD. Cost more than the book methinks. Also hey kids don’t use FedEx they took 29 days to ship for a mere 45 bucks. Ridiculous!

I'm going to miss Bob. He took the time to teach me a lot about graded books. I did actually buy one of his books. I don't think he wanted to sell anything. He loved comics and collecting. He told me he had sold his collection one time and regretted it ever since, Be at peace my friend...

I got weak knees and sent in 6 more silver age books I will probably lose my shirt on. 45 bucks to ship FedEx and took almost 4 weeks. Seems excessive. Anyway CCS got them and charged me 3 days after receiving. I submitted standard and website says 15 business days. Is the pressing really done or are they charging up front now?

i wanted bomber bob's copy but this will do ...

i got some decent books getting pressed and slabbed right now. im hoping top grades. 6 books wish me luck. its kind of different when you have childhood books vs found ones. Lets see what i get!

what you got worth 2500? hmmmmm? Yes i think the speed is faster now!

Silver Age books received 9/9 CCS billed 9;10 WUT? Standard submission, Maybe business slow

KIrbyjack and I have the correct color books. I have looked at yours straw man and found it wanting...