thehumantorch Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 7:02 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: Welcome back RIP Beau Rip Beau, he was a good one. THE_BEYONDER, glockwookie and PovertyRow 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 I've collected comic books for more than 50 years. I love 'em! My favorites are ECs and The Spirit, but I like all kinds of comics – everything from The Amazing Spider-Man to Little Archie. I have never bought a slabbed comic book, and I never will. What good is a comic that you can't read? Slabbing makes sense for things such as coins, stamps, and gum cards, because they have only two sides! But not comic books! I did finally figure out why slabbed comic books command a premium price: it's because most people don't know how to grade! They want some "authority" to TELL them what the grade of their item is. But exactly who appointed these "experts" as the ultimate arbiters? How did they attain their exalted position? Do you know? Grading is an art, not a science, and reasonable people can disagree – although they shouldn't differ by more than a half-grade or so, most of the time. But when the difference between a Very Fine grade and Near Mint can be thousands of dollars, it becomes ridiculous. Oh, that little corner bump makes it worth $5,000.00 less? That's insane!! ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 2:43 AM, Big Brother said: I've collected comic books for more than 50 years. I love 'em! My favorites are ECs and The Spirit, but I like all kinds of comics – everything from The Amazing Spider-Man to Little Archie. I have never bought a slabbed comic book, and I never will. What good is a comic that you can't read? Slabbing makes sense for things such as coins, stamps, and gum cards, because they have only two sides! But not comic books! I did finally figure out why slabbed comic books command a premium price: it's because most people don't know how to grade! They want some "authority" to TELL them what the grade of their item is. But exactly who appointed these "experts" as the ultimate arbiters? How did they attain their exalted position? Do you know? Grading is an art, not a science, and reasonable people can disagree – although they shouldn't differ by more than a half-grade or so, most of the time. But when the difference between a Very Fine grade and Near Mint can be thousands of dollars, it becomes ridiculous. Oh, that little corner bump makes it worth $5,000.00 less? That's insane!! Welcome to the boards, you sum it up succinctly, although minor and major restoration was a thing early on, which getting a book slabbed also helps with. Moderns probably not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockwookie Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 8:02 PM, THE_BEYONDER said: Welcome back RIP Beau Hard to believe it’s been nine years. I have two of those issues. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 7:18 PM, glockwookie said: Hard to believe it’s been nine years. I have two of those issues. Nine years? Wow. I have no concept of time these days. I also have one of the SS slabs. Only constant in my CGC collection glockwookie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Hard to believe it's been nine years. I'll always remember him from his Red Dawn avatar. DR.X, THE_BEYONDER and ADAMANTIUM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEYONDER Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 12/4/2022 at 5:06 PM, Norinn Radd said: Hard to believe it's been nine years. I'll always remember him from his Red Dawn avatar. Picked this up in that thread RIP Beau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declact Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I think the best way to introduce yourself is just to say hello everyone, it's me. ) ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 3:59 AM, Declact said: I think the best way to introduce yourself is just to say hello everyone, it's me. ) Howdy 🤠 welcome to the boards 😄! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBrrr Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 After years away from comics outside of trades have been slowly building back up my collection. Seen some cool new things since I was last collecting like these private signings. Quite bummed on just missing our T Mac. anyways looking forward to chatting books and shooting the breeze. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 6:31 PM, JoeBrrr said: After years away from comics outside of trades have been slowly building back up my collection. Seen some cool new things since I was last collecting like these private signings. Quite bummed on just missing our T Mac. anyways looking forward to chatting books and shooting the breeze. Ya he skipped last year, but he did do the year before, I wouldn't doubt there being another opportunity. Lord willing and if his writing hand holds up, in hundreds of not thousands of books at this event. I also wouldn't doubt some coming to market at comfortable prices, there were so many, and if you're comfortable with something less than 9.8. Welcome to the boards! JoeBrrr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeBrrr Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 5:56 PM, ADAMANTIUM said: Ya he skipped last year, but he did do the year before, I wouldn't doubt there being another opportunity. Lord willing and if his writing hand holds up, in hundreds of not thousands of books at this event. I also wouldn't doubt some coming to market at comfortable prices, there were so many, and if you're comfortable with something less than 9.8. Welcome to the boards! Oh yeah personally with Signed books of creators I really like ill take a 9.2-9.6 any day for the price. Thanks for the warm welcome. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Welcome to the boards to all our new members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleamint Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Well, hello, everyone, and I'm glad to be a part of this comune. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 10:34 PM, Fleamint said: Well, hello, everyone, and I'm glad to be a part of this comune. Welcome, @Fleamint! How're things? What sort of comics are you into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 6:34 AM, Fleamint said: Well, hello, everyone, and I'm glad to be a part of this comune. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namtak Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 12/13/2022 at 7:17 AM, Cat said: Welcome to the boards to all our new members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvers24 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Hey dudes. Comin at ya fuggin old skewl litches. Be hoarding Spidey comics like it was a McD's Gold Card, yo. Got dat swagger just like Jagger. Peace, homes. Edited January 10 by Silvers24 ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2023 at 12:59 AM, Silvers24 said: Hey dudes. Comin at ya fuggin old skewl litches. Be hoarding Spidey comics like it was a McD's Gold Card, yo. Got dat swagger just like Jagger. Peace, homes. Lol welcome 🤗😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
