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    Default comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    Just seeing what every one thinks, do you prefere cover scans of the books being sold or just a stock photo.
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    Default Re: comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    I know it can be tedious, but comics like stamps need to be shown in their actual condition- it can affect their collectability and desirability, not to mention value.

    All the best

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    Default Re: comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    Id rather see a scan, as mentioned above, you know exactly what you are buying then x

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    Id rather see a scan, as mentioned above, you know exactly what you are buying then x
    It also safeguards the seller. Any little variation from the stock photo would warrant poor feedback.

    I sell quite a lot on the river, and often replace or add to a photo on there with one of my own.

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    Default Re: comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    i havbe listed before with scans and was looking at getting a wand scanner but just wanted to check before spending the money.
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    Default Re: comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    cover.....

    You could also take a photo of it yourself with a camera or phone, if you have one of those fancy dancey ones......
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    Default Re: comics - cover scans or stock pictures

    I used to take scans, but it killed my scanner. Now I use a moderately priced digital camera. It took me away to be able to learn how to photos straight down where the flash didn't make too much of a glare. I think I'm better at it. Now I just take photos in a place with great lighting and do not use the flash.

    The important part is to get a photo clear enough to show any folds, creases, or stress marks on the spine - if they exist.

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    Yes, you are right about the flash. I never use it for my books or mags.

    I only have a cheap 3-in-One - an Epson Stylus SX215, but I have been scanning with it for years. But a camera with a memory card is much, much quicker if you have loads to list.

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    I made a light box to take pictures of the items I sell, they are cheap & easy to make. I always take pictures of the actual item I am selling, heck some of the comics I sell that are highly collectible I take 27 pictures. That way they can see every angle, corner, spine.

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