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I remember when I joined in 2006 (you’ve been around before me @icefires ) there was no way anyone could make a thread like this 😆 Or even get to 5000 posts in a couple of years, unless you were a big time collector well known in the hobby. There was no just commenting in topics, unless you were well educated in your posts, and/or responses. I really like the patience, and tolerance of the boards nowadays...However the old guard was brutal. I got tore up just for commenting “Awesome book, never seen that before 😃” was a CGC 9.8 DC cover, and I only collect Marvel... Got my butt tore up for not recognizing the book beforehand. —Welcome to the boards for me, hence the still lower post count after 13 years...lesson learned Old Guard, lesson learned 😆

He may have completed it before then. Not sure . —Amazing set!! 🧛🏻‍♂️

And @electricprune is one heck of a cool boardie to boot. 👍

I still use both I get email for my eBay bucks... the App has been showing only sponsored, and just New releases lately in my search category with a few others...Then goes to similar items. I also have eBay searches saved on safari which shows everything. If I checkout I use the App most of the time. 👍

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Not necessarily, I have some books graded during this time that have no symptoms of the creep engine effect. Like previously stated, need some pictures to determine if the “effect” is taking place. 👍

The big question is @ADAMANTIUM going to win boardie of the year for the second consecutive year? 👍

Turned 49, on June 9th, yeah it sucks. Promised my wife years ago that I would start getting rid of most of my collection when I turned 50...Almost there, and why I’ve basically focused on my favorite characters lately... Cant take them with you, don’t want to leave your loved ones with the hassle of getting rid of them. 🙁

I do....

To much space between the encapsulated area for just a book shift, and yes the staples would pull at that point. 😔

Thanks @ADAMANTIUM, however I believe that @electricprune , @Shivabali, And @Ghost Town along with some others...Are much better suited to win the best set for Tomb of Dracula over mine I can’t even compete with these amazing sets... However I am secretly hoping my Punisher complete, or 1987 set will be considered

Staples seem to be intact, unless it was tapped back down? Other defects that would drop it to at least an 8.0-9.0 ( from front scan only) in my opinion without the overhang problem. Still a nice presenting book.

Oh and this Battle Lines Variant #11 Virgin.. how sweet is this?

Back from Vacation, awaiting my mail tomorrow which will include these new additions to my Punisher collection. Yeah baby.

Problems I noticed in the front scan only. Nice book, but had some defects.

Amazing book @GreatCaesarsGhost —-congratulations, just beautiful!!

Sweeeeet!! Congratulations @DocHoppus182

Loved that series.

Easiest song to stick in someone’s head for us at work, kind of a game .. just say baby shark do do da doo da doo. And you’ll find out who has young kids or Grandchildren quick.

Talking Shark attacks, sure is getting serious this year.

Normal procedure, don’t stress about it @lordisam 👍

Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers here!! Hope everyone has a fantastic day !! Enjoy every moment 🤗 -Figured I’d post “Father’s Day” story, from Frank Castle Punisher Max #75 ....

I keep mine bagged, the CGC cases can get scuffed, and scratched up if stored without one. 👍

To everyone on the boards!! Not a person here I dislike, i’d Nominate everyone. Great bunch of people, and well appreciated opinions, lots of knowledge to be gained from all! Good luck everyone, anxious to see the winners......Good Luck!

I believe they will be for sale at Walmart, but no positive @ADAMANTIUM , details will be known better in August Other Arcade1 units, I’ve seen at Walmart come in flat box, you need to assemble them, heard it’s easy. They are around 4 feet tall when assembled as mentioned before all details about them have yet to be released