Never heard of this...

[hobbes]

I was browsing ebay for some mokf and stumbled across this.

MOKF Variant

What is a Marvel file copy? Seller does not give much info about his statement.

In his description he says "These comics went right from the newstand straight to bags and boards and they are drop dead beautiful!"

[rob_react]

I emailed him about it

 

Dear ferndale4,

 

File copy? Whose files?

 

To view the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2247468311

 

 

 

Thank you,

rob_react

 

His reply

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Pete Frenell

To: rob_react

Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:30 AM

Subject: RE: Question from eBay Member: The Mighty Thor #246 .30 Cent Variant 9.2+ File Copy! (2247468311)

 

 

Dear Rob, My definition of a “File Copy” is a comic that was purchased new right off the rack, bagged and boarded and “filed away”. It is unread and uncirculated. It has no reading wear, no storage wear, and no wear whatsoever. It is essentially a new comic. That is what these are. I hope this answers your question and thanks for your interest. Regards, Pete

 

My reply to that

 

Okay, because everyone else, with the help of the Overstreet Price Guide, define a file copy as something different entirely.

 

To pull a bit from page 944 of the new guide:

 

"FILE COPY: A high grade comic originating from the publisher's file..."

 

Calling anything other than a book from the publisher's, or in some cases artist's or writer's, file is confusing.

 

Thanks,

 

Rob

 

his reply

 

Rob, Wow, I was not aware of the actual Overstreet definition. Thanks for this info. I will have to modify my future auctions accordingly. Regards, Pete

 

 

[hobbes]

Thanks Rob. Kinda stupid really. He is going to garner enough attention from the variant enthusiasts as it is, so why bother with the "file" thing.

[kryptonitecomics]

The truth be told....he may have been telling the truth that he did not know that (file copy) was not a generic term

 

 

I doubt it since he knows he has a marvel 30cent variant, but........you never know

[hobbes]

The truth be told....he may have been telling the truth that he did not know that (file copy) was not a generic term

 

 

I doubt it since he knows he has a marvel 30cent variant, but........you never know

 

Granted, he may be telling the truth. It just strikes me as odd to add an additional tag to his auction that is not necessary and a bit unfounded. He obviously knows what he has, why dress it up? Using his definition of a "file copy", every modern collector on the planet that bags and boards their books has a file copy.

[kryptonitecomics]

Granted, he may be telling the truth. It just strikes me as odd to add an additional tag to his auction that is not necessary and a bit unfounded. He obviously knows what he has, why dress it up? Using his definition of a "file copy", every modern collector on the planet that bags and boards their books has a file copy.

 

So what your saying is that we are all rich

[FFB]

I think I bought something from him once. I recall that his service was good and his grading accurate. Maybe he just goofed.

[Darthdiesel]

First rule of price variant club: "Don't talk about high grade price variants listed on eBay"

[hobbes]

[blowout]

Granted, he may be telling the truth. It just strikes me as odd to add an additional tag to his auction that is not necessary and a bit unfounded. He obviously knows what he has, why dress it up?

 

To get extra attention for his auctions? It certainly worked in this case.