Im assuming some defects hurt books more than others. Do guys like doug schmell, vincent zurzolo or josh nathanson get escorted to the head of the line. This was also my first dealing with him, and i truly looked forward to doing. Darrell sheets comic book collection darrell sheets net worth. Description the pride of the yankees lou gehrig comic book. Doug schmell is cashing in the comics from the vault, in a heritage auction, basically the highest graded 9. Keep in mind that if a cgcgraded comic is removed from its holder, the. In fact, doug received the coveted achievement in comics collecting 2006, awarded by the cgc comics. My conversation with doug schmell cgc comic book collectors. Is it necessary to get my cgc book reholdered after a certain number of years. The internet has changed the marketability of books in the comic book market. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. Now i have no idea what it says in the cgc grading manual so this will be my opinion. Cgc turnaround times are subject to change and are dependent on.
My conversation with doug schmell my conversation with doug schmell 2 2. How will i know if a comic book has had restoration. The life of hof big leaguer lou gehrig was made into a comic book form circa 1949. Cbcs looks like an ambitious company as it is set to challenge the undisputed king of comic book grading services, cgc. My conversation with doug schmell comics general cgc. Doug schmell cashing in his vaulted massive collecion. The grade assigned to the book should not change, unless any damage occurred. The offered example of the pride of the yankees rates vgex, and exhibits moderate wear throughout.
Superhero fanatic doug schmell, from florida, is selling all 682 of his prized marvel. Darrell sheets comic book collection darrell sheets net. Doug revolves around douglas doug funnie, an 11 later 12yearold boy who wants to be another face in the crowd, but by possessing a vivid imagination and a strong sense of morality, he is more likely to stand out. Deconstructing the comic book collectors market read up on. Babies and puppies are both quite cute, but underneath the soft, cuddly exteriors lie the fearsome hearts of competitors. When a new baby joins the household, sophie the dog is initially irritated, but eventually comes to see the baby, doug, as the asset he is. May 24, 2012 doug schmell is cashing in the comics from the vault, in a heritage auction, basically the highest graded 9. Home books calendars comic prints your cart checkout. Late 21st century and earth has been reduced to an uninhabited wasteland. According to pedigrees president and ceo doug schmell, the issue in. Disagreements will always arise, but its nice to not lose friendships that have been made here over the course of years just cause people cant see eyetoeye over every issue. Civil discussion among rational people really is the best way to approach whatever problems arise. The back cover of all the first edition marvel comics. Theres a comic book for every budget and a budget for every comic book.
Cgc and cbcs charge slightly more for modern books and also for pre 1978 books. With some of doug schmells highgrade silver age marvel. Free comic book day 2006 xmen runaways may 2006 marvel, 2006 series published in english united states price 0. He keeps a journal, which he treats as an autobiography, as he records numerous experiences over the series, which range from learning to dance to getting a bad haircut. A comic book in a cgc holder is encapsulated in a new cgc holder. Doug schmell is familiar with every selling option in this hobby. Prior to the internet collectors had to purchase their comics either directly from comic.
Almost every comic in doug s amazing collection is the single highest. Red sonja gets a fresh new attitude by the dream team of writer gail simone batgirl, birds of prey and artist walter geovani prophecy, witchblade, on the book they were born to create. Kuntu repertory theatre in the auditorium of carnegie library of pittsburgh homewood. Ive talked to collectors about slabbing comics and it seems there is a lot of discontent out there, directed primarily towards cgc. It looks the current market is ripe for a new challenger like cbcs. If you have high grade cgc or cbcs certified comic books to sell or consign, do yourself a favor and contact pedigree comics ceo and president, doug schmell. Every comic book certified by cgc is graded by the most experienced and. Sonja pays back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect, even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths.
Real change has to come from the masses which is us. Im sure theres a handful of multimillionaires that may be interested in comics but wouldnt their time and money be spent better elsewhere. Humanity is on the brink in this atmospheric spacenoir from hit comics duo dan abnett and inj culbard. So the fact that he chose us to auction these highgrade issues is. The 1963 comic by stan lee and jack kirby introduced concepts which in.
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