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Comics, Pulps, and Paperbacks: Why such a discrepancy in values?
alecholland replied to Reno McCoy's topic in Pulp Magazines
You're on a roll John. That's one that I've been planning on getting. Nice copy! -
Have Paperbacks become the “next big thing”?
alecholland replied to Robot Man's topic in Pulp Magazines
I think paperback collecting is a very niche market but I'm not entirely sure it is only comprised of white males over 55 (although I am a 57 year old white male ). I watch a guy called Bookpilled on Youtube and although he is white, he is probably in his mid 30s. He has over 38,000 followers and I'm sure many if not most of them are probably in his same age group. Personally, I don't think paperback collecting will ever be the "next big thing", or at least I hope not. Comic collecting has for the most part become cost prohibitive for me over the last half dozen years or so. I do still collect a couple titles, but these days every time I consider spending more than $100 on a comic, I think about how many cool paperback books I could buy instead. I think the paperback thread here and some of the recent sales threads have simply unveiled several board members who, in addition to collecting comics and/or pulps, also collect books. I've been buying paperbacks for about the last 12 years, ever since a Half Price Books store opened near where I used to work. I went there on my lunch hour at least once a week and would buy half a dozen old sci-fi paperbacks and spend maybe $15 total. It was awesome. I didn't think of myself as a paperback collector though until the last couple years when I realized I had about 500 paperbacks and I said to my wife, "I think I collect paperbacks." She was like, "duh." Anyway, I think we have just uncovered several board members whose tastes/preferences either for financial reasons or just for a change of pace have switched to book collecting. Perhaps comic and/or pulp collecting has also lost some of it's appeal because the "thrill of the hunt" isn't there as much anymore as well. When I first started collecting comics again 20+ years ago, there were quite a few comics that I thought were rare or at least hard to find. However, I've since realized almost everything I want really isn't that tough to find anymore. Plus, the comics that are actually rare, I can no longer afford. So, paperback book collecting presents a new and exciting challenge for me and I think many other board members feel the same. It has much of the same appeal to me as comic collecting did when I first started - there is some fantastic cover art, some true rarities, and I enjoy kicking back on a lazy Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and reading for an hour or two. I also don't worry as much about accidentally chipping or bending the corner of a $20 paperback as much as I do a $200 comic if I decide to read it. Anyhow, that's my . I rambled, sorry. -
Comics, Pulps, and Paperbacks: Why such a discrepancy in values?
alecholland replied to Reno McCoy's topic in Pulp Magazines
Been on a book buying tear the last couple months. I think I've added about 50 new books. Didn't take October Country out of the bag because it's pretty snug in there. I don't have any of the larger sleeves, so waiting until I get some to move that one into a new sleeve. -
[CLOSED] GA books. 20% off all remaining books!
alecholland replied to johnenock's topic in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only
I'm almost 60 and I work for the government. I couldn't be more out of touch. -
[CLOSED] GA books. 20% off all remaining books!
alecholland replied to johnenock's topic in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only
Or maybe a phone booth. 'Cause...you know... we're super cool. -
[CLOSED] GA books. 20% off all remaining books!
alecholland replied to johnenock's topic in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only
Good luck with the sale! I've been selling (or giving away) my comics on and off for the last couple years so I could focus on my paperback collection. I'm keeping some of the stuff, but would like to eventually get rid of 90% of my comic collection. Also, I highly recommend John. Most (if not all) of the comics I bought from him in the past are in my 10% keeper collection. -
Comics, Pulps, and Paperbacks: Why such a discrepancy in values?
alecholland replied to Reno McCoy's topic in Pulp Magazines
I had the day off today and finished it this evening. Definitely a classic in every sense of the word and one that will stick with me. Thanks for the recommendation!! -
I’m just doing front cover scans to save some time, but if someone really needs back cover scans, I am happy to oblige. Most of the back covers don’t have any major problems with the exception of Woody Woodpecker 21 which has some moisture damage to the top left corner. Staples are secure on all books and paper quality is very nice and at least off-white on all books with the only exception being Mickey Mouse 64 (cream). Donald Duck 51 - VG/F (5.0) - Some vertical stress/creasing along spine. Some of them slightly break color.
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Dell Comics lot (with a couple Gold Key comics) - Donald Duck, Huckleberry Hound, Mickey Mouse, Mister Magoo, Uncle Scrooge & Woody Woodpecker Mostly nice looking lower mid-grade copies with a couple higher grade exceptions. Asking $75.00 shipped CONUS for all 14 comics First in the thread wins. Please do not edit your post after posting PAYMENT Paypal only. Payments should be made within three days of receiving invoice from me. SHIPPING CONUS shipping included in sale price. These will be shipped in a medium USPS Priority Flat Rate box. I love our Canadian and overseas members, but will only ship CONUS right now. I will ship books within three days of receiving payment. After I ship, I will send you a USPS tracking number. I will not sell to any H.O.S. Members or anyone currently on the probation list. Although I've never had any issues, full or partial refunds available if you contact me within 10 days of receiving your purchase. I do not offer refunds on CGC graded books. I think that covers it. Here's the books!