e.s. Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sooo..... when's the next issue come out? Second Wednesday in March. Trying to make sure all the reprints are in store before #4 hits, so that anyone new to the book is set when that one comes out. -e.s. Eric Stephenson Publisher Image Comics, Inc. www.imagecomics.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddymagoo Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would have made more money staying quiet... People were offering me $30-$50 to get them a copy before I offered this. Some offering that for multiple copies. Menace, in my opinion you offering this here on the boards was first class. I understand you worked it out in a way where the CBLDF would get more money per book than if sold at the con, while affording us boardies who can't make it to many of the comic cons the opportunity to own one or more copies. In the end killing two birds with one stone, so to speak, by making more money for the CBLDF and making us on here happy to own some copies of this book. This should be seen as a win-win situation, so don't mind any negativity or nay saying, since you did this coming from a good place. Are you profiting from this? Sure and in my opinion you should get compensated for the work you're putting in. Again, I for one am thankful you allowed me the opportunity to get this book in a way where more of my money goes to the CBLDF as opposed to me buying the book from someone on ebay who paid $5 or $10 for it and is then reselling them for $50+ profit with no more money going to the CBLDF. So, thank you. I couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troydivision1 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Problem started with CBLDF not giving a set number of copies that were allowed to be sold......500 copies are going to the convention, and I think it's really $hitty to create a situation whereby scalpers lay claim to a large percentage of those copies in advance. -e.s. Eric Stephenson Publisher Image Comics, Inc. www.imagecomics.com Eric - Can you make it so the CBLDF does what the Image booth does and places a limit on the variant? I think this would the fairest to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 +1. It's not a perfect situation, but it was never going to be, not with an exclusive limited edition like this. With a $5/$10 price tag, the vast majority of these were going to be flipped even if they were only available at the show. As for Menace wetting his beak on this deal...he's an opportunist. Which pretty much describes everyone here, to one degree or another. I have no doubt there are those here who would have no compunction buying the entire run at face value and flip them for as much as they could, with no additional benefit for the CBLDF. All things considered, this felt like a decent compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Problem started with CBLDF not giving a set number of copies that were allowed to be sold......500 copies are going to the convention, and I think it's really $hitty to create a situation whereby scalpers lay claim to a large percentage of those copies in advance. -e.s. Eric Stephenson Publisher Image Comics, Inc. www.imagecomics.com Eric - Can you make it so the CBLDF does what the Image booth does and places a limit on the variant? I think this would the fairest to everyone. that will make it hard for those who are not able to attend to get a copy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wushugushu Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very hard Anyway Im very excited for #4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 eBay makes life easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleG40 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I am new to the cgc boards..Been in comics since 1985..Before Cgc..I think menace did a nice thing. Some of us cannot get to portland, those of us in Tx. I have a disabled child and have a problem getting to cons. I love the title, asked for 1 and got it in time. I don't mind paying a little extra for a title I like and he handled it wonderfully, cut it off at his 200, put everyone after it on a wait list. Was done very well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustRyan Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I came back to this thread with 63 posts, lot of new blood, and butthurt. Menace made a connection, offered books for sell with permission, told everyone CBLDF would get a double donation ($10 becomes $20), he would make $10 for trouble, and didn't put a limit on it. Am I missing something?? If you bought a book(s) you knew all this going in. If you didn't, why it is your business? I know that is harsh, but being real, what someone does on a sales thread (that follows the rules) is between the buyer and seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Too bad they didn't make it available to people on the CBLDF site for $35 (gets you the comic and year membership) Limit it to 1 per person. 200 Total limit through the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeintheashes Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 For everyone who is butthurt over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-honcho Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Problem started with CBLDF not giving a set number of copies that were allowed to be sold...... I think this was handled really poorly, and I have let both Menace and the CBLDF know that. It doesn't matter if it's for charity or for profit, making show exclusives available prior to the show is not good form. Many people paying to get into conventions are doing so with the intention of buying things they can only get at the con. 500 copies are going to the convention, and I think it's really $hitty to create a situation whereby scalpers lay claim to a large percentage of those copies in advance. -e.s. Eric Stephenson Publisher Image Comics, Inc. www.imagecomics.com i like how everyone just glances over the post from the publisher of this book itself expressing how he thought this whole thing was a terrible idea. kudos to you good sir. good to know me and few others aren't the only ones bothered by this whole mess. also in response to nexus i think. i'm all for buying multiple copies at a lcs and flipping them. this is a completely different scenario though, so don't try to spin it like that. this would be akin to the shop owner letting 20 of his buddies come in on a tuesday night and stockpiling all the hot releases before he opens the next day, which for all i know probably does happen often, and would be wrong. this book was meant for one reason and now almost half the print run has been allowed to be pre-sold and slipped out the back door for a marked up price. this is just flat out wrong and a disservice to all the people that go to cons for exclusive events like this. bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like pie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Its as simple at this: If Menace didn't do this, everyone who purchased from him would have ended up lining someone else's pockets for much more and less would go to the cause. Nothing wrong or devious about him selling them. As for the people at the cons? So a few will miss ONE BOOK. Not too many were planning to go just for this. I have only been able to make it to one con in the last 5 years and will shed no tears for the handful of flippers who won't get their paws on the copies Menace will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Its as simple at this: If Menace didn't do this, everyone who purchased from him would have ended up lining someone else's pockets for much more and less would go to the cause. Nothing wrong or devious about him selling them. As for the people at the cons? So a few will miss ONE BOOK. Not too many were planning to go just for this. I have only been able to make it to one con in the last 5 years and will shed no tears for the handful of flippers who won't get their paws on the copies Menace will. We're talking about $2,000. That is how much Menace will make from this endeavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like pie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 And 2000 more for the cause. Whats the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 i hope this isnt the thing that drives e.s. from posting here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like pie Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 i like how everyone just glances over the post from the publisher of this book itself expressing how he thought this whole thing was a terrible idea. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Even the unpopular ones (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustRyan Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Hey Mike, Welcome. I agree, except permission was given by CBLDF. I contacted Eric and let him know that although these books were (1) offered with permission (2) by a willing seller and buyers, that (3) I can see how this is an issue. I wouldn't be disappointed if they canceled the whole thing. Sorry, Menace. I appreciate you and think you tried to help us boardies out who can't go to a con. It's not worth if its going to be frowned upon by Eric and NWM crew who have been most generous to us boardies. Edited February 19, 2013 by ItsJustRyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Linguini Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 And 2000 more for the cause. Whats the point? That somebody that isn't the creators or CBLDF is lining there pockets before the book has even been released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wushugushu Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I know Menace makes some nice coin but CBLDF will make btween 3k-4k - pretty good Yeah Im over it now I cant get mad like many of the people who missed it did if Menace doesnt run it.. There are other sources if needed derp Edited February 19, 2013 by wushugushu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
