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First Submission
I just sent off to get first 6 titles graded, I hope they come back with a high Grade.
So I just sent off to get 6 of my comics graded. So far this has been a good experience. Before I made the decision to become a member I called CGC and spoke with a very informative representative. He explained everything and that day I went home and signed up and got my comics ready to send. So far so good, I sent off my comics on Tuesday and received conformation that they were received Thursday. I hope all goes well, I know the turn around time is about 50 days or so, and that's ok with me. Thanks CGC.
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first CGC books.
noobie!
starting my collection of slabbed books.
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Star Wars anyone?
This is by far my best comic book purchase to date..
Just in the last month I've been able to buy over 800 comics for under $300! My best purchase...? 1977 Star Wars Comics. All first prints (#1 is a 30 cent cover), #1-#100 (missing the last 7 issues!!), for $1.605 a comic!!!!! Plus I got the RotJ mini-series, all 3 annuals, 2 Marvel Movie Showcases, a Marvel Illustrated Book of RotJ, a Marvel Special Edition of RotJ, plenty of Duplicates, 7 reprints of the first 5 issues, RotJ Trading Cards (near complete), and 1977 Topps Star Wars Trading Cards feat. all 5 series (not near complete)! Add this to Whitman Edition still in an unopened bag and a couple separate issues I had previously, and I have a pretty damn good Star Wars collection. Now...if I could just get my hands on the last 7 issues and a Treasury Edition or two.........
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WONDER WOMAN 200 Thru 329
Started collecting WW's for my daughter Scarlett 7-1/2 years ago. It started out as a way to off my ex wife but once I had about 50 issues I thought I can do this. Then about 2 years ago I got really intense about it and even upgraded issues I already have. Today we finally took over the number ONE SPOT on the Registry.
After 7 years and especially the last 2 to 3 years we have finally achieved part of our goal. We have the Best Collection on the Collectors Society Registry
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The Sagii Tapes -reel one
Reel 0ne (intro)
Hi all
I have been on the Boards for a bit over a year now, mostly posting pics and commenting in the Gold Forum. A few Boardies even refer to me by name, Corey, but Sagii is of course cool also(My Zodiac). As a lot of you know from my book posts and comments i collect across many genres in gold, but my first loves are MLJ super heroes, Ace Publications books, and Looney Tunes (Bugs Bunny is the G.O.A.T.).
I also dig Fawcetts, and would love to build runs on Harvey, Fox and maybe Prize Comics before i call the comic thing a day(would like to focus solely on building a Movie Poster collection after i close my comic collecting).
Other likes: Movies (especially Film Noir), almost anything with James Cagney or Bette Davis, Horror (Halloween), and Sci Fi (Godzilla)
Obsessed with 1970's culture (fashion, politics, music (and yes, Disco too), movies, TV, icons of the era) with the 80's close behind (King of Pop, New Wave, Dallas), but mostly just TV and music stuff.
Also Obsessed with political conspiracy theories assasinations (JFK, RFK, MLK), and the files/tapes of Hoover and Nixon.
Which brings me to the Journals title: These are my 'tapes', 'files' in a way of things iv'e collected and treasured for years(and hopefully years more to come). I will mostly post books, hunt stories, groups by themes(covers, artist, characters, etc)but it's basically a place to keep all my things(or a lot of them anyway)in one place on the Boards. I'll add and update as the mood strikes, but will try to work out some kind of schedule. Thanks for reading. Nothing long and drawn out today as far as pics, but i'll open the Journal with this one because the cover subject is of a collector of rare books himself! For those of you who have never seen it, dig the crazy dialog!
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DUDE, WHERE'S MY BOOKS?
I went to check the status on my books I submitted and the page says there are no books at all.
I last checked my orders on Friday where two of my orders were scheduled to be graded and one that just arrived. I decided to check the status this morning and the site says there are no orders at all; pending or otherwise for my ACCOUNT. Either its a glitch and they are there or I'm being screwed.
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FOX vs. CBS vs. C-Span - round 1
which one will get me my news faster? at a better price? and be more accurate?
I have to admit my experience with FOX is limited. I did run some news stories past them, when I first got into the news business and I did like how quickly they responded and the price. But I felt that maybe the news had only been glanced at and then reduced to an op-ed piece. I also have subscribed to a previously edited FOX news story which I felt deserved more. That story was gifted to a friend at ECCC in 2014 and after some massaging it was resubmitted as a 'new' news story to CBS, where it was treated two whole steps better. Admittedly that article was massaged.
Now, I have significant experience working with CBS. They are established and typically I find that my news stories are treated well - but the volume of news that they handle appears to make responsiveness slow. I find that news articles previously reported on by FOX sometimes are better received at CBS and sometimes they are not - but I haven't had any personal experience with FOX articles actually being fraudulent. Overall, the news is treated better - although articles are poorly packaged for return to the original submitter and I have had many return in a damaged condition. Unfortunately it is more expensive and time consuming to submit news articles to CBS.
Recently I have been experimenting with C-Span for my news. There is less fluff, but good communication on the phone-lines (callers are standing by now). My return on my news submissions have been timely (bonus) and excellently packaged for return of submission (the best) - and communication is excellent. But, I have had some disagreement with how my news articles were reviewed and edited. News that I had previously considered by CBS was later repackaged and submitted as 'new' news to C-Span, in once instance that news was one step better - but that story was massaged and CBS had reported on it a loooooong time ago. Two other news stories considered by CBS, were also submitted for consideration by C-Span and received a mixed review - one better one less well.
I don't know what all this means - but probably it means that I'm going to kill my television and get all my future news from my Facebook feed - If it can't be reduced to a meme, it probably isn't important.
Happy Hunting!
Lee
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Jelani's Journal
Just wanted to create a master journal to keep everything all in one place
Been on the boards for a few years but just finally decided to create a master journal. My last few journal entries haven't shown up on the boards. Hopefully this works.
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You Won This Auction
Pay Seller Now,
Sweeter words have never been spoken. So after 13 self-submissions, multiple pressings, of copies, purchases of large lots of this single book I finally have a copy of what had simply been the bane of my collecting focus, X-Force #1 the 1st print. For years since I became a member of the CGC addiction I have hunted this one book down and constantly lost out due to last second snipers or the simple inability to find one myself. This one book has cost me more money than I would like to truly admit.
One of the hardest issues in getting this one book in 9.8 condition is that almost all of them are still poly bagged. This creates an issue as the bag itself causes a crease from top to bottom on the back cover and if multiple copies of this book have been placed together, then on the cover as well that regardless of pressing never seems to go away. Additionally if the book hasn't been messed with for years the cards that were placed in the poly bag's also caused little rectangle creases as well. Then when looking for books out of the poly bag they always seem to be in 9.0-9.4 condition with slight creases, nicks, stubs or any other issue that can be thought of.
But finally... FINALLY, have been able to not only acquire a 9.8, and not only a 9.8SS but a 9.8SS signed by Fabian Nicieza which is my first signed book by him. My hunt while temporarily over will most likely be chanced at Amazing Arizona when I go to make this one a double signature book signed by Rob Liefeld. Until then though my search for a 9.8SS of this one book is finally over. I'll hold onto my double cover 9.6SS but I guess I can finally let go of the other lower grade books now.
Anyways, here's the money shot...
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A forgotten Gem
Hot Stuff the Little Red Devil swap meet find for 25 cents.
I was around 9 years old (Now 31) when I found a Issue #1 Hot Stuff the Little Red Devil (Harvey Publication). I was with my parents at a swap meet in Texas and a guy was selling a lot of comics. As a 9 year old I did not truly understand the value of some of the books; however, I did find a issue #1 Hot Stuff for 25 cents and bought it. It has been sitting in my collection for years and forgotten about. It wasn't until I became a member of CGC that I started going through my comics that I came across it once again. It is currently being graded and no matter what I do with it, on if I am to sell it or keep it in my collection, I win. Honestly how many people can say they found a comic book from 1957 at a random swap meet and find a gem like this at that price. I will update once I have the final grade. My guess is it will be a 2.0 to 5.0, since I found it in rough condition, either way it is a 25 cent find of glory.
Update: I just got my grade and I was way off. I forgot to look at the back a little more closely. Final Grade a sad 1.5
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I just purchased a huge lot of comics...
a whole lot of nothing
Just purchased another lot of 18 long boxes of copper/modern comics.
While I could post pics of your regular DC/Marvel keys from this time period like everyone else, I thought it would be interesting to see some of the more eclectic stuff from this era.
This collection had a lot of independent books which I had never seen.
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Welcome Home Frank!!
Quest Over...Welcome Home Frank!!
Quest Over Welcome Home Frank!!
Well I finally did it!! I have my NM copy of Amazing Spider-Man #129 1st appearance of The Punisher..
The Punisher is one of if not my favorite comic book of all time. So after 20+ years of collecting comics 6 mid to low grade copies 4 reprints. I have the copy I'm happy with so happy I look at it everyday now and can say " Yep you did it!! Now on to the next book"
!! Thanks for reading guys..
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MotorCityComicCon
on my way................
Hi I am heading to the MotorCityComicCon in Novi Michigan, near Detroit this morning, if I get there an hour before the 12:30 opening time I should be only 200 people back in the line.
There are quite a few dealers with the golden age comics I look for and many big time dealers with all eras for sale, my want list is considerably smaller than a few years ago because of eBay.
One of the headline guests is Jimmy JJ Walker and as I watched "Good Times" as a teenager I decide to look him up and read about the show on Wikipedia and was amazed to learn about the behind the scenes drama that went on during the shows run
it is a very interesting read for anyone interested.
I recently acquired my "HOLY GRAIL" pictured!!!
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Just joined CGC
Just joined and not sure if I can pay the fees at this time to start the full blown options this site has to offer. I only own 3 CGC comics at this point and want to add them somehow to a database on this site. Is that possible? Thanks John
Amazing Spider-Man #113 CGC # 0970245011
The Joker #1 CGC # 0201878016
Harley Quinn #1 CGC # 0250697021
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Goodbye Herb...
...or Captain Britain salutes you!
Like many of us here, I was very sad to hear about Herb Trimpe's recent passing.
Whilst most people will remember Herb for his illustrious run on the Hulk (of which I'm also fan), I'll always be grateful for his work on Captain Britain - the character he co-created with Chris Claremont specially made for the Marvel UK.
Whilst I never got the chance to meet him, I was recently lucky enough to pick up a piece of his original art from his Captain Britain run (below - Captain Britain Page 3 Issue 16 Vol. 1 from 1976 by Herb Trimpe featuring the first meeting of Captain Britain and Captain America; billed as the "Battle of the Century").
Farewell Herb, thank you for all those amazing memories.
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It seems everyone else has one so I guess I should too!
I started this for fun, but will try to post interesting things, but will also include recent buys, along with gifs, and memes for my amusement. People are welcome to post, and discuss different things they don't all need to be comic related.
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Green Lantern John Stewart
CGC Exclusive
Created by my team to inspire and entertain. Cover only* Leave feedback if you like
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CGC on Facebook
Would being on Facebook benefit CGC?
One question for all. Do you think CGC should have a Facebook page? Thanks,
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Lovell.
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A little personal history.
A short bio about my history collecting comics and the books I love most.
As a man 30 years in age I started collecting comics when I was about 7 years old. My mother bought me my first books to encourage me to engage in reading more often. The first book I received was the 1990 X-Men series with the cover art by Jim Lee, and the basis of the designs and stories of the wildly popular X-Men animated series. My mother and I spent a lot of time reading X-Men. I ventured next into Spider-Man and he instantly became on of my favorite characters being a socially awkward kinda geeky kid myself I related to him more than any of the X-Men (although I always thought I had a lot in common with Forge). Not long after that my cousins got me into Batman right around the time Knightfall began, and that story launched me into my now avid love affair for all things Bat. The darkness of the story, and the triumph of Bruce Wayne over coming such a serious injury was not only inspiring, but badass as well. After years obsessing in Batman and reading any Bat book I could get my hands on I turned to other DC titles and went even deeper into the rabbit hole. I mostly collect vintage books, but I do love modern comics as well. Currently I am rebuilding my collection after losing most of it to a house fire. Nearly 30 long boxes completely destroyed, and a few just badly damaged. I was able to salvage a small bit of my former collection, but most were lost to the flames. I joined here because I have never graded my books, and I decided that if I'm going to rebuild my collection I would do it the right way.
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Saga
Got my first 4 book graded
It was kind of a disappointment since I got only 1 9.8 Saga #12. My #2 came back as a 9.2 #7 Ghost Variant made a 9.4 and my #18 was a 9.6 It seemed like they just gave me one of each grade. Not sure what is wrong with them...though I imagine there is a nick in the lower left corner...The #2 I read so I can see that not being perfect but the others went right from the shelf to a bag and board and I saw nothing. I guess I must get a lope and start scrutinizing the books harder or send in 50 and only get the 9.8 cased.
Edited as I am not sure how to reply yet...First off I'd love to have any Walking Dead #1 but I do feel your pain. As for my experience so far, it is still positive even though I didn't get all 10's or 9.8s. The books still display nice and that was want I wanted to do anyway. Me and the wife love this comic (and the New 52 Aquaman) and getting them graded is cheaper then framing to hang on the wall. I will try and upgrade them as suggested. As of the last Saga release I have 50 ungraded books that all look great to me. I might just send them all in and ask for only the 9.8's or better to be cased. I understand from reading the submissions that is acceptable...I also read in the FAQ that if I send in 50 and only 6 grade that I will be charged a review fee (I totally understand it) just wondering what the review fee might be. Since I am only batting .250 at the moment, I'd think I'd be lucky to get 10 9.8's out of that 50 so I might be stuck paying it....Does anyone know? Thanks for all the feedback!
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NEW ENGLAND COMICS NEWSLETTER#14,15
The TICK,1ST+2ND appearances anywhere!!
In 1986,a young up+coming company called NEW ENGLAND COMICS sent out a newsletter to all on their mailing list,+issue 14 had the very 1st appearance of the TICK by BEN EDLUND.These newsletters were usually destroyed,or discarded.These first TICK appearances are now very RARE+HARD TO FIND IN ANY GRADE!I currently have NEW ENGLAND COMICS NEWSLETTER#14+15 up for auction on E-BAY until Monday morning,MARCH 02/2015, 2:30EST.I thought about sending in these two newsletters to be graded,but was informed by 1 collector that newsletters were not currently being graded(or possibly ever will be)If you have any questions I can be reached at desjarlais.randy8@gmail.com
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Anyone else have a problem with ants?
A few goodies (Marvel Premiere 47) first Scott Lang in the Ant-man
CostumeFirst Scott Lang in the Ant-man Costume. I got these back about a month agoand was very pleased with the grades they received. Also just got back 3 copies of issue 48 with decent grades.Enjoy!
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The Sketch Cover Bug
What I've been collecting the last year.
About this time last year I caught the sketch cover bug. I have to assign most of the blame to Kaholo1256. I'd never really been exposed to sketch covers until he posted a journal sharing some of his recent acquisitions, specifically a piece by Whilce Portacio. That moment got me curious and I decided to ask him what all I had to do to get in.
I decided to venture into the signature room and looked through the Edgar Tadeo thread. All of his work is amazing, but a Wolverine vs Sabretooth cover just jumped out at me and I knew I needed something from him. If you haven't seen that cover, do yourself a favor and go check it out. If it ever goes for sale I will definitely bid on it.
So after talking to Kaholo, he was able to put me in touch with Force Majeure, who was facilitating the Tadeo opp. I was able to go all out and requested a wraparound cover of Apocalypse vs Archangel in color. I am extremely happy with the final result and glad this was my first sketch. It definitely wasn't the last. While I waited for it I went and purchased an already completed sketch by Freddie Williams.
After I signed up for Tadeo I just kept going. I signed up for numerous others as well as getting a couple done at some local cons. Those unfortunately weren't graded as there was no cgc rep. Its been a lot of fun and a lot of money. So I'll be taking a bit of a break with getting so many done but I don't think I will ever get rid of the itch for comic art.
But many thanks go out to all the facilitators and boardies that helped me acquire all this. And thanks to Kaholo for starting it all.
Below are some scans and pictures of what I've received so far.
Edgar Tadeo
Uncanny X-Men cover recreation by Chris Mangold
Jamie Jones
Freddie Williams
Adelso Corona
Darryl Banks
Kokkinakis Achileas
Hugh Rookwood
Jeff Edwards
Pop Mhan (one of my ungraded ones)
Jim O'Riley (ungraded)
Matt Slay (ungraded)
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Not another Stan Lee Signature
Stan Lee's signature is not worth nearly as much as speculators think.
I do not understand the point of collectors and speculators clamouring over Stan Lee's signature. Yes, he is getting older, yes he is super important to the history of superhero comics, but the frequency one can find a signed Stan lee CGC SS comic deflates any value his signature may have. For example, I saw a CGC SS 8.0 Amazing spider-man 239 for sale on eBay for $250. I have seen his signature on other nearly worthless comics with outrageous asking prices. I hate to break it to speculators out there but the signature in and of itself does not increase the value of a book that dramatically. While a signature on a high grade book may be worthy of note, Stan Lee signs his name way too frequently to actually warrant the amount of money folks are asking for his signature. For example, on eBay right now when I search Stan Lee CGC SS "in comics" I get back over 2,300 results. Perhaps 30-40 years from now that signature might be worth something but I will never pay a premium for that signature. Perhaps CGC could add a census for signatures from certain individuals. What are your thoughts?
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value for a KOF comic
The King Of Fighters Comic
Hi guys
Someone could tell me more less how much is the value of this comic of "The King Of Fighters" ?
Is a number "0". I have this comic from 1997
Regards
Rodolfo Calvillo
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