nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Well everyone has at least 1 book in their collection (In my case way more), where every time you see it you just want to replace-upgrade it because it's got a heartbreaking tale, or just a copy that has unknown flaws at the time of purchase behind it, but it's still there in your collection...many years later. So here is the top on my list Amazing Spider-Man #12 Looks pretty good right? Well about 17 years ago, My Wife at her first Comic Convention with me, broke away purchased this Wall book from a dealer at the show. The comic labeled VF++-off white to white pages- for around $120 to surprise me when we got home with this gift.. She was proud, knowing that I needed that issue, I was ecstatic to receive this book...Then I examined it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Cutouts, incomplete story. Ken Aldred, conan09279, Sandflea and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) So Anyway my wife will not buy any raw comics for me now, just CGC graded as raw untrusted. 😃 and really doesn’t like or trust dealers at conventions anymore.. so we don’t go to many nowadays, especially out of state. My advice-Check your books, and know the item you’re purchasing before buying. Anyone else want to share a sad tale, or book that doesn’t belong? Edited February 22, 2019 by nepatkm Untrust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) I'm away from my collection and don't have a pic or as innocent a story, believe me I have soooo many noob mistakes... Does the sentence I own a cgc 6.0 deadpool #1 1997! Does that Strike fear into your heart? Edited February 22, 2019 by ADAMANTIUM nepatkm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 WIFE!!!!! $#@!@!! That hurts to look at. I would have to destroy. I always do a page count examine every book first thing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Who was the #@!@##!!! DEALER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 So bittersweet..... ADAMANTIUM and nepatkm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, kav said: WIFE!!!!! $#@!@!! That hurts to look at. I would have to destroy. I always do a page count examine every book first thing!!!!! Right!, My wife tried to do something really nice for me trusting dealers, and their wall books. Yeah not in the hobby, and completely was taken advantage of Don't know who the dealer was, but this shouldn't have been a wall book.. Anyway its a lesson why people need to know what they're getting.. Also a blessing that CGC is around to help those who don't. ADAMANTIUM and bug33fouf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, nepatkm said: Right!, My wife tried to do something really nice for me trusting dealers, and their wall books. Yeah not in the hobby, and completely was taken advantage of Don't know who the dealer was, but this shouldn't have been a wall book.. Anyway its a lesson why people need to know what they're getting.. Also a blessing that CGC is around to help those who don't. Everyone pls give crash course to all significant others!!! Ok honey you might try to do something nice for me one day so here's what you have to know- First of all, DONT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Just look at it this way-what if she learned her lesson on a $3,000 book!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, kav said: Just look at it this way-what if she learned her lesson on a $3,000 book!!!! She's not that loving on gifts for me.. bug33fouf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, nepatkm said: She's not that loving on gifts for me.. maybe after a special night tho- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, jcjames said: So bittersweet..... So is the problem the Sig? Still it's witnessed by CGC, Very Nice!! I traded away my ASM #1 in my younger days, for a complete set of Nova But according to BitcoinSwami, all is going to pay out for me soon! Edited February 22, 2019 by nepatkm young, real young and stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, nepatkm said: So is the problem the Sig? Still it's witnessed by CGC, Very Nice!! I traded away my ASM #1 in my younger days, for a complete set of Nova But according to BitcoinSwami, all is going to pay out for me soon! Oh lord. nepatkm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, nepatkm said: So is the problem the Sig? Still it's witnessed by CGC, Very Nice!! I traded away my ASM #1 in my younger days, for a complete set of Nova But according to BitcoinSwami, all is going to pay out for me soon! Watching Stan tear the cover as he signed it, ugh... ETA: But I think you win. Edited February 22, 2019 by jcjames ADAMANTIUM and nepatkm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, jcjames said: Watching Stan tear the cover as he signed it, ugh... Dang that sucks..Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, nepatkm said: So is the problem the Sig? Still it's witnessed by CGC, Very Nice!! I traded away my ASM #1 in my younger days, for a complete set of Nova But according to BitcoinSwami, all is going to pay out for me soon! Youve had some bad ASM setbacks-I want to start a fund raiser for you! #AF15FORNEP! nepatkm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepatkm Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Just now, kav said: Youve had some bad ASM setbacks-I want to start a fund raiser for you! #AF15FORNEP! You don't even want to know about the demise of my AF#15 1950's war comics and jcjames 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I don't have pictures anymore but 2 of my first 3 CGC submissions came back as PLODS. B&B #94 (Adams House of Mystery) and Conan #3 both looked great but had restoration. They are now gone and upgraded from trusted sources (Thank you Dale Roberts!) nepatkm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 minute ago, nepatkm said: You don't even want to know about the demise of my AF#15 oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
