comiclink auction scans...what gives?

[NTHstars]

I picked out a handful of books I planned to take a really hard look at. Got to the last stage, doing the CGC registration check and even perhaps ordering some grader notes...and...you know what's coming...you can't read the number off the scans.

 

This is particularly true of the old label slabs. Is this on purpose? If so, what is the purpose? It makes me want to pass.

 

Perhaps you can email Comiclink for the numbers? A bit strange...

 

The scans in general are fairly terrible, frankly. Im sure this news is fresh as a daisy plucked during the Great Depression.

[Buzzetta]

:shrug:

New holders - I can see the numbers just fine.

Old holders - I agree with you.

 

 

 

[NTHstars]

yeah, it's the old holders only, really. But that's still significant. I wonder if they take individual requests. Seems like they wouldn't have time to deal with that. Skimping on the scans seems like an odd decision.

[mysterio]

I can't see why they wouldn't want to e-mail serial numbers to an interested buyer. It could very easily cost them, and their consigners, money if they didn't do this. I'd just send them an e-mail.

[comicstock]

They should just put the serial numbers within the description.

[Bfairb]

I had the same challenge a little bit ago. I emailed them and they got me the cert number the next day.

[Hamlet]

Yeah, the Comiclink scans are subpar. Not having back cover scans is pretty bad as well.

 

I can't see spending serious money on a book without a back cover scan.

[Gotham Kid]

ComicLink is usually prompt is responding to client requests ( back cover scans, CGC # etc )

 

That being said, back scans on their auctions have been requested from the dawn of time. They still don't get it.

[miraclemet]

ComicLink is usually prompt is responding to client requests ( back cover scans, CGC # etc )

 

I've never had them be prompt.

 

I've requested scans a week before an auction starts in the last two auctions....

 

Once I got scans back the 2nd day after the auction opened

Once I got scans on the 1st day auctions started to close.

 

Now I did ask for 4-5 scans of the books I was MOST interested in... but far from a prompt response.

[Gotham Kid]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

[Sqeggs]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

 

They know better than to mess with the King!

[Gotham Kid]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

 

They know better than to mess with the King!

 

[NTHstars]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

 

They know better than to mess with the King!

 

 

I am a lowly squire from the shire in comic dealing terms. Methinks me registration numbers may be in jeopardy!

[NTHstars]

Well, I emailed that buysell email addy; that's a tight time frame. we shall see.

[Bomber-Bob]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

 

I concur, however, why do we have to go through this ? Back cover scans and the ability to magnify the scans are commonplace everywhere else.

The Clink website is an antique. Why don't they spend some money and invest in a little technology. In the long run it would help their sales.

Between refusing to report to GPA, using those stupid stickers, not upgrading their website, etc. Josh, or whoever owns the company seems rather stubborn.

[blazingbob]

Maybe you should go with the "flow" Bob. BTW, how is it (Inside joke alert)?

 

[Bomber-Bob]

Maybe you should go with the "flow" Bob. BTW, how is it (Inside joke alert)?

 

(thumbs u Got it. Good one !

[campued1010]

Always received prompt responses (1 - 2 days)

 

I concur, however, why do we have to go through this ? Back cover scans and the ability to magnify the scans are commonplace everywhere else.

The Clink website is an antique. Why don't they spend some money and invest in a little technology. In the long run it would help their sales.

Between refusing to report to GPA, using those stupid stickers, not upgrading their website, etc. Josh, or whoever owns the company seems rather stubborn.

 

But yet, people still continue to buy from them. You have the power, if you don't like it move to another venue. If enough people do so, they will have to change their practices or close as no one will buy from them. Stopped doing business with them several years ago, there are plenty of other options including great dealers on these boards

[comicsrlife-migration]

Ya why doesnt Link put back Scans. It seems for the value of alot of the books they have you would want to see the book in full. Wouldnt it increase the bids and overall make them more money.

[Big.Mike]

Don't all the graded copies they sell come with their

stupid comic link sticker.