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1 minute ago, sfcityduck said:
I don't know your budget, but if you're traveling with an 11 year old son, I'd stay in mid-town, near Times Square. Kids like that area as it has fun and diverting things going on (the lights, toy store, Midtown Comics), it's got kid accessible fast and sorta fast food, and it is convenient to pretty much everywhere else you're going to go either by taxi or subway (for kid recommend the Central Park area attractions of the Met - especially Egyptian temple, Museum of Natural History, Zoo, etc.). Adults like that area because it is near the theaters, has good restaurants and bars within walking distance, and you can find nice hotels. Personally, I often stay at the Sofitel, but there are places for every budget including a giant Marriot.
If you want someplace more hip, try the meat packing district. It's got the high line, the Whitney Museum of American Art, lots of good bars and restaurants, and is near some of the touristy stuff on the Hudson warterfront (Chelsea Piers, etc.). I tend to stay at the Gansevoort Hotel in that area, but the Standard Hotel High Line is supposed to be good.
Thanks sfcityduck, exactly the advice I was looking for, really appreciate your comments
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Not sure if this is the right section to post this but potentially looking to book a trip to NYC from the UK for 3/4 days in October and wondered if anyone could recommend -
a) areas to stay and
b) good comic shops
3 of us incl 11 year old son but I’m hoping to negotiate a bit of comic-hunting as well as the usual sightseeing stuff. Any advice welcomed!
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Hi, can anyone recommend any reliable US online sellers who will post to UK at reasonable rates? (excl so cal as I have experience with them already, just looking for alternatives)
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Maybe it’s a UK thing!
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Re Newtons rings...
Be good to know if the problem is
Comic v inner encapsulation
or
Inner sleeve v hard plastic casing
I suspect the latter, but that's just an assumption
I think there must be a slight moisture or oiliness issue.
The CGC should investigate and confirm, in my opinion.
It shouldn't be hard as clearly one part of the 'process' or materials is lacking.
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On 16/07/2017 at 4:47 PM, oakman29 said:
To the OP Arent you creating more moisture by not allowing your books to basically breath? I mean you have them in a Mylar,then box, then a plastic container?
Yes and fluctuations in temperature will lead to condensation somewhere along the line...
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On 13/03/2018 at 4:15 PM, Jolldan said:
Hey guys new member from Scotland. Any recommendations on UK sites that sell graded comics?
I've found Quicksilver Comics & Comicana Direct to be two of the best, but be good to get other opinions
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this query, but I received a cgc slabbed spidey comic today (5.0, not a high grade) and it absolutely stank of smoke
Any advice on how I can freshen it up? I'd hate to use the wrong substance on the plastic casing.
Anybody had similar issues?
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this query, but I received a cgc slabbed spidey comic today (5.0, not a high grade) and it absolutely stank of smoke
Any advice on how I can freshen it up? I'd hate to use the wrong substance on the plastic casing.
Anybody had similar issues?
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Latest pick-ups:
Great acquistions 1Koko!! Love that #39!!
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Thanks, Detroit Mike!
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At this rate, you'll be getting them in record time!
Good to see you picking up some bargains as well
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Thanks, Jon
That's a great help - at least if I see a copy on Eb*y I can ask the right question. I guess some folk must've cut them out of some issues.
Cheers, Steve.
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Whoah!!!
Fantastic-looking copy of #18
'Nice' is an understatement!
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Anyway, as I was saying.....
[Never mind that fantastic ASM #1 Forrest acquired and those great issues Spidey 1981 posted (I'm very envious of those - you seem to have built up a great collection of ASM's in a short space of time!!)]
Some help required...
I'm looking for a mid/low grade ASM #20 but eb*y adverts sometimes say "with pin-up page" or without.
Can anyone post or pm a scan of what this actually is, or explain, so I can check I would be getting a 'complete' comic?
I haven't seen this issue 'in the flesh' and don't want to get ripped-off if I bid on a copy.
Any advice appreciated
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Guys
First - Congrats Forrest on that fantastic ASM #1 !!!!!!!!!
Secondly & less importantly, some help required....
I'm looking for a mid/low grade ASM #20 but eb*y adverts sometimes say "with pin-up page" or without.
Can anyone post or pm a scan of what this actually is, or explain, so I can check I would be getting a complete comic?
I haven't seen this issue 'in the flesh' and don't want to get ripped-off if I bid on a copy.
Pardon my ignorance!!
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Nice buys, Macman!
Also, good to see you adding scans again. Always intersting to see what you guys have been adding to your collections. I'll get myself a scanner sometime and get some of my comics displayed on the forum! Unfortunately, none below #28......yet!
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....me too, but I expect 1-20 to be a bit expensive!
Blue808 & the collectron - they're comics to be proud of! Excuse me while I turn green..!
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Yeah, but it was a precise definition!!!
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Upgrades? Some of us need the early issues in any grade!!
Still, that aura of 'anticipation' compensates!!! (a bit)
Trip to NYC (From UK) advice
in Comics General
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Many thanks for the suggestions and advice everyone - really good of you to take the time and effort to respond to my post - much appreciated!