Announcing the Comic Book Collecting Association!

[comicdonna]

We are happy to announce a new collectors and dealers association -- the Comic Book Collecting Association (http://www.ComicCollecting.org)

 

The CBCA is for comic book collectors and dealers with a common goal: promote fellowship, education and ethics within the comic book collecting community. Our success is contingent on the interest and participation of a membership in agreement with these goals and the Association’s common-sense Code of Ethics.

 

The CBCA is for new collectors looking for opportunities to network and learn, as well as more seasoned collectors looking to assist with member events and help shape the direction of the hobby. In any case, CBCA membership should be fun and rewarding!

 

We are also incredibly excited to announce the official formation of a Board of Advisors, which features some of the most well known names within and around our community. From prominent dealers to industry executives to comic pros, the Board of Advisors is composed of individuals who have expressed a desire to associate and assist with our new effort, and provide valuable guidance as to how the CBCA can best serve the community.

 

Doug Braithwaite, Comic book artist

Dan Cusimano, Flying Donut Trading Company

Steve Eichenbaum, CEO CGC

Danny Fingeroth, Writer, Historian, former Marvel Editor

Jamie Graham, Graham Cracker Comics

Tracey Heft, Restoration Expert

John Haines, Rare Comics

Dave Kapelka, North Coast Nostalgia

John Jackson Miller, Comic book and game writer

Josh Nathanson, ComicLink

James Payette, Rare Books and Comics

Brian Peets, A-1 Comics

Dave Reynolds, Dave's American Comics

Wayne Smith, VP Warner Bros. Entertainment

John K. Snyder Jr., former President, Geppi's Entertainment Publishing & Auctions

Jim Steranko, Comic book writer, artist, historian

Bob Storms, High Grade Comics

Doug Sulipa, Comic World

Ted Van Liew, Superworld Comics

J.C. Vaughn, Executive Editor, Associate Publisher for Gemstone Publishing

Joe Vereneault, JHV Associates

Vincent Zurzolo, Metropolis Collectibles, Inc.

 

We are also very pleased to welcome the “first” new CBCA member: George Pantela of GPAnalysis.com. We envision a very strong partnership in the coming days and truly look forward to having George work with us to support our Mission.

 

As a bit of background, the CBCA has evolved from the former Network of Disclosure. Last December, the group’s members approved by ballot the formation of the new group, mission and code of ethics. The notion of disclosure, transparency and ethical practices are at the core of CBCA, but overall, CBCA is a more rounded organization. Ideally, the CBCA’s expanded focus will be more inviting to collectors and dealers alike.

 

We hope that you take a look at the CBCA and consider joining. You can learn more at http://www.ComicCollecting.org.

 

As a special promotion to celebrate our launch, we are offering a FREE 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP to the first 25 people who submit a membership application. Visit http://www.ComicCollecting.org to submit an application.

 

Thanks!

 

The CBCA Leadership

 

[Mr. Zipper]

[comicdonna]

I will be happy to anwser any questions about this new organization.

[Excelsior!-migration]

Are they for or against pressing?

[Boozad]

What are the membership benefits Mike?

 

EDIT: I clicked the link and read it

[JazzMan]

Why do the applications need to be "reviewed"?

[G.A.tor]

nice

[Point Five]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

[VintageComics]

[comicdonna]

Are they for or against pressing?

Well, some members like pressed books, and some don't.

[shadroch]

Why do the applications need to be "reviewed"?

 

 

" Dogs and Irish not admitted"

[Mr. Zipper]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

 

Thanks, Jon.

 

We've been very busy putting all of this in place including benchmarking best practices from other successful collecting groups. Ideally the balanced approach of fellowship, education and ethics will appeal to collectors and dealers. Internally, we are really excited about events that are already in the planning stages including a Grading Workshop in NYC. I trust we'll see you there.

 

 

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

 

Thanks, Jon.

 

We've been very busy putting all of this in place including benchmarking best practices from other successful collecting groups. Ideally the balanced approach of fellowship, education and ethics will appeal to collectors and dealers. Internally, we are really excited about events that are already in the planning stages including a Grading Workshop in NYC. I trust we'll see you there.

 

Are u saying he cant grade?

[Old Fashion PB and J]

Are they for or against pressing?

I will press books. Just not pedigrees And always disclose

[Mr. Zipper]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

 

Thanks, Jon.

 

We've been very busy putting all of this in place including benchmarking best practices from other successful collecting groups. Ideally the balanced approach of fellowship, education and ethics will appeal to collectors and dealers. Internally, we are really excited about events that are already in the planning stages including a Grading Workshop in NYC. I trust we'll see you there.

 

Are u saying he cant grade?

 

Nope, I'm hoping Jon will be on a Grading Workshop Committee.

[comicdonna]

Why do the applications need to be "reviewed"?

The aplications are reviewed by the Board of Directors to make sure people like Dupcak and others that practice the same unacceptable business practices in the comic hobby, don't get into the CBCA. These are the kind of members we don't want.

[G.A.tor]

Why do the applications need to be "reviewed"?

The aplications are reviewed by the Board of Directors to make sure people like Dupcak and others that practice the same unacceptable business practices in the comic hobby, don't get into the CBCA. These are the kind of members we don't want.

[Silver Surfer]

Some heavy weights in there, congrats. (thumbs u

[Point Five]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

 

Thanks, Jon.

 

We've been very busy putting all of this in place including benchmarking best practices from other successful collecting groups. Ideally the balanced approach of fellowship, education and ethics will appeal to collectors and dealers. Internally, we are really excited about events that are already in the planning stages including a Grading Workshop in NYC. I trust we'll see you there.

 

Are u saying he cant grade?

 

We're only on the second page, and this new organization just made its first enemy.

[Point Five]

I like where this is going! Kudos, guys. (thumbs u

 

Thanks, Jon.

 

We've been very busy putting all of this in place including benchmarking best practices from other successful collecting groups. Ideally the balanced approach of fellowship, education and ethics will appeal to collectors and dealers. Internally, we are really excited about events that are already in the planning stages including a Grading Workshop in NYC. I trust we'll see you there.

 

Are u saying he cant grade?

 

Nope, I'm hoping Jon will be on a Grading Workshop Committee.

Oh, OK then.