Post by defiant1 on Aug 29, 2010 21:35:17 GMT -5
If you are considering going after better comics and aren't in a rush, Metropolis has some really good prices on midgrade stuff. They don't get stupid with their prices until you get super high grade. They also have a pretty good selection.
I've been spreading my online wings lately and I'm sure I'll get to Metropolis soon. I just won my first Comic Link auction this week. When it comes to Comic retailers like these, I expect what they say is true or there is a real problem and I won't be back again. I look at online comic sellers like real stores and not just another Joe Blow on Ebay. I expect them to be right.
With Ebay I've made it a habit to put exceptional sellers I've dealt with before on a "favorite sellers" list on the site and have built on it for the past 6 or 7 years or so. It's become a decent sized list, but nothing too big. I just bought a book from one today because I have purchased from this one many times before and have never been disappointed. I've grown to trust what he says. Anyone else I'm dealing with not already on my list, it's usually a one time trial basis with eyes wide open and looking to make a judgment as soon as the book arrives. I've rarely had a bad experience on Ebay, but I'm certainly going in with dealers I haven't dealt with before looking for every possible clue I can get before I actually bid. I'm not always going to do okay, but I'd like to think I learn from my mistakes.
I could sit around and spend money with Metropolis all day if I wanted to buy online. I've been pleased with stuff I get from Doug Sulipa also. I'm not into all the auction and bidding crap.
df1