Grail is the most over used and poorly used word in this hobby. 4 4

[Foley]

5 hours ago, Turtle said:

This post sent me down a series of rabbit holes on the internet.  I appreciate the reading recommendations. 

 

Happy to oblige. These kind of things fascinate me. Nick Bostrom appeared on Sam Harris’ podcast if you’re looking for Something else, it was a good episode. 

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

In some circles this would be considered a grail now. 

(Note not just any Giggle Comics #3 , but this specific one!) 

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

Also way overused. 

Hot !  Investment! And now many emojis such as Stock Chart. Diamond. Fire , etc.

[Qalyar]

I reserve "grail" with regard to my personal collection for books that:

1. are impossible to find on demand (if it is available for purchase at-will, it's not a grail even if I can't afford it now),
2. will be markedly more expensive than comparable.books when I do find it (if it takes me years to find, but it's only worth $20, that might be a chase book, but it isn't a grail),
3. are significant to the sub-collection they are part of (random fill can't be a grail; it has to be something legitimately special),
4. and grant me eternal life when used wisely.

Well, three out of four, anyway.

[kav]

I say the most overused word is RARE.
Or maybe L@@K!

[Frost451]

Well apparently every X-men issue ever printed is also now a grail, so I guess that’s happening.  Its easier to say grail then highly desirable, hard to find, and expensive comic book. That being said, x-men 282 is not my grail.  You know what they say, beauty is in the eye of beholder.  They also say there is a sucker born every minute...

[CJ Design]

14 hours ago, kav said:

I say the most overused word is RARE.
Or maybe L@@K!

...or "CGC this" or "CGC ready"