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On 4/22/2024 at 6:48 PM, comicartcom said:

always theatrical posters, but of course, some titles are also re-released.

you can look at my website www.mpb.auction for more of an idea of maybe 5% of stock.

What titles are you looking for

Vintage Horror, some 70s classics. etc. I can shoot you a DM. Just saw your website. Lots of posters and thats only 5%, wowzers!

On 4/22/2024 at 4:29 PM, comicartcom said:

yeah folks, my main deal these days is movie posters. I have an enormous stock. Maybe the Mile High of movie posters. I mean it. I have tons of them.

How about some Batman series posters. All Original, no bootlegs or reprints.

shipping for rolled posters is $25.00 per tube.
All rolled posters are wrapped between 2 sheets of kraft paper, packed into a tube which is packed into a long box with peanuts fill.

Payment by Paypal G&S

Batman teaser one sheet 1989 rolled. Poster is in unused condition (all of these listings are) $100.00

 

Batman Begins double-sided (DS) rolled unused condition $100.00

 

Dark Knight DS wall style rolled unused condition $100.00

 

 

Are all your posters original first release? I know you said no reprints, but I just want to see if theatrical release posters. Any vintage? 

https://www.comiclink.com/Auctions/item.asp?back=%2FComicTrack%2FAuctions%2Fauctions.asp%3FclassCodeSelected%3DCurrent%2BAuctions%26classDateSelected%3D2023-10-13%26dateCodeSelected%3DAll%2BAuctions%26dateDateSelected%3D2023-10-13%26IDUser%3D77762%26auctionSearch%3Dclass%26AuctionDateSearch%3DAll%2BAuctions%2C2023-10-12&id=1720955

CGC 9.4 FF48 White Pages with CVA denotation for extreme eye appeal. One of the sharpest books I’ve ever seen in silver.

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Im also curious as to how many people have sent their books in for QES or CVA stickers and then asked for their book to be returned so they could then have them auctioned at heritage instead.

Im pretty sure QES, or the company that handles QES is also owned by Metropolis.

On 7/30/2023 at 12:28 PM, Dark Knight said:

I do agree with this. We have our own eyes to judge which copy we would like to put into our collection. There are so many variables because some don't mind having books with marvel chipping or writing and such. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  Yes a sticker from a third party is not really needed to make judgement on what is considered to be a top percentile copy (eye appeal-wise) of that book in that grade. Having tracked down copies with similar eye appeal where one has the sticker and one doesn't, most of the time, the copy with the sticker hammered a higher price. Some folks don't mind paying a premium for CVA or QES stickered books.  

My experience with CVA is that when I auctioned off a few of my books and asked if my 3 books would pass getting the CVA sticker, unfortunately only one of them was granted the sticker. The other two I really thought there was a great chance to achieve the sticker because they have as good of an eye appeal as the one. It seems there are pretty strict guidelines that must be met in order for the book get the CVA sticker.  It is not handed out freely no matter how high a value the book is worth.

Did you request that books you were auctioning be considered for the CVA sticker or did the consignment director suggest it? Also did that require any additional steps on your behalf?

On 7/30/2023 at 3:55 AM, DougC said:

I toyed around with the idea of this but 2% of declared value (adjusted up if under valued) and shipping both ways for a sticker that didn't (at least at the time) add value if sold was a hard pass. Plus I am old and could never figure out how to find their submission form on their CGC look-a-like website, lol. If they went to more conventions and advertised I might swing by their booth with a couple books to check them out just for kicks to get my X-Men (1991) run some pretty stickers.

Well this would lead to question if the value placed on high value books for the service was like CGC, which is left to the submitter to decide, and is more for insurance purposes than deliberating costs. Maybe some that have actually submitted the books for the service can chime in on the process and their experience?

On 7/29/2023 at 3:07 PM, Professor K said:

I'm assuming when they assess a book for these stickers they do not remove the book from the holder. If they do need to crack the case then definitely don't do it.

Personally I wouldn't bother. Nice looking books don't need a shiny sticker to sell for their maximum amount. But if you think a book is undergraded then resubmitting it is an option with or without a CCS press. One grade bump up will increase sale value more than a sticker in my opinion.

I have this QES book. I do think its undergraded and I'm considering sending it for a press and regrade.

This book looks awesome, I’m sure without the sticker you would still be debating whether to CPR it or not, but I’m sure the QES puts you at 60/40 instead of a 50/50. I don’t think thats a bad thing either.

I mean isn’t this the same argument as grading a 1/1 sports card? There is no point in grading it as it is already the highest graded. The ability to place a rating on the presentation of a collectable seems like it could add to its desirability. I’m not saying that people SHOULD or NEED to rely on the CVA or QES sticker, but maybe it gives that piece of mind that it is indeed a wonderful copy.

I think every collector has bought a book or two that they have wanted and probably with rose colored glasses. This can help discern if they were desperate or jumped the gun..etc Not saying collectors should be disciplined or whatever I’ll be accused of. Just a thought.

Howdy,

I have been tossing around the idea on sending in some GA books for CVA or QES service. What are yall's thoughts? Anyone have any experience sending in books and would like to share their experience? Is this service less or more helpful since there are less copies of GA books vs SA books? Is one better/more revered/respected than the other? Thank! 

I look forward to hearing what some of the thoughts and shares are!

Thanks for sharing, those Sinnott books are cool.

On 7/2/2023 at 11:10 AM, kimik said:

How is this show for buying books? I am looking at lining up shows in the US to go next year now that time and $$ are freeing up with both kids graduating high school.

Also curious about this.

Take per PM

On 4/13/2023 at 9:22 PM, Raze said:

@Robot Man @fifties I really didnt find it all that crazy. Ive read more crazy crime books. Maybe it was the high expectations...

That book has some crazy panels. Thanks for sharing.

On 7/1/2023 at 2:52 PM, jfletch999 said:

D*ck Cole #7 CGC 6.5 with Off-White pages!  This panel cover by the legendary L.B. Cole is a personal favorite -- "Happy landings, D*ck!"  There's only 1 copy graded higher than this one at 7.5!  $375 shipped! 

The best part is the bubble saying "Exciting Climax" 

On 5/15/2023 at 8:54 AM, AndyFish said:

I think it really depends on what you're looking for, I'm primarily a Golden age and original art collector, so I don't care about moderns, dollar bins  toys especially walls of Pops, cosplay and shirts.   I like organization, books that aren't so packed in a box I can actually flip through them, a staff who acknowledges that I'm there and I don't have to interrupt their intense conversation to get some help.

Rosemont has always been a better show for me buying wise, by far, but with Chicago seeing an uptick in crime I know of several dealers who are cutting it from their lineup.   I'm surprised at Baltimore's reputation because I've been twice and that was a bust both times for me.  That said, Heroes is truly comics only (at Baltimore this year a dealer was saying to me he loves Baltimore so much because it's only comics oriented, and then we were interrupted by the Disney Princess parade that marched down the aisle-- what comics are they in?), although there are a lot of toys and modern books at Heroes too.

Price wise I see a lot of books priced aggressively and that seems to turn a lot of buyers off.  I've found that if you have cash and you don't mind negotiating like you're buying a new rug in a Moroccan street bazaar you'll do ok.  Bundles bring value.

 

I hear what your saying. Although I don't mind attending a con that has cosplay or celebrities, thats usually something I would do on an unplanned saturday in town with my dad or wife who like to peruse and look at the fanfare and we can joke or be lighthearted about things. Thats not what I want to spend a plane ticket and hotel on. I have been to both collectors summit events and shortboxed live. Shortboxed live had too many "influencers" for my liking, but overall still a good event. The quality of books at those three events have been very good, but then again those are driven as higher end comic shows. Im trying to find the next batch of shows that would be in that realm. From what I hear Heroes and now Baltimore may be it. 

On 5/14/2023 at 11:42 AM, SkOw said:

Board consensus is that this and Baltimore are the 2 best large shows for books. 

I have never been but I've good things. Although I do enjoy a nice local show now and then, I have been trying to peg what shows are the best for rarer and quality books. Since my work usually has be booked pretty heavy in fall and spring, summer and winter are usually my only windows. 

Texas has some local shows and even the Big Fan Expos can be fun, but I wouldn't deem events like them worthy of traveling for. So just trying to get an idea. Don't want to spend money to travel only to be disappointed with the actual comic selection.

How is this show for books? Worth traveling to from out of state?

On 1/28/2023 at 4:05 PM, jfletch999 said:

Captain Science #5 CGC 7.0 with Cream to Off-White pages!  Insane cover and art by Joe Orlando and Wally Wood!  "The Shark Pirate of Pisces"!  $1200 shipped! 

Claim via PM

PM sent

Nick approached me about a book I was selling and turning the deal into a trade + cash. He was easy to talk to and the deal went smooth, would deal with again!

Sold a nice PCH personal grail to Colin, easy communicator and smooth transaction!

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