For Sale: JIM #84 1.0 CBCS Conserved $125OBO | CBCS Comics

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Originally Posted by BrianGreensnips
I believe way back in the day, the stores would tear the cover off and would be able to get credit for the book.

Close. Comics were sold on a returnable basis - the retailer only paid for copies sold. But the retailer returned the entire comic to the local distributor for credit.

The publishers - not wanting to pay shipping costs for returning all these unsold copies, would have the distributor only return the top portion of the cover for credit.

If you look at the indicia on these old books (the publishing information on the bottom of the first page or inside front cover) you'll even see language that says the book is not to be sold without the cover intact.

Local distributors were supposed to destroy the unsold issues they got credit for (did not pay for) But some - like the one that distributed in my area - would put three different remaindered issues in a plastic bag and sell them for 10-15 cents. Which is why you find these.

It can and did get even more sketchy. For a time publishers experimented with "affidavit" returns. The distributor would simply fill out an affidavit - swearing that X number of copies did not sell and were destroyed. This did not always go well. For the publishers anyway. The Mile High II collection is believed to have a large number of affidavit copies. The local distributor - perhaps in cahoots with organized crime - said books were unsold when in fact they were stolen with an intent to sell them somewhere else.

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	Quote: Originally Posted by IronMan Quote: Originally Posted by BrianGreensnips I believe way back in the day, the stores would tear the cover off and would be able to get credit for the book. Close. Comics were sold on a returnable basis - the retailer only paid for copies sold. But the retailer returned the entire comic to the local distributor for credit. The publishers - not wanting to pay shipping costs for returning all these unsold copies, would have the distributor only return the top portion of the cover for credit. If you look at the indicia on these old books (the publishing information on the bottom of the first page or inside front cover) you'll even see language that says the book is not to be sold without the cover intact. Local distributors were supposed to destroy the unsold issues they got credit for (did not pay for) But some - like the one that distributed in my area - would put three different remaindered issues in a plastic bag and sell them for 10-15 cents. Which is why you find these. It can and did get even more sketchy. For a time publishers experimented with "affidavit" returns. The distributor would simply fill out an affidavit - swearing that X number of copies did not sell and were destroyed. This did not always go well. For the publishers anyway. The Mile High II collection is believed to have a large number of affidavit copies. The local distributor - perhaps in cahoots with organized crime - said books were unsold when in fact they were stolen with an intent to sell them somewhere else. Wow! That is some awesome information. Thanks for sharing!
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	Any pics of it. Thanks
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Collector 15.49K	15.49K BrianGreensnips private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1
	I am surprised it got a 1. With almost half the cover missing.
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Collector 15.49K	15.49K BrianGreensnips private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 2
	I believe way back in the day, the stores would tear the cover off and would be able to get credit for the book.
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Ima gonna steal this and look for some occasion to use it! 6.26K	6.26K IronMan private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 5
	Quote: Originally Posted by BrianGreensnips I believe way back in the day, the stores would tear the cover off and would be able to get credit for the book. Close. Comics were sold on a returnable basis - the retailer only paid for copies sold. But the retailer returned the entire comic to the local distributor for credit. The publishers - not wanting to pay shipping costs for returning all these unsold copies, would have the distributor only return the top portion of the cover for credit. If you look at the indicia on these old books (the publishing information on the bottom of the first page or inside front cover) you'll even see language that says the book is not to be sold without the cover intact. Local distributors were supposed to destroy the unsold issues they got credit for (did not pay for) But some - like the one that distributed in my area - would put three different remaindered issues in a plastic bag and sell them for 10-15 cents. Which is why you find these. It can and did get even more sketchy. For a time publishers experimented with "affidavit" returns. The distributor would simply fill out an affidavit - swearing that X number of copies did not sell and were destroyed. This did not always go well. For the publishers anyway. The Mile High II collection is believed to have a large number of affidavit copies. The local distributor - perhaps in cahoots with organized crime - said books were unsold when in fact they were stolen with an intent to sell them somewhere else.
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	This is a genuine question. I don't mean to be snooty, but why would anyone bother to get this book graded? Furthermore, as if it came back as a 1.0 .... Just saying.
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Collector 1.84K	1.84K Kav private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1
	Price seems a tad high. 4.0's go for around $400 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Journey-Into-Mystery-84-1962-CBCS-Graded-4-0-1st-Jane-Foster-Not-CGC-/311709115005?hash=item48934fa27d%3Ag%3AMgwAAOSw8gVX5CtN&nma=true&si=7uvU14h12DOrsZpPqChClaB0KhU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 You can get a JIM 83 1.0 for less than your asking: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Journey-into-Mystery-83-Aug-1962-Marvel-Huge-Key-CGC-1-0-1-Start-NR-/142231240347?hash=item211da47e9b:g:E6YAAOSwa~BYabFG
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	Quote: Originally Posted by Kav I just realized-maybe he's saying $125 OBO not $1250 BO.... @Kav, you're right, his ebay listing (available at the link in the original post) is priced at $124.99.
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	Hi Everyone, Link to Item - clickable text I have for sale a copy of Journey Into Mystery #84 1.0 CBCS Conserved Blue . This book as been graded a 1.0 Conserved Blue by CBCS. The book was marked as conserved because of an extra non-manufacture staple being added to the book. The CBCS slab/case is in EXCELLENT condition. No cracks or major scratches, it looks beautiful!What a great key issue as it contains the 2ND APPEARANCE OF THOR! I am also offering FREE SHIPPING! Thanks! Aaron
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