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Did you know that 30% of all comic books are damaged during transit? Due to sellers not packaging books correctly. Here are some tips for sellers to use when shipping comic books:
Always use 2 pieces of hard cardboard on both top and bottom of books to be shipped. The cardboard should be larger than the books by at least 1/2".
This will help protect the corners. Use a peice of paper when taping the cardboard together, this will help to avoid tape sticking to the comic book. Stamp the package do not bend. Also the buyer can help the cause by getting a larger mail box and talking with their carrier.

eBay USA currently has 28 comic book groups. Here's a hot link to a list of those groups. It also shows the number of members in each group.

http://groups.ebay.com/groups/Comics/300000563

The most active of those groups is the first one listed - the Silver Age group.

I've posted this neighborhood link in that group, but few stuck around since it's so quiet here.

NOTE: The UK comic book groups have a lot of members, but not much activity. The largest is the COMIC-ONES UK group. Here's a hot link to that group. Even if you don't join the Welcome Page is a blast.

http://groups.ebay.co.uk/clubforum.jspa?forumID=300006531

I seem to get a lot of people to watch my items for sall but few actually bid on them.

When buying or selling postcards, everyone wants to know the condition of the postcard.

This rating system is used for older or antique postcards.

M - Mint : A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen.

NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp.

EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side.

VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side.

G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side.

FR - Fair : Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.


AUCTION ABBREVIATIONS
Und/B-Undivided Back 1901-1907
DB-Divided Back 1907-1915
WB-White Border 1916-1930
L-Linen era 1930-1945
C-Chromes 1945 to 1970s
Cont. sz - 4"x6" chromes 1970s up
b/w-black and white
cof-cancel on face
crs-crease
cnr-corner
emb-embossed
lt-light
m/t-margin tear
o/w-otherwise
p/ or pub - publisher
pm-postmarked
RP-Real Photo
s/ or sgn - artist signed
s/m-stamp missing
u-used
unu-unused
wob-writing on back
wof-writing on face
a number within parenthesis indicates quantity of cards in lot.

Just out of curiosity, do you think it is better to sell comics books in a lot like I am currently doing or should of I tried to sell them separately. I can see the pros and cons of each, I was wondering your thoughts. I suppose in a lot like I have the buyer is getting a great deal!
Let me know what you think!

Hey Everyone!

I'm selling golden, silver, bronze, and modern age comics so please take a look at my listings!

I add comics every single day!

I want to see your wish list...I might already have the comic(s) you are looking for!

I'll let you know if I do and I will post it on eBay.

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Thanks, Sarah.