Ronbatman

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5/17/2023
Topic:
Ill Fated Romance Comics

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
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That is the back of Simpsons Comics #2
Ron
5/17/2023
Topic:
MIssing Tales Of Vulcania #1

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
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Here you go
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/tales-of-vulcania/1/pipqlqw

Ron
5/17/2023
Topic:
Missing Popscars #2

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/popscars/2/pipqlqy

Here you go
Ron
5/18/2023
Topic:
That's no moon, and these ain't no comics

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
That's gone now.
Ron
5/18/2023
Topic:
Sonic the hedgehog one shot w/ sonic 2 movie exclu

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Here you go

https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/sonic-the-hedgehog-2/nn/pipqlpu
Ron
5/18/2023
Topic:
Moscoso Comix (UG)

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Here you go
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/moscoso-comix/1/pipqlpv

Ron
5/18/2023
Topic:
Red Lanterns 28 Missing

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
I see why they didn't add that book but one collector might put this with the Red Lantern series and another collector might put it with the Green Lantern series. As long as we have both clearly labeled and consistent with pricing, I think having both makes sense.

https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/red-lanterns/28/pipqlvr

Ron
5/19/2023
Topic:
Books that Don't Make Sense

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Ronbatman
Administrator
As we work through the incoming data on comic book values there are times when the data doesn't make sense. Raw prices above graded prices happens sometimes. Today, I spent some time looking at Amazing Spider-man 606 confirming the data.
The average raw value is greater than the graded value in 9.4, 8.5 and 8.0

My best guess is that collectors who want graded books look for 9.6 and 9.8 for modern books. 9.4 which is extremely common in raw isn't sought after in a slab. I'm thinking about creating a list of these outliers. It will help you buy smart and it will alleviate confusion when you see it in our price guide.

Books where the raw price is sometimes higher than the graded price
1. Amazing Spider-man 606
2. Amazing Spider-man 607
3. Venom 3 (vol 4)
4. Ultimate Fallout 4


If you find more let me know and I'll continue to add to this list.
Ron
edited by ronbatman on 5/19/2023
5/23/2023
Topic:
We really do want to hear from you

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
In our newsletter today we are asking you to fill out our 2 minute survey. If you could complete our survey we would really appreciate it. I love reading through the surveys and analysing the data. I intentionally gave you several spots to write in answers.

We will use that information to continue to drive improvements and changes to the site. After the survey is over we will have a meeting to discuss the results and talk about your answers. Everyone on our staff will see this. To us, this is extremely important, so your 2 minute investment is worth the effort.
Thanks,
Ron
5/24/2023
Topic:
We really do want to hear from you

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Thank you all! There are some extremely interesting things from a data point of view as well as extra comments. Let me throw one piece of data your way.

Almost 80% of collectors will buy the same number of books or more this year. I thought there would be more pessimism in the market but collectors are seeing opportunities with lower prices.


The most interesting comments were...

When asked what's wrong with the comic book market someone answered, "CGC has a stockholm syndrome-like stranglehold on the industry"

When asked what could make collecting better for you someone answered, "More money".


Me too, my friend, me too.
Ron
5/24/2023
Topic:
Cost basis of collection

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
I don't see why we couldn't do that. Let me talk to our programmer.
Ron
5/31/2023
Topic:
Surprise Contest

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
In our newsletter today, we are sending out clues to a surprise contest. If you know how to use the site, it's easy to figure this out.

First correct answer wins!

Enjoy
Ron
5/31/2023
Topic:
Surprise Contest

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
And the winner is Xvipah with Battlefront. We added 48 new images, added dates and changed values. The easy way to figure this out was looking at recently uploaded scans. There were several great guesses including Jet Power, space aces the Beyond, and Ghost rider.

Thank you all for playing along. I will message Xvipah and then announce the prize!
Ron
6/2/2023
Topic:
Missing - FCBD 2023 Issues

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
If you change the type to Free Comic Book Day that will help.

Spider-Man/Venom
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/spider-man-venom/pkprmt

Titan is a British publisher so you have to change the country for that one.
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/conan-the-barbarian/phuwbw

Ron
6/2/2023
Topic:
Ruk's list-Who has the best collection

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Happy Birthday to the one and only Ruk. 81 and still working
6/2/2023
Topic:
Marvel Feature

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
I tried it and it worked fine. Maybe a random space got into the search field
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/marvel-feature/3/pkwvo

Ron
6/6/2023
Topic:
Seller

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
I can see that you have bought comics and corresponded with some sellers. Which is good for both of you.

If a seller chooses not to answer you, that is their decision and loss. That seller who starts with "Max" has been on the site in the last few days so I'm not sure why he/she hasn't answered you.
Ron
6/19/2023
Topic:
missing comic

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Here you go
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/punisher-2099/1C/piprjus
Ron
6/19/2023
Topic:
UPC WRONG

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
Everything that was specifically listed has been fixed.
Ron
6/19/2023
Topic:
please add this Swedish Tarzan title into database

Ronbatman
Ronbatman
Administrator
No patience

I'm messing with you. Here are the first 97 issues.
https://comicspriceguide.com/titles/tarzan/phtskv

Ron