You bought a car(s) without getting inside of it. I don't understand how buyers go to comic booths and drop hundreds, or thousands, of dollars on raws in less than 15 minutes. Sit down, go through the book, do a page count, check for rust, staples, tears etc. If a seller rushes you then tell them to "f(*& off." Life is actually as easy as you want it to be.

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Not once have I ever seen these comic investor I mean collectors count pages 😂 count spine ticks absolutely but crack open a bag n board ? Never

@mpcjunkie72

Жыл бұрын

@@justanothercollector43 I don't buy many books nowadays but when I do it may be off eBay. When I get it, I at least count the pages to the story (typically drawn in the bottom right of every page panel). I try to do the best that I can to cover myself. But to go home and see that several books had issues and they weren't caught at the time of purchase is laughable. One book then I get it but a few? LOL talk about FOMO or naiveness. Obviously I like StickyGoose which is why I subscribe but his stories and experiences are funny.

@jerryunderwood6130

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose I do recommend always driving a car before taking delivery. I never want to sell a car that someone hasn't gotten behind the wheel of, respectively.

@danceswithcomicbooks7733

Жыл бұрын

​@@justanothercollector43I always ask if i can take the book out and examine if its an expensive book. If I'm going to pay hundreds of dollars I want to know what I'm getting.

@danceswithcomicbooks7733

Жыл бұрын

You're being harsh here. We've all bought books not up to snuff. Also at a con it's difficult to go over the book with a microscope. The dealer should also have noted on the books bag labels that they had married covers, trimmed covers and replaced staples. He was selling them as pure unaltered comics to get a high price and to get rid of them. Dishonest dealers are not our friends in the comic book community.

It is amazing how many people I see at shows / shops spend hundreds on a book and never even look inside.... I have been preaching for years anything pre 1985 and over $25 gets a flip through before purchase. Glad it worked out for you and hopefully this vid will help folks in the future!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

i have opened every bag since this happened lol

@davidallen4026

Жыл бұрын

That is a good rule of thumb. Would have saved me from 2 bad purchases over the years.

@johnnydropkicks

Жыл бұрын

I do pretty much the same thing as you regarding flipping through books of a certain age and value. I just wanted to add onto your comment by saying that a person should always check with the dealer before taking a comic out of a polybag. I usually ask them to do it for me so that I can see how they handle the book. That way, I can show that same level of care while I’m handling it. Also, I can see how that dealer feels or cares about that particular comic by how they handle it, and I can maybe use that to my advantage if/when we’re discussing price. But, the main reason I ask them to remove the book is so there isn’t a chance of me damaging it from the tape or from it being in a tight polybag, etc…

@arctrooper999

29 күн бұрын

​@johnnydropkicks I'm late to this video but I like that you mentioned noticing how they handle the book, that makes sense. They may be selling it, but if they handle it with reverence that's an attitude I like, because they are doing their part to preserve history. In the late 80's a comic shop opened near me, it was a father/son deal. Me and my friend would hang out with the son and help him order the amounts of titles based on what we were hearing from our fellow geeks in high school. The dad however would shove our orders at us with a cigar in his mouth. We would always do a quick walk past the store before going in and if it was the old man we'd be like I guess we go tomorrow. Sorry if I rambled, your comment brought back some fun memories 😊

I just got screwed out of $700 in April at Wicked Con in Boston. Bought a raw Giant Size X-men 1. Turned out the cover was reattached with glue. I ended up tracking down the dealer online. I received no message back from him about it.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

oh my god! and thats so hard to tell with that being a square bound book as well

@voodoomaestro4295

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. And even on most blue label copies, the spine isn’t smooth. So it was hard to tell that there was a light layer of glue there. Needless to say, I’ve made a rule that I’ll never spend big money on raw keys ever again at Cons.

@DrMidnight-oz1rk

2 ай бұрын

He just needed to thin the glue down with water and it would've been undetected.

Glad things worked out. I bought a Golden Age comic from a very reputable dealer in my area at Baltimore Comic Con for quite a bit. A few months later after the con, I finally got the chance to read it. The last page was missing, which was not noted. Did not affect the story though. I met with him at the next con. He was very nice and understanding. Willing to take the book back with full refund. However, I still wanted the book. It was a tough book. He gave me a a very big discount, over 75%. Things worked out great. I should have looked over the book. It was a lot of money. I have bought books from him in the past and never had a problem with any of his raw books. But, he backed his reputation and worked with me. Perfect ending.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

still need to go to baltimore con that will be the next one I go to

I like the video a lot and thank you for posting. I like that you recognized a better approach to the situation moving forward. Don't let this prohibit you from buying raws from any era. I politely ask every time to flip through a book, check for ink additions, and also the staples to see if they've been played with. Trimming can be tough to identify, but I'm happy you addressed exactly what Matt Nelson said at the grading event. You have to keep an eye for something that isn't there and check the art of the book if any of the title or approval code is cut off. He also stated look at the centerfold of the book and check from there to see if the book has been trimmed. Keep this up!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to be a better person, it’s hard but I’m trying

from the comments, this goes both ways, the seller should’ve disclosed all info on the books, the buyer should’ve throughly inspected said books both buyer n seller are at fault

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

let those without sin cast the first stone

@tonybrewer7536

8 ай бұрын

That's like blaming a victim for being murdered. If you willingly sell trash, you are wrong. Why would I be wrong for trusting someone? Live in paranoia if you like

Man I’m glad that worked out! I understand there are many people that are anti-slab, however this is 100% the reason I prefer to buy slab books. I don’t have the experience to know all about restoration and married covers. It can be pretty scary haha

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

if youre buying a raw silver age grail raw....you got big cajones

@brianf695

Жыл бұрын

This is how I feel about buying online. I'm scared to death of ebay because I've heard so many horror stories. People buying a Hulk 181 that was printed the night before etc. It's not always easy to tell from photos. I'd rather pay the extra money for a graded book and know for sure what I'm getting.

Interesting and good advice, I had a similar thing happen when I was all ready at a convention to purchase Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #67, but I asked to open up the bag and check it out. Well lo and behold the Marvel Value stamp was missing, in it's place was a nice big cut out empty square. I mentioned it to the dealer whom said he had no idea it was cut out, and promptly walked away. Before I left the convention floor I went by the same dealer to see if he had marked the book and reduced the price. Nope! it was same price and same position on his wall display of books.

@seadogswork

2 ай бұрын

Not to detract from a good story (which is probably all true, although in a slightly different way) ... but there was no Marvel Value Stamp in Amazing Spider-Man # 67. ASM # 67 was published in 1968, and the Value Stamps started in 1974. But a coupon, a panel, a comic shop ad, or the prior owner's published letter to Marvel are all possibilities.

That's tough. Glad it got settled. And I appreciate you calling it a cautionary tale and acknowledging your side of it. I would've had the same fear and anxiety if I'd gotten home and noticed all that. And reaching out to them, I'd have anticipated that question they asked concerning if those were even the same books. We're in a time where you have to worry about what's really going on with raw books. With so many comics just being moved around and all the scams, there's so much to look out for. I mention in my videos a lot about how, especially at conventions, I'll ask the dealers to take books out so I can get a better look at them. And I do that for older comics that aren't even close to the $100 price mark. For more expensive comics, I'd need to look over them for a bit. What a time to be alive. Happy hunting!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I now ask every dealer to take the books out of bag I dont even want to be the one to do it

This makes a strong argument for the necessity for CGC and CBCS regarding pricey books.

@nickelliott1174

Жыл бұрын

No it doesn't. It shows how you should look through a book before purchasing it.

@HughMansonMD

7 ай бұрын

​@@nickelliott1174 yeah, all of these problems were made obvious upon actually looking at them.

NO REFUNDS, read the sign Goose 😁, like you said, if spending serious money probably best buying graded books

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

lol just like ebay right "no refunds"

@kendallkidd20

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose haha true

As long as the dealer made it right. It's got to be maddening as a dealer to acquire books and try and notice every little detail or ensure the book is complete. I used to be against slabbed books, but this is a pretty good argument. When I've sold nicer comics on eBay, I just photograph everything and say "What you see is what you get."

I agree on it being tough with buying a raw silver age and trying not to be caught out. CGC graded will give you at least some peace of mind. Nothing worse than getting a book home and then finding a defect. Check 'em on the spot at the Con.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

try to check but its hard to spot trimming or color touch

Sorry you had to deal with that bullshit. Tough lessons to learn, but glad it worked out for you. Thanks for sharing.

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support

The main criticism you already address yourself of communicating better sir so props to you there. I can’t however refrain from saying that threatening legal action is a LAST resort as by doing that right off, you’ve already fired a warning shot prematurely.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I’m my own worst critic

@stichhavoc88

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose aren’t we all? Ha but yeah like I said good on you knowing you got this off on a bad start. Only other thing I would say is I’m not sure meeting those guys in the parking lot of the store was a safe and forgive me for being forward here, smart idea sir lol

This is why I'm pretty swearing off buying raw books. I just want the certainty of what I'm buying, especially as my focus is on GA/SA older stuff. CGC graded only for me, and your video helps me commit to that. That said, too, I was looking at a Batman 189 raw at a con recently and thinking hard on it, until I then noticed an extra staple. It wasn't noted on the book tag or by the dealers. I brought it their attention, they just kind of shrugged. Meh.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

They do not see this as "restoration" in my mind it is

Lesson learned. You're better off buying old books at GCC cases. Unless it's someone you absolutely trust

@padbearj3154

Жыл бұрын

Or.... you just ask to inspect the books before purchase to make sure you are happy.... especially if you are spending $5k

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

yea with a chance of clean and press and grade bump

That Thanos statue though🤔🔥🔥🔥

Most, if not ALL, of us slip up with doing our due diligence occasionally. By nature I usually inspect any high dollar item I buy in town, comic book or not. Over the internet at least we have some protection from companies like Ebay if we get something that isn't as described. I have bought comics off Ebay which are as described but I just didn't check the book with the zoom like I should have. I was thinking they were better than described. I could have still sent them back but have ended up keeping them a as personal punishment to be more patient when buying...lol.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I can not buy raw comics on ebay I just dont trust the sellers

I was just at The Inner Geek this past weekend. Lol. There is also another comic shop on the next street over that opened up.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m not sure if that shop made a wise decision to compete with them

@281sTravel

Жыл бұрын

@Stickygoose ....Do you think the people you met with had anything to do with the Inner Geek or just a meeting location?

@wizardingreen8642

10 ай бұрын

There are actually four in that area. Inner Geek came last tho my dude 😉

No. Married. No color touch up. No staple attack. No shave comics. Damn your not the only one this has happened to. Me too

4:15 I just noticed something funny. You say that you were “basically… threatening him with legal action” as the screen fades into your messaged response to him where you state “I’m not threatening you.” I just found that humorous. 😊

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Threading? Are you on threads?

@johnnydropkicks

Жыл бұрын

@@StickygooseDammit! I hate it when a misspell stuff. 😡 1. I edited my original comment to fix the spelling. 2. I am not on “Threads”. I actually just heard about what that is yesterday. 3. I hope you didn’t mistake my comment as being critical of you. I honestly just thought it was funny and it made me giggle.

sorry that happened, makes me want to scrutinize books more, maybe break out a tape measure, there's a lot people take for granted and I think about some books that I've bought and I've made some same mistakes. Learning curve can be expensive sometimes, so I want to learn from you, thanks for sharing.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I think there have been a lot of people that have been fooled by trimmed books

He was a fraud

You keep saying you would have “handled things differently” but never say specifically how so.

Is that Hulk 181 in the background the same one you came across at your neighbors? Thats the only other video ove watched of yours. I hate you had to go through this. We live and we learn. I couldn't imagine haven't spent that much money and getting the books home and finding that most where damaged.

Concerning the extra set of staples in the Tomb of Dracula # 10, I have seen that occur on enough books of that era to say that it sometimes happened, and that when it does, it looks pretty much like what you have shown (as though the guts were assembled 1st, and then the cover was added after the interior was already bound). And to be clear, I'm talking about comics I personally bought from the newsstands in the early '70's. I don't have an opinion about yours, though, but if I had to bet, my best bet would be that the book was legit. For whatever that's worth. Still, if you didn't like the book, and had that concern, then a conscientious seller should at least consider your request to return the book. As to the dynamics of the follow-up events, well, most escalations involve engagement on both sides.

Wow, that was a wild ride. Glad you were able to recoup on your investment.

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

Everything worked out

I've seen double covers on comics but i have never came across multiple staples and i started buying comics in 1976 (i'm 56 yrs. old)

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

People were trying to tell me they seen books be manufactured with four staples I said bs

Thanks for sharing your experience. This could happen to anyone. Good on your for shooting footage. That saved you in this deal. I'm not sure where the animosity in some of these responses are coming from (one guy in particular is vicious). We've all been hoodwinked when buying books. Anyone who says they haven't is lying.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

There are so many angry people out there. Looking to vent on the internet it’s really sad I pity them

Some Uncut Gems type shit. Homie had fuckin goons lol

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

They were big boys too

Great job sharing this story. Impressed with how you examine what you could have done differently, I don't think everyone is capable of that.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ImLegend1022

Жыл бұрын

Too often when a negative events occurs, people's actions are driven by emotion which leads to even worse outcome. Glad it worked out for you.

Wow that’s insane. Glad you got it all taken care of tho.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

For real for real

Holy Shit!!!! I bought two books from these guys last month in Cincinnati. Almost every key I asked for they had several. I just got back into collecting and the game has changed since I was young. Slabs, fakes and values of point systems. I'll be inspecting every book from now on. I can't get home fast enough to look at the Hero for Hire 1 I got from them. Thaks for the video.

@Stickygoose

9 ай бұрын

Probably restored

@bigghoww

9 ай бұрын

@Stickygoose it looks legit. But I am going to submit it and if the pros send it back restored, I am heading to Louisville.

Comic book collecting has always been a significant business but in the last 15 years or so it has become BIG business. With BIG business you will always get fraud, waste, abuse, etc. coming at you from all sides. I used to buy significant silver and gold age books frequently without too much worry. Nowadays, if a book is priced over two hundred bucks or so, I have to go with CGC. I personally break them out of their cases after purchase but at least there is the knowledge that I am probably getting what I paid for. With today's technology, sellers can get "creative" helping a book look better than it actually is. Buying raw significant issues at someplace such as a convention, where there probably aren't any buyer protections, is risky. People can bitch about Ebay all day but if you get a book and it's not what you were expecting, you can get your $$ back without any problem.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I have considered doing that with some books as well just the piece of mind of the CGC cert but want to the see book out of the case

Well glad you got your money back. Most dealers will let you take the books out of the bags if you want. If they say no its a red flag. Sorry it happened. Thats the pitfall of our hobby and buying raw books. Even checking and scrutinizing a book you can still get screwed.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

There is no way I would’ve been able to tell that book was trimmed at the con

That’s crazy, amazing you were able to get your money back. Wonder if the fact that you recorded things helped? I think for most people they would be screwed. Totally agree with you, I stay away from any old raw comic. I don’t know why but it always gives off a deceit/scam vibe. Either the seller trying to pass off for a higher grade or hide the real condition, I mean I just ask myself why in the world it would not be graded by this point. I even think, hmmm maybe they got the grade and it isn’t what they hoped so they cracked it open and trying to sell it off as a higher grade than it actually is. I know I’m probably wrong but that’s just the perception I get on old raw book worth hundreds or thousands. Definitely agree with the approach error, never a good idea to throw in legal action. Maybe if it’s been 4 or 5 attempts then yes.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I had everything recorded significantly more than I showed in this video. They really had no choice but to give me the money back

I bet that’s why a lot of older collectors claim they don’t like graded books. Most dealers in any hobby are shady, if they get an opportunity to take advantage of someone that doesn’t know much, you have your answer. They’re not good at anything with those fat fingers

years ago (maybe 97 or 98) I bought a raw FF#1 in VG condition. Did not decide to send it to CGC until I wanted to sell it years later, came back restored 4.5. Looked up the dealer and he was out of business. Lesson learned.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

oh man that is freaking brutal

@nigelcummings990

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose yeah, I bought it through mail order. These days with the significant price changes in high grades it is almost impossible to buy high grade silver age books unslabbed.

That is why anytime you are thinking about buying a book at a convention that you should look at everything and make sure it's what you want but it is better to get a CGC graded book cause then you know what you are buying.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

for real for real

Got any Cyberfrog comics?

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

fresh out

How can you spend anywhere near that in person without inspecting the book???

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

mistakes were made

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Key collector doesn’t go thru what else to do besides buying keys so that’s how far his knowledge goes

Man, I saw that video with the ASM #1 & you can literally see the moment that man's heart breaks!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

brutal video glad he got his money back

I’ve seen a book that had extra staples due to a manufacturing defect, but the extra stapes in your books are from different comic ages. They claimed that they bought the “House of Secrets” #92 at an estate sale, but it takes someone with fairly good knowledge on comic restoration/repair to be able to completely flatten the book out, add staples to the book by using one of those long reach staplers, and to be able to press the book back to it’s folded over form. If the estate sale was for a person that was really into comic collecting (and repair), their books would’ve been given to a family member or they would have been sold through a more profitable channel than an estate sale. I can understand a dealer purchasing a book where they didn’t notice those flaws and then sold it as normal, but when they state that they purchased it six months ago and at an estate sale pretty much guarantees that they were the ones responsible for this. This dealer seems to be a quite large, knowledgeable and profitable merchant who has been in the comic business for years. They wouldn’t have missed flaws like this on books that they purchased. Also, they seem like they would be knowledgeable enough about restoration and repair to be able to make these alterations to the books themselves; or are connected enough to know a guy who could.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

These guys are apparently some of the biggest dealers in the south east

@johnnydropkicks

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose Exactly. That all tracks.

@RobRVA

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoosecould you name them? I live in the Southeast so would be helpful to avoid.

Glad it all worked out 😊

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

hey shawty what your name is

@MotherGooseLaura

Жыл бұрын

❤haha

You stood on business! 💪🏼

Sometimes the books in CGC Universal Label cases are restored. They just don’t pick it up.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Im sure you have slipped some through lol

@jerryunderwood6130

Жыл бұрын

Rarely, but yes, it can happen.

You didn’t take them out the bag to inspect them? Really?

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Really

If im buying a $5500 book i will definetly check inside and check every pages and corner

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

What about 6 books for $5500?

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Probably your name on your credit card lol it’s easier coming from daddy money

It would look strange if a cop car pulls up and they ask you what you are dealing. "Uh officers just some old comic books....."

I had an Internet dealer by accident send me the wrong book I ordered. By happenstance he had another guy with the same first name as me and similar last name who ordered a amazing Spider-Man #129 in high grade which was sent to me by accident and my books were sent to the other guy. I called the dealer and sent his book back as did the other guy and we both got our books in the long run, but yeah, it was a stressful situation.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

when youre dealing with hard earned money its always stressful

Well done sorting that mess out dude

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

It was messy but Im thankful they gave me the money back

Hey what’s up this is Bob in Connecticut anyway it’s too bad what happened? Well I just wonder if you graded those books and they were all coming back restored I wonder if you still would have gotten more bang for your buck. It’s hard to say.. I bought a Superman and Batman 1 both dealers told me they were restored I didn’t care. I paid the $12,500 for the superman it came back 5.0 no trimming moderate professional restoration and the Batman I paid $10,500 and that came back with trimming 5.0 restored.. I kind of knew what I was getting, but obviously I can make lots of money if I sell these books. My other restored story when I was a kid I picked up amazing fantasy 15 a RAW copy from the comic book newspaper comic spires guide for only $450. It came back 8.0 restored no trimming.. I understand everything you have been through. It’s always a gamble buying.RAW. Anyway, I’m not a bartender anymore if I want to buy something very very good now I would have to sell one of my high-end books.

eBay is the best as you can return any book no matter what by choosing does not match description or photos as it’s in ever seller’s contract to accept that return regardless of policy

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

always cracks me up when seller says no returns lol

Staple situations like that are common for old books and they were probably legit....I have many weird "staple situations" on even meaningless books from that era. EITHER WAY, LIFE LESSON...you never want to end up far away from home, alone, in a dark parking lot with 2 big mafia lookin dudes doing a large cash transaction.... you should consider yourself LUCKY AF.

StickyGoose could have handled this situation better? Used more tact? That's hard to believe.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

You're not being sarcastic are you?

@locutus99

9 ай бұрын

​@@Stickygoosedude your first email threatened legal action. Your. First. Email.

You're very lucky you got your money back very lucky in the future I probably wouldn't buy a book without looking through it first if you're able to.

I bet next time ypu go meet up in a strange parking lot to do a 5500$ deal you bring your own goon squad, or the ratchet 🤣

Doctorate does require a certain amount of respect to be taken seriously, so i see his point there. we live and we learn

If you didn't do your due diligence when buying those books then "Shame on you" its not the dealers obligation to do the investigation if these comics were restored, as most of these comic shops buy these in bulk and often just stick a price tag on them to sell them for more than they purchased them for. These mistakes are on you and not the dealers; UNLESS the dealers knowingly sold these to you as unrestored when they were restored... Chicken or the Egg...

@melw2100

Жыл бұрын

Agree. I would never spend big bucks on a book without taking it out of the package and looking at it. It is always a gamble.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I think the egg came first

I feel like I’m watching you grow up…🤣

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

you are haha

I've never witnessed the meltdown of a man live before. Thank you for the honor.

Subtle BMI flex

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

bahahahaha

Good for you!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

8:09 Never go meet up with someone solo especially outdoors. Always bring a wingman for those just incase moments if things go south and as an eyewitness.

I disagree with a few of these comments on here. As a comic dealer, it is their responsibility to ensure their high value comics they sell are in their original, unrestored condition. It’s integral to their reputation as a seller. People complain about shop owners eBay pricing at the counter because they don’t have time to price their back issues and how they shouldn’t be selling comics if they don’t have the time to price them. I think that same energy should apply.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this

You get ONE chance to stand behind your product and be honerable and a proper business person. If not then being nice is over.

when money is involved you will ALWAYS find bandits! Why are people so slow to accept this? The behavior of gaming is constantly happening, MEN duh!... People who collect to flip will always be exposed to being conned or will be the con! IF the dealer didn't have something to lose(His rep at his primary profession) he would have fled!

There is no such thing as good deal on a major key at any con. Any great deal you find at comic con is going to be a spec book, ghost book, minor key, etc. I personally don't mind buying restored keys if the price is right. Great place holders for books. I also don't think dealers necessarily have to disclose if a book is restored. They might not know for one. If it was me I would have just Eaten the loss as A 5,500 hundred dollar lesson. I'd feel too bad returning the books and would feel as though it was just as much my fault for not spotting the restoration.

@Berzin101

9 ай бұрын

Funny how you sound about someone else's' money-"I would have taken it as a loss!!! Expensive lesson learned!!!" Dude, you sound like a straight-up fool.

What legal action? This buy was all on you. You think you're above being ripped off?

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

yes

I stopped buying raw books 15 years ago. Too many variables

Some Comic book sellers are praying on the inexperienced Comic book collectors by selling trash and not being honest, all to make loads of money.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

you are ABSOLUTELY correct

You are a investor not a collector i saw justice lol

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Glad I’m not a “collector” like yourself

I can honestly say I’m guilty of this bought a silver age Batman key years ago I had graded last year I never looked at the inside or the back It came back a 4.0 not terrible but had I noticed it was water stained on the back at the bottom I probably would’ve never bought it There was no disclosure of the stain but it’s very visible I’m just always afraid to handle older key books if it’s already bagged I never rebag I probably should but I hate spending money on modern bags and boards I don’t want to buy 3 different bag and board sizes I don’t know enough about staples and reproduction covers but that Batman 251 absolutely looks trimmed the DC and 20¢ are full circles I’m glad everything worked out I would’ve been nervous as well Did they have markings or use specific bag and board brands how could they tell you Rebagged them? Fake books are out there I’ve seen people get tricked into buying fake ASM 300 you were right to be cautious

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I think most people have done this but are not willing to admit it

That’s type of money buy graded always trying to get the books for cheap and make crypto money on comic books

Dude…. You can’t buy something and then several days and months later demand your money back. That’s your fault for not checking the books more thoroughly. Who spends $5,500 on books and then returns it and threatens legal action. Dude come on. That’s on you. That’s life and bad business. Come on dude. Be better. I love your videos, but this is just not cool. This hobby isn’t Walmart, you can’t return everything you buy.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Dude. I’m sorry. Thanks.

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

You love his videos but realize how trash his etiquette is huh lol says a lot about you

I bet the seller never actually inspected those books himself probably afraid of damaging them from handling. I mean I would be if I was holding 5k worth of merch. Probably bought them from a 3rd party cheap and was just flipping them for a profit quick thinking you would'nt look either and when you finally found out it would be too late. Also maybe a little bit of a coward since he did'nt want to see you again in person that's why he sent someone else.

No Refunds Cornbread

Watched whole video, never heard you say you got your money back or how or when mayne.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

I got my money back

Yeah, threatening legal action for the get go might not be the best idea

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

it wasnt wise for me to do that right out the gate

I actually think you did the right thing by threatening legal action off the bat. No, it doesn’t start things off on a friendly note but this was not a time to be friendly, in my opinion. These guys sold you three high-dollar comics with significant restoration that was not disclosed and was detectable with a little effort. The assertion at 4:15 that “we’ve never had a problem” at this show - wow, misfortune sure was saving up for this one transaction, wasn’t it? I’m betting they knew they had restored comics and just decided to play the “it’s on you” game. From what I can tell, the seller did not express any sort of embarrassment over the situation, or talk about how “my reputation is important enough that I will give you a full refund as fast as we can work out the details.” No, that dude was annoyed that he got caught and was motivated to make things right because you demonstrated that you were prepared to go to the mat. If you’d been nice you’d probably still own those comics. Yeah, do a page-by-page examination next time but that doesn’t excuse their BS one iota. Rant over.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting me with this, I felt exactly the same way about them

@reprintranch

Жыл бұрын

I wonder how many other restored comics they were offering at great prices that day? Also, I had a job working with physicians. Lemme tell ya, earning an MD degree does not require a person to possess superior morals.

What's with calling you Doctor?

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

im not a real doctor I just stayed at a holiday inn express last night

Smell the book count pages look at staples center fold

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

thats what ive done with every book since then

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Gross touch a comic book ?

If you are spending that kind of money on an item I would think your going to look it over in great detail before you pass out the credit card. Your not going to go purchase a used car and not start and drive it and were talking a used car amount of money purchase here . My accounting professor told our class if we do not remember anything else from his class remember this . All people are dishonest and greedy. Say that to yourself next time you swipe that credit card . We all make mistakes as long we learn from them you wont find yourself in this situation again . I enjoy your videos keep up the good work. Do not let your excitement cloud your judgement when making purchases we have all been guilty of this at one time or another .Best of luck and happy hunting .

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Easier to just swipe daddy’s card and run to post on KZread then eBay

Couldn't have happened to a better person.

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness!

so the American comic book industry and stores rely on people who buy tons of comic books who don't even read them and just keep the comics as some sort of store of value?? ahahahahahaahhahaha

Found better prices wanted money back should have checked it at the show smh who’s to say that didn’t happen elsewhere lots of money?? hm

You had them in your hands .... Why didn't you look them over? You put yourself in a bad situation by buying something without checking it out first. So what if they were big dudes and you're olny 170lbs... What's that got to do with anything ? I can't speak for anybody else but I would of went over them books with a fine tooth comb. You jumped the gun.... That's your fault. You were lucky to get your money back.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Cool

@JBlaze-dq9rz

Жыл бұрын

@@Stickygoose What do you mean by "Cool" ?

@justanothercollector43

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to your comic community

you already have a ToD 10 hanging behind you so why bother getting another? Next time you want to spend that much money Inspect the damn books.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

This was 2 years ago…

What a nightmare

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

For real for real

I hate thieves and the like!

Goose, it's one thing to buy books through the mail then discover issues with them, it's quite another to see them in person and and miss some of this stuff. While I think you're lucky he took them back, you got to really inspect these books before purchasing. "Let the buyer beware"

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

For real for real

buddy, buy graded books.

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

buddy....I do

If hot restored books you have no idea what you're doing and you hot what you deserve yo

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Hot?

Dude that’s cringe!

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

Must be new to stickygoose comics....I am the cringe

That sucks

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

It worked out

Caveat emptor

@Stickygoose

11 ай бұрын

True

Fortunately you had your strap on. The dealer did not know how much footage you had of the transaction and was not willing to find out in court. The title should have been "bought doctored books from a doctor. "

@Stickygoose

Жыл бұрын

bahahahahaha lmao