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Honest question: How on earth did black flag add an acetate cover so that the edges line up perfectly with the book?

Comic book covers are folded and trimmed during production to ensure the edges are aligned with the interior, but these were added by some dude with a stapler. 

Can you imagine trying to fold a sheet of plastic perfectly in half, staple it to an existing comic and have all the edges magically line up with the book/interior for a Mint 10.0 copy? 

Awesome show! Thanks everybody for attending! 
Here are some show pics, one of @The Brain with Mark Badger’s new addition to his art jam shirt.

And last is my humble haul - two Brereton signed books and an original piece by Badger. So stoked!

On 8/1/2022 at 7:15 PM, Black Bat said:

Funny you should mention it, I sent out 11 books Priority last weds, all were delivered but 3.  I checked tracking and those three said they never arrived at the facility.  Well I dropped them off at the facility, so I know that's wrong.  One of the buyers was pretty upset so I went down to the post office to ask what could have happened- the clerk checked the computer and said "they were probably never scanned, so they're probably out there somewhere, hopefully they'll show up".  Ha ha.  I've been shipping books Priority for years and never had any problem, so I'll keep using them, but after this I'm waiting in line and watching the clerk scan every book.  Lesson learned.  Potentially expensive one...

If your PO has one of those self service machines, they are a quicker way to check the books into the system with “proof” you dropped them off (receipt). I had the same thing happen to me and started using this machine - no problems since.

On 7/30/2022 at 2:21 AM, Flex Mentallo said:

Enjoyed the tour! A beautifully curated library! Regarding AE storage, I just keep mine in their boxes, under a table!

Thank you!

That works great too!

Had this buyer (trueauctionsforless) purchase a 3-pack of BSG books today.

Minutes later I get this message:

So he buys the books, then asks for an instant cancel if I can’t promise 9.8s? On 40 year old books in a sealed bag for $35? Also noticed he has a 9.8 of BSG 1 for sale for $700+ What a tool.

I think this was my favorite show so far! And we’ve done a lot of shows!

I had so many great comic conversations with so many cool people. Darick Robertson was an absolute joy! The guy has just been killing it in comics, and his creation ‘The Boys’ is dominating Amazon, but somehow he’s the friendliest guy you’ve ever met. We gave away a bunch of Darick books, and Harv Doss donated six CGC graded books, which we also gave away today - there were a bunch of stoked comic book collectors!

@The Brain was in charge of the parking lot as usual (thank you my friend!), and Darick did a killer Spider Jerusalem head sketch on his ‘comic art jam’ T-Shirt.

I picked up a super nice set of Planet of the Apes magazine 1-3 from Ian, and am very excited about that.

Thanks to all the dealers, the shops that pass out our fliers, and especially everyone who attended! Marc and I appreciate you.

I love them both so much I can’t choose!

Fantastic artist. RIP.

On 5/21/2022 at 10:10 AM, cosmic-spider-man said:

a Marvel Whitman Double Cover.  

 

SO Cool!

On 5/20/2022 at 7:38 PM, Mailman_Comics said:

1991 Hulk Ground Zero TPB 1st Printing in Excellent Used Condition!!!! $13 Shipped

 

 

 

On 5/20/2022 at 10:43 AM, ft88 said:

Mysteries in Space TPB $10

Never mind I see it was already taken.

On 5/12/2022 at 6:00 PM, Axe Elf said:

That just seems insane to me, that sellers give basically one-sixth of their proceeds to da'Bay, right off the top.  I don't see how anyone ever makes any money, other than by landing a fish on an overpriced hook every once in a while.

If you compare it to having a retail space, which you would probably need to get the same traffic, it’s much cheaper. No rent, insurance, power bill, trash bill, etc.

That said, the fees are painful.

On 5/12/2022 at 3:18 PM, trademarkcomics said:

I'm kind of a double cover freak.

 

My graded double cover list at the moment(most are in my "vault" never to be sold!):

Amazing Spider-Man-

#135 CGC 7.5(1st Cover 5.5, Interior 7.5)

#170 CGC 9.6(1st Cover 9.4, Interior 9.6)

#174 CGC 9.8(1st Cover 9.8, Interior 9.8!!!) My only CGC 9.8,9.8

#200 CGC 6.5 Not a DC, but has interior inserted twice and pgs 17-24 are upside down!

#238 CGC 9.8(1st Cover 9.6, Interior 9.8) Older case too...

#240 CGC 9.6(1st Cover 9.6, Interior 9.6)

#252 CGC 9.6 SS(1st Cover 9.4, Interior 9.6) Also has the interior inserted twice(thick case!) and is signed Stan Lee(of course right over Spidey!)!

#257 CGC 8.5(1st Cover 8.5, Interior 8.5)

#270 CGC 9.6(1st Cover 9.6, Interior 9.6)

#280 CGC 9.8(1st Cover 9.6, Interior 9.8)

#281 CGC 9.4(1st Cover 8.5, Interior 9.4) With Mark Jeweler insert!

#299 CGC 9.4(1st Cover 9.0, Interior 9.4)

#312 CGC 9.8(1st Cover 9.0, Interior 9.8)

#361 CGC 9.2(1st Cover 9.0, Interior 9.2) 2nd Print(plenty of 1st prints out there, but just try and find a 2nd!)

Couple of non-ASMs of mention:

Daredevil #168 CGC 8.0 has extra cover inserted at centerfold!

and Thing #1 CBCS 9.8(1st Cover 9.8, Interior 9.8)

 

Just sent in three of the raw high grade Amazing Spidey DCs I have accumulated over the years: #151, 156, 360(Triple cover on that one!). Chose Modern with Fast Track, so I figure by Labor Day. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Nice books!

On 5/12/2022 at 5:26 PM, Beastfeast said:

When did that change?  Or was it always like that?  I remember the days of people selling $.99 cent items but $25 shipping and I assumed that was to get around fees.  

Not sure, but at least a year.

I just sold an item for $200 plus $20 shipping.

Standard fee was 12.9% = $28.38 ($220 x 12.9%)

Because it was an international sale, there was an additional 1.65% fee of $3.63 ($220 x 1.65%)

Plus the fixed .30 final value fee per item.

On 4/3/2022 at 6:58 PM, dupont2005 said:

I used to think it didn’t but I can’t figure why fees are so high either 

Was it an international sale? They charge an extra fee for international.

They also charge fees on shipping.

Thank you for all the great memories - Love you George! 

Oh no! Terrible news.

Such a nice guy, and the greatest comic book artist of all time imo. 

Great deal, fast shipping, well packed. Thanks again!

Tim

On 4/16/2022 at 7:05 AM, cosmic-spider-man said:

   Pedigree Grade 30 cent Variant how did that happen?

I just got it graded. Only the second one I’ve seen, and I own the other one I’ve seen (hulk 200).
I’m sure there must be more.

On 4/11/2022 at 10:45 AM, fatlab123 said:

I think the apps (whatnot) will save dealers and vendors at cons.  The last two cons I sold at wonderCon and comic con revolution if I didn’t have the whatnot app I would of lost money . Covid and everything else that is going on the crowds will be down this year.  I saw the Philly show it look like wondecon no one there . So selling apps will play a big part in people making money when crowds are down. 

I’m curious, how did you make money using whatnot at the shows? Were you doing auctions during the show? Selling items you have at the show, or items back home? Selling to people at the show, or at home? Do you have a dedicated person for whatnot, and another for ‘in person’ sales? Thanks!

On 3/31/2022 at 11:24 AM, Garystar said:

I’ve looked for one for sale but never found one, however can find references and images online. 
The set is also referenced in “Hot Wheels Accessories The Ultimate Guide” book so all looks genuine.

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_America_Stunt_Set

Oh man now I have another thing to search for haha. Very cool, thanks!

On 3/31/2022 at 8:29 AM, Garystar said:

One of my favourite pieces in my Marvel collection;

There is also a Captain America Hot Wheels stunt set but in 10+ years of looking I’ve never seen one for sale (I am in UK which limits my buying market).

Oh wow, I’ve never heard of or seen the Cap set. Do you know it exists?