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FineCollector

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  1. Given the description earlier, it sounds like we need three different grading guides... Hopefully they don't overdo it with pictures of 9.8s, and put some effort into the lower grades.
  2. I need CGC to fulfill it's original purpose: to inspect the books I want to buy that I can't inspect for myself. I don't sell anything, so I've never needed a subscription. I'm not getting one just for the privilege of making an informed purchase. I no longer have confidence that your product offering will meet my needs, therefore I will no longer be paying a premium for your brand or your service. Signed. John Q Public
  3. Curious... if Peter Parker appeared unnamed in one panel of Strange Tales 97 with May and Ben, what would people consider that appearance? "11 panels" is the Gambit argument again. The cameo debate is easy: if you can replace the character's appearance with them dressed in a tux and top hat doing jazz hands, and it has no effect on the story, it's a cameo. In the annual, Storm walks Gambit in, and he's totally forgotten when the bad guy shows up. The Gambit panels when they're getting blasted is actually Franklin.
  4. I have no idea what those books are. I hope I'm not the only one.
  5. I'm not inclined to believe that $4.5 mil is the declared value, and the remaining sum was transferred to an offshore bank account in an attempt to commit tax fraud.
  6. I strongly recommend getting flyers into the local comic shops. Have enough for them to put in the bag with each customer's weekly purchase, and go back before the event in case they need more. Dealers and the hardcore buyers will turn up no matter what, but they'll be looking for keys and obvious bargains. If the dealers want to move inventory, you need the casual buyers to turn up.
  7. Those are what make the lot... buy it, it's for a good cause!
  8. I get worn out looking at keys. People flash the same books so often that it diminishes the enjoyment I get of looking at my own copies. I think if you have to explain why a book is a key, it isn't. I'm glad you're happy to own the first time Peter Parker uses a public restroom, but don't wave it in my face and expect me to be jealous.
  9. Resurrecting an old thread... Is there an identifying mark that indicates that a book is a Crowley? I bought a Marvel Family graded by the redheaded stepchild, and want to make sure that once I crack it, it's still going to be recognized. It was packaged with the validation card in the back, but by virtue of being graded by they who shall not be mentioned, has that invalidated my book already? If so, no big loss, I like the book already without the pedigree status.
  10. When the press is done poorly, or on a book with defects that wont press out, you can often tell. When the book is a good press candidate, and doesnt leave unusually flat creases or a smudged arrival date, no, you might not know for sure.
  11. It feels like they all took a pretty big jump in price recently. When prices spike like that, a few buyers and a lot of speculators play chicken with each other, buying from one another at increasing prices until they dont think they can flip it anymore. We've hit that cap, so prices are likely to correct down or stagnate, rather than go up in the near future. Long term? Man-Wolf is the odd man out, they rest should continue to grow.
  12. Some books are tied together, like bronze Marvel monster keys... if first Moon Knight goes up, it drags up Blade, Ghost Rider, Werewolf, because people think those have become relative bargains. First Punisher acted the same way when Hulk 181 was first flirting with $1000 guide price. Facebook and eBay help as well. If people are watching a book that they think is too high, and someone buys it, that legitimizes a higher price for some potential buyers. Suddenly, there's a run on that book, and other people think "hmm... why is that book hot? I should find a few just in case..." In your case, Secret Wars 3 and 7 are easier to explain: first Titania (and Volcana) in 3, full reveal of Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman in 7. Speculators be speculating...
  13. I tapped out at page 28... Am I a lurker if I dont know where "bomics" came from?