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[theCapraAegagrus]

This is a poll that isn't a poll and isn't even concise enough to be a poll.

Tropic Thunder?

[comicginger1789]

I am a raw buyer primarily. I sell to support the collection because, thankfully, there are comics I (GASP) don't like. 

Slabbing intrigues me. I would like to know the grades of my books and some I would like to see encapsulated. That being said, I enjoy reading them too so its hard to make the transition into the slabbing world. 

[NoMan]

Reading this thread while listening to Patti Smith Groups’ “Dancing Barefoot” works well. 

Edited November 15, 2019 by NoMan

[Hollywood1892]

21 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

This is a poll that isn't a poll and isn't even concise enough to be a poll.

Tropic Thunder?

[Robot Man]

12 hours ago, Hollywood1892 said:

There are many different types in our hobby/trade

ie

purist

Slabs only

Raws

Seller

Buyer

Where do you see yourself

Like most of us, all of the above...

[Robot Man]

1 hour ago, comicginger1789 said:

I am a raw buyer primarily. I sell to support the collection because, thankfully, there are comics I (GASP) don't like. 

Slabbing intrigues me. I would like to know the grades of my books and some I would like to see encapsulated. That being said, I enjoy reading them too so its hard to make the transition into the slabbing world. 

Me too. Although I have a number of slabs bought because either they were expensive books, only liked the covers or got a good deal. I just can’t stand just turning it over and seeing only two sides. A very quick and unfillfulling experience. The pages could be blank inside for all I know. 

I like the page turning experience. Discovering things inside, smelling the vintage ink and paper and reading the stories. Anything less is just a waste of money to me...

But when buying a big key or high dollar book, I usually will only buy slabbed. Then, I crack them like a walnut!

[Hollywood1892]

2 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

 

But when buying a big key or high dollar book, I usually will only buy slabbed. Then, I crack them like a walnut!

 

To be fair I have a strong desire to do the same

Edited November 15, 2019 by Hollywood1892

[marvelmaniac]

COLLECTOR in every sense of the term.

Raw books, complete runs, all books are graded (by me), photographed and cataloged, generally condition is not a concern especially for hard to find or expensive books, will even accept coverless (for #1's) or remainder copies.

I do own two CGC books(out of 2000)because they were needed to complete runs and the price was right. (TTA 1 1959, Transformers 80 1984)

[Robot Man]

You are missing one other trait...

Hoarder

[Krismusic]

16 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

You are missing one other trait...

Hoarder

aren't we all hoarders.. noo damn.. 

[Krismusic]

1 hour ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

This is a poll that isn't a poll and isn't even concise enough to be a poll.

Tropic Thunder?

I dont get the tropic thunder thing I saw the movie but still not getting it.. 

[marvelmaniac]

11 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

You are missing one other trait...

Hoarder

Ha Ha!!!  

I have had this discussion before, there are distinct differences between a "Collector" and a "Hoarder", I just happen to be an avid "Collector" that is "Anal" with "OCD" which is an affliction for probably about 50% of the members of this community.  

https://www.aifc.com.au/whats-the-difference-between-collecting-and-hoarding/

 

 

[Krismusic]

I think I have like 200 if not more slabbed books.. I like d'em shinny things... my precious.. 

[Krismusic]

31 minutes ago, Robot Man said:

Me too. Although I have a number of slabs bought because either they were expensive books, only liked the covers or got a good deal. I just can’t stand just turning it over and seeing only two sides. A very quick and unfillfulling experience. The pages could be blank inside for all I know. 

I like the page turning experience. Discovering things inside, smelling the vintage ink and paper and reading the stories. Anything less is just a waste of money to me...

But when buying a big key or high dollar book, I usually will only buy slabbed. Then, I crack them like a walnut!

do you have a special nutcracker for the slabs.

[Krismusic]

collectors explaining their massive collection like:

[theCapraAegagrus]

7 minutes ago, Krismusic said:

I dont get the tropic thunder thing I saw the movie but still not getting it.. 

[Krismusic]

1 minute ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

ahh k I get it. you should probably include that gif in your OP 

[Hollywood1892]

12 minutes ago, Krismusic said:

I dont get the tropic thunder thing I saw the movie but still not getting it.. 

[Hollywood1892]

5 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said:

Is this still about the movie?

[theCapraAegagrus]

3 minutes ago, Krismusic said:

ahh k I get it. you should probably include that gif in your OP