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Retired soldier, having the time of his life ressurrecting a childhood hobby.
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The first Ironman of hopefully many.
Sitting down and staring at my long box with 25 books in it. Realizing that I have such a long way to go to be anywhere I want to be in this hobby. I went out yesterday, and bought 2 long boxes, and some boards and bags for the bounty awaiting me. I started receiving first shipments of books. Nothing at all very special. I did nab an Iron Man #3, which I thought was better than what the seller graded it for. Happy just staring at the near empty Long box though. I do love to read them, but hunting them down is good fun also.
1st lesson learned: Put the board in the bag first, moron, as not to possibly damage the book.
2nd lesson learned: Online bidding is not a competitive sport. You can't yell "In your face", to the bidder you just snipped on Ebay, for a book that you know you dont really want. Bid a price, put a max on it, and let the chips fall where they may.
3rd lesson learned: Just because you can afford some higher comics, doesn't mean that you should bid on them. I was Luke warm on a book (it was a cgc 9.8, first appearance, signed by the artist). I just really wanted this collection to start with a bang. Well, I was probably screaming more joyfully, than the person who sniped it at the end. I would have been ok with owning the book. But I wish to be really happy for a comic I'm going to shell out 400+ dollars for.
4th Lesson: Ebay is not the only place to buy boxes. Went to my local dealer to get boxes and supplies. Good guy , starting to establish a relationship of what I'm looking for. Although I realize I have to patronize his store.
5th Lesson: Read these forums!!!Spa-fon gave some wise advice about collecting and I agreed wholeheartedly with it. Will be modeling my collection on the sound advice he gave.
6th and final lesson learned this week: Patience, Patience, Patience. The books that I want I will run across at the right time, right place, and most assuredly the right price. I'm chasing one big "fish" now , and hopefully I'll land it
In parting my techically challenged self will try to post pics of Ironman #3. (Hey I only have 25 and want to show something).
paul nolan
donuil23
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