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

[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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

I should have just posted " don't hold your breath waiting for all that". I meant no disrespect towards you sir.

[porcupine48]

Just for the heck of it im gonna say Marc and House of Comics are right on.

[slym2none]

Just for the heck of it, I'm gonna say "Sasquatch".

 

[Mark 1]

Just for the heck of it im gonna say Marc and House of Comics are right on.

 

 

Just for the heck of it, I'm ginna say you are a bright man (if you mean me).

 

Although I'm not sure what I said that was "right on".

[seanfingh]

The guy that runs House of Comics out in NorCal is named Marc.

[batman_fan]

The guy that runs House of Comics out in NorCal is named Marc.

 

And can I just say a great guy all around ! (thumbs u

 

When I was in CA I would see him every year at Wondercon and went to a sell he had out of a building in Berkley I believe.

[Badger]

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.

I haven't experienced Brock's southern charm but he's aces in my book.

[Columbia Comics]

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.

I haven't experienced Brock's southern charm but he's aces in my book.

 

Your sig line trumps any cards I could ever play! Love that All Select 1!!

[chrisco37]

The Real Housewives of Comics.

 

Hit me up, homey!

[eastriver]

i think we need a sub forum of a sub forum of a sub forum. :

 

 

 

Totally into subs.

[the blob]

Seems so to me.

Sounds like a poll is needed!

 

It's been done. The flippers said they mostly collect... what the poll failed to capture was that they mostly collect a comic for 15 minutes and then sell it to someone else.

 

I have done a pizz poor job of this over the years given the maybe 25,000 comics I have accumulated I haven't gotten around to trying to sell.

[the blob]

And the answer is no, it doesn't matter who one buys from. If the buyer is happy with the price, then it shouldn't matter where the book comes from.

 

No beef with Columbia, however, I don't agree with this. I'd rather buy from a dealer who's been selling books for a long time, and has a good reputation. That's someone who knows what restoration looks like, knows how to count pages, and is interested in conducting good business. I'd rather spend a few more dollars with someone who has more knowledge that I do, and have the peace of mind that I'm dealing with one of the good ones.

 

The flippers have lives outside of comics, and life gets in the way when your livelihood isn't dependent on them. "Sorry, my kid had a recital so I didn't have time to..." I can handle weekend dealers for small stuff on craigslist but if I'm going to drop coin on a book, I want it to be with someone I trust. I guess from the retail perspective, profit is profit, and you have to get supply wherever you can find it, but I'm only collecting for fun, so I can afford to be choosy.

 

At the end of the day the rational economic decision would be to pay a premium for book X from long time trustworthy highly reputable dealer vs. the part-time seller you see run a sales thread here every month or two if you feel you may get a better product. I emphasize the above because there are plenty of long-time dealers who do not fit that bill and who will skrew you over far worse.

[Ken Aldred]

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 and 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.

 

+1

 

A good summary of a spectrum of behaviour, not a blanket statement accusation, as 'cool books' is often taken to be.

 

[COI]

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.

 

I knew I smelled Tacos up in here.

[slym2none]

"You may choose two"

 

 

 

 

-slym

[porcupine48]

Just for the heck of it im gonna say Marc and House of Comics are right on.

 

 

Just for the heck of it, I'm ginna say you are a bright man (if you mean me).

 

Although I'm not sure what I said that was "right on".

Sure,youre great too.

But I meant Marc of HoC as fing said.Always been super great as others have said.

And fing...you as well,although I believe i only purchased from you once.

Just wanted to throw out the first " dealer " i met here and ...well now i gotta say...i love you all...particu?arily the breathmints guy.a fine fellow for ages to me even before I got bomics from him.good taste in music and food as well.

And Greenham.....Andy..you picked me up when I was down brother,never forget it.

Okay..fartsac time for me.getting old.

[porcupine48]

And Jeffro,thanks!

For the nice post and those lovely Charlton's years ago.

I should change my name to elephant 48 ...never forgets.

(I still have the box you shipped them in)

Oh...and so many others I coulsd say wonderful stuff about...

Dave,Karl, everyone..