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5/11/2021
Topic:
Information about the forum

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collectibleshop wrote:
good to hear, hope we get some functionality back that's useful. Ron, could you PM or email people who ask with a list of who you consider the competition? If you list them here, then your break your own rule, then we're in a Knights Who Say 'Ni' situation.

So I'd like the list so I'm sure who not to post links to, thanks.



Same please.
5/11/2021
Topic:
Story Time

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Wow. That's crazy.
edited by BasementComics on 5/11/2021
5/13/2021
Topic:
The greed in this market is getting crazy

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Theoldcollector wrote:
kds_comics wrote:
It is like day trading the stock market. Proceed with caution!


Now that is a fact smile This market is going crazy right now. I'm happy to see it go up, I just wish I had bought more before it did. It's getting so crazy right now I may never get some of the older books that I wish I had in my collection. Still adding to my collection but this market has slowed down the amount of books I'm buying, drastically.




I've been thinking that for years on the Golden Age Batman and Detective I need. I may have to resign myself to the fact I won't get much better than I what I have (missing 9 Batman and 26 Detective).
5/13/2021
Topic:
The greed in this market is getting crazy

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Theoldcollector wrote:
BasementComics wrote:
I've been thinking that for years on the Golden Age Batman and Detective I need. I may have to resign myself to the fact I won't get much better than I what I have (missing 9 Batman and 26 Detective).


First of all that's one heck of a run you have there if that's all you're missing. Second you're way too close to give up now smile Just going to have to wheel and deal as they say. I'm wondering on just how high this market is going to go. Right now it seems as if it's never going to stop climbing. I don't want it to crash but I sure wish it would at least plateau for a little while and let me catch up lol. I've never sold a comic book before but I'm starting to contemplate buying everything I come across under FMV now that I don't even care about so I can trade or sell it later to get some these books that are starting to get out of my reach.




Thanks. I started collecting seriously back in '89. I can't seem to justify spending $1000 on a coverless Batman #9 (for example) just because someone greedy is trying artificially inflate the market. Most of the books I'm missing outside of keys, in theory, I should be able to pick up for a couple hundred each. Not anymore. Especially if sellers get them graded and then the gloves are off.
5/13/2021
Topic:
Detective Comics Undervalued

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I've made pricing recommendations for some time now on the Detective Comics Giant from Walmart but it still appears to not have been updated. detective comics giant walmart | eBay
5/14/2021
Topic:
The greed in this market is getting crazy

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I have not seen it yet. I should go check it out.
5/15/2021
Topic:
Pictures Not Loading

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Try to delete the cookies and history on your PC and see if that helps. It seems to from time to time.
5/15/2021
Topic:
Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

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Hi Ruk,

Here is my update.

Total Qty: 7051
Total Value: $176,206.26
edited by BasementComics on 5/15/2021
5/18/2021
Topic:
Can't find "Death's Head II"

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I believe this is it. It was published by Marvel UK so you have to change the country code to UK or all countries. Values of Death's Head Ii | ComicsPriceGuide.com | Free Comic Book Price Guide
5/19/2021
Topic:
Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

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My wife has Celiac. Ruk, are you the same?
edited by BasementComics on 5/19/2021
5/21/2021
Topic:
Updating Values on books

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Ron, I sent you an email also.

Donald
5/22/2021
Topic:
Member's ranks question

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It take quite a while to move up as there are, as it was explained to me, only a certain amount of people at the different ranks. It took me over a year to move from a 5 to a 6 and even longer to get to a 7.
5/22/2021
Topic:
Naming the Comic Book Ages

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I'm down with whatever helps me catalog and find books faster.
5/22/2021
Topic:
The Expanse

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I haven't seen it but have been getting into Jupiter's Legacy.
5/22/2021
Topic:
Member's ranks question

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Theoldcollector wrote:
BasementComics wrote:
It take quite a while to move up as there are, as it was explained to me, only a certain amount of people at the different ranks. It took me over a year to move from a 5 to a 6 and even longer to get to a 7.




Makes sense. It would be nice to see the total points and hits though to see how we are doing. One of the things it says to help your rank is by completing successful sales but I don't sale comics, I collect them so hopefully that's not a must. Whaaaaa?smile




I asked that before and I think Ron told me there was not a way to view it.

To put it in perspective:


CPG level 6 on 8/18/19
CPG level 7 on 1/3/21


And that was with submitting or approving something almost every day.
5/25/2021
Topic:
Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

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rixmaxx wrote:
ruk wrote:
Dear Rixxmaxx (*EEIG)
I agree -it is too soon to celebrate but Heck-with Covid-and Lockdown -and No vaccines in Great White North-why not start a count down?
Now I need to start looking for my Party Hat-and my Party Bow tie-
and Clowns-must have Clowns-Whaaaaa?Toast
Cannot wait for a real party........................................
edited by ruk on 5/12/2021


One week! Party


Maybe this is the year CPG gives you that illusive raise for being the Keeper of the List...as a birthday present of course.
5/25/2021
Topic:
Dig using a new grader?

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I definitely would not give it a VF. Per the grading guidelines from CPG, I can see where it could classify as a Fine. If Fine is willing to have a larger piece out of the cover, the foxing and soiling could bring it to a 6-ish.

Donald




Slightly better condition than FINE +: 6.5, but in lesser condition than the grade above.



FINE+ : 6.5
FINE : 6.0
FINE- : 5.5

This comic is definitely a well-read copy, but can still be a very desirable copy.

  • This could have one major defect like a larger piece out of the cover (1/4 inch to 1/8 inch) or a one-inch plus tear.
  • It has stress lines around the staples and creases from the opening and closing of the cover.
  • The whiteness of the pages has been changed to off-white to yellowish color.
  • This could have a reading or subscription crease or a rolled spine, but is not damaged enough to reduce eye appeal dramatically.
  • Some discoloration, fading in colors and even minor soiling is allowed.
5/26/2021
Topic:
Shadow Hawk II 1-4

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https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/shadowhawk-ii/shsu
5/28/2021
Topic:
New Feature related to Variants

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Laroo42 wrote:
Hey Ron,

Is it possible to have the variants submitted for approval added to the Pending list under our account?

Thanks


I love this idea.
6/2/2021
Topic:
Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

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Happy birthday Ruk.