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On 6/12/2018 at 3:15 PM, valiantman said:

Would it be fair to say that the "not that special" status for ASM #200 would have contributed to the initial "who cares" attitude for #300?

Although I am loathed to admit this, this is exactly what happened to me, I bought multiple copies of ASM #200 and it didn't go anywhere, so by the time #300 came out, I only bought one off the shelf. 

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12 hours ago, Batman1fan said:

When I was growing up in the 1970s and early to mid 1980s, I distinctly remember when comics went from 60 cents to 75 cents, and thinking that I was being robbed blind.  I stopped buying new comics, for the most part, when DC rebooted Batman again after the New 52.  Not that I don't think that new comics are any good, I still buy a special issue every once in a while, like Action #1000.  I know inflation is part of life, but I personally think that current cover prices, between $3.00 and $4.00, are utterly ridiculous.  I don't know how the publishers think that most kids today can afford to collect more than 2 or 3 comics a month at these cover prices, and a lot of older collectors, like myself, will eventually say to hell with buying new comics at these prices.  For the same price as cover on a new comic, and I mean the regular $3 or $4 versions, not variants or special editions, I can buy a mid grade bronze or low grade silver age book that I won't likely see in the dollar bins in 6 months.

It's hard for me to understand why so many prefer shelling out money for current comics when there are lots of good old comics available for the same or less money. 

In, please.

Sometimes you need to adjust your expectations. Maybe you can "settle" for a nice presentable Fine instead of NM. Or get more recent runs instead of the more expensive older issues.Or wait for the right price instead of getting it now.

6 hours ago, Cringer said:

 but this is a little excessive.....

You have a gift for understatement.

Just got back from seeing. it. It was epic. Can't wait to see Part II.

IBTL

CGC should either package the case(s) in such a way that it doesn't get damaged or don't use those cases. I understand CGC has no control over how the packages are handled by the shippers, but if they can't package the cases in such a way to prevent those type of damages, then they have no business using those cases for magazines. It's a business decision.

The problem with scans is that light creases, especially in white areas, often cannot be seen in the scans. Just looking at the scans, it's looks better than 9.2. But CGC notes that there are light creases. As long as the fibers aren't damaged along the creases, they probably can be pressed out. You need to look at it under magnification at different angles. 

On 4/30/2018 at 7:14 AM, NoMan said:

further more, and this is an honest question, I have no idea: Could she take that comic to the LCS and get $200.00 for it? I doubt it. She would get mad at the offer of $75.00 - $100.00 and say, My phone says it's worth $200.00!

I'd tell her, "My wallet says $10.00."

Honestly, I don't really think it's worth as much as what it's going for. Luckily I have a few. Maybe I've been collecting for a long time and have become jaded. I just have images in my mind of those countless copies languishing in the bargain boxes all those years. 

I blame Overstreet.

Right now, those that have it, rejoice. Those that don't, sour grapes. And there are those who really don't care.

Get it out of the bag ASAP. The bag is far too small. Looks like you're trying to fit a Silver Age comic into a current bag. Don't leave it in that bag. Unless you want to press the ripples out later.

1 hour ago, oakman29 said:

Where's  House of Secrets 92 ?

On the DC list?

I may be wrong, but I think the previous owner who had it graded probably already considered a press prior to submitting, especially with a book of that significance.

Are you referring to the strip of the back cover showing in front? It's called a miswrap. It shouldn't affect the technical grade, because CGC considers it production related. 

21 hours ago, mackenzie999 said:

Seems like you're doing a fine job, but this might be worth a read:

 

https://io9.gizmodo.com/i-hate-going-into-comic-book-stores-1823932988

I don't think you'll be able to get those people to step into a comic shop, no matter how well-lit, clean, and organized your shop is. Some people are perfectly content to order TPBs off Amazon or order digital. A lot of readers do not enjoy the experience of going to a shop like most of us. The internet has changed the way a lot of people get their comic fix. All you can do is try to make the experience enjoyable for those that are likely to go to a shop.

4 hours ago, Bomber-Bob said:

Be careful, from an emotional POV, you may regret selling your books later on. Suggestion: sell half. When you are done with that, if you still feel the same, then sell some more. Seller's remorse is a very common thing. 

I'm not looking to sell everything, but most of what I've accumulated. I intend to keep what I really want. Most of what I have I have no emotional attachment to. Even then, I have multiples of a lot of issues. How much do I really need? I'm a collector, not a dealer. I don't need the "stock." I've been a hoarder. Up to now, with the years creeping up on me, I haven't been willing to let go. It's time.

2 hours ago, Hepcat said:

 

Sell the comics and you'll soon have neither the comics nor the money.

But I'll have the memories.

I have over 14,000 comics. I intend to keep just a few hundred. I can't see paying for storage for things I no longer need or want.

As a Baby Boomer, I’m ready to cash out. Maybe I’m being naïve, but comic movies have nothing to do with my desire to sell off most of my collection. I don’t care whether or not comic movies will continue to make money. Yes, I understand that comic movies may affect the value of some comics. But at this point, it really doesn’t matter. Of course I will keep those few comics that are near and dear to my heart, but I’m ready to let most of them go. It’s time for me to let go. It’s certainly not because I think comic movies will or will not continue to be as popular as they are now. Bottom line-I’m ready to cash out because I’m getting older.

Can't be too dead if this thread is 77 pages.

But mine's bigger.