Nostalgic Attic

Sweet. Love those Defenders books!

..got my new smartphone.

Based on the Thrilling Comics $42 posted earlier, I would think this book should have a note on the label stating "Centerfold Detached".

Tom, The ST 107 was submitted under the value tier, so there won't be any notes.

Nostalgic Attic Ebay I'm auctioning CGC 9.8 modern ASM, Watchmen, and Aliens vs. Predator. 99 cent starting bids, many with no bids yet.... .....Also have some silver/ bronze Avengers starting at 25 cents.

Don't jump to too many conclusions, I don't think all those names are buyers, some may be sellers. Maybe sellers that didn't know who they were dealing with. I say that because I am on the list and I am pretty sure I never bought from him, whether I knew who it was or not. And another name on that list is a non-boardie who I believe strictly sold, not bought, under that account name. I have sold to him, but I am not on the list.

Can I have some of that? Thanks. ...need more :popcorn:

Can I have some of that? Thanks.

I ended up using Mylar type D because silicone release paper was not readily available and because mylar can withstand temperatures down to minus 100 degrees F without getting brittle, and will not begin to soften and melt until temperatures are in excess of 400 degrees F, it is highly durable, dimensionally stable, reusable, inert, smooth and clear. All these things seem to work in its favor, and I never experienced any ink transfer with it. Regarding temperature, I found it depends on the age and history of the book. I realized significant ink transfer down to 125 degrees F on circa 1970 books with low cover gloss prior to my use of mylar. Conversely, I took a glossy silver age book up to 180 degrees F for a significant period of time with no ink transfer.

You can buy parchment paper from the supermarket, too. (In the same aisle where you find the aluminum foil and plastic wrap.) It's essentially the same thing as the silicone release paper that conservators use. I was concerned that the parchment paper had a bit of a texture to it, so I tried a sheet of mylar and that solved any ink transfer/ adhesion problems.

I nominate the USPS to the list. I received a book from Steve Lauterbach that was insured, had the insurance tag attached, was well packed. Unfortunately, looked like the box had been run over several times by a truck. It has been almost twelve months since I surrendered the book and made a claim. I have documented 1 fax, 13 phone calls, and 3 trips to the PO to try to recover my measley $80. Truly pathetic, uncaring and irresponsible service from our esteemed postal service.

Not at all. I give my Postal worker a tip because I appreciate his service. I do not expect anything extra in return for it though. So much of the damage that occurs to items in the mail happens before it hits my carrier's hands, and is a result of USPS systemic mail processing.