Should the Boards name be changed to 'Dealers Society Message Boards'?

[Michelangelo]

I have no problem buying from dealers, collectors or flippers. I bought from big dealers with very good reputations and from others (collectors) who I didn't know as well. So long as the book arrives in one piece, as advertised and without issue, it's all good in my book.

 

Whether you're a dealer or a flipper or just a collector who wants to upgrade a few copies within their own collections, it takes time to sell online. You have to take pics, post online, write a description, wait for it to sell (perhaps re-post it when it doesn't sell), pack it (if done well, it takes time), drive to the post office, and lastly, hope the buyer doesn't try to rip your off or make stuff up and file a claim against you. If you can make a few bucks while spending all this time and effort, more power to you. You deserve it.

 

one cannot say that dealers have an unfair advantage buying online here. When a book goes on sale, dealers, flippers and collectors each have an equal chance to snag it. If you see it quicker than the others, good on you. Dealers do have more of an advantage when selling, but that's because they've spent time in building their reputations.

 

Thus, the reputation is all that matters to me. I've been only moderately successful selling on this board because I am fairly new and I understand that. Hopefully over time, as boardies get to know me and I accumulate some more positive feedback from users on here, my positive reputation will speak for itself. I do view myself as more of a collector, but I have flipped a book or two before.

 

bottom line: a good reputation is #1

[comix4fun]

While I do agree that some individuals who offer "cool books" definitely fall into the "less than desirable" category, but a blanket statement just isn't fair.

 

 

 

 

I think you might be misunderstanding the concept of "cool books".

 

The "cool books" do not come first and anyone offering them is bad.

 

The "cool books" are the excuse for dealing with someone who, if they didn't have said "cool books", would be someone you'd have serious problems with and would decry dealing with.

 

 

 

Here's an example.

 

"Hey that guy really cheaped out on packing and shipping during that fund raiser thread for a boardie I'd never deal with him again but, look at that, he's got some "cool books". I guess he's not so bad."

 

If not for the "cool books" (which is short hand for the obtaining of material items being deemed more important than personal integrity) the sentence would have ended with "never deal with him again".

 

 

 

It's a choice some people make to put a collection of meaningless funny books (or any other material item in any area really) over an above the morality, ethics, behavior, or decorum of the person with which they are considering dealing.

 

To a lot of people there's no item at no price that's worth compromising their personal ethics and morality. To others....they really need that comic..no matter what.

 

 

And I'm well aware of the meaning....thanks for the update cool guy

 

 

 

No problem, sport.

 

Given your definition, calling it a "blanket statement", I would have never guessed you knew what it meant.

[oakman29]

If I am looking for a book I couldn't care less if the person I am buying from is a dealer, collector, flipper, has never read a comic book in his life, or sleeps in Batman pajamas. I just want a properly graded book when I buy on the internet. CGC grading and these boards help me in that aspect. Just my two cents.

 

And I think that sums it up nicely.

 

If a buyer has a problem with a seller for personal reasons, then that buyer should just find another seller. Otherwise, I don't have a problem with anyone as long as they treat me fairly and honestly.

 

I'll be the first to admit that I've definitely offended many around here. I'll also admit that I've never cheated anyone, stolen from anyone and deliver what I say I'll deliver.

 

Like me or not, no one can argue the second point.

 

Brock you are a good man no matter what people say. You've always treated me very fairly,and I find your southern charm intoxicating.

 

 

 

When I see a comment like this followed by a it always feels like the was a "just kidding".

 

I was making a funny about his southern charm. Not Brocks integrity , that is without question.

[comix4fun]

If I am looking for a book I couldn't care less if the person I am buying from is a dealer, collector, flipper, has never read a comic book in his life, or sleeps in Batman pajamas. I just want a properly graded book when I buy on the internet. CGC grading and these boards help me in that aspect. Just my two cents.

 

And I think that sums it up nicely.

 

If a buyer has a problem with a seller for personal reasons, then that buyer should just find another seller. Otherwise, I don't have a problem with anyone as long as they treat me fairly and honestly.

 

I'll be the first to admit that I've definitely offended many around here. I'll also admit that I've never cheated anyone, stolen from anyone and deliver what I say I'll deliver.

 

Like me or not, no one can argue the second point.

 

Brock you are a good man no matter what people say. You've always treated me very fairly,and I find your southern charm intoxicating.

 

 

 

When I see a comment like this followed by a it always feels like the was a "just kidding".

 

I was making a funny about his southern charm. Not Brocks integrity , that is without question.

 

 

 

It's good to have all these personal experiences and opinions on the boards.

It adds to the diversity of the community, and everyone has their own to share.

 

 

[Park]

While I do agree that some individuals who offer "cool books" definitely fall into the "less than desirable" category, but a blanket statement just isn't fair.

 

 

 

 

I think you might be misunderstanding the concept of "cool books".

 

The "cool books" do not come first and anyone offering them is bad.

 

The "cool books" are the excuse for dealing with someone who, if they didn't have said "cool books", would be someone you'd have serious problems with and would decry dealing with.

 

 

 

Here's an example.

 

"Hey that guy really cheaped out on packing and shipping during that fund raiser thread for a boardie I'd never deal with him again but, look at that, he's got some "cool books". I guess he's not so bad."

 

If not for the "cool books" (which is short hand for the obtaining of material items being deemed more important than personal integrity) the sentence would have ended with "never deal with him again".

 

 

 

It's a choice some people make to put a collection of meaningless funny books (or any other material item in any area really) over an above the morality, ethics, behavior, or decorum of the person with which they are considering dealing.

 

To a lot of people there's no item at no price that's worth compromising their personal ethics and morality. To others....they really need that comic..no matter what.

 

 

And I'm well aware of the meaning....thanks for the update cool guy

 

Between this and your previous repeated actions (you know blaming buyers for your mistakes, dropping turds in multiple selling threads on the boards, buying something from a boardie on Ebay that had you blocked here and then sending them a gloating PM) with no remorse but plenty of woe is me like you were wronged somehow, I would hope you would understand why there are plenty of people that would not buy anything from you.

 

The "cool books" part just comes in from the buyers who just pay lip service to "community" and looking out for each other.

 

Don't get me wrong, there are many out there worse than you trying to actively rip people off. Unfortunately in this business, and in this thread, cool books has proven itself over and over to be true.

 

Oh well, carry on.

[Columbia Comics]

Thank you for clarifying as I didn't know you are the Messiah.

 

I stopped caring what you think a long time ago.

 

I sleep just fine at night regardless of what you and your troll posse say or think.

[Hulksdaddy1]

Maybe we should have a subforum for all the hate.

[Park]

Thank you for clarifying as I didn't know you are the Messiah.

 

I stopped caring what you think a long time ago.

 

I sleep just fine at night regardless of what you and your troll posse say or think.

 

 

It ain't trolling if it's true.

 

 

[jimjum12]

Maybe we should have a subforum for all the hate.

 

 

...... this is SO custom title material...... GOD BLESS....

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[namisgr]

My thread has degenerated.

[jsilverjanet]

I think Hate is good, it leads to the dark side :shrug:

[retrothecollector]

I think Hate is good, it leads to the dark side :shrug:

It sure does......

[Sqeggs]

There are plenty of folks who fall in the middle and on the side of Gator/Bedrock

I had a couple of people fall on my front recently.

 

Get back to the GA thread and tell us again that fascinating story about how Catman got his sidekick.

[Jeffro.]

There are several people here who would not fall into the definition of "dealer" by the standards outlined in this thread yet I consider them reliable dealers/sellers by my standards. They have integrity, are honest and deliver the product they say they will. As long as someone does what they advertise, they're fine in my book.

 

(thumbs u

 

Bottom line. The rest is semantics.

 

As I said, proof positive of the Cool Books concept. As long as you ply me with comics, everything else is semantics.

 

So basically every criminal will always be a criminal in your book. There's no forgiveness in your life, which is sad and pathetic.

 

 

 

 

Forgiveness isn't the same as Forgetting.

 

Lots of people forgive a person's actions, but never forget what they did and use the knowledge and experience to choose to not put themselves in a situation where it's possible the same actions could repeat themselves. Perhaps they wish the person no ill will but they are also logical people who don't ignore information.

 

Also, too many people assume "time passed" is the same as "changed for the better".

Sometimes it's more of the same at a later date.

 

I'm not sure whether he should care one way or the other, but I'm more than willing to consider the possibility that a leopard can change his spots. Time will tell whether that's true or not. I'm skeptical when it's not simply a one time thing, but repeated offenses. Stretches the credibility pretty thin.

Forgiveness does exist. However, forgetting is whole nother story.

 

 

[Logan510]

Like me or not

 

Tell us sometime about the backstory behind a collection or especially rare item you found, what artists and writers you really enjoy and why, what is was like meeting one of them, why you love reading about a particular villain, what were the most commonly worn superhero costumes visiting your house at Halloween, why a particular comic holds strong nostalgic value for you, how you got into reading comics in the first place, or something else about the history and practice of the collecting hobby and I'll like you even more.

 

 

 

 

[Logan510]

While I do agree that some individuals who offer "cool books" definitely fall into the "less than desirable" category, but a blanket statement just isn't fair.

 

 

 

 

I think you might be misunderstanding the concept of "cool books".

 

The "cool books" do not come first and anyone offering them is bad.

 

The "cool books" are the excuse for dealing with someone who, if they didn't have said "cool books", would be someone you'd have serious problems with and would decry dealing with.

 

 

 

Here's an example.

 

"Hey that guy really cheaped out on packing and shipping during that fund raiser thread for a boardie I'd never deal with him again but, look at that, he's got some "cool books". I guess he's not so bad."

 

If not for the "cool books" (which is short hand for the obtaining of material items being deemed more important than personal integrity) the sentence would have ended with "never deal with him again".

 

 

 

It's a choice some people make to put a collection of meaningless funny books (or any other material item in any area really) over an above the morality, ethics, behavior, or decorum of the person with which they are considering dealing.

 

To a lot of people there's no item at no price that's worth compromising their personal ethics and morality. To others....they really need that comic..no matter what.

 

[namisgr]

Like me or not

 

Tell us sometime about the backstory behind a collection or especially rare item you found, what artists and writers you really enjoy and why, what is was like meeting one of them, why you love reading about a particular villain, what were the most commonly worn superhero costumes visiting your house at Halloween, why a particular comic holds strong nostalgic value for you, how you got into reading comics in the first place, or something else about the history and practice of the collecting hobby and I'll like you even more.

 

 

 

 

Yep, I know it's screwy to post on-topic...

[CBT]

usually a thread with this many blocked users in it is Water Cooler person_who_is_obnoxiously_self-impressed wildly_fanciful_statement. Kudos for a

[Logan510]

Thank you for clarifying as I didn't know you are the Messiah.

 

I stopped caring what you think a long time ago.

 

I sleep just fine at night regardless of what you and your troll posse say or think.

 

 

It ain't trolling if it's true.

 

 

Translation: I don't need the boards for my business any longer.

[CBT]

people wont over pay here...