TheTallGuy

Hi,

I would like to embarrass myself (again) so count me in.

I am in

Can't edit the topic/post title - but finally got this one graded...

Can't edit the topic/post title - but finally got this one graded...

Count me in...

Sign me up!

Thanks @Lightning55 - I did submit it a Newsstand Edition, Canadian Variant.

Hi,

I just got back my first submission and the Thor #337 label does not mention that this is a Canadian Variant (I did list it as such in the submission form). So... few questions:-

1. Am I in the wrong? Is this not a Canadian Price Variant?

2. If it is Canadian (eh) - what are the next steps? Do I need to send it again? Is it a new submission? Most important - do I need to pay anything for the process (postage, grading/re-holder etc.)?

Thanks.

I'm in.

I was overthinking it... I said to myself "there is no way two copies of the same book would get exactly the same score..."

I am in...

Probably will need some pressing... let me know what you think.

Thanks.

Hi,

Not planning to officially grade this (I realize this is a low value) - but as a n00b... just wanted to get some opinion and learn from feedback on. I am assuming the stains are a big issue so posted some closeups on the internal damage.

Thank you for your time...

C (The Tall Guy)

Hi,

First of all - thank you all for the detailed responses... very much appreciated and very insightful.

marvelmaniac - thanks for the overstreet guide (Amazon thank you as well - as they now have an extra $24 :-))

So we all in agreement that this is mold - correct? Not sure how to recognize a simple staining (which will stay the same given proper storage) from actual mold (which may expand over time regardless).

originalisbest  - USED to be in a humid country. Now in Canada (which is pretty dry according to this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Dry ;-))

Thanks again (I will post the other comics in the grading section)

C. (The Tall Guy)

Hi Everyone,

I started "collecting" comics since I was a 14. By "collecting" I mean I subscribed to them, really enjoyed reading (some multiple times like Avenger, Quasar and New Universe's Star Brand and Justice - my favs... weird... I know...). I have to say I REALLY enjoyed them and the first few books I bought are really showing that I read them over and over again. Funny story - I actually didn't realize the numbering on the books so I read Captain America #328 before I read #327 (despite buying them together) and couldn't make head-or-tail of the plot :-) Also, until I subscribed (Mile High Comics) it was very hard to find them in my country - only in used-books stores which obviously didn't treat them well but I bought anything I could can afford.

Yada-yada-yada... now have about 5000+ books mostly from the glorious days of 80s and 90s.

For various reasons (financial, moving to a different country, storage restrictions, bags/board availability) these book were not all well preserved (no point crying over spilled milk and cream to off-white pages). But now that I can afford to, I am bagging them all and looking for books to complete some of the rans. In short - I don't have anything worth grading but still want to make an effort to preserve. As part of that I am curious about what condition they are - They are obviously not "Near Mint" or even "Fine" but according to what I read they vary from Very good to Fair (duh!).

So if that is okay with you - I will post some online to get some opinion (realize it is not formal/official) but just out of curiosity.

Very recently I bought some books and among them I have some late 60s World Finest, Batman, Brave and Bold and Action Comics. While they are showing some age - I got most concerned about the water damage. At first I thought the cover just showing staining but opening inside I see more damage. I wanted to get your opinion on the following:-

1. Is that actually mold or something else?

2.If mold - should I just burn them away (as I saw another thread suggesting :-) as I don't want this to spread to the others books.

3.Is there a way to preserve them (someone I talked to suggested I press and slab them so they will be sealed and void any impact on other books) - while I don't think these should be "My FIrst One", I was wondering if this will really help and feasable course of action.

4. And finally - (again understanding this is not formal/official and that you may not have all the info) - what would you grade them? Poor? Fair? Good?

I will upload several books into this thread but will start with World Finest 169 and 174 (these are the one that show most damage/mold - but I will upload few others)

Thank you everyone for your time and opinion.

C. (The Tall Guy)