Quality Comix vs. Greg Jortner - Important Information For The Community 0

[MCMiles]

I think there needs to be more azz whippings in this hobby.

[joecgcmaniac]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

 

Oh boy!

 

[Timmay]

I think there needs to be more azz whippings in this hobby.

 

Would be a great deterrent for person_who_is_obnoxiously_self-impressed repeat offenders.

[Speedy-D]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

[THE_BEYONDER]

I think there needs to be more azz whippings in this hobby.

I'm honestly surprised there isn't....

[Wall-Crawler]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

 

[oakman29]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

[Jiminy_Cricket-migration]

Why are there so many bad eggs in this hobby? Is it because scammers are attracted to the hobby knowing law enforcement doesn't give comics the same respect as antiques, coins, art, or even baseball cards/ sports sigs?

[gyro-1]

Why are there so many bad eggs in this hobby? Is it because scammers are attracted to the hobby knowing law enforcement doesn't give comics the same respect as antiques, coins, art, or even baseball cards/ sports sigs?

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Grading is personal opinion and the difference between fn and fn+ can be thousands

and what you said above to

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

[Park]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

[Speedy-D]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

The good one has like a green DC 10 cent box for his avatar, right?

[oakman29]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

 

Oh thank God! My faith is renewed.

[Park]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

The good one has like a green DC 10 cent box for his avatar, right?

 

Yeah. That's him.

[blazingbob]

So when are you paying Adam?

 

Have you paid your phone bill?

 

Obviously the computer works since you can post.

 

Change your email address recently?

 

Are those valid questions to ask?

[Walt_Flanagan-migration]

filter81 I don't want to stick my nose in your business, but I think it's time you contacted an attorney. I would. Sounds like you are in the mid-stages of a five-figure scam and you should definitely try to get closure on this before silvers bounces for Thailand.

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

[Jiminy_Cricket-migration]

filter81 I don't want to stick my nose in your business, but I think it's time you contacted an attorney. I would. Sounds like you are in the mid-stages of a five-figure scam and you should definitely try to get closure on this before silvers bounces for Thailand.

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

 

Maybe you could invite silvers to be on your show, then have him arrested in a sting operation. I'd watch that episode.

[originalisbest]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

 

Oh boy!

 

What a bunch of . Hope you get made whole, ASAP.

[Silver]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

The good one has like a green DC 10 cent box for his avatar, right?

 

Yeah. That's him.

 

Anyone who collects Superboy and Sugar and Spike can't be too bad

[comicdonna]

I've had dealings with Greg and Sparkle City for a little over a year. Over the last year I've sold over $180,000 in golden age books including my CGC 8.5 All Star #8 that went for $80,000. In that time I've only delt with Greg and everyting had gone better than I could have hoped. Greg always answered my questions, concerns and was willing to help out in any way possible. I can't address any issues with his past but from my experience he has been 100% professional and I have had no issues in dealing with him. I do believe that we all make mistakes and not every deal goes the way we hoped. With that being said I have no problem with Greg or Sparkle City and will continue to do business with them in the future. If anyone had any additional questions don't hesitate to ask.

 

I have a follow-up question. For clarification, this is directed at Patrick (Silvers).

 

On August 5th I wired you a $12,500 deposit for a book which I have still yet to receive or even be allowed to see. Under our written agreement, we agreed that as soon as I paid the deposit, I would be allowed to inspect, finish paying for, and pick up the book. I immediately wired you this money in good faith, because you told me you needed it right away. You told me that you needed money to send to your wife so that she could close on a house in Thailand and get back home from there. After I paid you, you changed the terms of our deal and told me I could not inspect the book, but that the book was being sent into CGC instead. When that didn't happen either, you have spent the past 5 months telling me repeatedly that you couldn't pay me back because SparkleCity owed you a lot of money from books you consigned to them that you were never paid for. Now it is difficult for me to even get you to respond to phone calls or texts. Since it turns out what you told me is not true, and you have been paid by Sparkle City for all your consignments with no problems, and I have still not been made whole, I'm just wondering when I can expect you to resolve this matter.

 

Thanks

Jeez man, that blows! What can one do to protect oneself in situations like this? Escrow maybe? $12.5K is a lot to lose down the drain...

 

I have never dealt with Silvers before,but thought him to be a valuable member here. Guess I was wrong.

 

There are two members here with very similar silver user names. One collects silver age DC's and is a good guy. The other one is this guy.

The good one has like a green DC 10 cent box for his avatar, right?

 

Yeah. That's him.

 

Anyone who collects Superboy and Sugar and Spike can't be too bad

Silver! I was going to reply to Dave the same way Park did but, got sidetracked. I am glad this was posted so people here know the difference.

 

Also, good luck Adam.