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From: jeh@taronga.com (James Casey Henderson)
Subject: Re: Still Tired of Buying Comics at Cover?
Summary: Usenet _NOT_ to be used for commecrcial purposes.
Organization: Taronga Park BBS
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 20:18:37 GMT

In article <1992Aug13.001903.23436@athena.mit.edu>, ckb@athena.mit.edu (Christopher K. Brown) writes:
> 
> Awhile ago I posted an offer to anyone in the US who would like to
> subscribe to a new book subscription service (run by me :-).  I 
> offered 20% off cover and clearly spelled out the advantages and
> disadvantages of my service.  It seems as though I was too clear
> about the disadvantages - I didn't have any takers.
> 
> Unfortunately, they still stand (ordering 3 months in advance from 
> previews, up to a two week delay in receiving books, etc...) - as
> do the advantages (price, books come bagged/boarded, no shorting or
> sell outs, guarantee on the condition of the books).  The only
> change in my offer is the price.  I can now offer 30% off cover of
> all new books.  Also, boxes of trading cards at $2.00 over dealer cost.
> 
> If you want a more complete story, Email me with questions.  Orders
> for this month (for books coming out in October) are due on the 18th.
> 
> Thanks for reading,
> 
> Chris
> 


 
I am surprised you did n't get any responses, responses that tell you that
the Usenet is not to be used for commercial purposes.
 
IF you would please, read the Usenet etiquette found in several newsgroups
all about Usenet.
 
And to make a totally objective statement, for you r benefit,
I do not think you will ever get any responses for orders, as there
are many licensed, legitimate, well-known, and long-time business which
offer up to 50% for only two months advanced orders.  Your offer for three
months is much to far in advance.  Also, many comic collectors live in a
town or city which has a local store, and these stores usually offer deals
where 20% to 30% (even up to 50%) is the discount.  Why mail order when
they can go pick and choose?   But, as I said, those who like to mail
order (like me) can find places which offer up to 50%.
Some good examples are Kingpin Comics out of Arizona, which offers 30% off
on everything (40% off for books ordered in quantities of 5 or more), and
Legend comics out of California, which offers 50% off 95% of their items
and 40% off the rest (which is a mere $18 a year membership).
 
Just letting you know; there's lots of competition.
 
And do please read up on Usenet rules, as I find it unfair for me not to
be able to post messages about my own business while you do...
 
-James
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From: mam31064@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Marsha A. Mcgaughey)
Subject: buying question
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 22:53:54 GMT

I've been away for a while, but I remember someone saying
something about selling some relatively early issues of
Amazing Spiderman (starting with the drug issues).
Has he posted his list yet?  Just curious.  
I don't know if I could afford them, but I've heard that
the stories were good back then and wanted to read some, 
particularly the drug issues.


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From: burdickd@copper.ucs.indiana.edu (Dakin Burdick)
Subject: Re: Comics Stores in Bay Area?
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 13:14:56 GMT

Or if you're on El Camino Real anyway, you might want to also
try Brian's Books.  By far the best store that I saw out there,
however, was Comic Relief, 2138 University Ave., Berkeley (or 1597
Haight Ave., San Francisco).  The Berkeley store is just about a block
away from Games of Berkeley, so you can hit both of them at the same
time.

Dakin
burdickd@copper.ucs.indiana.edu

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From: sbourgeo@pinocchio.Berkeley.EDU (Stephen Bourgeois)
Subject: Re:  Wanted Wolverine
Reply-To: sbourgeo@pinocchio.Berkeley.EDU (Stephen Bourgeois)
Organization: Encore Computer Corporation
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 15:54:52 GMT

my .sig got cut off.  please send replies to
sbourgeo@encore.com
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  |  Steve Bourgeois                                 |----------
From: caldwell@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Wayne Caldwell)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: cards: correction on auction bid
Date: 21 Aug 92 18:50:32 GMT
Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center

RULES FOR AUCTION

- No specific closing date.

- Lots are open for bidding as long as I have received a bid
     within a 72 hour period. Once a lot has not been bid on
     for 3 days, the lot is sold to the high bidder. 

- I will post the latest high bid with the initals of the high 
     bidder each day. If a lot says "Going Once" It has not 
     been bid on for 1 day. "Going Twice" means no bid for 2 
     days. And "Sold" if not bid on for 3 days.

- Only working days (Mon-Fri) are counted as bidding days.

- All bids must be increased by $1.00 above the previous high bid.

- $1.00 will be added to the winning bid for postage and insurance.

- When you bid include the lot #, the price you want to bid, Your 
     name and email address. I will email you when your high bid
     has been out bid.

- All cards are in the condition listed. Each lot is returnable if 
     not satisified, but they must be in the condition sent (same 
     holders etc.). Sets are factory unless followed by HC (Hand
     Collated).

lot #                           Min Bid     High Bid    Bidder
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
***** BASEBALL *****

#1 - 1955 Bowman #202 Mickey    $400.00
       Mantle NM very nice
       card Retail $480

#2 - 1987 Donruss set HC        $45.00       
       retail $65-$70

#3 - 1987 Donruss Wax box       $50.00       $50.00     D.McG
       unopened

#4 - 1980 Topps Ricky Henderson
       #482 (Rookie card) NM    $110.00

***** BASKETBALL *****

#5 - 1989-90 Hoops #138         $30.00
      David Robinson Rookie
      Series 1 Holding 
      Jersey NM-M 
      Retail $40


- Email your bids to Wayne Caldwell     CALDWELL@EPCOT.SPDC.TI.COM

Thanks and good luck.
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From: cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca (Craig Welsh  8823239)
Subject: Attention Peter
Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Distribution: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 15:23:51 GMT

Really sorry to do this, but my stupid mail daemon keeps kicking in
soooooo..

Peter (or pgong) I already have some of the comics you listed, but I am
still interested in Captain America 286, 287. I also have another list
of comics that i wouldn't mind having. email me and we'll see if this
stupid mail daemon will let me reply to you.

My apologies to everybody else for wasting your time reading this.

*************************************************************************
* Craig Welsh                  *    "I'm a few bricks short of a       *
*                              *     load, but a full load always      *
* cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca     *     hurt my back."                    *
*                              *     "Crazy" - Barenaked Ladies        *
************************************************************************
* "Homeboy from Hell." Screw that. I'm the Waiter from Hell.           *
*  You figure out which is scarier.                                    *
************************************************************************

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From: rob@lynx.msc.cornell.edu.UUCP (Rob Vaughn,302 Thurston Hall,50637,2730428)
Subject: Price Guides - which to choose?
Originator: rob@snoopy.msc.cornell.edu
Organization: Cornell-Materials-Science-Center
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 16:59:01 GMT

I'm looking to sell off a collection of comics that I've had for years, and
so I've been looking at price guides.  The local shoppe had run out of
copies of the Overstreet Guide (the bible back when I was collecting around
1983,84) so I'm still without, but I saw a few other books which I have
questions about.  Informed opinions, please, and flames are unnecessary.
There are no right or wrong answers.

Is The Overstreet Guide still considered "the bible?"

I've never seen the Comics Value Manual(?) (CVM) before.  It's slightly more
expensive, but the updates are cheaper.  Is this worthwhile?  A quick
comparison of a single title I have shows higher prices in this book.

The Overstreet Grading Guide looked really good, but do I want to spend $12
on it?  A quick comparison between the Overstreet update and the Guide 
revealed several contradictions and discrepencies.  But I have no experience
with grading, so maybe I should take the plunge?

Are there any other guides I don't know about (and should?)

Are these guides in much demand used?  I'd be much more willing to plunk down
some change for all of them if I think I can sell them in a month or so,
once I've sold off these comics, since I won't be needing them any longer.

Any reasonable advice appreciated.

Rob

-- 

Rob Vaughn, Fugitive Systems Guy
Mat. Sci. Center Computing, Cornell University
rob@msc.cornell.edu - rob@crnlmsc2.bitnet
From: sulkom@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Philandros)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: MAI - The Psychic Girl - Complete Set - Only $69!
Date: 12 Aug 92 23:15:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41


	MAI - The Psychic Girl

	Tale of teenage girl just entering puberty.  She finds that she
has inherited enormous telekinetic powers.  There is international
intrigue as other psychic teenagers are drawn into a world-wide conspiracy
to harness their powers for evil ends...

	Japanese manga - English translation

	Complete set!  #1 - #28

	Only $69 for everything, includes postage!
From: derrick@cs.athabascau.ca (Derrick Rowlandson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: Cards for trade please
Date: 13 Aug 92 02:34:02 GMT
Distribution: rec
Organization: Athabasca University


I am looking to complete my Tiny Toons cards set, I need sticker #7,
and cards #14,15,45,46,48,51,53,55,57,60,65,69,73,74. I will gladly
trade 2 or 3 for one, I have lots of extras.

Also, I have similar needs for my Saturday Night Live card set.

thanks

Derrick
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From: cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca (Craig Welsh  8823239)
Subject: Re: Red Unity
Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 19:25:34 GMT

In article <16oousINN2ue@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU> MJV@brownvm.brown.edu (Marshall Vale) writes:
>  Well its always good to be skeptical in the comics 'hot' market. As to
>what the print on Red Unitys is, I don't know but it probably is much
>much more than 500. I have seen them going from $50 - 100US with the
>usual price being $75 (law of averages I guess.) The Red's tend to be
>the price of the Gold logo issues which had a print run of 2500 (except
>for the Eternal Warrior where an extra 2500 was printed an inadvertant
>ship out to a distributor! source is Comic Retailer mag.) Don't forget
>that Red Unitys were printed to order in the respect that a store
>got so many Red's for how many Unity crossover books they ordered (or
>was it lowest number order...god it was confussing...)
>

Well, you've got be confused. Is there different color logo's for Unity
#0 or Unity #1? I have multiples of both and while my Unity #0's are not
nearby, my #1's both have red logos (or compasses, whatever) I do wish
that Valiant would stop doing this. It's quite annoying. Now I'll have
to dig up my Valiant #0's to see what the scoup is on them.
    
BTW, the way the Unity's worked was that for each complete set of Unity
crossovers you bought (all eight Valiant titles) the dealer recieved 2
copies of Unity #0. Understandably, some dealers didn't like this, but
considering the demand for Valiants, I don't think to many are
complaining now.


*************************************************************************
* Craig Welsh                  *    "I'm a few bricks short of a       *
*                              *     load, but a full load always      *
* cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca     *     hurt my back."                    *
*                              *     "Crazy" - Barenaked Ladies        *
************************************************************************
* "Homeboy from Hell." Screw that. I'm the Waiter from Hell.           *
*  You figure out which is scarier.                                    *
************************************************************************

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From: rowland@mksol.dseg.ti.com (landon l rowland)
Subject: Wolverine #1
Organization: Texas Instruments
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 14:37:48 GMT

I have 2 Wolverine #1s for sale:

copy 1:  nm cond w/ a .5" tear in bottom of front cover
copy 2:  nm cond w/ slight scuffing on back cover

Overstreet is $22.

I would like $15 for each, you pay shipping.

email if interested

LR
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From: st10t@rosie.uh.edu (Bloo Square)
Subject: Re: softcopy comic price guide information wanted!
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: University of Houston
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 20:36:00 GMT

In article <1992Aug12.124745.10941@cas.org>, wsm26@cas.org (Wayne Mills) writes...
>In article <1992Aug11.214620.13087@u.washington.edu>, phaedrus@milton.u.washington.edu (Phaedrus) writes:
>|> In article <1992Aug11.203151.18427@cas.org> wsm26@cas.org (Wayne Mills) writes:
>|> >I'm spending a little time to figure out what some of my collection is
>|> >'worth' based on recent Overstreet valuations.
>|> >
>|> >I'd like to request any softcopy files folks may have of recent Overstreet
>|> >price information for almost any title.
>|> 
>|>      This would probably be a good time to note that Overstreet is a 
>|> copyrighted work.  Posting brief portions of it (like the comparison of
>|> Spiderman prices someone posted recently, or posting the guide prices of comics
>|> you're selling) is probably okay under the "fair use" clause of the copyright
>|> law, but reproducing any large portion of it would be illegal, and doing so in
>|> this forum could land us all in deep trouble.
> 
>Actually the copyright notice in Overstreet says that "no part of this book
>may be reproduced in any form... without prior written consent".  So
>technically you should argue that even the brief portion posted previously 
>would be illegal.
> 

geez, give me a break!  who cares? (obviously, ya'll do)

ssshhhhhhh!  maybe, just MAYBE, if you don't make such a
big deal or fuss over it, nobody will notice...

"Don't fix what ain't broken!"

(amazing how some people have nothing better to than write
 essay's on Usenet)

---

		-I'm flame-proof!
From: chris@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Chris Casey)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: Re: Red Unity #0
Date: 20 Aug 92 20:11:48 GMT
Article-I.D.: ut-emx.78089
Distribution: na
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

Well, there was a store here in Austin that had 3 copies for $65 each, & they 
also had a Gold Eternal Warrior autographed for $150.  They still might, but 
I'm not positive.  Anyway, that's all I know.  I'm not positive about quantity
or how the store gets them or whatever....



Chris
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From: mamcconnell@happy.colorado.edu (Mark (MacBear) McConnell)
Subject: Re: softcopy comic price guide information wanted!
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Date: 12 Aug 92 07:25:02 MDT

In article <1992Aug12.025816.12775@bnr.ca>, rutled@bnr.ca (Philip Rutledge) writes:

> (Three great suggestions for the ultimate comic book databases)

> Then around these three databases you wrap the most wonderful user interface
> you could think of!  A UI which would make data-entry a breeze, allow you
> to generate any report under the sun and allow searches galore.
> 
> Of course this would require a Cray to run :-)

Not really.  You could use any of the wonderful new systems out, like,
say, a Mac 950(I don't remeber the model name), an IBM/PC clone 486/50,
or any of those other little toys...

8-)

mam


-- 
Mark (Sidewinder) McConnell  | First we enjoin, what is most necessary
mamcconnell@uccs.edu         | that each man keep carefully his oath
mamcconne@colospgs.BITnet    | and pledge.  - King Alfred the Great
From: lbaum@bcsaic.boeing.com (Larry Baum)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: CARDS: DC holograms to trade
Date: 20 Aug 92 13:34:13 GMT
Organization: Boeing Computer Services AI Center, Seattle

I need the Green Lantern and Lobo holograms.  I have
Deathstroke, Flash, Wonder Woman and Waverider to trade.

-- 
Larry Baum
Computer Science Organization
Boeing Computer Services     uucp:       uw-beaver!bcsaic!lbaum
(206) 865-3365               internet:   lbaum@atc.boeing.com       
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From: schmid@vccnortha.its.rpi.edu (David Anthony Schmidt)
Subject: Re: COMICS : SILVER SURFER (1st Series) AUCTION
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 18:22:57 GMT

In article <1992Aug12.173444.14932@spdc.ti.com> caldwell@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Wayne Caldwell) writes:>

>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>#1 - SILVER SURFER - The first series. This is a complete 
>                     set 1-18 all are NM and very nice.
>                     Bid on set only.
>     Guide Value $1350.00            Min Bid - $1000.00
>
>-----------------------------------------------------------
>

According to my guide, the guide value is $1025....

************************************************************************
		David A. Schmidt --- schmidt@rpi.edu

"Are you supporting justice or a lie?"  --  The 4-Skins
		"But I don't think of you...."  -- Howard Roark
"Can the rain wash away the blood of those who've died?
	Can the wind blow away the sound of their cries?"
						-Ken (LM) McClellan
************************************************************************
From: arcarese@andromeda.rutgers.edu (John C Arcarese)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: Warlock, etc. for sale
Date: 20 Aug 92 12:17:37 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

I have the following books for sale...

Marvel Premiere
#1	VF/NM	$25.00
#2	VF/NM	$18.00

Warlock (1st. series)
#2	VF/NM	$10.00
#3	VF/NM	$10.00
#4	VF/NM	$7.00
#5	VF/NM	$7.00

Fantastic Four
#66	VF/NM	$70.00
#67	VF/NM	$80.00

Thor
#166	VF/NM	$35.00


Also for sale:		X-men gold hologram 

Since people have been coming up with varying prices for this, I'll sell it
to the best offer I get (minimum $70).


-john
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From: cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca (Craig Welsh  8823239)
Subject: Re: Price Guides - which to choose?
Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 19:16:51 GMT

In article <1992Aug17.165901.544@msc.cornell.edu> rob@lynx.msc.cornell.edu.UUCP (Rob Vaughn,302 Thurston Hall,50637,2730428) writes:

At the rate I keep talking about Overstreet, people are going to start
thinking that I get paid by them or something. (I am graduating in a
couple of months if someone out there would like to give me a job with
them). But, they are the most consistantly accurate, well thought out
guide out there. They have years of experience and know what they are
doing. How often do they make a mistake? Now look at Wizard. They make
numerous mistakes EVERY guide. Go with Overstreet every time.

CVM stands for Comic Value Monthly and is okay, but Overstreet is
better.

As for your local store being sold out, Overstreet puts out Updates
every 2 months after May. There is a new one due out shortly. Keep your
eye out for it or ask your local dealer to put away a copy for you. It's
just as good as the Bible, but with a lot less advertising, which is
what makes up half of the big annual.

*************************************************************************
* Craig Welsh                  *    "I'm a few bricks short of a       *
*                              *     load, but a full load always      *
* cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca     *     hurt my back."                    *
*                              *     "Crazy" - Barenaked Ladies        *
************************************************************************
* "Homeboy from Hell." Screw that. I'm the Waiter from Hell.           *
*  You figure out which is scarier.                                    *
************************************************************************


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From: mraley@shadowrun.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Michael C. Raley)
Subject: Valient Auction
Reply-To: mraley.osbu_south:xerox.com
Organization: Xerox Corp.
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 21:27:26 GMT

I have recieved a number of reply's to my original post about selling Harbinger 1 and Magnus's <Magnusi ?
;-) > 2,4,5.  Based on the fact that several people were simply interested in what price was set, and that
others will willing to bid against others, I feel it might be better to simply post the present high bid to
the net.  If this is in appropriate, please let me know, and I will take it off line.  

minimum bids:

Harbinger 1      $30  + postage
Harbinger 1      $30     "
Magnus 2         $10     "
Magnus 2         $10     "
Magnus 2         $10     "
Magnus 4         $8      "
Magnus 4         $8      "
Magnus 4         $8      "
Magnus 5         $8      "
Magnus 5         $8      "
Magnus 5         $8      "

According to Wizard there were only 40,000 copies of Harbinger 1.  Minus the number of issues that were
clipped to get Harbinger 0!

Notes:  All issues have coupon's included, and are in NM conditions <I'm not a great grader, but they were
purchase, then baged and boarded>.  There were not even read.  If you are unhappy with the condition, I will
take back the issue and pay 1 way postage.

Rules:
If the price stabalizes for 1 week, I will sell the issue to that bidder.  I will apply a bid to the lowest
price issue.  So, if Magnus 3 were $8, $9, $10, and some one wanted 2 issues of Magnus 2 for $9.50, I would
over ride the $8 and $9 issues with $9.50.   I will send out an update every couple<3?> days.  


-- 
Disclaimer: These views are not necessarily duplicated by my employer.

MRaley.Osbu_South@xerox.com
From: sulkom@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Philandros)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
Subject: AKIRA!
Date: 23 Aug 92 01:03:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA 
K                                                                     K
I     AKIRA #1-19 / Excellent Condition / Asking: $89.95 total        I
R                                                                     R
AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA AKIRA 
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace
From: ckb@athena.mit.edu (Christopher K. Brown)
Subject: Still Tired of Buying Comics at Cover?
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 00:19:03 GMT


Awhile ago I posted an offer to anyone in the US who would like to
subscribe to a new book subscription service (run by me :-).  I 
offered 20% off cover and clearly spelled out the advantages and
disadvantages of my service.  It seems as though I was too clear
about the disadvantages - I didn't have any takers.

Unfortunately, they still stand (ordering 3 months in advance from 
previews, up to a two week delay in receiving books, etc...) - as
do the advantages (price, books come bagged/boarded, no shorting or
sell outs, guarantee on the condition of the books).  The only
change in my offer is the price.  I can now offer 30% off cover of
all new books.  Also, boxes of trading cards at $2.00 over dealer cost.

If you want a more complete story, Email me with questions.  Orders
for this month (for books coming out in October) are due on the 18th.

Thanks for reading,

Chris