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crystalphoto private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Guys and gals, It is time to bid you good folks adieu... I have just celebrated my 72nd birthday, I have no one to leave my collection of just shy of 7,000 books to, I have developed other interests... I will be selling my collection, either wholly, if a reasonable offer is made, or bit by bit on the ebay... I really don't want to go that route, though, as my other interest has become quite time consuming... I do want to thank you all, first, for making me feel welcome here, and second, for making me feel welcome here... Hell, I told you I was old... You folks are an upstanding bunch, and I spent many enjoyable hours reading knowledgeable posts, funny posts, junk, and friendly posts... I may show up on occasion, just to check in, see what has or hasn't changed... I wish all of you the best. Take care, and Thank You. |
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 You do know that the new guy brings the donuts, right?
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DWeeB1967 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Good luck to you, @crystalphoto. Hope to see you down the road. | ||
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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 | |
| @crystalphoto - Best of luck in all you do! I’m only about 6 years younger, and wonder when I will decide to clean house myself. But there’s still a few books that I wouldn’t mind owning, so feel free to post some stuff here, especially keys, where you won’t have to deal with fee-bay! | ||
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Bakersman private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I to will face a day of reckoning hopefully I can get to 72+ like you. Goodluck to you kind sir. | ||
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schmoff private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Good luck on your next venture. You should sell here to save eBay fees  |
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crystalphoto private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by schmoff Yep, I realize that, but we ARE talking about 7,000 books, LOL... |
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OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto Best to ya! I've got a few more years to go myself. I hope you cash in on your sells! | ||
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 If you want to bludgeon someone with a comic, PSA should be your first choice.
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James42 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| You can adopt me, if you want. | ||
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 I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie.
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flanders private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Thanks for being part of the forum and buying some of my dreck over the years. Quote: Originally Posted by crystalphoto You can start with the keys and the slabs and maybe sell the rest to MCS. Do you even know what books you own? I stopped keeping track years ago and don't even know what half the stuff I own is anymore. |
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Rafel private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Good luck in your future endeavors. I'm 68 and still loving our hobby. If you need quick CA$H list a few here. I'm always looking for high grade Sgt. Fury's. Either way enjoy ride. |
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OGJackster private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by flanders I can relate. I've been retired for 12 years now and in that time I'm finally down to about 1 long box and 3 short boxes to having the whole 14,000+ added to CLZ. It's been a long process. |
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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 | |
| All the best for sure!! Like others have said, sell your slabes and keys here first....whatever doesnt sell go to Fee-bay and MCS. All the best to you and your future interests. Take Care! |
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crystalphoto private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by flanders Oh, yes, I know very accurately, what is in each box, condition, who I got it from  , and what I paid as well as current value... Quote: Originally Posted by Rafel I still enjoy the hobby, but I have gone with other interests that take precedence... better that someone acquire the collection that can appreciate it, than it just get lost in my estate... I truly thank you all for the well wishes... I will try and sell as a whole first, though some folks I contacted are really insulting... If nothing comes from that, I will post the better books here, where they will be appreciated... I just don't want to take the time to do it, but will go with the necessary route... |
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 Pretty sure the Thing and my wife aren't the same height.
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PhilCoulson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Good luck Crystalphoto. I'm several years behind you but thinking about retirement everyday. I understand if you don't want to shard but I'm very curious about your new hobby? | ||
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 I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).Splotches is gettin old! |
Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| My Best! And I'm right behind ya (with selling off most everything) |
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poka private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto good luck and all the best. ok to share your newly developed interest? |
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 How do I know this? Because I've done it myself.
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lawguy1977 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto Best of luck going forward and thanks for being part of the forum! | ||
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CapCityComics private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Hey that's awesome, a Happy Birthday and a congratulations to you! As others have said, consider selling some of your books here. Maybe run a themed series of Posts for your sales where forum members could claim in the posts? As you said, you have a good idea of what you have and its value, so hopefully you do come across a collector or dealer that will give you a fair price for the lot. Best of luck! |
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 We should have the forum rate our packages.
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HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Best wishes amigo! | ||
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 Apparently, I am easily annoyed.
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Rbolton private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto best wishes on your future endeavors, hope you swing back in from time to time. | ||
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 I hold the record for itchy trigger finger.
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sportshort private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto, as everyone has said, you can post here and help everyone else along the way. I am myself getting on in years, but I feel I still have a few good ones left, and will keep busy buying as long as I can afford to. I still enjoy collecting and the hunt for whatever I don't have. I do have kids that I will leave my books to, so there is that. On another note, I hate change! So It hurts a bit, even though I don't know you personally, to see even an online "friend/acquaintance" leave. I hope for the best for you, but come back every once in a while to let us know how you're doing. |
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 Beaten by boat oars
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Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto all the best to you on your other hobbies and life adventures! Best of luck with the sales! | ||
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 Feel free to use my post as a checklist.
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multi007 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto good luck! Please still pop in to enjoy our shenanigans. | ||
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 Have I told you about the time I dropped off 3,000 comics at SDCC?
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Scifinator private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto - may you have sunny days and smooth sailing in your future ventures. You might want to contact Conan at MyComicShop.Com / Lone Star Comics. I am sure that they would be happy to pick up your collection for consignment. They photo, catalog, and list on their website and dually on ebay, for free. You set the prices you want for each item, and when items sell, they package, ship, and send you check less a very reasonable 8-10% total fee. That said, I would be very interested in high grade 1st 38 appearances of Silver Surfer (ie Fantastic Four 48-Silver Surfer 18). |
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 Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020.
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HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I hope comics brought as much joy to you as your other hobbies. Id say if I didn’t have to work then id have so much time for all of my hobbies, but not having to work would be joy enough and I wouldn’t need an escape. Also if you’re not going post books then get out. Go on; get.  |
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crystalphoto private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by HulkSmash  Guy's, Gal's, please understand, I am selling because I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME to spend on the collection anymore. I don't mind requests, in fact I thank you for them, BUT I do not have the time, nor the ambition to go through and grade all the books individually... I have that information in a file of the content of the boxes, sixty something boxes... I have to get my other business running, and time does not allow me to... Please, If you are interested in the collection, send me contact information, and I will send it when I can, I promise... I have a list of the collection, but all that gives is issue #'s... all the grading is in the box contents, along with notes, and in most cases, defects listed... I will have to send the box contents in batches, as the last time I tried to send it, even zipped folder, the ISP server said it was too large... Individual request will be dealt with once the effort to sell the entirety has been exhausted, not anytime sooner, I am sorry, time does not allow it...Also, as side note, I am located in nothern part of South Carolina. I am stating this, because the collection, if sold, will have to be picked up... I am not physically able to ship the sixty some odd boxes, and supplies that will go with it... Thanks again for all the requests, they will be handled on a first come first served basis when time allows, but not without contact information (email)... I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause... |
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KYDU private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto Best of luck to you and just remember other people will enjoy your books! | ||
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 KFC does haircuts now, Wooh Hoo.
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zdoes10 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto Goodluck in your future endeavors. I am 6 months from the big 72. If you want, check out HIPCOMIC.COM, they are a selling platform where you can set up your own store and sell from home. I am not a seller, but I bid/buy a lot of comics from them. |
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BrianGreensnips private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @crystalphoto I wish you success in selling your collection. | ||
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