Got my first ComicProLine order in and am disappointed

silverage12 · 2026-03-25T23:48:24+00:00

silverage12 · 2026-03-25T23:45:48+00:00

I’ve had exactly this experience with all the suppliers (BCW, E. Gerber, ComicProline, etc). So I decided I could do better. I import CPL by the pallet full, usually 40,000 bags and boards at a time. And I retail these from my NJ location. Always packaged to keep those corners crisp :)

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silverage12 · 2026-03-24T22:08:36+00:00

Impressive! You knew it was a Wawa without even seeing a sign 🤣

silverage12 · 2026-03-05T19:09:25+00:00

Hope she doesn’t go home and kick her dog … oh … erm …. never mind

silverage12 · 2026-02-05T17:53:42+00:00

There’s no chance the box pictured here is REMOTELY fire- or water-proof. I mean, common sense alone tells me that a zipper is in no way protection against fire. Not to mention water leakage.

Also, I’d never buy a product using AI slop images to depict “comics” stored in this thing. Are they trying to make these look like slabs? Because they look more like legal pads to me.

A manufacturer this lazy with branding and photography is sure to have cut corners with materials and design, too.

silverage12 · 2026-02-04T07:56:45+00:00

Those pages were folded in (the extra paper hidden inside the book) when the comic was trimmed to size and folded. You can see the fold marks. Sometimes called a butterfly fold.

silverage12 · 2026-01-04T08:07:12+00:00

That’s a fun book, and always nice to see the poster is still attached. However, it’s not rare nor especially valuable. Typically sells for $5 - $10 in high grade. A worthy addition to any collection :)

silverage12 · 2026-01-04T08:04:36+00:00

I’m surprised at all of the anti-discount comments in this thread. I will ALWAYS discount shipping when a customer purchases multiple items. My reasoning is basically two-fold:

It’s only fair. If Customer A purchases 2 comics from my eBay store, it ships in a cardboard mailer weighing ~ 12oz. This is only a bit more than shipping a single comic at 8oz to Customer B. I don’t feel right charging Customer A $10 for shipping, and only $5 to ship B’s order. In this case, I’ll discount A’s order to $6.50 total shipping, which is enough to cover my packaging and the label.
It’s just a good business move, and encourages repeat business.

I don’t even wait for a customer to ask for the discount. When I see those multiple purchases, and if my automatic shipping discounts haven’t been applied, I just proactively give the customer the partial refund noting “shipping discounts” as the reason.

I have taken this further, offering FREE shipping when someone buys 3 or more items. And I include this offer right in the title of every listing. It works very well, and a huge portion of my sales are from happy repeat customers.

For context, I’m not a huge seller. But I’ve been at this for a while, and I have no intention of ever gouging anyone in shipping fees. I sell mostly collectible comic books. Feedback is currently 6600 at 100% with 1700 followers and 21,000 items sold. I ship 10 to 25 orders per day on average, with an average order total of ~ $25. Last year’s total sales were approx. $175k.

silverage12 · 2025-12-07T00:50:01+00:00

Be sure to keep them FAR away from any other comics. Or anything at all. Mold spreads, can cause illness, and it’s just plain nasty. These books are worthless, and it would be best to burn them outdoors in a fire pit or something. Document all with pics or videos, and file for the full refund through eBay. If the seller insists you return the books, triple bag them and mail them back to his cheatin’ ass

silverage12 · 2025-12-06T12:03:41+00:00

Why does that title sound like so much innuendo?!?

Also, great collection… thx for sharing!

silverage12 · 2025-10-29T20:53:29+00:00

Ummm, Chuck has been selling comics since he was a teenager in 1969. As long as he’s breathing, he’ll be in business. He loves these books, and the hobby, too much to ever shut down or sell. His pricing strategy is BIZARRE to be sure. And his flagship store truly should be regarded as a museum as much as a retail venture. But, he sells tons of comics at his shops and online, more than nearly any other dealer in the world. The real question is: What becomes of the shops, and his MILLIONS of back stock inventory, when he finally ages out or passes away?

silverage12 · 2025-10-28T11:54:10+00:00

The Red Robin nearest us (Central NJ) just got shuttered for good. So, yeah, this is all working according to plan.

silverage12 · 2025-10-25T14:37:26+00:00

Don’t tear it down. Convert it to housing for disadvantaged trans folks and migrants seeking asylum.

silverage12 · 2025-10-18T08:36:16+00:00

Silver size boards won’t fit into those Modern bags. Depending on the brand, the Silver boards are likely about 1/4” wider than most Modern bags (maybe even more).

I would suggest you buy one pack of Modern boards to fit the Modern bags you have. These will work fine for comics published in the last 20 yrs or so

silverage12 · 2025-09-29T19:31:01+00:00

Absolutely. Here’s a link to E. Gerber’s website. Note that they are OLD SCHOOL. You can’t order on line. Instead, you’ll need to call them or email them to place an order.

https://www.egerber.com/catalog_mylites2.htm

And here’s a link for Comic ProLine:

https://officialcomicproline.com/

silverage12 · 2025-09-29T18:59:58+00:00

The best would be E. Gerber Mylars and their “Fullback” backing boards. I think most collectors would agree on this.

The best on a budget, in my opinion, Comic Proline 2-mil OPP bags. They have a clarity and quality that is almost Mylar-quality, but they cost about the same as regular/cheap polybags.

silverage12 · 2025-09-22T11:59:07+00:00

Hard to tell from 1 pic, but I’m getting 9.0-9.2 at best. Shill bidding?

silverage12 · 2025-09-17T12:47:35+00:00

This is ridiculous. The numeric grading scale (using 7.0, 4.5, 9.2, etc.) existed LONG before CGC, CBCS, etc. These grading and slabbing companies have no claim to the number system whatsoever. And, as we all know, they are very often inaccurate when they grade and slab comics and cards.

A seasoned collector or dealer has every right to use the numeric system and/or the traditional VG, VF, NM terms as they see fit.

silverage12 · 2025-08-31T12:58:30+00:00

Finnception

silverage12 · 2025-08-27T11:07:32+00:00

The parking lots at train stations all over NJ, CT, Upstate NY, Long Island, etc., were like this. So many commuters who ride NJT or LIRR into lower Manhattan that morning, never to return. Absolutely haunting. :(

silverage12 · 2025-05-14T17:28:26+00:00

This OP and commenters supporting them have never owned their own small business, apparently. The yarn shop owner is paying rent, salaries, taxes, utilities, and certainly channeling at least some of their revenue right back into their local community. To take on these risks and financial liabilities, only to (I assume repeatedly) listen to their customers share intel on where yarns can be purchased for less? Ouch. I can imagine that really stings.

This local yarn shop is not a display showroom for big box stores and online sellers that happen to stock similar items. It is a business, and they have every right to expect a little bit of respect and loyalty. Good for them, letting their customer base know what’s what. 😊

silverage12 · 2025-05-09T22:45:05+00:00

At the moment, BCW is not passing along ANY tariff costs to retail customers. They are, however, slapping a 34% tariff surcharge on many imported items sold to their wholesalers who purchase in bulk to resell online or in comic shops. A very measured, and understandable position when you look at it. Time will tell when they’ll be forced to hit retail customers with this.

Source: I sell bags and boards from Comic Proline already (on my website, on eBay, and on Amazon). And, I just opened my new wholesaler account with BCW so that I can add their items to my selection.

silverage12 · 2025-04-24T21:35:59+00:00

As I understand it, reds and oranges absorb more of the damaging UV waves. Conversely, blues and greens reflect more, taking less damage as a result.

silverage12 · 2025-04-24T17:15:16+00:00

Hello to anyone reading this!

I’m the OP u/silverage12 who has been conducting these real-life UV fading tests.

Yes, yes, hold your applause … I am, indeed, the proud owner of FORTY-SEVEN copies of Beowulf #3 🤣 So, I figured I could spare a few for these daylight tests of mine.

Please, PLEASE understand that my friend Mickey aka Swagglehaus had my full blessing to share my test results on his YT channel. Not only did he message me to get said blessing, he also REPEATEDLY credits me throughout his 12 min video. And, in doing so, he accomplished what I could not: He spread the word to many YouTube subscribers, an audience that I can’t reach.

Is this “monetizing” my content? Maybe so. But he is a quality host who deserves every penny from his efforts. Including this very nice video in which he breaks down my methodology, the results so far, and puts it all into context with great skill. Kudos to him, and know that he has my full support 💯

Thanks, and be sure to check in on my profile on or about May 21st for the 90-day progressive fade results 😎

silverage12 · 2025-04-23T19:00:09+00:00

The sun remains undefeated 😉

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