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My copy of Marvel Graphic Novel #4, CGC 9.4 available for sale. The New Mutants first appearance and Origin Price Variant For Sale $600 Price includes shipping from UK and will be sent tracked/signed for Royal Mail. I will accept Paypal or Venmo as form of payment. Please contact me off line at gfslashab@gmail.com if you have questions. No returns. Thank you for looking.
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untilThe Suffolk Comic and Art Expo will host it's third edition on Saturday, October 26 2019 from 10am-6pm at the Brentwood campus of the Suffolk County Community College. It is 23,000 sq feet of comic books, toys, anime/manga, T-shirts, and of course some of the biggest names in comics as well as the best local artists in all of Long Island and the five boroughs. We have many well known creators such as publishers such as Marvel, DC, Image and more!!! Hope to see you there! Check out our website for updates and announcements at www.suffolkcomicartexpo.com, our IG @suffolkcomicartexpo and our twitter @SC_ComicArtExpo. -
The Best VueScan Scanner Settings I Could Find (HP 8300)
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The Best VueScan Scanner Settings I Could Find (HP 8300) Let me start off by saying I searched high and low for the simple solution of just copying someone's settings and couldn't find them for the life of me. So I decided I'm not all that slow and could probably figure it out on my own. After a couple hours playing with every single setting I could find, I settled on what I felt was the best representation of the slabs on hand. So hopefully a few of you can use this post to your time-saving advantage. I've been helped so much over the past couple years by your collective knowledge, I guess this is just my way of giving a little back. So first things first! SCANNER: HP Scanjet 8300 (white background) PLATFORM: Mac APPLICATION: VueScan (Version: 9881.17.206...just kidding, it updated 7 minutes ago and it should update again within the hour ) I'll drop some screenshots here of my settings for you "just give me the goods" type and for the engineers, surgeons, and over-organized collectors I'll post some context below. I'll also make sure I have a before and after shot of our brave test subject Nova #25 (props to Ron C. for the gem). After everything, I'll post a cornucopia of scans from different ages and colors. Every slab I post will be the new CGC case. The older ones can still use these settings, but the new case really shines without that infamous blue tint. Here we go... Make sure that in VueScan you set the Options to Professional (or click the Options+ button at the bottom) That's the short of it. Now for the expanded edition... Like I said earlier, I spent a couple hours really fine tuning this as best I could. Getting the blacks and whites right was by far the most difficult task. Sadly the glare just wouldn't go away, but I didn't think it was awful. It seems to be worse on white comics. The darker covers tend to absorb the light a bit better. Be sure to clean your glass and slabs. I know that should be a no-brainer, but it's the little things that get overlooked easiest. Here I'll focus more on what I did do, rather than didn't. INPUT SETTINGS: The only real thing of note is probably the scan resolution. I only did 300 dpi for simplicity. You could do 100 or 72 and see very little degradation. I tried multiple passes and saw zero improvement even at 600% zoom. FILTER SETTINGS: Restore colors really seemed to get the ball rolling as far as the Red, Green, and Blues go. They "popped" like they should. Part of the reason I used Nova #25 was because of the great inking by Klaus Janson. There are so many deep colors mixed with blacks and whites on that classic cover. Pulling those out of a Bronze Age book accurately was my primary focus. Grain reduction was a surprising touch. Sometimes these high-res scans really pick up every fiber in the paper and it can get a little noisy. The grain reduction set to light made the book still have that textured look, but smoothed it out enough to mimic more of what you'd see with the naked eye. Sharpen was a must. With the deeper wells in these new cases, the scanner actually focuses on the rib/edge of the case. This means that the comic is slightly out of focus. Sharpen corrected that drastically. COLOR SETTINGS: This is where I spent most my time, however, it made the BIGGEST difference. I went from "hey, not too shabby" to "holy cow (insert best Harry Caray impression here)" getting these settings right. Neutral color balance was the best option. It really leveled everything out so I had good control over the final scan. The black point I cranked all the way up to pull those dark blacks as best I could. It was tough on some of my Silver Age and Bronze Age because those blacks look dark gray. I don't know if that's due to ink or age. I set the white point right on the edge. Much higher and it starts to look like a blown out photo. I also wanted to match the white on the books. Moderns are super bright, whereas some of the older comics have an off-white look to them. The curves are where the fine tuning came in. Curve low is a setting that darkens the blacks. Curve high obviously does the opposite and brightens the whites. The detail really concerned me and getting these two settings right seemed to make sure the darkest and brightest colors weren't washed or flattened. OUTPUT SETTINGS: Just the JPEG quality here. I played with several, and honestly, I think I was tripping myself out a bit. The file size reduction wasn't huge for 50 vs 90 so I opted for the higher setting. 50 would work fine if you're concerned with a few kilobytes. There's very, very little degradation in most scans. On a side note, 90 shines with a super busy cover. Explosions or webs, things like that. So how about the results?! Here's a stock setting scan of the Nova #25 vs the updated settings. I could walk you through every scan I did, but this post would be a mile long...wait, it already is. I'll spare you more mileage. Here's a super zoom comparison: Everything really came together after some pretty simple setting changes. None of these were edited in post. They're straight from the scanner to here. I just hate I didn't do this before I scanned like 200 slabs! I hope this helps some of you who've asked about correct settings in past discussions. I know we all like to show off our slabs with the best foot forward. I'd be interested to hear from some of you with different scanners. I know the HP 8300 is kind of the standard around here for slab scanning, but I know there are ton of others being used out there. VueScan really is an incredible tool! I can't speak highly enough of that software. Anyways, enough from me. Best of luck to everyone and happy slabbing! Here are a few more various scans for your viewing pleasure...
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NJ's Coolest Comic Con returns June 29-30 at the Mennen Arena in Morristown NJ Tickets are on sale now and you can also see our 1st batch of guests at www.GSComicFest.com
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I recently had my first comic graded and was wondering if there is a way to access a CGC population report? My comic graded higher than expected and I'm interested in finding out if there have been others on the market.
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Hello everyone! If you have a subscription at this site - https://comics.gpanalysis.com/Default.asp can you send images of graphics of Avengers #1 1963 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5? It will help me so much! Thanks in advance!
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HOUSTON COLLECTORS' SHOWCASE Sunday, June 2, 2019 From 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HOUSTON MARRIOTT SOUTH at Hobby Airport 9100 Gulf Frwy Houston, TX 77017 (Just south of the I-45 South & Loop 610 South interchange) FREE HOTEL PARKING & FREE WI-FI!! WIN a $100 SHOPPING SPREE with paid $5 admission. Drawing held at 3:30 p.m. Must be present to win!! Showcasing the city's BEST vendors offering... Original comic book art, vintage & modern era comic books, both raw & slabbed 'key' comics, 'dollar' comics, graphic novels, vintage toys & action figures, & so much more awesome collectibles!! Join us & spend the day BUYING, SELLING, & TRADING for the BEST available merch. in the city!! Remember to bring in your vintage collections as vendors will be BUYING!! This is your BEST chance to get the BEST $$$ for your items!! Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $5 (Kids 10 & younger are FREE with paying Adult) Vendors: 30 - 6 ft. tables available. Pre-pay with PayPal, $40 per table. For vendor tables or more information, please contact us at houstoncollectorsshowcase@gmail.com Or call Bini at 281.250.2433 Facebook / Houston Collectors' Showcase Instagram @houstoncollectorsshowcase
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I found this comic book at eBay. How are you think, is it an homage at Amazing Fantasy #15?
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Hi folks. I have up for grabs a ultra rare DC Presents 22 (Whitman Variant). One of 2 on Cgc census at 8.5 which is also the highest graded. I accept PayPal goods and services and will provide an exact shipping quote for prospective buyers. Please ask any questions or for more pics and I am open to reasonable offers. Asking 3500 US for this rare book.
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Hello everyone! Can you, please, write about CGC's slang, like a ''Purple label of death''? Thanks in advice.
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Mountiees Display Your Collection Mountiees are unique comic book wall mounting brackets that make displaying your prized CGC and CBCS graded comic books easy! Made of UV resin, our special brackets are designed to hold your graded comic securely on the wall. Need to change to look? Just slide the graded comic book out the side and choose to adjust as needed. Mountiees are resin printed brackets that hold just the lip of the graded comic without hiding anything else from that beautiful case. The design also lets you slip your comic in and out at your leisure so your display can change as your mood does. Simply mount the bracket with the included screws and wall anchors and BOOM…its on the wall. Developed and designed in house, our Mountiees brackets make sure your key issues get the attention they deserve. Stop hiding those amazing CGC and CBCS comics that you invested all your hard earned money into and show it off today! Learn more and purchase your set today: www.Mountiees.com
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Up for grabs is a gorgeous copy of The Incredible Hulk 181 CGC 9.2, featuring the first full appearance of Wolverine! I'm asking $7000 shipped. First wins. PayPal only. The book will be impeccably shipped with tracking and sig confirmation. US only.
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Hey everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but it falls under "grading" so I thought I'd try here... I have a friend who submitted a bunch of books to CGC for the first time last year, and he's thinking about resubmitting one of them for regrading (he thinks it should have graded higher, and there was nothing major in the graders notes to make him think otherwise). My question is this...he doesn't feel comfortable cracking the book out of the slab himself, and was wondering if he could just resubmit the slabbed book to CGC? He'll be submitting the slabbed book with some other books that will be bagged and boarded, and is not sure if submitting books in mixed "formats" (one slabbed and the rest bagged and boarded) will impact anything. Thanks! Art -
- ANOTHER TASTE OF COPPER & MODERN HOT BOOKS WITH SOME SLABBAGE AND KEYS MIXED IN. I HAVE SIX, SIMPLE SELLING STATEMENTS/RULES BELOW. THEY WILL BE FOLLOWED TO THE LETTER...NO EXCUSES PLEASE. PLEASE READ & ABIDE BY THEM ! ALL LOW HANGING FRUIT OFFERS WILL BE TREATED AS SUCH The simple rules... - 1st in the sales thread beats ANY agreement between parties via PM or elsewhere. It's fine if someone wants to post the " sign pending scan"... but realize if someone posts the sign after you without a "pending scan" notation, then their will trump yours. If someone posts in the sales thread in the time it takes me to mark it sold to you from your PM, you also will lose item. If you're really worried about losing the item, then you better post it here in the sales thread - Paypal only please. Your paypal address must be confirmed and I only ship to the confirmed address noted in your paypal account. Not verified? Then get verified - No probies, HOS, people who I choose not to sell to or those on my personal ignore list. - Payment required within three days of me sending you an initial invoice unless prior arrangements are made beforehand. If you want to add to your invoice, that's fine... but it's still THREE DAYS after you're sent the INITIAL invoice. This rule is in place regardless of weather or not you read the invoice and leave it flashing in your inbox. I try to plan all this out so I can get paid fast and ship fast with minimal trips to the PO. Realize that after the three days after I send your initial invoice, books are back up for sale and I will nominate you for the PL list. By winning my book(s), you agree to this. Not trying to be wank-ish, just more efficient. Not really interested in time payments, as I need these books out the door. - Shipping will be boxed and insured for USA Paypal confirmed addresses and is a flat rate of $10...no matter how much you buy. If by chance I overcharge you for shipping, the difference will be refunded into your paypal account...if miss it, just remind me. PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT currently shipping outside of the USA at this time. - Returns gladly accepted within 7 days of receipt of package at buyer's expense (unless I totally messed up, then its on me), no questions asked. Need to see how legit I am... here are 30+ pages of my kudos. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=4281199#Post4281199&fpart=1
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I love comic books. Ever since I was a kid, the lure of the hand-drawn art, as well as the adventure to the local comic store alone, was the highlight of a long school week. As I got older, the comics I loved became art and soon I was collecting graded comics to keep forever in perfect (or close to perfect) condition. The one problem I found was always displaying them. No matter what the product it always seemed flimsy or not “clean” looking enough. I wanted something that could support my habit and also provide a minimal way to showcase them without bulky and expensive covers and matte frames. So, I began 3D printing, designing, and modeling. After months of trial, I finally had what I wanted. Simple to install bracket that minimally holds the graded comic without sacrificing that perfect cover art. BEHOLD! The Mountiee! Mountiees are resin printed brackets that hold just the lip of the graded comic without hiding anything else from that beautiful case. The design also lets you slip your comic in and out at your leisure so your display can change as your mood does. Simply mount the bracket with the included screws and wall anchors and BOOM…its on the wall. We designed the bracket with collectors in mind meaning we used high-quality UV resin to make the bracket stable without worrying about weight or grip. They are light weight but can hold any graded comic from standard case to newsprint. Mountiees come in 3 colors: Dark Night (Black), Classic Gray, and Semi-Transparent. No interested in using screws? Renting? Head to your local home improvement store and grab double-sided removable mounting tape. It's that easy! We want you to start displaying your “preciousnesses” as well, so head on over and grab your brackets today! Facebook: Facebook.com/Mountiees Instagram: Instagram.com/Mountiees More info: mountiees.com
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Hey Everyone! I'm a 3D printing enthusiast trying to make solutions to everyday problems we geeks and nerds encounter. I wanted to share with you my creation for displaying your graded comic book collection. I wasn't too happy with the other option in the market since I wanted something more stable for higher end books. So i created Mountiees. They are designed and produced by me, so the design is something I hold dear due to its simple nature but strong and stable support. What Are Mountiees? Mountiees are unique mounting brackets that make displaying your CGC and CBCS Graded Comics easy and give your wall a much more modern look and feel. Simply install the brackets on the wall and slide your graded comics in and out as you please. The mounts install with two screws and can hold any size graded comic book from standard size to newsprint. Available in black, gray, and semi-transparent they blend into any wall. Each set comes with 2 Brackets 2 Screws 2 Wall Anchors Visit Mountiees.com to learn more and purchase yours today! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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Lets get the RULES out of the way 1. No HOS members or those I elect not to do business with, which includes those I ignore posts from 2. First in thread means you claim the book and trumps all PM's 3. Sorry NO international Buyers 4. Payment due within 48 hours of claiming purchase via Paypal (Please inquire if you need alternative methods as I happily accept Money Order, Chase pay, or Cash App) 5. Return Policy: Sorry No returns and no time limit (If you don't like what you see.... do not claim it!) 6. Shipping is $14.00 flate rate for this thread Thanks for considering Kudos Link: Check out my Golden / Silver / Bronze age thread
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So, I recently submitted (4) orders in 1 shipment to CGC this week. However, in my profile I only see 3 out of the 4 orders and I just received an e-mail from CGC submission acknowledgement with only 3 orders on the invoice. Is this normal business practice? Will I get another CGC submission acknowledgement regarding my 4th order?? Has this happened to anybody on the board? Any assistance would be appreciated so I can sleep at night lol
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I have purchased books here and sold books on eBay as jimhouston and I have 214 100% positive feedback Take it! Is the winning bid and overrides PM but you can PM me with offers Payment via PayPal, checks or money order. I will message you the info. I will pay shipping and insurance. Shipped via Fed Ex 2nd Day Delivery. I shipped a Batman 5 to Florida which was later sent to CGC and it came back CGC 3.0 NO RETURNS unless damaged during shipping. SUPERMAN 4 CGC 2.0 $1,000.00 Moderate Professional Restoration
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Okay, so I will make this short and sweet. I am not going to say who I am, don't ask. DO NOT SUBMIT BOOKS THROUGH PARADISE COMICS. The owner does not submit your books at the end of each month like you're being told. He keeps them, while using the fees you pay to pay of a LARGE DEBT that he owes to CGC. That's a ponzi scheme, folks. And this is the reason books are taking 6 months to over a year to come back from grading, when CGC's turnaround is far less than that. Because they will not process the books that have already been submitted until he pays them for the services, and the books that are being submitted more recently are not being sent in until months after you've submitted them. This has been going on for at least 2 years now. There are other things being done, that everyone should be aware of. Yes, he swaps out your higher grade comics for lower grades, if he feels he can sell the higher grade comic quickly himself. Do NOT leave collections with him. He will swap out any high grade, good issues for lower grade before returning the collection to you. There are customers getting lawyers involved now, because he hasn't returned their CGC books to them in over a year. The main offense here is the Ponzi scheme. If you give him money, he is using it to pay off debts he owes to CGC and other vendors. DO NOT SUBMIT BOOKS THROUGH PETER AT PARADISE COMICS.
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trumps any pms. Shipping, insurance and signature confirmation are included in the U.S., outside of the U.S. shipping charges will apply. I will not ship an item where delivery confirmation is not available. No returns on 3rd party graded books. Preferred methods of payments are Cashier`s Check, Money Order & Personal Check. (Checks must clear before shipping) Paypal is also accepted. No probation or Hos members For those of you who are not familiar with me I have over 34,300 feedbacks on ebay, my user i.d. is cbcnow. Some of my references here on the boards are: Primetime, MrBedrock, G.A.tor & Filter81 Please View My Feedback/Kudos Page: Feedback / Kudos $13995 ***Moved To Ebay*** Fantastic Four #1 Cgc 3.5 Ow/w SS Stan Lee
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The HOUSTON COLLECTORS' SHOWCASE Sunday, January 27, 2019 From 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HOUSTON MARRIOTT SOUTH at Hobby Airport 9100 Gulf Frwy Houston, TX 77017 (Just south of the I-45 South & Loop 610 South interchange) FREE HOTEL PARKING & FREE WI-FI!! WIN a $100 SHOPPING SPREE with paid $5 admission. Drawing held at 3:30 p.m. Must be present to win!! Showcasing the city's BEST vendors offering... Original comic book art, vintage & modern era comic books, both raw & slabbed 'key' comics, 'dollar' comics, graphic novels, vintage toys & action figures, & so much more awesome collectibles!! Join us & spend the day BUYING, SELLING, & TRADING for the BEST available merch. in the city!! Remember to bring in your vintage collections as vendors will be BUYING!! This is your BEST chance to get the BEST $$$ for your items!! Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $5 (Kids 10 & younger are FREE with paying Adult) Vendors: 30 - 6 ft. tables are available!! Pre-pay with PayPal, $40 for each table For vendor tables or more information, please contact us at houstoncollectorsshowcase@gmail.com Or call Bini at 281.250.2433 Facebook / Houston Collectors' Showcase Instagram @houstoncollectorsshowcase
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Rules: Returns accepted as long as you send it back they way it left. Return shipping is on the buyer. So please ask questions and study the scans. I have included front and back cover scans. No one on any list, or if I have you on ignore. PayPal and personal checks accepted. First gets it. Shipping is included. Consider all books pressed. -
Another small handful of Marvel and DC CGC graded books! Shipping: (US) $15 for up to 3 slabs. $25 for 4 and up. Contact me for Canada and International shipping. Payment: Paypal, MO and Checks. Returns are accepted (7 Day return) Nobody from the naughty list please. Payment due within 48 hours after invoice is sent, unless other arrangements are made. Time payments are fine with a non-refundable deposit. I will be starting in a short bit. Thanks for looking.
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Looking to get rid of some slabs over the next few days due too life. Paypal Only. Shipping Rates Apply depending on location. No Returns unless product comes in damaged.(It won't) Book is what is described and shipping will be through USPS. Serious buyers only! Amazing Spider-Man #31 $250 Deadpool #28 $75
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