Jared2Hundo

On 8/1/2021 at 4:50 PM, SexyBeast said:

I have that Galactus reprint, is it worth anything?

Honestly it’s probably only 20$ raw in a High grade.  Just a good read though.  

On 7/31/2021 at 6:53 PM, revat said:

I’m into it, that X-men comic is underrated 

On 7/31/2021 at 11:27 AM, LowGradeBronze said:

Heh heh, welcome to the boards! I reckon you're going to want unslabbed copies of those last three so you can actually read them...Glad to see some silver in their! 

Yep, it's true you don't need to spend a fortune to get good comics if you're happy to wait and keeping checking for new listings, (or wherever it is you buy your books.) I recently decided to track down all the Marshall Rogers Doctor Strange issues from 1981/82, numbers 48 to 53. Didn't take too long and I got them all for good prices, all in fine or better condition. Don't get too caught up in the 9.8 madness, get books you can really enjoy looking at and build your collection that way. Just having the covers to look at behind plastic isn't really a lot of fun, a bit like having a car you can never drive!

Thank man!  The silver age books are my pride and joy!  Low grade, maybe 4.5 on each.  But yeah, I’ve been here awhile.  But the collection is gettin there!

On 7/31/2021 at 6:53 PM, revat said:

I’m into it, that X-men comic is underrated 

First appearance of nimrod? I agree.  

On 7/31/2021 at 11:27 AM, mrbarlint said:

Nicely done. Congrats on picking up some nice books. A fun hobby that can be very rewarding, no doubt!

BTW...You may want to see a dermatologist or podiatrist about that toe. 

Lmao, yeah man, I’m a civil construction foreman in south east Texas.  Steel toes make my feet rough, haha.  

On 7/31/2021 at 11:27 AM, LowGradeBronze said:

Heh heh, welcome to the boards! I reckon you're going to want unslabbed copies of those last three so you can actually read them...Glad to see some silver in their! 

Yep, it's true you don't need to spend a fortune to get good comics if you're happy to wait and keeping checking for new listings, (or wherever it is you buy your books.) I recently decided to track down all the Marshall Rogers Doctor Strange issues from 1981/82, numbers 48 to 53. Didn't take too long and I got them all for good prices, all in fine or better condition. Don't get too caught up in the 9.8 madness, get books you can really enjoy looking at and build your collection that way. Just having the covers to look at behind plastic isn't really a lot of fun, a bit like having a car you can never drive!

I’ve actually read the last 3.  All of those slabbed books I bought raw!  

About a year in, and I’m proud of what I have.  I’ve never dropped big money for a book, but I’m considering it.  Let me know what you think of my key collection so far.  (I.e.  some aren’t keys but display well) 

Picked this up for 75$. I believe it could be a 6.0.  I promise the back cover is in way better condition.  

1 hour ago, 1950's war comics said:

square bound books usually get a better grade than would be expected 

CGC  4.0

Appreciate the feedback. 

1 hour ago, timfinz said:

4.0 the book appears to be clean other than a little shadow and CP might get 4.5

Thanks for the feed back!

15 hours ago, MPH1964 said:

"...was hoping..." written in the past tense, implies that you have already pressed it.  I assume that's not the case.  3.5 as is... but I don't think 4.5 is out of the question.

No, I haven’t pressed it yet.  I guess I should have said “I am hoping” lol.  

13 minutes ago, makeminemarvel said:

3.5

Damn.  I was hoping a solid press would bump it to a 4.5.  That’s okay though.  I’m all about conservation.  

Sorry friend.  

I bought this issue around 6 months ago. It’s rough.  But structurally sound.  

7.5, but with a good press maybe an 8.0

8 hours ago, waynemel said:

That book should be pressed/cleaned and then slabbed.  Classic book.  I would say to go with cbcs and get it verified.  I have done so for some of my books and looks great.  

Thanks for the feed back.  The photo doesn’t really do it justice.  I press everything I send into CGC via their pressing service.  This will be my first cbcs experience.  I’m definitely getting it verified. I slab all of my keys! 

2 hours ago, ExNihilo said:

Those guys don't do red labels anymore.  Now it's a yellow label that says "verified signature"

I understand that.  As far as I know CGC has never done red labels.  I was referring to CBCS Red Label.  

I understand people have issues with qualified labels regarding missing MVS’ or coupons, and I do agree that an incomplete book should be graded as such.  
 

I own a Thor 337 that is in Amazing condition but carting an unwitnessed signature from Walt Simonson.  
 

I agree the green labels aren’t visually appealing, but are green label signature books treated as harshly as incomplete books?

Im honestly considering going for a red label.  
 

thanks for your opinions.