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One Year Anniversary on the Boards!

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Mac Man

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I haven't sucuumbed to the "Xth Post" thread (yet), but I did notice that last week was my 1 year anniversary as a member! :acclaim: I was talking a buddy of mine who's also a member and continually razzes me for my ever-increasing post count. We were just talking about how much our collections have changed in the past year as a result of joining this place. Some of the things were (in no order of importance):

 

--While I used to be a relatively conservative grader, I now have a better understanding of WHY certain defects affect grade the way they do. I also think I'm continuing to get a better idea of the different areas to be aware of when grading a book. Of course, I still have LOTS to learn especially when it comes to restoration detection.

 

--My collecting goals are far more refined as I see more of what is out there. While I still aim to pick up various keys and 1st appearances, I've found that I'm becoming more selective about what I add to the collection. Perhaps it's the number of stories we've all read of how people are "down-sizing" their collections to regain focus that has lead me to be more particular about what goes in than when I first started?

 

--I now have a legitimate shot at completing my collecting goals. While the selection of LCSs and the smaller shows in the New England are far more plentiful than while I was stationed in KS, the vast number of books in various conditions makes the job a lot easier.

 

--Grails are starting to crop up in my collection. While I do collect lower grade books on the whole (minus Copper Age which are generally high to uber-high grade), I have noticed a significant up-swing in the number of legitimate grails I've added to my collection. Whether they are a direct purchase such as my ASM #1 ( :banana: ) from Black00SS or indirect such as Fay's recommendation to try out Ted's Superworld for my Giant-Size X-Men #1 ( :luhv: ), I am starting to amass a collection of books I am very proud to own.

 

--I've started expanding my comic collecting into other related areas such as signatures and original art. Although these are newer (and smaller) aspects of my collection, I am finding new avenues to further enjoy my hobby--ones that I wouldn't have encountered without seeing them here.

 

--I also believe I have a better understanding of the market: where to shop and how much certain types of books sell for. While a year hasn't made me an expert by any means (in ANY of these subject areas!), I do feel like I have a much better idea of what I should be paying and where I should be buying.

 

--Lastly, while there have been a few bumps in the road now and then, I enjoyed getting to meet a lot of fantastic people here. I won't name names as I'd forget someone, but you all know who you are ;)

 

Great place, great fun, and I'm looking forward to another great year on the boards!

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Mac Man

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Still waiting to hear back from them although they said they probably would let me know sometime this week. Interestingly, since I notified my current employer that I was "keeping my options opened," they're putting together a new contract offer for me. So, might end up working out quite nicely after all! :grin:

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Still waiting to hear back from them although they said they probably would let me know sometime this week. Interestingly, since I notified my current employer that I was "keeping my options opened," they're putting together a new contract offer for me. So, might end up working out quite nicely after all! :grin:

 

(thumbs u on the anniversary and :banana: on the job opportunities.

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Still waiting to hear back from them although they said they probably would let me know sometime this week. Interestingly, since I notified my current employer that I was "keeping my options opened," they're putting together a new contract offer for me. So, might end up working out quite nicely after all! :grin:

 

Better contract = quicker acquisition of grails. :grin:

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