goldust40 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think I have spent more on raw books in the last month than CGC books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWatson Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I cracked 3 slabs recently - mid grade ASM #8 + ASM Ann #3 and a 1.8 MP FF#1 for my daughter's reading sets. It does feel great to flick through the pages. I think I have spent more on raw books in the last month than CGC books. Stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think I have spent more on raw books in the last month than CGC books. He's slumming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I cracked 3 slabs recently - mid grade ASM #8 + ASM Ann #3 and a 1.8 MP FF#1 for my daughter's reading sets. It does feel great to flick through the pages. I think I have spent more on raw books in the last month than CGC books. Stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toysmania Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Can someone enlighten me again on why we're cracking slabs apart from saving on space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Can someone enlighten me again on why we're cracking slabs apart from saving on space? Because some people enjoy comics more than they do plastic. lizards2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Can someone enlighten me again on why we're cracking slabs apart from saving on space? Because some people enjoy comics more than they do plastic. That's me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1koko Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Can someone enlighten me again on why we're cracking slabs apart from saving on space? Because some people enjoy comics more than they do plastic. My daughter is 8 years old. She thinks comics are for reading. Why would you keep a midgrade comic or low grade restored key comic in a CGC case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtecbot Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 he's recycling plastic, letting his books breathe, wants to change out the buffer paper manually, wants to set his books free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boboset Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm going to go crack open a slab right now! I'll post some before and after photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boboset Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Cracked 6 slabs tonight - 6 books liberated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 OK - I'm on a rampage - I cracked 10 slabs this morning. I think I've only got three more to go today, but we'll see what the day brings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustedFlush Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Crack those slabs. Read them books. Put back in the box. Enjoy the book, not just the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I've another three coming to crack out. Photos and scans forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towards2112 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm down to less than a dozen left. A couple of mods, and a short run of Kirby New Gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 I ended up doing 22 total last night and this morning. My fingertips are sore from prying open all the out wells. Didn't have to use a screwdriver on any of them. Nice to free up all that space. One thing to note: If your chasing PQ, find a better use of your time and money, as there is no QC in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Cracked out four old label 8.5s that have been sitting at the bottom of the comic cavern for 5+ years........, surprising that three were indeed in the 8.5 ballpark. One was a nice 9.0/9.2. All the microchamber paper stunk to high heaven, and has been replaced. So I guess it's doin' its job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell F Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I cracked my first slab last night. Had to prep some books for SS at New Orleans. Batman 492 Platinum in 9.8 for my first crack was a bit of a heart attack waiting to happen. Everything went off great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
