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The Real Problem With eBay Comic Grading
Self-reported grades, no standardisation, and a dispute process that costs more than most books are worth. Here's what's structurally broken.
5 MIN READ·January 15, 2025Read -->
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Practical guides on grading, selling, portfolio tracking, and wantlist strategy. Written for collectors, by collectors.
Collecting
Portfolio Tracking 101: Know What Your Collection Is Actually Worth
Most collectors have no idea what their collection is worth within 20%. The tools most people use are the wrong tools for the job.
5 MIN · February 3, 2025-->
Collecting
First Appearance vs Origin Issue: Why Both Matter to Collectors
They're often the same book. When they aren't, the difference shapes price trajectories — and your wantlist strategy.
4 MIN · February 24, 2025-->
Grading
How to Grade Your Own Comics Before You Sell
Getting your grade right protects your reputation and your sale price. Here's a systematic process — starting from the right place.
5 MIN · March 12, 2025-->
Strategy
Wantlist Strategy: Stop Browsing, Start Hunting
Manual marketplace browsing is the least efficient way to buy a specific issue. Here's the mental model that changes how you approach it.
4 MIN · April 1, 2025-->
Grading
CGC vs CBCS: Which Grading Service Should You Use?
Both grade on a 10-point scale and seal in tamper-evident cases. The practical question is which one nets you more money on the specific book you're submitting.
4 MIN · May 5, 2025-->
Collecting
Newsstand vs Direct Edition: The Price Premium Explained
Same issue, same print run, different cover mark. One now sells for 2–10× the other. Here's exactly why and when the premium applies.
4 MIN · May 12, 2025-->
Strategy
How to Read a CGC Census (Pop Report)
The pop report is the single most important pricing input for graded comics. Most collectors read it wrong. Here's how to use it.
5 MIN · May 19, 2025-->
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