Follow up on Lone star comics post

[Wade109-migration]

after deciding to try doing some business with Lonestar comics, I downloaded their grading criteria (to make sure we were on the same page grading-wise). After STRICTLY following their guide, I get an email from them down grading 50 out of 60 comics! In one case (ASM 104) from VF - G because, "the bottom staple isn't detached, but looks a little loose." Just a follow-up and a heads up for anyone interested.

[shiverbones]

Buddy verified They have different people checking in books. I have noticed some lots I have sent in are graded much more loosely than others.

[sterlingcomics]

I got a few surprises when I've dumped some books from them grading wise, but overall the process was relatively smooth.

[Aces]

after deciding to try doing some business with Lonestar comics, I downloaded their grading criteria (to make sure we were on the same page grading-wise). After STRICTLY following their guide, I get an email from them down grading 50 out of 60 comics! In one case (ASM 104) from VF - G because, "the bottom staple isn't detached, but looks a little loose." Just a follow-up and a heads up for anyone interested.

 

They found some water damage on a Hulk 108 VF (grade drop to G) I sent in once.

Like I'm going to miss that.

[TheShadowKnows]

Please forgive my ignorance(in this case).So lonestar buys comics?Can you fill me in on how in goes?

Thanks in advance

Dennis

[shiverbones]

http://www.mycomicshop.com/webuytrade

[mschmidt]

I just sold them about 150 dupes from my collection - I believe they downgraded about 20 of them, but included notes explaining why. The only one I didn't get was a book that I'd sent in as NM (and it was), but according to their grading it was a VG with a "torn cover" - but I assume that must have happened during shipping

 

Apart from that it was a very easy process.

[TheShadowKnows]

Thanks Shiver

[The Question?]

I just sold them about 150 dupes from my collection - I believe they downgraded about 20 of them, but included notes explaining why. The only one I didn't get was a book that I'd sent in as NM (and it was), but according to their grading it was a VG with a "torn cover" - but I assume that must have happened during shipping

 

Apart from that it was a very easy process.

 

 

 

 

A TORN cover? from SHIPPING?? the only book of them all?

 

 

 

yeah, OK...

 

sounds mischievous, to moi

[Wade109-migration]

Okay,Okay.... I try to admit when I'm wrong, or at least when I jump the gun. I did some business with Buddy, had some problems, and I have to tell you all that it was smoothed out nicely. Buddy ( and CJ) were both super nice, and went the extra mile to turn this into a good experience. My hat's off to LoneStar Comics, and I will recomend them to anyone from here on out.

[The Troll King]

Okay,Okay.... I try to admit when I'm wrong, or at least when I jump the gun. I did some business with Buddy, had some problems, and I have to tell you all that it was smoothed out nicely. Buddy ( and CJ) were both super nice, and went the extra mile to turn this into a good experience. My hat's off to LoneStar Comics, and I will recomend them to anyone from here on out.

 

 

Want some more?

[sterlingcomics]

I do question how they could be so strict grading my books for purchasing when it's clear that the books I get from buying aren't graded as strict. Some stood out as odd, like others. Still, the process is all communicated up front and smooth.

[Stronguy]

Justl like we established for buying/selling ASM 300s... if you're buying and it's rough cut you call it a 6.0 and pay 20% of 6.0 for it. When you sell it, however, you call it a 9.6 because the rough cut is a manufacturing defect (and will be slabbed as such) and you charge 400% of 9.2.

 

Sounds like Lone Star has it down pretty good.

[chrisco37]

Justl like we established for buying/selling ASM 300s... if you're buying and it's rough cut you call it a 6.0 and pay 20% of 6.0 for it. When you sell it, however, you call it a 9.6 because the rough cut is a manufacturing defect (and will be slabbed as such) and you charge 400% of 9.2.

 

Sounds like Lone Star has it down pretty good.

 

Hey! I bought an ASM #300 from them (rag-tag edge). They graded it at 9.2!