oakman29 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 ARRRGH! I have a real love/hate relationship with this thread. Although all things considered, I'm pretty happy with my comic book & collectibles room ( it's actually our sun room, which is maybe about the size of a 1/2 bedroom ). And I stay that way for the most part until I see some of the awesome rooms here. Then I get envious. REALLY envious. For instance, I was actually a bit proud of myself earlier today because I got a couple of nice packages in the mail that added up to 27 comics. Which in turn, after being boarded, bagged & logged in properly wound up filling my sixth short box. Not too bad considering that I just began collecting again a year ago. Pretty much from scratch. I used to have a helluva nice collection of 3000-3500 books years ago, but I sold it in 1980 not long after my 18th birthday. Something that I spent 30 long years regretting, so sitting here with 675 comics now is definitely cool. But, I'll you, seeing a collection like ChunkyButt's makes me realize how much work I have ahead of me should I ever desire to leave behind even half as many comics as he has now when I kick off. And I haven't even gotten around to getting my first slabbed book yet! I would choose quality over quantity anytime. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerosekiller Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Oh yeah. For sure oakman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkybutt Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I would choose quality over quantity anytime. (thumbs u Fo Sho, out of all those boxes and the other 50 I have in storage only 6 or 7 are of decent SA and about another 8 boxes are of long runs of my favorite Marvel titles. The rest were acquired because I needed to buy whole collections instead of specific comics I wanted from people. I would gladly trade you 20 long boxes od Bronze/copper DC books for one or two key SA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TupennyConan Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I like these shelves, MrButt. Where did you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelfangirl Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I like these shelves, MrButt. Where did you get them? I'm amazed the Miss let you have the storage room for your books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkybutt Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Shelves were purchased at Lowes for $60 a piece, the are rated for 3,000lbs and I think I have that about maxed out with no problems. I have them 3" of the wall because they are only 24" deep, that way long boxes are even with the front of shelves. And my wife complains everyday, I am wise enough to know now that if it was not funny books, she would complain about something else. So I have learned to tone her out.....shhhhh don't tell her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TupennyConan Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 My comics are at my office right now as we are living in an apartment temporarily. How long is a short box, a magazine box, a CGC box, & a long box? I am trying to design a new comic book room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkybutt Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I think a long box is 27" and a short box is 14". The spots on my shelf where a box sticks out farther is because they are 2 short boxes instead of 1 long box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababooey Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 ****You are ignoring this user**** I won't tell her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ebel 1911 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Shelves were purchased at Lowes for $60 a piece, the are rated for 3,000lbs and I think I have that about maxed out with no problems. I have them 3" of the wall because they are only 24" deep, that way long boxes are even with the front of shelves. And my wife complains everyday, I am wise enough to know now that if it was not funny books, she would complain about something else. So I have learned to tone her out.....shhhhh don't tell her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Strange Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Repainted and rearranged my comic room.. Edited July 17, 2011 by Gary Strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelfangirl Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Nice room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollarbill Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Dig your Puppet Master figures (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkybutt Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I really like your Hulks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciorac Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Are those the art frames that open from the front making it easier to swap out art to display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Strange Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Are those the art frames that open from the front making it easier to swap out art to display? they are not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringfinger Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Here is my comic room, at the moment it doubles as the wives storage room. I know that feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Gary - is that a custom box for those Puppet Master figs? Also, any chance of some bigger pictures? Great room from what I can see sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Strange Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Gary - is that a custom box for those Puppet Master figs? Also, any chance of some bigger pictures? Great room from what I can see sir! yeah I made the box from an old trunk. You can view the gallery here at flickr: When you are looking at each picture, select the ACTION button and you can view larger sizes (in case you didn't know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
