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I learned a long time ago to count the pages of every golden and silver age comic I buy. In the old days, if there was a coupon cut, many unscrupulous dealers would simply remove the entire page. If the opposite side was not a story page, you could read the entire comic without realizing there was a page missing, whereas a cut coupon would be much more obvious. It’s important to remember that EBay is basically a worldwide garage sale and many of the sellers are just ignorant. They would not think of counting the pages in a comic anymore than many buyers would. I can think of a handful of comics that I bought on eBay that were missing pages. In some instances it was several wraps! In every case, the seller seemed genuinely unaware of it.

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	Quote: Originally Posted by michaelekrupp It’s important to remember that EBay is basically a worldwide garage sale and many of the sellers are just ignorant. This is the truth. While some are cheats, many of them just don't know much about what they're selling. Then sometimes you find the ones who THINK they know, but obviously don't. I need two issues to complete my run of one title. I was excited to see a listing for those very issues. Then I read a little further and found this in the description: "In my opinion these comic book are in approximately NM (9.4) condition. One has a detached cover and they have some water damage." I thought about sending the seller a note to let him/her know water-damaged books with detached covers are NEVER 9.4, but I doubt it would do any good. Needless to say, I looked elsewhere.
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Collector 82	82 Negrito68 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	So I excitedly opened up my grading to a submitted original Avengers #14, only to be disappointed that the book graded a 0.5 as it was missing 2 pages. Lesson learned, as I should have checked the book for any missing pages upon my January 2018 delivery. So much for “good faith” purchases!
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Captain Corrector 6.12K	6.12K CaptainCanuck private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Sorry to hear that
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Collector 11.12K	11.12K MR_SigS private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	Who did you buy it from?
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Collector 3.04K	3.04K moodswing private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 1
	My guess most sellers don't count pages. I don't think I have done that either with some of the older comics I bought. Now I am afraid to.
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Collector 3.42K	3.42K SpiderTim private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	I had the same thing happen to me with an FF 12.
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Collector 31.98K	31.98K michaelekrupp private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 5
	I learned a long time ago to count the pages of every golden and silver age comic I buy. In the old days, if there was a coupon cut, many unscrupulous dealers would simply remove the entire page. If the opposite side was not a story page, you could read the entire comic without realizing there was a page missing, whereas a cut coupon would be much more obvious. It’s important to remember that EBay is basically a worldwide garage sale and many of the sellers are just ignorant. They would not think of counting the pages in a comic anymore than many buyers would. I can think of a handful of comics that I bought on eBay that were missing pages. In some instances it was several wraps! In every case, the seller seemed genuinely unaware of it.
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Johnny, where are your buccaneers? Johnny: Under my buccan hat. 5.03K	5.03K Gotlift private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 0
	I had a signature fail once on a Sinatra script. Took a couple months but I was able to go through PayPal to get the info. He guaranteed the signature and I was able to get the original posting email him and went through eBay’s return format. Sent the book back with a delivery /signature card when he accepted it ebay refunded me. It was several hundred dollars so I pursued a refund. PSA said the Book was signed by his secretary. Good luck
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Collector 82	82 Negrito68 private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 4
	Been collecting since the 70s, some may see it as a long time, but as of today, I am still learning how to select, purchase, store and now grade. I thank all who posted and provided insight to my recent experience. I have learned a ton and appreciate the feedback.
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