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Collector* Towmater private msg quote post Address this user
My grail was purchased. I'm considering selling it. Heck, I'm considering selling off a bunch of my collection.
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PLOD theCapraAegagrus private msg quote post Address this user
Realistically attainable, or regardless of whether or not I need to win the lottery? I ask because I will likely never own a Superman #1 or Batman #1.

A nice, crisp, Spawn #1 CGC 10/Gem Mint is at the top of my list (if one ever goes up for sale).

A high-grade Iron Man #1 is up there. Captain America #100. Thor #126. Incredible Hulk #1.

Eerie (1947).
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
I am currently selling my high grade bronze collection for high grades (8.0 or better)of Doctor Strange 169, Thor 126, Captain America 100, Incredible Hulk 102, Submariner 1, Ironman 1, Amazing Spider-Man 96 (the no comic code stuff to me is interesting)and lastly an incredible Hulk 181 in a 7.5 range. I'm in no rush.
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PLOD theCapraAegagrus private msg quote post Address this user
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I am currently selling my high grade bronze collection for high grades (8.0 or better)of Doctor Strange 169, Thor 126, Captain America 100, Incredible Hulk 102, Submariner 1, Ironman 1, Amazing Spider-Man 96 (the no comic code stuff to me is interesting)and lastly an incredible Hulk 181 in a 7.5 range. I'm in no rush.

A fellow man of culture I see...
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
@Doc_Cop I'll send you a list later. Maybe we can help each other out.
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Thank you sir. May I have another? Siggy private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by Jesse_O

The more realistic first appearances that I'd like to get are:
Werewolf by Night #1
Tomb of Dracula #1
DC Comics Presents #26
Monster of Frankenstein #1
The Creature #1 (Dell)
GI Combat #114 (First Haunted Tank)
Our Army at War #168 (First Unknown Soldier)



Do you mean Marvel Spotlight #2? (I don't mean to make it more difficult )
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
Quick question to you self graders. What affect if any on the grade does distributor overspray have? I grade by the Overstreet Grading book and haven't found any mention of this overspray. Thanks Troops!
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Joined The Club Steverogers11 private msg quote post Address this user
Overspray doesn’t affect the grade at all I believe just eye appeal
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-Our Odin-
Rest in Peace
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Originally Posted by Siggy
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Originally Posted by Jesse_O

The more realistic first appearances that I'd like to get are:
Werewolf by Night #1
Tomb of Dracula #1
DC Comics Presents #26
Monster of Frankenstein #1
The Creature #1 (Dell)
GI Combat #114 (First Haunted Tank)
Our Army at War #168 (First Unknown Soldier)



Do you mean Marvel Spotlight #2? (I don't mean to make it more difficult )


I actually meant to put Marvel Spotlight #2 in there also. I wasn't sure of the price and meant to check it out to see where it went. Looking at it now, it is conceivably one that I might be able to afford a lower grade raw copy of.
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
Thanks Cap! (Don't worry your secret identity is safe with me!) It's my understanding that distribution spay was used on comics before being sent to their customers (Candy stores, News Stands etc.) so if they didn't sell, the distributor would be able to verify their books were being returned for a credit. Are there any other explanations for the distributor overspray on older comics out there? In search of the truth...nuff said.
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
I had a shop owner mention that the spray may have been used to color code when unsold stock needed to be returned. Could make sense. I've seen blue, brown, magenta, green, and yellow sprays.
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
I have heard that too Studley. Meaning the store owner would spray the books himself so the returns couldn't be resold. Like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Lolli pop? The world may never know! Jesse, some more books up your alley!





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PLOD theCapraAegagrus private msg quote post Address this user
Distributor over-spray would keep a comic out of the Mint/Gem Mint range. That's about it.
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Collector Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user
The top edge nice straight clean looking color stripes were monthly codes used to keep track of books in stacks for retailing, vs the heavier type splashed on overspray for returns, often blue in color.
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I hear their hourly rate is outrageous! sportshort private msg quote post Address this user
@theCapraAegagrus, "A fellow man of culture I see..."

Apparently, I can't afford culture (at least that's what my wife always says). Dangnabbit!
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-Our Odin-
Rest in Peace
Jesse_O private msg quote post Address this user
@Doc_Cop Definitely some sweet books there!!!
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Collector Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user
Thanks Darkseid! Since both types were part of doing business, is it safe to say they don't affect a books grade other than appeal?
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PLOD theCapraAegagrus private msg quote post Address this user
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@theCapraAegagrus, "A fellow man of culture I see..."

Apparently, I can't afford culture (at least that's what my wife always says). Dangnabbit!

LOL. I'm a man of first self-titled issues rather than first appearances. Almost no one shares the same preference...
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"Forum Overlord" bah ha ha ha... JustThatGuy private msg quote post Address this user
I wanted to get IH 1 and AF15 for Stan to sign but, well, you know. Then I was just going to save up and buy both and they announced the 2022 Corvette ZO6. I may never be able to get those two for my “Scrooge McDuck’s money bin”.


Oh and I’ve been looking at showcase 22.
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PEDIGREED... Again! martymann private msg quote post Address this user
Instead of returning the entire leftover comic to the
distributor, the store owner returned the top third of
the cover for credit...the blue ink was applied to prevent
resale of the "remainder" copy.



(From BATMAN #253)

What was never intended to be resold but as you see,
it was.



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Collector Drogio private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by Studley_Dudley
1. Transformers #1 Marvel UK



Oooh. Forgot about that one! But I’d be happy with a high grade (8.0-9.0) copy...you’re going for the NM/M range I’m sure.
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Collector poka private msg quote post Address this user
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Overspray doesn’t affect the grade at all I believe just eye appeal


if just a little bit does not affect - however excessive spray will impact
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Joined The Club Steverogers11 private msg quote post Address this user
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Overspray doesn’t affect the grade at all I believe just eye appeal


if just a little bit does not affect - however excessive spray will impact
thanks poka didn’t know that
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
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if just a little bit does not affect - however excessive spray will impact



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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
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1. Transformers #1 Marvel UK



Oooh. Forgot about that one! But I’d be happy with a high grade (8.0-9.0) copy...you’re going for the NM/M range I’m sure.
I would like a 9+ but I know that the cost could be prohibitive since these don't pop up. There was a signed one on the bay, but I'm not about that autographed life. I can be flexible on grade though.
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Collector 50AE_DE private msg quote post Address this user
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My grails are GA SOTI books except for the last one below.



Domingos Alegres 220 - 1st appearance of Turok Spanish Edition


I would assume then you already found yourself a copy of Space Western 45....


I actually don't have a copy of that book. Other than the cool cover, I didn't know anything about that book until I checked it out. Pretty cool and it came up a little more than a year before Turok's 1st appearance.
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Masculinity takes a holiday. EbayMafia private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by martymann
Instead of returning the entire leftover comic to the
distributor, the store owner returned the top third of
the cover for credit...the blue ink was applied to prevent
resale of the "remainder" copy.


Another study in irony;

Tearing off a third of the cover doesn't prevent resale but a little spray paint does.

Spray painting doesn't impact book grade, but presumably tearing off a third of the cover just might.
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PEDIGREED... Again! martymann private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by EbaySeller
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Originally Posted by martymann
Instead of returning the entire leftover comic to the
distributor, the store owner returned the top third of
the cover for credit...the blue ink was applied to prevent
resale of the "remainder" copy.


Another study in irony;

Tearing off a third of the cover doesn't prevent resale but a little spray paint does.

Spray painting doesn't impact book grade, but presumably tearing off a third of the cover just might.


From what I understand, at least from CGC, a missing third of
the cover is given an "Incomplete" while the blue ink is treated
as "Color-Touch" and given a "RESTORED" grade.

Marty
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I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for. drchaos private msg quote post Address this user
@martymann When I asked for 30% off I was talking about the price.
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