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Hi,

Apologies if this is not the right section for a question like this, but I was hoping for some advice from you seasoned pros.

I'll be setting up at a mid-size convention in August as my first convention ever.

Spaces are 10x10 for $195 and you can get multiples for larger space if you want.

Here's what I have to sell:

Over 300 slabs, 17 short boxes of everything from dollar books to $100+ keys (mostly modern and copper/bronze with some silver and a splash of gold but nothing crazy in gold)

7 long boxes of full series runs.

In addition to comics I have a ton of anime merchandise (new), video games (new and used), CGC Card slabs, Anime and Comic T Shirts, Vintage Action Figures, Toys, etc.

Here is some of what I *think* I need to know, but its definitely one of those you don't know what you don't know situations.

1) Should I just stick to comics? The vendor list already has some booths that have some of the other items I have. Just not sure if a booth with a little bit of everything is better or if it should be focused.

2) I'm not looking to sell regularly at cons, but might do this convention annually if it goes well. With that in mind, what type of supplies for set up do you suggest?

3) I'm thinking of taking cash and PayPal but is some sort of credit card processing a must? (I don't have CashApp or zelle or any other payment systems.)

4) If I sell more than comics, I think I could easily fill 2 10x10's but I'm not sure that it's worth it. Especially since I will be on my own. I do have a friend who is probably going to set up beside me so that we can watch each other's booth for food/restroom/etc.

5) It's a 2 day convention (Sat & Sun). Do I need to be concerned about theft overnight, during set up/tear down, etc?

Any other tips, tricks, or important insight you all are willing to share would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.

On 12/12/2022 at 4:48 PM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Well you're ahead of the curve, somehow, was it your book?

Sheesh, I had immediately looked at the census and didn't see it, and here cgc posted about it on social!

 

It was not mine. I wish! I'm on another message board with the person that did submit it and he let us know that he got a 9.8. Lucky, lucky guy!

A 9.8 just hit the census!

On 10/20/2022 at 1:28 PM, ft88 said:

Thank you for this thread I couldn’t find any information on this book either. 

Low key flex in the background

There is no spec here. Jackhartmann, it's nice that you are posting cool looking covers almost daily but this has nothing to do with the thread title. Maybe create a thread called cool modern variant covers and post them in there? I mean, a lot of spec is dead so this thread probably doesn't have a lot to go on, but it is what it is.

Hi,

I have the opportunity to buy an X-Men 266 that looks flawless other than a small 1/8" rounded corner piece is missing from the top right corner of the book. Apologies for no photos, but how much does something like that impact a book that would otherwise be a very strong 9.8 contender?

On 8/12/2021 at 11:36 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Spine Roll, Spine Stress Lines/Creases, Slight Staple Tears, Discolored Staples, Blunted Corners, Minor Edge Wear, Stain at Top Right Corner.

The book presents nicely without any major defects, back cover is White and Clean.

IMO...

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

Appreciate your input and time. Trying to improve my own grading and I had this pegged at a 6. Thanks!

Hi. Any help is appreciated.  Just looking for a good rough grade based on the photos I have. Thanks

On 8/7/2021 at 11:06 PM, Sensei Ryan said:

Got my Skybound X Exclusive CVL Clementine Variant CGC 9.8 in today!   Who else got theirs in, too?

 

Cant fully see the picture but it looks like they did not call it out as her first appearance in the notes? Seriously?

Ugh, spec fail haha

On 7/19/2021 at 6:09 PM, littledoom said:

Got these at yard sale for cover price so around 60-65 cents each.. less than a dollar each! Initially when I heard that I thought in my mind $3-4 each which is kind of high but I didn't mind because of the quality... that's what I've been used to my whole life.. only to remember these books were from the 70-80s!

 

This looks like shelves at a show not a yard sale find...dang. Congrats!

Hi,

Hoping for some help on this. I purchased a collection recently and there were 2 copies of Savage Dragon 250 with a B&W Cover. On the back it says Cover I. I'm trying to find this book and am struggling. Can't find it on Image's website (A-H). Midtown doesn't list anything past Cover H either. Can't find anything on Ebay. Is it some kind of ratio variant? Any help and idea of value would be appreciated.