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12/28/2020
Topic: Robin #1 2nd print cover error

BasementComics

Is your copy the newsstand version? If yes, you have a nice book. If yours is the direct version (no UPC), it's only worth about $3. I would say it would be but if you're doing it to turn a quick buck, keep in mind the law of supply and demand. "Sold" auctions are the best way to gauge demand (not those for sale as they are not guaranteed sales".

The 2nd Printing of this issue was indicated on the indicia and not on the cover with the Roman Numeral II.
"The Adventure Begins" instead of "Free Poster Inside" that is on 1st print
Very Rare
II not on Cover, 2nd Printing listed in Indicia

Donald

12/29/2020
Topic: Printing box lists?

BasementComics

You can print by box. Go to your boxes and click the arrow. There is an option to print the box from there.

12/29/2020
Topic: Grading and other Questions: Been Away for 25 yrs+

BasementComics

I have been collecting myself since the late 80's. I've mostly stopped buying recent books and am concentrating on completing (as much as I can) of Batman (1-9) and Detective (select books between 27 and 76). Still on the lookout for those.

I think if you sell individually, for those key books, you may see a higher return. If you sell as a lot, you may not get as much as you may hope.

As far as supplies go, consider looking at BCWsupplies.com. If you are buying in bulk, you can get some nice discounts on bulk buying as well as free ground shipping (over $200). I've done this a couple of times to help save myself some money.

I keep a spreadsheet (pretty detailed) of what I own. I may be missing an issue or two that are not reflected in CPG or Overstreeet. I like Overstreet for that high level look but as book values can change at an instant (Batman 313- first Tim Fox), CPG is better at keeping a pulse on the day-to-day look at our hobby.

Good luck.

Donald
edited by BasementComics on 12/29/2020

12/30/2020
Topic: Grading and other Questions: Been Away for 25 yrs+

BasementComics

Hey Steve,

If you got an email through CPG, you can click on your icon in the upper right corner. The first tab is "Messages". Click on the button that says "All messages". It will then take you to CPG messages. From there, you can open each email and on the right, there is a reply button. You do have to put in the "subject" as it doesn't populate (so its like doing a new conversation each time).

Hope that helps.

Donald (BasementComics)

12/30/2020
Topic: Star Wars

BasementComics

I have a few of those Dark Horse keys but not all.

12/30/2020
Topic: Errors from grading companies (CGC/CBCS/PGX)

BasementComics

Hi there.

I have a CGC copy of Batman v3 #50 Jae Lee Dynamic Forces virgin color cover that has a wrong label on it. The front label states "Batman #50 Dynamic Forces Virgin Edition" however the label on the top reads "Dynamic Forces B&W virgin edition.

I also have a Detective Comics #1000 that is the black and white version (I have two) but both labels list it as a "sketch" edition.

Has anyone else run into these kind of errors with these companies?

Just curious.

Thanks

Donald
edited by BasementComics on 12/30/2020

12/30/2020
Topic: "Hot" Comics

BasementComics

I know Ron has written about Star Wars and other series seriously heating up. I am on eBay daily and I can see these books are skyrocketing based on sales out data. If demand far exceeds supply, that will continue to drive costs up.

12/30/2020
Topic: Dark Knight III hardcover listed twice

BasementComics

Hi,

I noticed that the hardcover for Dark Knight III is listed twice.

Dark Knight Iii: The Master Race #1 Hard Cover Values and Pricing | DC Comics | The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com) (says it collects the entire series)

Batman: The Dark Knight--Master Race #1 Hard Cover Values and Pricing | DC Comics | The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com) (says it collects issues 1-9)

I think both are the same so one probably needs to be removed.

thanks

Donald

12/30/2020
Topic: Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

BasementComics

Thanks Ruk for keeping the list.

Year end update.

Total issues: 6558
Total value: $159,588.21

12/31/2020
Topic: Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

BasementComics

Hey Ruk,

Books arrived today so I just couldn't wait.

Total issues: 6584
Total value: $160,086.47

12/31/2020
Topic: Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

BasementComics

ruk wrote:

PS-i will Hopefully publish 2020 list later tonite
and attach 2019 so any workaholic can compare and analyze the motion on the list.

How do you want me to send it back to you once I put them side by side?

1/1/2021
Topic: "Hot" Comics

BasementComics

Trying to figure out what the deal is on Batman Beyond #50. Is there more to this issue other than being the last of the series?

1/1/2021
Topic: Missing New Teen Titans #34

BasementComics

It's already there.

New Teen Titans #34 B Values and Pricing | DC Comics | The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)

Newsstand version is here: New Teen Titans #34 Values and Pricing | DC Comics | The Comic Price Guide (comicspriceguide.com)

Try searching with fewer words. I typed in teen titans 34 and was able to view it.
edited by BasementComics on 1/1/2021

1/1/2021
Topic: Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

BasementComics

2019

$ 122,365.00

*EEIG

5748

Basement Comics

2020

$ 160,086.00

*EEIG

6584

Basement Comics

Wow, that's a lot.

1/1/2021
Topic: Printing box lists?

BasementComics

Hey Ronbatman,

Is there a way for me to print out, for example, all my DC raw and graded books into one export or do they have to be done separately? Is it possible to add an "all" feature?

Just curious.

Thanks

Donald

1/1/2021
Topic: Downloading collection

BasementComics

Hi Ron,

I'm still not able to download this one.

egmont-ehapa-verlag.

MICKY MAUS [MICKEY MOUSE]
Volume 32 | Germany | 1982
Issue 19

1/2/2021
Topic: Favorite way to organize large comic collections

BasementComics

I have mine organized in an Excel document alphabetically. I use CPG reporting when I want to see (easier) my collections by manufacturer.

Storing them is a little different. I keep graded books separate from my Golden Age Batman and Detective (and large format books like Last Ronin) which is separate from my $35+ books and finally, the remainder of the collection.

It works for me.

Donald
edited by BasementComics on 1/2/2021

1/4/2021
Topic: Favorite way to organize large comic collections

BasementComics

Hey Robert,

When you ask about "getting my collection up with these", are you talking about buying them or logging them into CPG?

1/4/2021
Topic: Robin #1 2nd print cover error

BasementComics

I would say yes to getting it graded.

1/5/2021
Topic: inventorying Direct and Newsstand comics

BasementComics

I believe Ron has written about this before. In the 70s and 80s, newsstand copies were more readily available and direct was shorter printings. In The 90s and the explosion of the direct market, it all flipped. So in a nutshell, the primary cover (A) will be what was more readily at the time.

Ronbatman, hope I summed it up well enough.