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Interesting. I'm not a Transformers #1 expert, but I checked out some graded copies on eBay and I noticed the same thing. @CGC Mike - in the off chance that the back cover posted doesn't correspond to the Transformers #1 front cover that was posted, one option is for CGC to give the book a hypothetical grade based on the front and back cover scans provided. That would seem to be seem to be a fair enough approach, since that's what everyone who has submitted grades so far would have done (and it wouldn't require striking out, or replacing a book which could be a pain for you).

As an aside, if the Detective's name is Flake Cantina and he only agrees to take the case if you video chat with him, there is nothing to be suspicious about! Just email his business associate who shares the same email address for references.

So far, 70 participants have submitted their grades. This round ends tomorrow at 8:00 PM Eastern time.

Submitted. All of you long-time grading experts need to understand what it's like for us grading-challenged newbies: Day 1 - get grades from previous contest, be disgusted with your estimates, or complain about the harshness or leniency of the graders. Sulk before bedtime and consider quitting the hobby altogether. Day 2 - wake up to a new day with renewed optimism. Completely reread the CGC grading book defects section. Day 3 - exhaustively research high-res scans of CGC books at Heritage looking for flaws similar to those in the contest books. Day 4 - submit grades and hope for the best!

Price added to Mr Monster #2 Copy A

This is a really positive development. I'm still pessimistic that folks will be made whole, but hopefully Mike will be punished for his horrible behavior.

Given the high quality of the two books, and their closeness in time (only a seven month gap in cover date - probably less for hitting the stands), my assumption is that the stamp was put there by the OO. Be interesting to see if other copies emerge.

Probably my favorite item in my Famous Monsters collection

Ok, thems the books! I'll have a Spawn update tomorrow.

I remember a lot of discussion of the Poughkeepsie file copies back in the late 70s early 80s. Especially in the Barks Collector and the dealer who published that fanzine's own sales lists. The story was that they were owned by a former employee. I think it was presumed he just took the issues home as they published them or stole them out of the offices. Supposedly they were sold to various dealers. Another story is he died in 1980, and his wife and daughter sold the last 1,600 he had to Fishler who brought them to market in 2003 as Poughkeepsie copies. Presumably, Fishler knew who the original source was to have pulled that deal off. The Random House archive was sold by Heritage in 2005. They were warehoused for many years. Whether you want to call those "file copies" or "warehouse copies" - they were uncirculated copies that never left the publisher. This contrasts with copies held by someone like Crowley which were gathered for his personal records or enjoyment and not retained by the publisher at all. To me, a "file copy" should have been saved by the publisher - whether warehoused or "filed" (whatever that means) - things like the Gaines copies and the Random House archives and a number of books called Harvey file copies were were clearly kept by the publisher I think. The copies that were used in the production process, like the Racine and some of the Poughkeepsie, were also clearly kept by the publisher given the "file" stamps. The copies kept by employees may be a different thing. But we call them all file copies - and I'm ok with that as long as we attach the name of the employee to them.

Okay, I think this is a good spot to take a break. Got a lot more listed tonight than yesterday. I really appreciate all the likes, takes and great banter . My wife says she still can't close that damn closet door so I guess I'll have to keep listing tomorrow evening

Vanguard Illustrated #2 VF/NM $45 SOLD!! Back Cover

True Love #1 VF $18 Back Cover

True Love #1 VF/NM $25 Copy B Back Cover

Think the book would look way cooler without the repro cover. That's a damn awesome page 1.

True Love #1 VF/NM $25 Copy A Back Cover

Take Great take. Its reflections will light up your house like a Christmas Tree in the right lighting

Rocketeer The Official Official Adaptation #nn NM $15 Back Cover

Yes. Great copy. Thanks

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #2 NM- $10 Copy B

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #2 NM- $10 Copy A

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