CBCS Only Slabs You Just Got Back #321544
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| @flanders Glad it worked out for you. I know you were concerned about submitting it. | ||
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I've spent years perfecting my brand of assholery.
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| @GAC I watched that show as a kid. | ||
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 If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8.
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| Got some books back. It took me about as long to get the tape off the bubble wrap as it took them to do the grading. I would say the order was a pretty mixed bag. I got this at an estate sale, mostly because I never come across it in the wild. I didn't expect this to be my highest grade.  In contrast, there's always a Spidey 300 somewhere.  This book presents way better than the grade, IMO. I'm disappointed in this one.  I got this because it's cool and old. It's still cool and old.  First X-Men crossover. Reminds me that I need to get another copy of FF 28.  The rest are finishing up my early X-Men graded run. They're all graded now although a few are raw graded. A little lower than I would have liked, but fine.  My other disappointment. Will have to replace this one.  No complaints here.  |
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 Hmm... Moderated again!
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Not that it wasn't safe and secure before, but it's really safe and secure now. More early Walt Kelly! |
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| @xkonk That Tales of Suspense 49 is a toough book. I thought CBCS was a little rough on my latest graded submission as well. | ||
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 I'm sure whatever it was you got me was perfect.
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| Some rarities from around the world. Two Spider-Man 300 from Indonesia a first and a second printing Then from Iceland a couple 252 and a secret wars 8 Then finally a Spider-Man 300 from Argentina.     |
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8.
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Quote:Originally Posted by DrWatson Yeah, the price goes up pretty steeply with condition from what I've seen. Happy to have a decent copy. |
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| Well, this submission was middle of the road at best. The bright spot was this Uncanny X-Men 165. It was actually a PGX 9.8 in another life.  I was also pleased with the the X-Men 8.  The Amazing Spider-Man 286 landed about were I thought it would.  Along with this Dr. Strange 16.  The Silver Surfer 1 was a slight disappointment. But I can see it going the way of the 9.6 when I really look at it.  Now for the WTFs. These four books are some nice looking 9.6s. It makes me wonder who has their butt puckered in the grading room. X-Men 7, X-Men 25, and Wolverine 75.    This one broke my heart. I knew this was a beautiful book and a lock at 9.8. It even received Exceptional White pages. But alas, it was not meant to be... 9.6... Boom. Pft.  There was one other graded book, but it was such a travesty of justice I can't talk about it, much less post it. I might have to result to voodoo or pull a Pet Sematary. I don't know. I'm talking crazy now. Thank God I had the books grade screened. The ten that failed would have really sucked. Those grades would have been apocalyptic. All of these will be for sale except the X-Men 165 and, for now, the X-Men Annual 9. |
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 I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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| @DrWatson Awesome books Doc!! It's funny...your disappointments are my "jumping for joy's" lol!! | ||
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| I know. Stupid, right? I'm tempted to see what the cgc would grade the four 9.6s. I sound like @ComicNija0215. Crazy talk, man. I tell ya. I have an FF 185 that failed a 9.4 grade screen. I can't for the life of me figure that one out. Gorgeous book. |
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I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Maybe these discount codes make the Graders grumpy and then make the grade tougher...ha! I kid! | ||
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| I thought about that! | ||
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| This isn't the box I thought it was going to be, but that's okay. It's a pretty good box. Certainly better than the last one. Only four failed the grade screen. The few books that I really wanted to be 9.8s weren't. I think all of these will be for sale. Here we go...     |
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    The end. |
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 It gets old smelling it everytime I go outside my door.
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| @DrWatson Hopefully you can generate enough scratch to make it worth the effort. | ||
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| Part of it is I like fooling with it. Something to do. Plus, it gets the books out of my house. I was hoping the Sinister Six books would come back 9.8. None of them did, lol. |
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| I complain. Sometimes a lot. However, it is easier to sell 9.4s and 9.6s than the 9.8s as the price points are lower and you have a wider market. That said, the profit margin is lower. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, it's a bit of fun. And it's a lot cheaper and healthier than hookers and blow, lol. |
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It gets old smelling it everytime I go outside my door.
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| @DrWatson I find our hobby not only enjoyable but more often than not, it is therapeutic. Especially when doing lab work. Takes patience, which produces a calming peace. And when you make a few dollars in the process, makes it even more enjoyable. |
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 I'm not a plagiarist. I'm also not illiterate.
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| I kind of miss Erik Larsen Spider-Man | ||
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 I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans.
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| My HOLIDAY24 drek has returned! I only submitted seven comics, and expected them all to get grades in the 9.2 to 9.6 range. I was only disappointed in one of the grades (it was the book in the worst shape for the lot, and I did not purchase it new), so not bad compared to other submissions I have seen posted here. I did not have any of the books pressed, which could have probably helped out a book or two. Here's the first three. I bought the DD and Firestorm new back in the day and had them signed at conventions that I attended. I won the Soulfire book on an MCS auction several years ago. I bid on it becuase of the Michael Turned signature (MCS had it as a 9.2 - spot on).    |
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans.
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Here's the other four books. The first one is a UK edition that I bought when I was on vacation in Ireland 8 or 9 years ago (so it had to survive being in my carry-on). I accidentally listed it as issue #2 on my invoice, but CBCS got it correct on the label. I had that book and the Harley Quinn #1 (and another book or two) signed by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti at a convention a few years ago. Amanda told me that she never gets to see foreign additions so she was happy to see that one. I bought the two WW's from a dealer. I knew the #36 wasn't perfect, but thought it would still get a 9.2. I think it is one of David Finch's best covers.    PS - If anyone is interested in any of these books, feel free to send me a PM. |
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I was excited to see these when I went through the slabs that just arrived in this particular box. I bought them all myself off the stands. I had wanted a set for a long time, but I wanted it to mean something more than a random online purchase. These made me smile.       |
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| Question: Why is Wolverine missing a set of claws on Cover C, but he has both sets on Cover E? | ||
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans.
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esaravo private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @DrWatson - Believe it or not, he only has his claws extended on one hand because Marvel didn’t want him sticking his claws into Cap’s head in the 50-year logo box. | ||
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Hmm... Moderated again!
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Quote:Originally Posted by DrWatson Give that man a no-prize! |
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A few more odds and ends from the same submission as the X-Men #1s.        |
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| Those Simonson FF's are nice! That was a good run. | ||
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 past performance is no guarantee of future actions.
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Quote:Originally Posted by flanders sweet bippy!! A bit late but that is a spectacular book!! |
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