Greg's MegaCon report (yes, with pictures)

[MCMiles]

Rick doing his thing

 

You mean talking?

 

[etanick]

I can see an action 1 and TEC 27 on Gator's wall

[mysterio]

Thanks for the report! This is a show I would love to make it to someday...

[Blind Owl]

I can see an action 1 and TEC 27 on Gator's wall

 

I can see Roy standing there too...nice books on that wall yeah baby!!!

[blazingbob]

No, he's pointing where Bob Storms of Highgradecomics.com booth is since that guy has better stock.

 

Does anybody else notice that other picture poser over in the right side of the picture?

[Mark 1]

Dale's booth:

 

 

Dale, one of those priority boxes is probably mine...how about getting that in the mail for me?

[batman_fan]

Rick doing his thing

 

You mean talking?

 

 

Is that Roy with his man-purse ?

[blazingbob]

Actually Roy is checking the time on the wall. He's probably got another show he needs to fly off to for Sunday.

[nearmint]

Actually Roy is checking the time on the wall. He's probably got another show he needs to fly off to for Sunday.

 

Probably that garage sale in Fresno.

[Mr.Illmannered]

Thanks man, great thread for those of us who couldn't attend.

[musicmeta]

Great pics! Looks like a good time for all!

[letsgrumble]

CGC gang hard at work

 

 

 

WTF is Greg White doing at the CGC booth?

 

 

If he can't beat 'em, may as well join 'em.

[letsgrumble]

Rick doing his thing

 

 

Rick are you throwing that guy out?

 

Sorry I couldn't make it this year....kids have sporting events on both days. Have fun!

 

Greg

 

Is that a handgun holster at his waist? I guess he needs one to protect all those valuable books.

[thehumantorch]

Thanks for the great report and pics Greg.

[blazingbob]

I guess the new fashion statement is to have really large numbers or letters on your shirt and pants.

 

Or in case he gets lost somebody will know how to contact the owner.

 

[capt_comics]

CGC gang hard at work

 

 

 

WTF is Greg White doing at the CGC booth?

 

 

If he can't beat 'em, may as well join 'em.

 

You can tell they're all happy as hell to be talking with him

[Foolkiller]

My report is not big enough to warrant my own thread, here are my observations:

 

1) Always nice to meet boardies. Met Flee Marquette and (surprise) saw Beltan at the show! Also nice to see many old friends and met a few new boardies who I enjoyed seeing. unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to talk to all of them.

 

2) Had lunch with Vincent Zurzolo Friday, as always, a great exchange of ideas.

 

3) Buying was weak. I couldn't find a ton for my own personal collection. I bought a few ultra high grade GA archies, and a few early DCs. All for resale. Bought some very nice GA Batmans from this thread's author, Greg Reece. I think Greg had the overall best inventory at the show.

 

4) Tons of sharks in the room including Roy, Brulato, Schmell, Harley, Dale, Moeshlin, Borock etc. Not enough books to go around. Jamie Graham brought a bunch of new stuff too, dealers scooped it up.

 

5) Fun convention, but the next time I come back to MegaCon will be the next time we visit Disney. Spent today at Disney, way better than MegaCon.

 

6) On site grading is the best. Once again very pleased, books appeared to be accurately graded. I was very pleased with my results, so were several others I spoke to.

[Thermal]

Picking up the books I subbed tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Great report Greg, I'll probably take a few slabs off your hands tomorrow.

 

 

[gregreece]

Well it was a pretty good Saturday. Crowds were good but not overwhelming, just about a perfect mix and we sold a nice mix of raw/slabs. I cannot believe how hot New Mutants #98 still is. Carrying Silver Age, with a smattering of Golden Age, does not dissuade buyers from asking me for that book 20 times a show (and that has been the case for 2 years). Finally, and somewhat reluctantly since they are not in my wheelhouse, I took 4 in trade today. 9.0 - 9.4's, and literally didn't have them bagged and boarded before one sold at $85. Also took in an ASM 129 CGC 7.5, and ASM #122 CGC 8.5 and an ASM #2 CGC 4.5 (really nice color on this one for a 4.5). Sold a nice pair of Avengers CGC 9.0 , #7 and #8, an ASM #10 CGC 9.0, the Winnipeg FF #14 CGC 9.4, Batman #227 CGC 9.6. Pics to follow....

[gregreece]

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