Looking for opinions

[DrWatson]

I'm not anti pressing as you all know, but I am a little sad that things have evolved in the relatively short time that I've been a serious vintage buyer to being mostly about how high a grade a book can achieve and "potentializing" a book. I don't begrudge or vilify those who do, but it doesn't stop me from feeling sad about why we collect comics anymore and what is to love about them.

No kidding. I personally remember a time when I would bring up the "money", the whole "value" thing, just so family and friends didn't think I was a total geek. "Value" kinda, sorta mattered, but mainly used as a social feint.

 

Now it's all twisted into some payday-hobby. Folks put in their coin and pull the handle, ...next.

Sad, really.

 

How does pressing stop you from enjoying the books in the same way you used to?

It doesn't.

And I do very well socially, thank you. It's "the hobby" folks I find harder and harder to relate to (see "Dr. Watson").

I don't know whether to take offense or not as I'm not sure what that means.

It's a joke, brother. You know, since we're usually on opposite sides during hobby-debates (maybe you haven't noticed, but, yeah, it kinda ends up that way).

 

Relax. It's all good. (thumbs u

I don't even bother with most of that stuff anymore. You enjoy your books the way you want to and I'll enjoy mine the way I want to. The sad part is when people let differing ideas debase into disliking someone personally such as; hoping their books turn to dust, wishing they die or they got what they deserved (karma) because they pressed a book. That my friend, is a sad state of affairs.

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

[seanfingh]

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

[MCMiles]

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

 

Cool, I'm good on both counts.

[Straw-Man]

I'm not anti pressing as you all know, but I am a little sad that things have evolved in the relatively short time that I've been a serious vintage buyer to being mostly about how high a grade a book can achieve and "potentializing" a book. I don't begrudge or vilify those who do, but it doesn't stop me from feeling sad about why we collect comics anymore and what is to love about them.

No kidding. I personally remember a time when I would bring up the "money", the whole "value" thing, just so family and friends didn't think I was a total geek. "Value" kinda, sorta mattered, but mainly used as a social feint.

 

Now it's all twisted into some payday-hobby. Folks put in their coin and pull the handle, ...next.

Sad, really.

 

How does pressing stop you from enjoying the books in the same way you used to?

 

 

It doesn't.

And I do very well socially, thank you. It's "the hobby" folks I find harder and harder to relate to (see "Dr. Watson").

I don't know whether to take offense or not as I'm not sure what that means.

It's a joke, brother. You know, since we're usually on opposite sides during hobby-debates (maybe you haven't noticed, but, yeah, it kinda ends up that way).

 

Relax. It's all good. (thumbs u

I don't even bother with most of that stuff anymore. You enjoy your books the way you want to and I'll enjoy mine the way I want to. The sad part is when people let differing ideas debase into disliking someone personally such as; hoping their books turn to dust, wishing they die or they got what they deserved (karma) because they pressed a book. That my friend, is a sad state of affairs.

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

what about incomplete tools, doc? i hate some of them too.

[DrWatson]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

[seanfingh]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

 

Well, then call off your wolfpack.

[DrWatson]

I'm not anti pressing as you all know, but I am a little sad that things have evolved in the relatively short time that I've been a serious vintage buyer to being mostly about how high a grade a book can achieve and "potentializing" a book. I don't begrudge or vilify those who do, but it doesn't stop me from feeling sad about why we collect comics anymore and what is to love about them.

No kidding. I personally remember a time when I would bring up the "money", the whole "value" thing, just so family and friends didn't think I was a total geek. "Value" kinda, sorta mattered, but mainly used as a social feint.

 

Now it's all twisted into some payday-hobby. Folks put in their coin and pull the handle, ...next.

Sad, really.

 

How does pressing stop you from enjoying the books in the same way you used to?

 

 

It doesn't.

And I do very well socially, thank you. It's "the hobby" folks I find harder and harder to relate to (see "Dr. Watson").

I don't know whether to take offense or not as I'm not sure what that means.

It's a joke, brother. You know, since we're usually on opposite sides during hobby-debates (maybe you haven't noticed, but, yeah, it kinda ends up that way).

 

Relax. It's all good. (thumbs u

I don't even bother with most of that stuff anymore. You enjoy your books the way you want to and I'll enjoy mine the way I want to. The sad part is when people let differing ideas debase into disliking someone personally such as; hoping their books turn to dust, wishing they die or they got what they deserved (karma) because they pressed a book. That my friend, is a sad state of affairs.

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

what about incomplete tools, doc? i hate some of them too.

That's usually the best kind to dislike. They aren't aware you dislike them.

[COI]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

 

You're both tools in my book.

[DrWatson]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

Well, then call off your wolfpack.

I don't know what you mean. I don't have a wolfpack... and if I did, it would be a "bee hive."

[Monstro]

Man when I first signed on to these boards I was flat out amazed at all the incredible books. Loved scrolling through all the threads checking them out. I don't even look at others books now.

 

For one, there doesn't seem to be as many threads where people are showing them off, (that may just be my imagination) and second when I do view them all I can think is, big deal, it's probably been pressed into that condition. And if I wait long enough I'll probably see it again with a higher grade.

 

[seanfingh]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

Well, then call off your wolfpack.

I don't know what you mean. I don't have a wolfpack. And if I did it would be a "bee hive."

 

[COI]

Man when I first signed on to these boards I was flat out amazed at all the incredible books. Loved scrolling through all the threads checking them out. I don't even look at others books now.

 

For one, there doesn't seem to be as many threads where people are showing them off, (that may just be my imagination) and second when I do view them all I can think is, big deal, it's probably been pressed into that condition. And if I wait long enough I'll probably see it again with a higher grade.

 

 

I have a beat up copy of X-Men 249 that I bought off the stands; wanna see it?

[seanfingh]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

 

You're both tools in my book.

 

Your book is suspect. Last time I saw it, the dustjacket had nothing but Russian porn in it.

[COI]

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

So is liking someone despite their being a complete tool.

You had me at hello.

 

You're both tools in my book.

 

Your book is suspect. Last time I saw it, the dustjacket had nothing but Russian porn in it.

 

There are some Czech amateurs in there too; I don't discriminate.

[Monstro]

I'm not anti pressing as you all know, but I am a little sad that things have evolved in the relatively short time that I've been a serious vintage buyer to being mostly about how high a grade a book can achieve and "potentializing" a book. I don't begrudge or vilify those who do, but it doesn't stop me from feeling sad about why we collect comics anymore and what is to love about them.

No kidding. I personally remember a time when I would bring up the "money", the whole "value" thing, just so family and friends didn't think I was a total geek. "Value" kinda, sorta mattered, but mainly used as a social feint.

 

Now it's all twisted into some payday-hobby. Folks put in their coin and pull the handle, ...next.

Sad, really.

 

How does pressing stop you from enjoying the books in the same way you used to?

It doesn't.

And I do very well socially, thank you. It's "the hobby" folks I find harder and harder to relate to (see "Dr. Watson").

I don't know whether to take offense or not as I'm not sure what that means.

It's a joke, brother. You know, since we're usually on opposite sides during hobby-debates (maybe you haven't noticed, but, yeah, it kinda ends up that way).

 

Relax. It's all good. (thumbs u

I don't even bother with most of that stuff anymore. You enjoy your books the way you want to and I'll enjoy mine the way I want to. The sad part is when people let differing ideas debase into disliking someone personally such as; hoping their books turn to dust, wishing they die or they got what they deserved (karma) because they pressed a book. That my friend, is a sad state of affairs.

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

You don't think thats a bit of a stretch?

[Monstro]

Man when I first signed on to these boards I was flat out amazed at all the incredible books. Loved scrolling through all the threads checking them out. I don't even look at others books now.

 

For one, there doesn't seem to be as many threads where people are showing them off, (that may just be my imagination) and second when I do view them all I can think is, big deal, it's probably been pressed into that condition. And if I wait long enough I'll probably see it again with a higher grade.

 

 

I have a beat up copy of X-Men 249 that I bought off the stands; wanna see it?

 

You probably wouldn't dare post it.

[seanfingh]

Man when I first signed on to these boards I was flat out amazed at all the incredible books. Loved scrolling through all the threads checking them out. I don't even look at others books now.

 

For one, there doesn't seem to be as many threads where people are showing them off, (that may just be my imagination) and second when I do view them all I can think is, big deal, it's probably been pressed into that condition. And if I wait long enough I'll probably see it again with a higher grade.

 

 

I have a beat up copy of X-Men 249 that I bought off the stands; wanna see it?

 

You probably wouldn't dare post it.

 

Sweet. I'll add a double-dog dare to the mix. And while you are posting, please post the ballerina again.

[Mr.Diggler]

Man when I first signed on to these boards I was flat out amazed at all the incredible books. Loved scrolling through all the threads checking them out. I don't even look at others books now.

 

For one, there doesn't seem to be as many threads where people are showing them off, (that may just be my imagination) and second when I do view them all I can think is, big deal, it's probably been pressed into that condition. And if I wait long enough I'll probably see it again with a higher grade.

 

 

I have a beat up copy of X-Men 249 that I bought off the stands; wanna see it?

 

You probably wouldn't dare post it.

 

Sweet. I'll add a double-dog dare to the mix. And while you are posting, please post the ballerina again.

[DrWatson]

I'm not anti pressing as you all know, but I am a little sad that things have evolved in the relatively short time that I've been a serious vintage buyer to being mostly about how high a grade a book can achieve and "potentializing" a book. I don't begrudge or vilify those who do, but it doesn't stop me from feeling sad about why we collect comics anymore and what is to love about them.

No kidding. I personally remember a time when I would bring up the "money", the whole "value" thing, just so family and friends didn't think I was a total geek. "Value" kinda, sorta mattered, but mainly used as a social feint.

 

Now it's all twisted into some payday-hobby. Folks put in their coin and pull the handle, ...next.

Sad, really.

 

How does pressing stop you from enjoying the books in the same way you used to?

It doesn't.

And I do very well socially, thank you. It's "the hobby" folks I find harder and harder to relate to (see "Dr. Watson").

I don't know whether to take offense or not as I'm not sure what that means.

It's a joke, brother. You know, since we're usually on opposite sides during hobby-debates (maybe you haven't noticed, but, yeah, it kinda ends up that way).

 

Relax. It's all good. (thumbs u

I don't even bother with most of that stuff anymore. You enjoy your books the way you want to and I'll enjoy mine the way I want to. The sad part is when people let differing ideas debase into disliking someone personally such as; hoping their books turn to dust, wishing they die or they got what they deserved (karma) because they pressed a book. That my friend, is a sad state of affairs.

 

Keep in mind, disliking someone because they are a complete tool is still perfectly acceptable.

 

 

You don't think thats a bit of a stretch?

No, and you could spare some time with a good whetstone.

[sckao]

 

 

Speaking as someone who has never used Matt's services... Now that everything's settled, I'd like to say that I think that was a heck of a pressing job done on the 29 books as a whole.