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Comic Pingu

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  1. Looking for $140 per book, but I can be flexible with offers. I have numerous New copies. PayPal for payment. I will send pictures of the books being sent, so you can judge condition before paying. All books should be in mint condition as I've never received damaged books from the distributor in the past, thanks to their book fitted packing. Discounted select Fedex Express options and Ground. Send me your city or zip for rates. I do not accept returns.
  2. I’ve wanted these keys for a while, and was going to buy them raw locally. However, these local graded listings caught my eye with tremendous allure. Worth it? If so, what red flags should I look for, besides checking there CGC registration numbers? Also, I must admit i’m not intrigued by the Bishop FA as I have multiple copies raw. However, I’m pessimistic that I could get a 9.8, is that price worth it? Thanks
  3. Oops! My bad, wrong wording, I meant to say a handful pressed. In that I don’t want all pressed, but I do want the batch of 25 for the shipping.
  4. So, if I wanna send 25 books for shipping purposes but I only want a handful pressed, can I just have the rest be along for the ride (maybe screened) then go on to cgc?
  5. Now I apologize for sounding dumb if I do, but I still don't see how me shipping myself at a 15% discount beats the pressing + %20 off. I suppose it comes down to not every book needing pressing, turn around time, and that 5% splitting profit hairs?
  6. Lol well now I regret doing my research after buying the premium tier. Do you think I'll still get my value out of it? Beyond not wanting the pressing, I don't really see the benefit to the Premium and missing out on pressing and 20% off. Any aid would help my buyers remorse. I do have most of Claremont's X-Men run that I planned to do a bunch of grading and small flipping, is it really valuable to Press everything, or should I just send those in bulk since they're all high grade and make use of the premium tier I bought?
  7. Yeah the pics of the 6.5 are the scans from the auction.
  8. I was told on Reddit there's people on these forums that do it and are highly regarded, and the top google search is Hero Restoration who press and ship to cgc at 20% off grading price. Any recommendations or reviews on these services would be great. I'd be open to CCS but the common consensus isn't super hot.
  9. Oh I will, I've had the poster for this since childhood (partially why I was willing to shell out what may be more than fmv lol)
  10. To clear things up and quote Heath's Joker, I used a "very poor choice of words." After reading your replies, it made me wonder myself why I called it an investment when I meant more as something to flip. Everybody's flippin, houses, land, high-fashion, etc. So, I'm just adding comics (my personal favorite) to the roster and some for mantlepieces of course. Yeah to state comics as an "investment" at my age sounds kinda stupid. Believe me I do plan on blowing up the 401k and am future savings focused.
  11. Is there a much of stigma against cbcs compared a cgc gradet? Does cgc tend to be less forgiving when grading? Just some questions floating around my head, thanks.
  12. I'm more than willing to be wrong. But beyond the restoration checks, I don't see how it's that much better looking. If anything I see way more flaws on that 6.5, (wrap around spine, mutiple fractures on upper right corner, numerous chips down the right cover page). However, I will admit I have untrained eyes, and I've never seen the interior so goodness knows how that could be. Nonetheless, please elaborate.
  13. Mentioning the returns was a mistake, I never truly intended to return the book. I figured it would soften the blow in case I got bombarded for Over Paying, but realize it was worse to mention I could return it lol. I buy a lot from this seller so I don't play those buy&return games.
  14. Got off an auction for $485+fees, if i’m out of my mind please let me know cus I got free returns.
  15. Would anyone have an opinion on if Something is Killing the Children LCSD variant and the OnePerStore #11 virgin variant are worth sending in to Tynions private signing at $90+ each with pressing? Both are at least 9.6/.8 super fresh from my LCS. They go for about $130-$150 without the signature. I got the LCSD for $8 and the OPS for $40. My main concern is getting 9.6's and hoping the autograph will help me break even. Thanks Disclaimer: I love Tynion as a writer and buy his work to read not just profit. I just saw the value in these two and figured I might as well get an opinion.
  16. Got it for $526 on Ebay. I knew going into this auction it might not be worth it, but said screw it because of the crazy market. Any tips on how to play my cards here would be helpful.
  17. Lol well even a blind squirrel eventually finds a nut once and a while right? So to me, anyone's opinions are worth at least inquiring of and taken with a grain of salt. I don't know how familiar you are with these books, but do you think the Something is Killing the Children LCSD variant and the OnePerStore #11 virgin variant are worth sending in to Tynions private signing at $90+ each with pressing? Both are at least 9.6/.8 super fresh from my LCS. They go for about $130-$150 without the signature. I got the LCSD for $8 and the OPS for $40. My main concern is getting 9.6's and hoping the autograph will help me break even.
  18. I can accept that I'm probably just poor at researching, but I can't find any decent answers to my question beyond someone on YouTube saying "Use a collectibles insurance agency." CGC offers ShipandInsure at a significant markdown. Is this an advisable and easy service? Is a website like PirateShip.com credible for cheaper shipping rates? Any experienced advice is helpful, thanks!
  19. Thanks Exnihilo, Albert, and KCO, for at least constructive advice and opinions. Despite it being a "Newbie" sub forum, I figured I'd get some Gatekeepers spitting out their drinks at the mere sight of someone asking a question! It never ceases to amaze how fast people jump to the conclusion that this youth is so Naïve. "He want's to buy and sell comic books!?! The fool! He probably thinks he'll buy his way to into the Ivy League!" *sips* No I don't plan on dumping all my assets into comics, or finance a house with comics, or rule and reign on this crumbling planet through comics... On the other hand, alongside my hobby of selling sneakers, clothing, and collectibles, I'd like to add comics to my side-hustle portfolio since I enjoy them the most. So, is it really so challenging to advise a hobby beginner in the "Newbie" forum, what books are historically stable and worth looking into? Or warning about those that could be rising in a bubble during this most perplexing market? If this does provide such a challenge, and the best thing you can think of is a smart remark, then why bother responding? Because this is the internet, and you can say whatever you want, that's why
  20. Oh yeah I definitely plan on 401k upon turning 21 in the fall. I would say I'm a little bent on comics since 1. They're great 2. It's the least risky when done smart 3. I might as well take advantage of my free time at 20 outside of work and school (no loans) to make some extra chedda cheese.
  21. Ha Ain't that the truth. It makes absolutely no sense that these books should have any value. But I won't necessarily complain at the profit i'm making on them lol.
  22. I guess let me simplify it a bit, if you had between 15k-25k in savings and no other significant financial responsibilities, would you be buying mid to high grades off the blazing market?
  23. I'm sorry but this image came to mind immediately upon reading that in a fast hyper confused voice People with stimulus checks that don't need it maybe?