Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter at improvecollecting.com/ to be entered to win ASM #252! I already have 250 subscribers, if we get to 500 I'll give away another awesome slab!
Really impressed with the quality of your unboxing videos, man. It's not rocket science or anything, but so many comic book RUclipsrs fumble their way through unboxings. I appreciate that you hide the grade, have your notes on what you thought you would get ready to go, your reaction, and just doing that whole thing for maximum effect. Top notch!
Thanks, David! I appreciate the kind words.. but I do need to make better notes about the work on did on the book.. going from memory isn't as easy as it used to be. Getting old!
This dude has a true passion not only for comic books but for his viewers. Hitting that subscriber goal isn't going to be a problem. Liked-------> Subscribed-------> Commented------>
Those Spiderman covers are honestly some of the best! I can't believe you're giving them away in a competition, supporting the community - love it! Keep up the awesome work!
I just watched your video on unboxing your childhood comics after receiving them back from CGC. It’s so cool to see you have a Hulk 340 in 9.8 after seeing your 9.4 on that video.
That's very cool of you man. Those are some amazing giveaways that anyone would love to have in their collection. I always look forward to seeing your videos.
I inherited a large collection of comics from my father which has bounced around in family attics and storage units for years since his death in 1998. Your videos have been really interesting in getting started with restoring and protecting that collection the best way I can for the future. Thank you so much!
As a 15 year old that has been getting into this fantastic hobby, your videos are always so fun to watch, thanks for everything and keep being awesome!
Very cool! Love to see young people getting into the hobby. Thanks for watching. Let me know what books people your age are into and I'll be sure to feature them!
What an amazing giveaway, Jim. It’s awesome how much you’re trying to give back to the community. This is a guy who simply loves the hobby. Keep it coming!
Congrats on the channel growth! You have one of the best channels on comic collecting and grading out there. You have a great mix of informative and well-thought-out content, along with the general entertainment of the unboxings. It works very well.
I very much enjoy your videos. I started restoring comics myself after paying a ridiculous amount to press a few books by CCS. The rewards and enjoyment of cleaning and pressing are one of my favorite hobbies. Its great to see like minded people even if you do like Marvel.
LOL I like DC, Epic, and all the others too.. never met a book I didn't like. I just didn;t know better as a kid, so collected Marvel.. it's a vicious virus I have lol Thanks BTW :)
I appreciate the vote of confidence! I doubt I'd ever do that, unless it was to only work on really valuable books as a speciality. I can't see myself doing dozens of books a day, it might ruin the hobby for me.
Love this channel - Im a huge comic nerd and got into cleaning and pressing a few years ago: the grading and cleaning side of the hobby has weirdly become my new obsession. Keep up the great work.
I do enjoy all the aspects of the videos. The cleaning and pressing tutorials intrigue me, I don't think I have the patience to do it myself! Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos.
This video popped onto my timeline and tbh, I just clicked for the 252. But now, feel have come across a treasure trove 😍 Keep em coming and well-deserved
I saw many times yours Conan 241 on your wall and I didn’t know it is a Todd McFarlane cover. When cgc announced the McFarland signing, I decided to try to buy a nice copy. Long story short, I ended with a Todd McFarlane signature Conan 241 9.8. I was very happy about it . 🎉 thank you for making me discover those not so popular books.
Love your videos man. I've been cleaning and pressing my own books for about a year and it's always good to see someone else using the same approach! I have picked up some improved methods thanks to you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and time with us!!!
Almost there... Congratulations on reaching 3000 subscribers! An incredible milestone - be proud of what you've accomplished, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! Keep up the great work!
By the way, love the Contant. I’ve been watching since you had 90 subscribers. I always pay attention to the work that you put in to each book. And you have improved my collecting of comic books 😉
I very much enjoy your humble, low-key (but not low-energy!) videos. I've learned more from you than the "inventors" of our modern comic archival and cleaning processes. Keep it going~!!
Truly appreciate all of your content. I’ve learned a lot. You’ve definitely influenced some of my pressing/grading decisions for the better. I actually just scored my biggest win ever with CGC. 9.6 newsstand SS Batman 423!! Keep up the good work!!
I've been slowly learning how to press and clean my own books and your channel has been so beneficial. Signing up for the newsletter is a no-brainer. Keep it up!
I've gotten back into collecting comics a little while ago and always appreciate learning new stuff that you and several other youtubers have been willing to share about the hobby. Thanks!
Cool, welcome back! That's one of the great things about this hobby, people are generally really helpful.. I don't get a selfish vibe that often from anyone. I haven't had but maybe a couple negative comments ever.
I just got into collecting comics a few months ago but you've already become one of my favorite youtube channels. You present such helpful information for people new to the hobby and you've almost singlehandedly convinced me to buy a press and start pressing some of my comics! The giveaways are awesome, thank you for your generosity! I was already subscribed to the channel, now I'm subscribed to your newsletter, I can't wait to see what else is in store!
Literally just told all my friends that are into comics man to subscribe, im in Ireland but theyre in the US, love the page, im following your tips for cleaning and pressing, keep doing what youre doing man 👌👍
Channels like your's help to send me down the path to doing all the cleaning pressing and submitting myself. thanks and keep putting out the great videos.
I’ve been away for a bit, but I’m back. Boy has the channel grown in the short time I’ve been out. I just signed up for the newsletter too. Congrats on all the growth, and I hope it continues and increases even faster.
Congragulations on 3K. I've stumbled across your videos over the past couple of months as I've been getting into comics. I really enjoy your cleaning/pressing/grading videos as I don't know to much about that part of the hobby so those videos a super helpful in learning. Keep up the great work I enjoy the content.
Congrats on 3k! You have a great format that is more personable and allows your true passion for the hobby to come through. Keep up the great work you put into your videos!!
Hi. Thank you for the videos. They have motivated me to start pressing and cleaning my books. I also am disappointed with the pressers I have used. Just seems that no one is more interested in getting your books to their best than you. I am still learning on some books and soon will submit my first batch for grading.
I am so happy to have found your channel! I’m not ready to clean & press books yet, but I found your grading tool to be fantastic. I’m much less intimidated when trying to grade low and mid grade books now.
Thanks, Thor. Cleaning and pressing can seem daunting.. and it does take a bit of an investment. There's nothing wrong with finding a good third party presser, just be careful. I recommend the guy Minthunter uses (Can't remember his name)
Oh, and if you decide to submit any books to CGC after using the tool, I'd be your friend forever if you sent me the results.. (Grades the tools says and actual grades received)
Man this is as good as a giveaway can get! The beautiful web of Spider-Man cover and especially the iconic The Amazing Spider-Man 252. Good luck and congrats to the winner! Also early congrats on the 3k subs. Channel is growing fast. 🎉🤝
Web Of Spider-Man 32 is one of the best covers of all time. I’m actually working on a wall of black Spidey (including ASM 300 & 317). Have both 1st apps, SW 8, Web Spidey 1, & Peter Parker 101. Last one missing is literally that one 😂 was actually looking for one in eBay when I saw the giveaway announced. Funny coincidence 😅
Congratulations on the success of the channel! Honestly, I enjoy all the different videos you make so hopefully you'll continue doing them. But of course do what works best for you.
I’m just rediscovering my collection and your channel has provided a lot of inspiration. Getting ready to learn pressing because of your enthusiasm and inspiration.
Hey Jim - been watching your stuff since about the beginning of your videos. Been bag/board/cataloging my 80s/90s collection over the last 6 months and your videos are definitely getting me interested in doing my own cleaning/pressing. Great information! Glad you've got your 3k - going up, up (and away?)!
Sorry I missed the pole. That said, it be great to see videos of how to safely crack open books from CGC, CBC,S, and PGX slabs safely in order to have them cleaned and pressed. Most likely one would crack open a PGX to switch it to a CGC but you never know if you want to crack up in one of the others too
I'm kinda stoked on the higher mid grade comics because you don't have to feel bad about reading them!I'm a careful reader but I can't worry about fingerprints or discoloration caused by holding the book because WTF that's what they're there for. I'd rather buy a book that already has a little of that because then I don't have to feel bad. The 9.8s are great for display though. Anyway this information is great to have because it's just as relevant for buying VF/NM comics as it is for mint hunters.
I cant believed im 2 days on this vid. Been watching ur vids for a while. Helped me out a lot going back to the hobby. I do need to learn how to clean and press.
Always enjoyed your CGC grade reveals and then finding out the value and profit/loss you made with the books. Good luck on 3k, I’m cute working on 750, long way to go before I reach your level.
Seriously this is an awesome gesture! I just started collecting comics. I love your videos and the ideas you give me. I am interested in cleaning and pressing and use your videos to try and learn what would be good investments to try and improve. And I love your taste in books!
I have been watching for a while and have always enjoyed the passion you have for your books and you yourself have gotten me into submitting my own books. Congratulations for hitting 3000 subscribers, hope the best for you and your channel.
Thanks Jim! I've already been using your grading tool and I've found it to be very helpful. I even saw another content provider using it (yes, he gave you the credit). Good luck with the push to 3000 subscribers!
Excellent video! I'm still working on my grading. Some fantastic tips and I really enjoy watching the process of your evaluation. Thanks for taking the time to give us a useful and resourceful video. Enjoy your evening.
I really appreciate your content and look forward to each new video. I think I've learned as much (or more) about grading - something that many overlook the importance of. Thanks for all you do and please keep it up!
To be honest I really enjoy your channel. I sent some books to CBCS and they sat there for a year while the moved locations. I have before and after pictures and they damaged multiples of my books decreasing the value a lot. With all that said I have decided I won’t grade any more books but will keep watching your channel as when I buy raw it will help me to grade it more accurately with the great info your channel offers
Signed up to your newsletter (y) Used your tool a lot to learn to better grade on stuff in my own collection... It definitely makes me be more thorough than before...
Thanks adrian! I find that higher grade books actually benefit the most from repairs much of the time. I mean, when you look at mid and lower grade books, they are mostly lower grade because of non-pressable defects. When you find an 8.5 to 9.4, often it's just bends, dents, and minor soiling/stains that hold them back. Things we can remove!
Awesome content! I went through the Amazon tool list last night after watching your video on experimenting with shortening the light box time (on the McFarlane ASM with Spidey vs Hulk). I’m excited to enter this world of rehabbing and slabbing. Thanks!
Sweet Man! I like your channel a lot, You have taught me a lot about the cleaning, pressing, and pre- grading Process. You have a critical eye for details but also a helpful explanation, Thank You.
I subbed a while back and am routing for your 3k goal, this is by far my favorite feed on YT! Keep up the great work… I’m going to sign up for you newsletter now!
Easily the best content, I’m new to the hobby and even though I don’t plan on doing cleaning and pressing in the near term, just trying to soak up as much knowledge on it. Thanks again boss! The knowledge here is worth so much!
Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter at improvecollecting.com/ to be entered to win ASM #252! I already have 250 subscribers, if we get to 500 I'll give away another awesome slab!
Really impressed with the quality of your unboxing videos, man. It's not rocket science or anything, but so many comic book RUclipsrs fumble their way through unboxings. I appreciate that you hide the grade, have your notes on what you thought you would get ready to go, your reaction, and just doing that whole thing for maximum effect. Top notch!
Thanks, David! I appreciate the kind words.. but I do need to make better notes about the work on did on the book.. going from memory isn't as easy as it used to be. Getting old!
This dude has a true passion not only for comic books but for his viewers. Hitting that subscriber goal isn't going to be a problem. Liked-------> Subscribed-------> Commented------>
Thanks! That means a lot, I appreciate the comment.. made my day :)
Those Spiderman covers are honestly some of the best! I can't believe you're giving them away in a competition, supporting the community - love it! Keep up the awesome work!
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
I just watched your video on unboxing your childhood comics after receiving them back from CGC. It’s so cool to see you have a Hulk 340 in 9.8 after seeing your 9.4 on that video.
That's very cool of you man. Those are some amazing giveaways that anyone would love to have in their collection. I always look forward to seeing your videos.
Thanks, Samuel! GL!
I inherited a large collection of comics from my father which has bounced around in family attics and storage units for years since his death in 1998. Your videos have been really interesting in getting started with restoring and protecting that collection the best way I can for the future. Thank you so much!
It's great to see that you are taking care of the collection.. very glad if I can help in some small way!
As a 15 year old that has been getting into this fantastic hobby, your videos are always so fun to watch, thanks for everything and keep being awesome!
Very cool! Love to see young people getting into the hobby. Thanks for watching. Let me know what books people your age are into and I'll be sure to feature them!
@@ImproveCollectingComics while I can't speak for my whole generation, me personally I'm a really big green lantern fan and own a few GL keys
What an amazing giveaway, Jim. It’s awesome how much you’re trying to give back to the community. This is a guy who simply loves the hobby. Keep it coming!
Thanks, Jason.. really appreciate the comment!
My favorite comic book pressing and collecting RUclips channel. Your channel got me into the pressing and submitting Comics to CGC. Thank you Jim!
That is awesome! GL in the giveaway!
Congrats on the channel growth! You have one of the best channels on comic collecting and grading out there. You have a great mix of informative and well-thought-out content, along with the general entertainment of the unboxings. It works very well.
Thanks, Timothy. That means a lot! Comments like this keep me going. 🙏
I very much enjoy your videos. I started restoring comics myself after paying a ridiculous amount to press a few books by CCS. The rewards and enjoyment of cleaning and pressing are one of my favorite hobbies. Its great to see like minded people even if you do like Marvel.
LOL I like DC, Epic, and all the others too.. never met a book I didn't like. I just didn;t know better as a kid, so collected Marvel.. it's a vicious virus I have lol Thanks BTW :)
I’ll be your first customer if you ever start offering a pressing and cleaning service! Your work is incredible!
I appreciate the vote of confidence! I doubt I'd ever do that, unless it was to only work on really valuable books as a speciality. I can't see myself doing dozens of books a day, it might ruin the hobby for me.
Love this channel - Im a huge comic nerd and got into cleaning and pressing a few years ago: the grading and cleaning side of the hobby has weirdly become my new obsession. Keep up the great work.
Looks like we are kindred spirits, keep on keepin' on!
Those ASM books look beautiful 😍
Thanks, Sam.. go for the win again!
What I like about your videos is that you show the entire process and the result after submission to CGC, often in the same video.
Cool, thanks for the feedback. I plan to do a lot more of those
This is some of the best comic content on RUclips. Keep it up man.
Thanks so much!
I do enjoy all the aspects of the videos. The cleaning and pressing tutorials intrigue me, I don't think I have the patience to do it myself! Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos.
That Mike Zeck cover is one of my favorite ones of all time! Some killer giveaways. Really enjoy your channel
Thanks, Christopher. I really appreciate that!
This video popped onto my timeline and tbh, I just clicked for the 252. But now, feel have come across a treasure trove 😍 Keep em coming and well-deserved
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad we found each other, lol
I saw many times yours Conan 241 on your wall and I didn’t know it is a Todd McFarlane cover. When cgc announced the McFarland signing, I decided to try to buy a nice copy. Long story short, I ended with a Todd McFarlane signature Conan 241 9.8. I was very happy about it . 🎉 thank you for making me discover those not so popular books.
Wow, so jealous! It's such an awesome book.. gratz!
@@ImproveCollectingComics and I was certain to have a 9.4 but the cgc presser did a good job. Now I press my own book thank to you .
Love your videos man. I've been cleaning and pressing my own books for about a year and it's always good to see someone else using the same approach! I have picked up some improved methods thanks to you and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and time with us!!!
Cool, and please let me know if you see me doing something that can be improved on!
This is the best channel for cleaning and pressing examples. Also really enjoy the before and after videos.
Wow, thank you!
Content is always a great wealth and resource of knowledge and process. Slab giveaways are just icing on the comic book cake.
I appreciate that!
Almost there... Congratulations on reaching 3000 subscribers! An incredible milestone - be proud of what you've accomplished, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! Keep up the great work!
Thanks! And I just got there last night, thanks to you :)
@@ImproveCollectingComics BOOM!!!
Awesome collection! Looking forward to checking out your pressing videos
By the way, love the Contant. I’ve been watching since you had 90 subscribers. I always pay attention to the work that you put in to each book. And you have improved my collecting of comic books 😉
Nice!
Wow almost 3,000 already. Your channel is growing so fast. Well deserved, keep the great videos coming.
Thank you very much!
I very much enjoy your humble, low-key (but not low-energy!) videos. I've learned more from you than the "inventors" of our modern comic archival and cleaning processes. Keep it going~!!
Wow, thank you! That really means a lot.. comments like this keep me going. 😃
Truly appreciate all of your content. I’ve learned a lot. You’ve definitely influenced some of my pressing/grading decisions for the better. I actually just scored my biggest win ever with CGC. 9.6 newsstand SS Batman 423!! Keep up the good work!!
Whoa, a 9.6 newsstand on that book is so hard to get! Congratz! Thanks for the comment, and GL in the giveaway!
I've been slowly learning how to press and clean my own books and your channel has been so beneficial. Signing up for the newsletter is a no-brainer. Keep it up!
Very cool, thanks for the kind words!
I just sent My first submission to CGC because of Your inspiration. Thank You 🙏 for Your leadership in the comic community.
Cool! I hope you exceed all of your expected grades!
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. You are a wealth of knowledge and i wish you nothing but the best.
I appreciate that!
Love seeing the channel grow. You have helped me become a better grader.
I've gotten back into collecting comics a little while ago and always appreciate learning new stuff that you and several other youtubers have been willing to share about the hobby. Thanks!
Cool, welcome back! That's one of the great things about this hobby, people are generally really helpful.. I don't get a selfish vibe that often from anyone. I haven't had but maybe a couple negative comments ever.
I just got into collecting comics a few months ago but you've already become one of my favorite youtube channels. You present such helpful information for people new to the hobby and you've almost singlehandedly convinced me to buy a press and start pressing some of my comics! The giveaways are awesome, thank you for your generosity! I was already subscribed to the channel, now I'm subscribed to your newsletter, I can't wait to see what else is in store!
Wow, thank you! In hope you have as much fun (or more) than I have... pressing is the most rewarding thing I've ever done in collecting
Web of Spiderman 1 is one of my all time favorite covers. Thanks again for all this useful information.
You're welcome and thanks!
I think all your videos are the best content about comics process from start to finish for all areas. I can’t wait for the next updated videos
Thank you so much 😀
Literally just told all my friends that are into comics man to subscribe, im in Ireland but theyre in the US, love the page, im following your tips for cleaning and pressing, keep doing what youre doing man 👌👍
Very cool, thanks so much for the shares!
Channels like your's help to send me down the path to doing all the cleaning pressing and submitting myself. thanks and keep putting out the great videos.
Nice, thanks for letting me know. Comments like this keep me going. :)
I’ve been away for a bit, but I’m back. Boy has the channel grown in the short time I’ve been out. I just signed up for the newsletter too. Congrats on all the growth, and I hope it continues and increases even faster.
I appreciate that, Jeff. Thanks for the kind words!
I love the Kraven's Last Hunt story line. Probably my favorite comic book story ever.
It's one of mine as well.. I remember the excitement/buzz back then about it. It's what people were talking about in my LCS
Congragulations on 3K. I've stumbled across your videos over the past couple of months as I've been getting into comics. I really enjoy your cleaning/pressing/grading videos as I don't know to much about that part of the hobby so those videos a super helpful in learning. Keep up the great work I enjoy the content.
Awesome, thank you!
Congrats on 3k! You have a great format that is more personable and allows your true passion for the hobby to come through. Keep up the great work you put into your videos!!
Thanks Chris!
Love the channel. Came for the cleaning vids, stayed for the great videos over the whole collecting scene!
Thanks!
Hi. Thank you for the videos. They have motivated me to start pressing and cleaning my books. I also am disappointed with the pressers I have used. Just seems that no one is more interested in getting your books to their best than you. I am still learning on some books and soon will submit my first batch for grading.
That's awesome.. GL, I hope the grades come back higher than you expect!
Your videos are fantastic, a true resource to anyone trying to DYI clean and press comics. You are a Jedi Master of comic CPR!
I really appreciate that, but still feel I am a n00b. Thanks for the kind words!
I am so happy to have found your channel! I’m not ready to clean & press books yet, but I found your grading tool to be fantastic. I’m much less intimidated when trying to grade low and mid grade books now.
Thanks, Thor. Cleaning and pressing can seem daunting.. and it does take a bit of an investment. There's nothing wrong with finding a good third party presser, just be careful. I recommend the guy Minthunter uses (Can't remember his name)
Oh, and if you decide to submit any books to CGC after using the tool, I'd be your friend forever if you sent me the results.. (Grades the tools says and actual grades received)
Man this is as good as a giveaway can get! The beautiful web of Spider-Man cover and especially the iconic The Amazing Spider-Man 252. Good luck and congrats to the winner! Also early congrats on the 3k subs. Channel is growing fast. 🎉🤝
Thanks! I hope to do even bigger giveaways if I hit 5k, 10k, etc.!
I appreciate that you care for your subscribers, here's to 3000 and beyond
I appreciate that! GL in the giveaways!
Web Of Spider-Man 32 is one of the best covers of all time. I’m actually working on a wall of black Spidey (including ASM 300 & 317). Have both 1st apps, SW 8, Web Spidey 1, & Peter Parker 101. Last one missing is literally that one 😂 was actually looking for one in eBay when I saw the giveaway announced. Funny coincidence 😅
Cool, hope you win!
Thanks for the informative and entertaining content, and for promoting our hobby!! Cheers!
Liked the summary of your 7-areas grading process. Sensible and easy.
Thanks! It really is simple, even though I turn a 2 minute video into a 26 minute one lol
Congratulations on the success of the channel! Honestly, I enjoy all the different videos you make so hopefully you'll continue doing them. But of course do what works best for you.
I appreciate that. Thanks for the feedback
Congrats on the continued growth. Cleaning & pressing is something I am going to try.
Very cool, GL in the hobby and the giveaway!
I love both books! Especially the Zeck cover❤️ keep up the great work.
I’m just rediscovering my collection and your channel has provided a lot of inspiration. Getting ready to learn pressing because of your enthusiasm and inspiration.
That is awesome! My advice is to just take it slow.. and get KaptainMyke's books!
Thank you for taking the time to create these videos!
I remember how much I didn’t know in the beginning of my collecting and grading back on early 80’s.
Hey Jim - been watching your stuff since about the beginning of your videos. Been bag/board/cataloging my 80s/90s collection over the last 6 months and your videos are definitely getting me interested in doing my own cleaning/pressing. Great information! Glad you've got your 3k - going up, up (and away?)!
Thanks Kevin, I hope so. GL in the clean/press hobby if you decide to do it. My guess is you wouldn't regret it.
Been following you for a few months now, thanks to you and your tips I got Marvel Secret Wars #8 back at a 9.8!
NICE!
Enjoy the channel, the unboxing, tips! And hey giveaways are always fun!! Keep up the great content!!
Thanks! Will do!
As a comic collector who just dug out their old long boxes, I truly appreciate your journey and insight. Congrats.
Thanks, Todd. I hope your comic journey is as fun and rewarding as mine has been. It's all about making us feel like a kid again, no?
I like the thought of showing start to finish product,looking forward to it. Keep up the good work! Definitely subscribing to news letter
Cool, thanks!
Sorry I missed the pole. That said, it be great to see videos of how to safely crack open books from CGC, CBC,S, and PGX slabs safely in order to have them cleaned and pressed. Most likely one would crack open a PGX to switch it to a CGC but you never know if you want to crack up in one of the others too
Love watching the video's of you improving the grades of the books that were pressed by the professional presser!!!
Thanks, that was a fun (yet sometimes painful) project. I don't have anyone of those to fix, but I do plan to crack some slabs
Found this channel a few weeks ago and fell in love with your content. It makes me think about if I should get into cleaning and pressing myself.
Thanks for the kind words! If you are a patient person, it's definitely a very rewarding hobby!
You've come a long way in such a short time - excellent content. Way to go!!
Thanks, Ray!
I'm kinda stoked on the higher mid grade comics because you don't have to feel bad about reading them!I'm a careful reader but I can't worry about fingerprints or discoloration caused by holding the book because WTF that's what they're there for. I'd rather buy a book that already has a little of that because then I don't have to feel bad. The 9.8s are great for display though. Anyway this information is great to have because it's just as relevant for buying VF/NM comics as it is for mint hunters.
Great Video, renewed my interest in collecting after 30 years.. Keep em' coming.
Very cool! Glad you're back at it :)
I appreciate your different views on comic book collecting/curating and the content has been very good, thanks!
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!
Would love to see your whole process of buying, grading, cleaning, and submitting. Love you videos and tips
Thanks for the feedback, the videos will be tough to put together but fun and well worth it!
I cant believed im 2 days on this vid. Been watching ur vids for a while. Helped me out a lot going back to the hobby. I do need to learn how to clean and press.
Nice, thanks for watching. And I highly recommend cleaning and pressing... absolutely love the hobby.
I went through CCS and i aint going back, that one time experience is enough for me.
Always enjoyed your CGC grade reveals and then finding out the value and profit/loss you made with the books. Good luck on 3k, I’m cute working on 750, long way to go before I reach your level.
You'll get there soon enough! Just keep making great videos!
Seriously this is an awesome gesture! I just started collecting comics. I love your videos and the ideas you give me. I am interested in cleaning and pressing and use your videos to try and learn what would be good investments to try and improve. And I love your taste in books!
Thanks Chris. I hope you get into the hobby, I don't think you'd regret it! And welcome to collecting, it never gets old!
I have been watching for a while and have always enjoyed the passion you have for your books and you yourself have gotten me into submitting my own books. Congratulations for hitting 3000 subscribers, hope the best for you and your channel.
Cool, thanks!
Zeck
Congratz again on your win!!!
Thanks Jim! I've already been using your grading tool and I've found it to be very helpful. I even saw another content provider using it (yes, he gave you the credit). Good luck with the push to 3000 subscribers!
Very cool, I'm famous! LOL Thanks for the comment and for trying out the tool. Please let me know if I can improve it in any way
Thanks for all your content! No drama, smart and improving collecting with great tips/tools!
You're welcome and thanks!
Your channel is pure gold brother . Thank you for all you do . Appreciate you!
Thanks Robert!
pretty interesting, i do love the cleaning and pressing videos
Congrats on 3000 subscribers! Always look forward to your videos.
Excellent video! I'm still working on my grading. Some fantastic tips and I really enjoy watching the process of your evaluation. Thanks for taking the time to give us a useful and resourceful video. Enjoy your evening.
You're welcome, and thanks!
Good to see you growing and staying interesting with the content. Youve got a really good eye for improvement.
I appreciate that!
I really appreciate your content and look forward to each new video. I think I've learned as much (or more) about grading - something that many overlook the importance of. Thanks for all you do and please keep it up!
You're welcome and thanks!
To be honest I really enjoy your channel. I sent some books to CBCS and they sat there for a year while the moved locations. I have before and after pictures and they damaged multiples of my books decreasing the value a lot. With all that said I have decided I won’t grade any more books but will keep watching your channel as when I buy raw it will help me to grade it more accurately with the great info your channel offers
Ouch, so sorry to hear about that. Thanks for commenting and I hope something like that never happens again!
@@ImproveCollectingComics yup it won’t happen again because I won’t grade again 😂. I feel like I paid someone to damage my books 😂
@@joshuarogers8423 Yeah, ouch. But there are tons of reliable people out there! Just gotta find one.
@@ImproveCollectingComics oh maybe I need to clarify. It was not the presser. He did a great job. It was CBCS
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Used your tool a lot to learn to better grade on stuff in my own collection... It definitely makes me be more thorough than before...
That's really cool, thanks for letting me know. Please let me know if there is any way you think it can be improved
This is great. Exactly the type of content I come for. Congrats on the channel growth.
Thanks!
wow! This is very generous of you. Thanks for all the content you bring to us!!!!!
You're welcome, and GL!
I enjoy your videos. I hope you do the series about the entire "process" from beginning to end. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Huge fan of yours. Love that you take the time to try and improve already high grade books
Thanks adrian!
I find that higher grade books actually benefit the most from repairs much of the time. I mean, when you look at mid and lower grade books, they are mostly lower grade because of non-pressable defects. When you find an 8.5 to 9.4, often it's just bends, dents, and minor soiling/stains that hold them back. Things we can remove!
Awesome content! I went through the Amazon tool list last night after watching your video on experimenting with shortening the light box time (on the McFarlane ASM with Spidey vs Hulk). I’m excited to enter this world of rehabbing and slabbing. Thanks!
Very cool! I may steal your phrase "rehabbing and slabbing".. I like that :)
Thank you, for taking out time to do a combined step by step video. Always look forward to your content
You're welcome and thanks for the kidn words!
Found your channel at the beginning of the year and it’s been great watching your process and getting these grade bumps
Thanks, Joshua!
Sweet Man! I like your channel a lot, You have taught me a lot about the cleaning, pressing, and pre- grading Process. You have a critical eye for details but also a helpful explanation, Thank You.
I appreciate that, thanks for the comment!
The cleaning videos are awesome. Once I get back from my deployment I’m definitely going to try it out.
Thanks so much. Safe journeys and be sure to pick me up some Mark Jeweler's! 😂
This is a great channel for beginners and advanced collectors, keep up the awesome work!
Thanks, Miguel!
hi there i been watching your channel for months, I am learning a lot about comics. thank you.
You're welcome! And GL in the giveaways!
I subbed a while back and am routing for your 3k goal, this is by far my favorite feed on YT! Keep up the great work… I’m going to sign up for you newsletter now!
Thanks, Shawn! GL in the giveaway!
Easily the best content, I’m new to the hobby and even though I don’t plan on doing cleaning and pressing in the near term, just trying to soak up as much knowledge on it. Thanks again boss! The knowledge here is worth so much!
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the content brother. Very kind of you, great prize. Congrats on all the subs. You'll hit 3K in no time. Cheers.
Thanks, I really appreciate it!