For $750 in shipping he had better take a plane to NY and hand deliver it to me 0

[FullHulkSmash]

What is the advantage of a seller pretending to have no idea what they have?

It's supposed to make you drool over the notion that you may have found a rube whose comics you can buy for a song. And, they're hoping it'll provide cover after they rip you off and you report them. "Duh, I didn't know funny books was worth moneys!!!"

 

That is what I was wondering. This kind of thing seems so easy to see through though. This little technique probably worked way better 30 years ago when people didn't have the Internet to research things.

[PokerKid]

There's got to be someone local who can message him and ask to see it in person. the response to that request would be priceless!

 

Even just getting the CGC # from him should be impossible, but might be worth a try.

[TFTCVOHHOFSSS-migration]

There's got to be someone local who can message him and ask to see it in person. the response to that request would be priceless!

 

Done and done (and I really do live pretty close to him).

[Columbia Comics]

There's got to be someone local who can message him and ask to see it in person. the response to that request would be priceless!

 

Done and done (and I really do live pretty close to him).

 

 

Let's see what he says!

[Gotham Kid]

There's got to be someone local who can message him and ask to see it in person. the response to that request would be priceless!

 

Done and done (and I really do live pretty close to him).

 

 

Let's see what he says!

 

Love to meet up with you but I'm busy looking into another storage locker where I hope to find an Action 1...

[oakman29]

[BlowUpTheMoon]

I bid...

 

then retracted...

 

then reported...

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270981943440#ht_720wt_1110

 

[Dr. Balls]

I am eagerly awaiting what his response it to an in-person inspection of the book.

[ChicksCosmiComics]

While I doubt the book was found in a storage locker, who would be dumb enough to leave a slabbed AF 15 in a storage locker. Buy a damn briefcase if you need portable storage.

 

On the other hand I will say some people are dumb when making an auction look fake or shady. I bought an AF 15 from a seller on E bay that could'nt figure out how to get a clean shot of the Serial numbers. I emailed and got the numbers and it checked out. I think it scared people away because you could'nt read the numbers.

 

If its the real deal someone is likely going to get a deal because the seller has made things look kind of shady

[Tony S]

Here's a listing for an "Encore Thrift Store" in Barrington, RI:

 

http://www.thriftstorelistings.com/profile/Encore/77975

 

Not sure if that's the same guy or not (the auction lists the item location as "North Providence"). Anyway, it might be worth a trip for someone in the area. Google maps does show a small strip plaza at roughly that address...with what appears to be a big "Self Storage" complex behind it!

 

This would not be the seller. If you look up the thrift store (Encore) for the link above it is in the basement of St Johns Episcopal Church. They are just selling clothes.

Edited May 21, 2012 by Tony S

[Sal]

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7009&lotNo=91139

 

I mean, no way, right?

[InvstmntComcSuply]

Oh, yes way!

 

Even looks like the same scan.

I am sure the winning bidder is going to get that book.

 

[Speedy-D]

There's got to be someone local who can message him and ask to see it in person. the response to that request would be priceless!

 

Done and done (and I really do live pretty close to him).

Dude, no CSS???

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7009&lotNo=91139

 

I mean, no way, right?

 

Yup. Same book.

 

Nice catch!

[PovertyRow]

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7009&lotNo=91139

 

I mean, no way, right?

 

Yup. Same book.

 

Nice catch!

 

Well the auction image is at a slightly different angle. I'm convinced! It MUST be real!!!

[gyro-1]

heritage =0952032001

Ebay

Still think this smells funny

Do you think if you were selling a 11000$ book you could invest in a 50 $ camera to take a clear picture ?

Edited May 21, 2012 by gyro-1

[PovertyRow]

Do you think if you were selling a 11000$ book you could invest in a 50 $ camera to take a clear picture ?

 

Looking at images of their other auctions it looks like they DO have better imaging available.

[scooter99]

The seller is tight on money. He has to sell the book to buy a camera.

[PovertyRow]

[burntboy]

Certainly looks like the same book....

 

So, let's supose someone decides to take a flyer and wins a $50,000+ book for $25,000.

 

And then let's presume that there is no book in the package sent to the buyer.

 

Doesn't Paypal Buyer Protection cover the buyer for the full purchase price and original S&H??

 

I would think that this isn't a rare occurence and Paypal has been stuck numerous times. What am I missing here?