greggy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 55 minutes ago, wormboy said: Got this today: And, while I should be doing one of these Instead, I am doing one of these Even though I messaged the guy begging him to package it properly, and he sent back a really nice note stating that he ships things the way he would like them to be shipped to him, he must like things to be shipped to him in old crumpled boxes, without any bubble wrap, and skimpy packing material. The book arrived with a large corner crunch and color breaking crease that wasn't there in the listing photos. Ugh. I'm giving up on eBay. Ruined my night (I know, first world problems, but still super depressing). Sending it back for a refund. I would have packed it tens times better. But I would have never sold it to you so it's a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmiesta Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 15 hours ago, wormboy said: Got this today: And, while I should be doing one of these Instead, I am doing one of these Even though I messaged the guy begging him to package it properly, and he sent back a really nice note stating that he ships things the way he would like them to be shipped to him, he must like things to be shipped to him in old crumpled boxes, without any bubble wrap, and skimpy packing material. The book arrived with a large corner crunch and color breaking crease that wasn't there in the listing photos. Ugh. I'm giving up on eBay. Ruined my night (I know, first world problems, but still super depressing). Sending it back for a refund. That's a shame man, I hate it when that happens. wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Ries Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 15 hours ago, wormboy said: Got this today: And, while I should be doing one of these Instead, I am doing one of these Even though I messaged the guy begging him to package it properly, and he sent back a really nice note stating that he ships things the way he would like them to be shipped to him, he must like things to be shipped to him in old crumpled boxes, without any bubble wrap, and skimpy packing material. The book arrived with a large corner crunch and color breaking crease that wasn't there in the listing photos. Ugh. I'm giving up on eBay. Ruined my night (I know, first world problems, but still super depressing). Sending it back for a refund. I'm sorry about that. It terrifies me to buy raw on the interwebs. wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Turns out the seller packaged it well, but the USPS opened it up and threw it back in without the packing material. It was sent first class, so the only thing I can think of is they removed the duck tape he used and replaced it with masking tape. He told me he used duck tape, and I read somewhere that they don’t allow it. Anyway, if anyone wants it he’ll probably have it up for sale again soon. It’s still a cool book, just doesn’t meet my minimum grade any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 28 minutes ago, wormboy said: Turns out the seller packaged it well, but the USPS opened it up and threw it back in without the packing material. It was sent first class, so the only thing I can think of is they removed the duck tape he used and replaced it with masking tape. He told me he used duck tape, and I read somewhere that they don’t allow it. Anyway, if anyone wants it he’ll probably have it up for sale again soon. It’s still a cool book, just doesn’t meet my minimum grade any more. It wasn't my grade to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Well, mine either really, but I give a little for ‘one of a kind’ items like this. To be perfectly honest, I was going to swap the interior book with a better copy, as the outer cover was much nicer than the interior, but then the outer cover got damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 44 minutes ago, wormboy said: Turns out the seller packaged it well, but the USPS opened it up and threw it back in without the packing material. It was sent first class, so the only thing I can think of is they removed the duck tape he used and replaced it with masking tape. He told me he used duck tape, and I read somewhere that they don’t allow it. Anyway, if anyone wants it he’ll probably have it up for sale again soon. It’s still a cool book, just doesn’t meet my minimum grade any more. I had no idea they opened 1st class, I thought they just opened media mail. It's in my grade range, I'll look for it;) wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, skypinkblu said: I had no idea they opened 1st class, I thought they just opened media mail. It's in my grade range, I'll look for it;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 18 minutes ago, greggy said: Why would it be flipbait? I thought it was now so low grade no one would want it? My treasuries are not snobby like yours, they are fine with the dressed down copies;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrjr Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Amazon's CloudFront appears to be having issues. Lots of broken images on the last few pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namisgr Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) It's the Boards, transferring files to a new server. They said picture files should be back to normal by Monday. Edited November 11, 2017 by namisgr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OtherEric Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Fresh in today. This actually gives me all the DC Giant Comics to Color, and all of them are 100% uncolored, so I'm quite happy there. I can once again claim I have all the DC tabloid editions (excluding New Fun, of course.) I've also got a clean copy of the Captain America issue, so all I need now is a copy of the Spider-Man one. Unfortunately, even colored copies of that one seem to be rarer than uncolored copies of any of the other, and an uncolored copy? I'm going to be looking a while for that one... Edited November 14, 2017 by OtherEric wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I've never seen a double cover treasury book-- shouldn't that be a keeper just for the rarity? maybe they happen more often than I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 11:44 PM, 01TheDude said: I've never seen a double cover treasury book-- shouldn't that be a keeper just for the rarity? maybe they happen more often than I think Yeah, you’re right, it should be. I have issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 11/7/2017 at 6:51 PM, skypinkblu said: I had no idea they opened 1st class, I thought they just opened media mail. It's in my grade range, I'll look for it;) Hi @skypinkblu, FYI - the book is back up on eBay (for 3x what I paid). Before you, or anyone else consider buying it, please check out the post I'm about to make in the blocked eBay User thread. I didn't want to clutter this thread, but felt obligated to tell my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Just now, wormboy said: Hi @skypinkblu, FYI - the book is back up on eBay (for 3x what I paid). Before you, or anyone else consider buying it, please check out the post I'm about to make in the blocked eBay User thread. I didn't want to clutter this thread, but felt obligated to tell my story. I had already decided to forget it, I contacted the seller and he went on and on about having to make up the postage he spent, how only the inner cover counts, etc, etc. He said he was listing it higher, and I said no thank you. I will be happy to read your story, the seller gave me a headache;) so I can just imagine. wormboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoomanfoo Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, skypinkblu said: I had already decided to forget it, I contacted the seller and he went on and on about having to make up the postage he spent, how only the inner cover counts, etc, etc. He said he was listing it higher, and I said no thank you. I will be happy to read your story, the seller gave me a headache;) so I can just imagine. I think he may roam these boards and knew there would be buyers waiting so jacked the price based on more possible demand.....hmmmmmm Edited November 25, 2017 by Obi-Wan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Obi-Wan said: I think he may roam these boards and knew there would be buyers waiting so jacked the price based on more possible demand.....hmmmmmm I hope he does - I'd love to meet him in person Shoomanfoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Sorry for the thread derail. Back to some Treasury Love. This was the hardest one for me to find (of the Marvel Treasury series): Non-Whitman Close Encounters (now I need an upgrade ) I think I have them all now, unless someone comes up with another Whitman I haven't seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 This recently ended at the Hakes Auction - pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...