mrlatko

This is exactly what I thought after reflecting on it later. This guy must fight with customers constantly if his reaction to me was so aggressive and combative. Anybody who knows me wouldn't call me someone who is difficult to deal with.

Add to my pile from GA/SA/BA

Like everyone here, I have dealt with many, many comic dealers in person at shows over the years. Last year I had the first interaction that resulted in me being "banned" from somebody's booth at a toy/comic show. I blame myself, because I could have just remained silent, but honestly thought we were just pre-negotiating. Still think this guy overreacted. This was mainly a toy show with some comic dealers. This vendor had a short box with some decent BA/SA keys. I price checked a few of his books using GPA and noticed he was basically double GPA on desirable but common material. There was a Hulk (1st Rocket Raccoon) 9.4 without a price, so I asked him about it. He said, "Well, I use GPA to figure out prices, so let me look it up". I thought this was hilarious because none of his prices remotely reflected GPA. I had to be a bit of a smart a** and said "It doesn't look like you used GPA to price some of these". Really just wanted him to be aware that I knew what GPA was. He said "What do you mean?". I said "Well, you have the FF 48 priced at double GPA.". He took the Hulk out of my hand and said "Ok, we're done here. You insulted me." So I insulted him by pointing out the facts? I thought to myself, is this guy serious? I apologized but he wasn't hearing it and came up with "I've been selling comics for 20 years and will be selling for another 20!" I have no idea what that was meant to convey. I tried again to smooth things over, but he was determined to act the petulant child, so I left him and moved on. The next time this show was held in 4 months, the same guy was there and he didn't even remember me. So, I am no longer banned apparently, but would never ever try to deal with this guy again. Was I the bad guy? He sure seemed to think so.

This is exactly what happened with the recent 5 figure book I bought that was shipped USPS registered mail. Seller insured it for the selling price. I did drive myself crazy for a week or two, mainly because the original delivery estimate was only a few days, so I took off work on the day it was listed to arrive and... No book. I met the postal carrier at my mailbox and asked if he had a registered box for me, and he said "What's registered?". So then a couple days later the tracking updated to list a "delay" but still in transit. Waited maybe another 3 days and it finally did arrive safely, although the same carrier signed for it himself and left it on my doorstep. Luckily I was not far from home when I received an E-mail update from USPS telling me it was delivered. Rushed home and found it on the doorstep. Seems that guy needs some more training.

I thought Black Bolt could just whisper at you. Now it turns out he is one of the strongest heroes also??!!

You should post this in the WTB thread, not here. Great book. Got my 7.0 at C2E2 this year.

Met Steranko at a con in the Midwest a couple months ago. Had him sign a couple classic Nick Fury and Cap books, and he told me a great story about the Nick Fury. He said that when he turned it in, Stan Lee hated the cover. "Jim, why is it so white? You know we pay the printer a lot of money to add vibrant colors?". Steranko explained that kids would be drawn to it because of the lack of color. It would stand out on the shelves, and that was half the battle, just getting someone to pick it up and look at it. Then they began a quick negotiation. Stan said he wanted some red/white and blue to be patriotic, so Jim agreed to add the red if he could also add the bullet holes in the SHIELD logo. Stan agreed, and a classic was approved! Then Jim proceeded to flirt with my wife. What an interesting personality, and so cool in person.

This thread is basically my late bronze/copper childhood. Some great memories here from my formative comic book years!

As a kid, I was fooled by the Byrne cover, then got Milgrom interiors.

Wow, great stuff! GLWTS.

One of Frazetta's absolute best! GLWTS.

Another huge result at Heritage for an iconic painting. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/frazettas-dark-kingdom-sells-for-record-6-million-at-heritage/

Bought a fun Schomburg slab from Sharon recently. Perfect transaction. Thanks!

First time buyer with Jeff and I picked a 5 figure book. Previous kudos here helped me pull the trigger. Immediate shipping after my check cleared, and stellar communication during the entire process. Book was expertly packed to protect it for the cross-country journey. Buy with confidence from this great seller!

Bought a BA Marvel mag. Quick shipping, great communication and book as described. Good seller!