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How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 07:28:36 GMT

I actually found myself leafing through some DC titles at my LCS yesterday. When I realized what I was doing I broke out in a cold sweat and looked around nervously to see if anyone had noticed. Thanks to a lot of the feedback here I CCL I have had my eyes opened to some great stories. I may even buy a DC title............for curiosity sake of course! Has CCL had a similar effect on anyone else?

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:28:46 GMT

yes. ive stopped collecting comics from stores that im not that interested in and am now saving up till got $100 dollars to go mad with on comics here. as ill get more for my money here.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:49:50 GMT

Interesting question. What I have done is pick up comics I may not have done previously due to a recommendation on the forums. It hasn't dramatically changed my buying habits as much as my reading habits - my unread stack of books lasts for longer as I'm spending time on CCL. A couple months back I was submitting loads of change requests pretty much daily. I suddenly realised I'd stopped reading comics, so I stopped submitting. I've sent a handful of things through since, but nowhere near like where I was before. Hats off to submitters like jwsimms and Batman007, their submission rate is astonishing!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:57:34 GMT

HedgeKnight and I have started suggesting titles to each other we don't normally collect so it's making my habit worse:) CCL has also made me a variant whore because now I can see every damn cover I'm missing alot easier and I'm a completist about my collection so I've been on a huge variant binge since CCL came around.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:47:36 GMT

Yeah, it somewhat changed my habits. When I'm putting my books into the system, I see a bunch of issues I need and end up making a list to bring with me to the LCS. It's cool too to see what everybody suggests so I can follow some new books.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:01:19 GMT

It's defintely made me a more avid collector. I was never a completest, and now I want every variant!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:24:12 GMT

It's helped me organize my books and piqued my interest in books that I normally wouldn't like. Also, it has introduced me to some great collectors that have generated some good discussion with me (even negativity can be constructive) and have challenged me to research more on books and to keep up to date on what's out there in the comic book market. CCL has really juiced me about comics again when I had become seriously jaded with the industry in general. -g-

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:14:15 GMT

I want to complete my collection into the database so I can have a true idea of what I own. From there I can get rid of the ones I don't want. I like to see what other's suggest to read and collect. It's a great product and great community!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:08:19 GMT

Oh yeah, and I forgot about it making me obsessed with cataloging every little detail: price paid, condition, staff members, etc. That's all stuff I never really cared about before. Thank you CCL for enabling my OCD.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:56:28 GMT

It's made me want to look for more Michael Turner covers. I just got my Ms. Marvel #1 variant in today at a really good price.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:06:12 GMT

The whole sense of community is great. These are the first forums I've ever actively taken part in, and I'm having a blast being a part of it as the whole CCL thing gets bigger and better.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:15:15 GMT

its starting to kick off now methinks. im actually finding comics i want now! i started in jan and only wanted 200ad, then onto ultimates now i want everything x-men!! got over 4000 comics already!!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:39:55 GMT

Its made my collecting a lot easier and more organized. Its also got me buying more comics at the LCS every week than I ever have in my life. I've also stopped paying crazy prices for back issues in the stores and find them cheaper on CCL which allows me to increase my collection. Not only has the CCL affected my collection but so has its members and their posts. I get interested in what you're all talking about and I find myself picking up comics I never thought I would.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:33:14 GMT

Love this post! CCL is helping me to fill up holes in my collection that I didn’t even know I had. It has increased my spending habit by at least double every month. I love the program, but I really love the fact that you guys love it! We are just getting started! We have barely touched the surface of what we want to do here. Just wait till you see some of the systems that we will be putting in place over the next few months to help build this community, as well as introduce fans to new shops that can help them enjoy this great culture! Sorry, the marketing came out for a minute there. CCL has helped me with story lines, and with understanding how issue runs have evolved and changed over the years. It has helped me enjoy reading some of the various story lines. I used to be a Marvel only fan, but am now enjoying many of the DC titles as well as Marvel. The negatives of CCL for me is it is that the program is causing my hair to go gray. Also, I have had to work 12 hours a day since we thought of this program, and my entire staff runs to the comic book shop on Wednesday’s instead of working. Other than those things it is all good!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:46:48 GMT

id be happy to take some of them hours Joe!! you may need people in the UK eventually! ive actually branched out from british comics into marvel from CCL. also getting into various other comics now. you never know you may make a DC fan of me yet!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:51:51 GMT

Actually, I just started collecting comics again, yeasterday as a matter of fact. I went to my local comic store the first time yesterday and I bought some comics, old and new. Comic Collector Live is what I think is gonna keep me collecting. With the organizing system it has. I am now devoting alot of cash to collect comics. I am trying to finish the following series now: World War Hulk (Prologue and issue 1) 52(Week one and two) Batman Journey into Knight (Issue 1+2) I will probably finish off batman in my next visit to the shop. I love comics now!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:13:02 GMT

[quote=punisherfan1138]Thank you CCL for enabling my OCD.[/quote]=d> [quote=stevetuk]The whole sense of community is great.[/quote] [quote=Joe]CCL is helping me to fill up holes in my collection that I didn’t even know I had. It has increased my spending habit by at least double every month.[/quote] Yeah, I only thought I had a wish list.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:52:13 GMT

Just organizing and cataloging my collection has changed my routines. Now, once I've read new issues, I enter them into the CCL software. It's cut down on my buying second (or third) copies of recent issues, and has allowed me to better target my back issue purchases. I no long have to hunt through several boxes to figue out if I already have an issue or not. Plus the board community here is pretty darn good. Between the regular posters and the responsiveness of CCL employees, it's certainly one of the better run boards around, with qualoty posters.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:09:25 GMT

CCL got me really excited about comics again. I was going through my back issues so I could load them into the database remembering what I have. I found myself saying things like "I forgot I had this, I love this book!" I love having the organization tools to keep my stuff in order. I've joined other forums, but this is the only one I contribute to. Everyone I've met on here are cool, decent people. That's really hard to find these days. Sure, there have been some passionate discussions on here, but generally I'd have to say I find that most people treat each other well here.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:29:32 GMT

[quote=Joe]The negatives of CCL for me is it is that the program is causing my hair to go gray. Also, I have had to work 12 hours a day since we thought of this program, and my entire staff runs to the comic book shop on Wednesday’s instead of working. Other than those things it is all good! [/quote] I believe that's called R&D:-"

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:04:51 GMT

It helpedmy finish my comic book ist in access, but it hasn't change my collecting.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:18:46 GMT

It hasn’t changed my collecting in any form other than another way to track my collection. I thought the site would tell me how many comics I had between all totals and the idea of having to look up the price of each comic its condition or rating for over 9,000 is going to be a time consuming task so all I did was fill out the comics I have. It has shown me where I have been able to find the holes in the collection and some day I hope to till them up.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:37:11 GMT

For me, it has allowed me to see the various back issues and variant issues I am missing, so when I go to a Con or to my LCS, I'll know what to look for.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:37:30 GMT

I feel like a much more serious collector now that I know exactly what my wish list is. I am able to target holes in my collection and be focused with my dollars. As far as the communty goes I don't feel as much like a lonely geek, I now realize there are plenty of us freeks out here!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:51:41 GMT

THis site has really got me back into comics. I was only getting three X-men titles a month now I've been getting more into other titles from MArvel

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:49:55 GMT

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:34:33 GMT

ill tell you what its fantastic! i just started putting my comics in the system and i cant wait till tomoorow to do more///// itll be nice to just add the comics i get weekly so ill know what i have when i put my books away and cant find one.... finally something to get me away from forza2

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:49:03 GMT

I don't know how much it's changed my buying habits. But I now have a wishlist to take to stores with me. And it's easier to know which ones I want based on story arcs, characters, etc.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:16:43 GMT

I have found like alot of others here on CCL im now a total Variant Whore

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:03:23 GMT

CCL has definitely made collecting both easier and more enjoyable..the database alone is a godsend cause now i just turn on my computer and can see what i need to fill in my gaps...and this forum is great for discussing comic stuff with other geeks and not be hassled for being a comic geek...CCL is truly a great and wonderful invention...thanks to those who came up with the idea and those who are keeping it going

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:59:34 GMT

[quote=alten2345]HedgeKnight and I have started suggesting titles to each other we don't normally collect so it's making my habit worse:) CCL has also made me a variant whore because now I can see every damn cover I'm missing alot easier and I'm a completist about my collection so I've been on a huge variant binge since CCL came around.[/quote] I hear ya. I try not to buy into the whole variant thing but I am a complete sucker for the Thor variants. Getting back on topic, CCL has helped me immensely by enabling me to catalog my collection. I've been waiting for a program like this for many years now. It also has allowed me to open my own comic store, a life-long dream of mine. Of course, I can't afford a REAL store complete with the whole comic book environment thing going on but having an online store is very gratifying. It'd be nice if I'd get a few more sales, though lol. Lastly, I thoroughly enjoy browsing the forums and discussing all things comics with like-minded individuals who share my passion for this medium. CCL is one of the best things since sliced bread. I've even recommended it on my Myspace page and set up a link to it and my store on my eBay listings(user ID: ZOMBIENAUT, in case anyone wants to take a peek at my comic auctions). It took quite a while to get CCL running properly but it was WELL worth the wait. Now, off to find those remaining two Thor variants. I'm so ashamed...

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:34:00 GMT

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:47:24 GMT

Helps me organize my collection(over 10,000) ........... and now i can talk comics whenever i want.... CCL is the best thing thats happened to me in long long time.......Thank You Jesus[-o<

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:24:25 GMT

[quote=DrFate]Its made my collecting a lot easier and more organized. Its also got me buying more comics at the LCS every week than I ever have in my life. I've also stopped paying crazy prices for back issues in the stores and find them cheaper on CCL which allows me to increase my collection. Not only has the CCL affected my collection but so has its members and their posts. I get interested in what you're all talking about and I find myself picking up comics I never thought I would. [/quote] [b]It has helped me to realize what prices to actually charge for BACK ISSUES in my Local Comic Store.[/b] I have lowered most of them to $2.99 and sales have increased dramatically... Thanks to all here on CCL... I love this site. I will be listing my entire store on here as long as they dont raise the price too much like eBay. I would Love to be able to quit selling on their greedy little site. keep up the great work CCL

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:01:55 GMT

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:03:31 GMT

[quote=Nightwing89]For me, it has allowed me to see the various back issues and variant issues I am missing, so when I go to a Con or to my LCS, I'll know what to look for.[/quote] I'm questing the excistance of some of these varients some of em look like the same issue and no one has them.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:56:11 GMT

Having only joined a day I have to say Im hooked- loving the sense of community, digging out books I forgot I had and finally getting around to working out what i really want. this is going to be more addictive than myfacespacethingy.com

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:23:44 GMT

One of the biggest changes in my collecting routine has been that I've been forced to rethink my grading process. One tends to become a bit loose and free when one is sentimental over his collection, but once that collection is put on the open market, the loose and free attitude finds itself turned rather critical. I find myself looking at a book now as if it were my money being invested, and what would my opinion of that blunted corner be? And as said, I tend to be a bit more critical of the overall appearance of the book, and try not to be so conservative on grading an issue.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:08:38 GMT

A started specifically choosing my purchases week to week around what certain artists and writers are doing instead of just blindly buying certain titles. The upshot of this has been a higher percentage of good stories/art. The downside is now I spend more money that ever on comics!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:52 GMT

Both my wife and I have gotten back into comics, partly due to CCL. I am 40-ish and had stopped collecting years ago. (Although I kept all of my comics, thankfully!) My wife really likes how she can track issues and titles, etc. She loves the Indies, and I think CCL has encouraged her to try some new titles. My problem now, is entering ALL of my comics in!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:34:20 GMT

its really helped me to figure out what back issues i still need. which since im in college, and have like no time, really helps.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:04:40 GMT

It has affected the way I collect now. I see what other people are collecting and what I am missing out on. I also now try to find varient covers. Ever since I started putting my collection in CCL I have actually found some issues that I thought I had but don,t. I also have started collecting a lot of the DC titles that I usually don't look at, especially with the current 52 arc. I had to go and pick up the first few issues. I also find myself leafing through some of my older books again that I haven't checked out in a while. I also find that I pick up some of the recommended titles just out of curiousity. it won't be long and I will start to put up some of my extra books up for sale.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:38:58 GMT

[quote=hedgeknight] CCL has really juiced me about comics again when I had become seriously jaded with the industry in general. -g-[/quote] You, jaded? No Way!! lol Seriously, if you'd told me before CCL came along that I'd be in an online forum chatting with others about comics, I would have called you crazy. I thoroughly enjoy the community, the sharing of information, the helpful CCL staff & the posters, and especially the various...well, lets just call them "spirited" debates! I have actually learned alot from all you guys and for that, I say [b][size=9]THANK YOU!!![/size][/b]

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:40:18 GMT

[quote=nanlaien]its really helped me to figure out what back issues i still need. which since im in college, and have like no time, really helps. [/quote] Nice to see you posting again, I thought we'd lost you! You were one of the originals now its good to see you back.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:38:13 GMT

CCL is highly dangerous, hard to resist the temptation to grab that back issue you have been looking for as soon as it pops up in your wish list. Not a problem when you are looking for Iron Man #1 Vol 6, but different when it is Iron Man # 1 Vol 1, heheh.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:19:08 GMT

I haven't dramatically changed my collecting habits, but recomendations from other CCL'ers has opened my eyes to new titles that I may have not picked up in the past. Thanks CCL!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:52:06 GMT

I never had to go to a comic book collector rehab center until I joined CCL. Gee, thanks guys! ](*,)

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:46:46 GMT

I don't know that CCL has changed my habits, but it has pushed me to finally catalog the comics I still own. I sold and gave away three quarters of my collection before moving to SoCal, and only had a vague idea of what I still owned. Seeing an ad for CCL I joined and have begun cataloging the four long boxes of comics. Reading comments by some other folks I have also begun buying comics again, after stopping about two and a half years ago. Once I know what I have I'm sure I'll try to use the sales here to fill in the gaps. Steve C.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:08:23 GMT

CCL has helped me to put my comics into a database format. I love being able to see what comics I have and see them in print. I also love the discussions. They have been really helpful to me. Have gotten a lot of advise from the fellow comic "geeks". This is a great place. It is also easier for me to find what I want or need and to find out more about comics and the people who make them for us to collect.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:09:01 GMT

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:52:40 GMT

Well, I've only been a member for a day and a half now, so my habit has not changed much (see: at all) yet. Now, the time I spend online? That has changed significantly in the last couple of days. When and where I am online has shifted more toward this forum (at the expense of my fantasy football teams I might add) and bouncing back and forth between entering my collection (about 20 at a time) and checking responses here to things I've posted about. There are so many topics here, it will take me weeks just to look in on all them and who knows how long to actually contribute to any of them. Anyway, I'll report back if and when I notice a change in comic buying.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:45:24 GMT

Hey there everyone- This site has finally got me out of the ebay crap.... I have always wished for a site like this that I could catalog, sell, and talk to all of you people out there that love comics as much as I do. I'm very happy with everything about this site... THANKS CCL!!! -Ravor Comics-

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:50:45 GMT

[quote=DrFate]I never had to go to a comic book collector rehab center until I joined CCL. Gee, thanks guys! ](*,) [/quote] Gotta good rehab you can recommend!!! :)) Nah! Nevermind! I'd just fall back into the habit again!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:09:47 GMT

Great question. AnswerS: 1) I was killing myself trying to create a DB to track my out-of-control collection that recently began growing again. I had tried or looked at various DBs but everyone wanted you to work online and I want my collection all to myself. Dead line or live line, I want to use it. 2) Then CCL came along and not only have you guys accepted my scans (my biggest problem) but I cannot figure out how you created the MASSIVE online DB you have! All those covers!!! Unbelievable! 3) And how did it change me directly? I am scanning and scanning and scanning, endless scannings! Then renaming the base scans, then importing to the DB. Then watching as my scans match (or mismatch) the DB's scans. (This has saved me from several mistakes!) By my count, when I get done with everything (current), I will probably have 300+ Gigs of native scans, your Database taking up another 150 Gigs and I'll have a happy smile on my face as they bury me after my death from exhaustion ... Glad that I finally got everything into the system. Of course I'm hoping Lady Death will send me back to life so I can get the latest issues of my favorites! 4) And finally, I am actually thinking of offering some of my doubles and other items to the CCL users if they are looking for that missing issue. This was something I never, EVER considered doing in the past. A simple Opps! and just keep both issues. But now I think I may have things others may want to enjoy as much as I have. I apologies at the length of this reply but frankly CCL's depth and broad stroke satisfaction of my needs is simply overwhelming and is one of the best tasked programs I have ever encountered. Well, back to my scanning! Only (est.) 3500 to go! (Thus far!) Thanks! ~~ FVK

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:15:27 GMT

I find that CCL is a great tool to look at all the other issues from other publishers. That way I can decide what I am interested in and not stand around in the comic shop for hours.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:32:11 GMT

It has definitely made me more precise in my collecting. It allows me to see what variants I'm missing that I didn't know about. It allows me to see gaps that I would otherwise miss in my runs. It allows me to track how much I paid for a particular book and therefore be in a better position when/if I choose to sell. It allows me to be specific to what I want via the wish list and in doing so helps me to connect to vendors that have the books I want. But mostly, it gives me some great software to organize my collection in a way that just wasn't conveniently possible before and thats the most important thing to me! I still like going to the LCS from time to time to pick up supplies and browse the books but I definitely do the majority of my comic purchasing online now-a-days (especially since I've picked up an internet subscription service).

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:10:11 GMT

CCL has single handely returned me to the world of comics. I dropped out around the mid 90's after I got turned of by mediocre stories and lookalike artists. I packed my 10,000 comics in storage only picked up comics sparingly. I caught the CCL ad on the back of a Wizard and was only interested in the inventory aspect of the site. CCL now has me spending oer $500 a month here and other places getting caught up on old story lines, filling in gaps and getting turned on new comics I've never heard of.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:02:23 GMT

[b]CCL is so COOL that it has made me want to collect and read even more titles than i do, and thats pretty scarry[/b].....>:)

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:44:24 GMT

I've gone back issue crazy. I'm a bit slow on the uptake, and don't really take notice of new series until about the 10th issue and I start hearing good things. Then, invariably, I've missed out on numerous issues. CCL is enabling me to pick up issues that i've missed for a darn good price, and to complete runs on series that i've only heard about it. I'm also budgeting in larger purchases for CCL, whilst still getting my titles at my LCS.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:51:05 GMT

[b]CCL has changed my Life. I was a Power Seller on eBay for the last 8 years, but I have Switched all my Comic Books to CCL. Better Software by far, Better Customer Service by far they actually call you. And most Importantly the Customers are Awesome. My Sales are doing very well, so far even better than when I was doing eBay. Thanks CCL for making my life run a lot smoother and more profitable…. Nicholas A Coffey AKA theseriouscollector CCL Store The Good The Bad And The Ugly[/b] b-)

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:19:17 GMT

I did something today I've never done in my tenure here at CCL. Today when I got home from my LCS, rather than my ritual of adding my new comics to my notebook, and then to my spreadsheet...I opted to add them only to my CCL account. I know that doesn't sound like much, but I've never done that before. I might nix my note book and spreadsheet all together, but not quite yet. Thank you CCL, for simplifying my nerdiness.:-b

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:25:07 GMT

When I started it was for the fact that I tried to maintain a check list on a home made db, but it was not working out. So once I got my titles added, then graded their condition I thought I was done. Well now the fact is I have filled gaps in my main titles and have realy gotten fixed to put all my comics in the system! Now when I get a book I end up reading it that day and running through the process of adding it to the db if needed. I had books that I didn't even care about, I just put them away with no order or filing system at all. Now every book has it's place and I found out I had about 1000 more then I thought! I even started to look at their value (not important before) only to find out I missed some key issues by like 3 issues after I stoped buy the title. Mainly I find myself going through my books with a fine tooth comb, and putting as much info as I can into CCL, I even look for scans to fill holes in the db. I also have found extra issues to sell & unwanted issues that can go too. The only drawback if that I started to enter price paid , and it was way more then I thought it was! So I have to justify my spending to myself ( I tell my gf it's half of what it is) and she thinks it's to much. I am also well know by the post office. Overall I am more avid about collecting then ever before!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:35:21 GMT

Well recently as in yesterday I started looking at action figures this was the first time I have ever thought about buying them and Through the site I've found many cool ones like the omac and supernova which are both in one of my favorite comic books!!!!!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:03:30 GMT

I'd love to get into action figures and statues, but I think that would be the straw that brook the camel's back when it came to my wife. She barely tolerate dthe comics....

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:21:33 GMT

For the past five years or so, my travel/work schedule and lack of a nearby LCS caused my collecting habits to go on autopilot. I'd get a monthly box of new issues, pull a couple to read, and stow the rest. I was pretty much disinterested in what was going on in general. I finally got a break from travel, and started looking at software to catalog the thousands of issues I'd built up. I found CCL, and the rest is history! I'd planned on just organizing my collection; little did I know that would take six months AND that I'd spend hours per day and entire weekends submitting Change Requests and goofing around on the forums. I've filled lots of holes in my collection (some issues I've been looking for for years, plus holes I didn't know I had) and made some great online friends. I'm more excited about the comics scene than I've been in years!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:41:05 GMT

I appreciate the hobby even more and willing to try more titles.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT

[color=green]I am still plugging away trying to enter all of our comics. So why does my husband own 2 full runs of Rom? Did you all know that I found MORE comics in another closet? Why did I quit bagging and boarding my comics 4 years ago. I know this says something about my family, I just don't know what yet.[/color]](*,)

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:32:41 GMT

In response to the question the thread title asks, it hasn't. No Mac app. : ( ... But I'm told it's on the way...

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:01:08 GMT

I used to buy lots on e-bay a lot until CCL. Now I can go to stres and look through my wish list stuff that each store has and only buy what I need. I really like that because I don't have to get doubles of stuff all the time.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:07:59 GMT

Basically, it's changed my way of collections in 2 ways- The main thing is now I am a variant whore. I'm pretty frugal typically, but if I can get a new varaiant cover at my LCS I seriously consider it. Also I do most of my back issue shopping here. The store setup is fantastic- I can get whatever issue I want, cheaper than eBay, especially when you consider shipping. I'm kinda pissed the service is gonna cost money now.[-x

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:47:37 GMT

[quote=twl7569]Basically, it's changed my way of collections in 2 ways- The main thing is now I am a variant whore. I'm pretty frugal typically, but if I can get a new varaiant cover at my LCS I seriously consider it. Also I do most of my back issue shopping here. The store setup is fantastic- I can get whatever issue I want, cheaper than eBay, especially when you consider shipping. [color=red]I'm kinda pissed the service is gonna cost money now[/color].[-x [/quote] Only for data updates. You can still get all the information on those variants from the website and you can still shop as much as you want without paying the subscription fee.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:11:03 GMT

I've only been here a few days and I can tell I'll be ordering a lot of back issues from CCL. I still want to support my LCS, but I've noticed I can find nearly anything I'm looking for. At a great price too. Also, just reading threads on different characters I've never been into has got me looking at new stories. Needless to say, I'm glad I found this place

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:15:06 GMT

[b]I love back issues but the lcs jacks up the prices on them. In fact, every shop I've been to jacks up the prices on back issues. CCL is the place to find issues you need at low prices. [/b]

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:00:16 GMT

[quote=DrFate][b]I love back issues but the lcs jacks up the prices on them. In fact, every shop I've been to jacks up the prices on back issues. CCL is the place to find issues you need at low prices. [/b][/quote] I agree, I have a pretty decent example too: I was browsing at my LCS and found the 01' Green Arrow Vol. 2 series. The first issue alone was 14.99. I found CCL Saturday night, found a lot of issues 1-15, all NM+ for 7.50. Can't wait til I get them :D

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:14:17 GMT

I have not only been able to FIND the gaps in my collection, prioritize which ones matter, and then PLUG THEM. This is the best thing since sliced bread...wait...the wheel.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:13:25 GMT

I've been collecting for decades now, and I love this software! Tracking books is effortless and saves me from rummaging through short boxes all day long. Comics just have a way of getting into your blood and CCL enhances the habit by leaps and bounds. Thanks for a great product!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:23:59 GMT

CCL is good and should be expanded to cover books as well. It would help many to organize their book collection as well, especially in the scifi and fantasy fields with multiple volumes and favorite authors. Would CCL explore this possibility and encourage stores to add softcover to their collections for sale?

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:08:59 GMT

[quote=Derkan]I've only been here a few days and I can tell I'll be ordering a lot of back issues from CCL. I still want to support my LCS, but I've noticed I can find nearly anything I'm looking for. At a great price too. Also, just reading threads on different characters I've never been into has got me looking at new stories. Needless to say, I'm glad I found this place[/quote] Do what I do, buy all your comics on CCL and use the LCS to buy your bags and boards. They'll eventually get curious as to why you buy some many supplies but no comics. My guy figured out that I had bought over 2,000 bags and boards over a few months and ask about me buying comics...

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:09:55 GMT

I would have to say that CCL has really helped me with back issue buying. The LCS I have a folder with doesn't do much in the way of back issues, and what little they have no organization and requires a lot of work with very little result. Since CCL I buy nearly every back issue on CCL. The wishlist makes it easy to go store to store and see who has what your looking for at what price. It takes very little time and I feel I always get the best bang for the buck this way.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:11:28 GMT

Another thing CCL has aloud me to do is stop buying duplicates. Even in the rare instance I buy a lot with duplicates in it, I can immediately post them for sell or trade them. I love CCL.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:45:23 GMT

[quote=pottersan][quote=Derkan]I've only been here a few days and I can tell I'll be ordering a lot of back issues from CCL. I still want to support my LCS, but I've noticed I can find nearly anything I'm looking for. At a great price too. Also, just reading threads on different characters I've never been into has got me looking at new stories. Needless to say, I'm glad I found this place[/quote] Do what I do, buy all your comics on CCL and use the LCS to buy your bags and boards. They'll eventually get curious as to why you buy some many supplies but no comics. My guy figured out that I had bought over 2,000 bags and boards over a few months and ask about me buying comics...[/quote] I buy my bags and boards in bulk for less than half what I would get them for at an LCS. TCBulk or BCW is the way to go.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:36:48 GMT

I am picking up a lot more back issues than I used to. I love that when you are shopping you can look for bundled lots. I admit that the lazy person in me likes how I can just one click and get a full or partial run of a book that I am looking for. Being up in the sticks and only having a small LCS CCL makes it so much easier for me to track down back issues. Before if my LCS did not have them I would have to make a 3 hour drive to Syracuse to go through back issues or order them from some place like visioncomix. I find the deals on here so much better and it has helped my grown my collection at a much faster rate. I am also organized now more than I have ever been. =d>

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:06:07 GMT

its cost me a buttload of money....8-[ but getting closer to a complete set of batman...

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:46:59 GMT

[quote=angryoriental]its cost me a buttload of money....8-[ but getting closer to a complete set of batman...[/quote] BEST SCREEN NAME EVER!!!=d> =d> =d>

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:44:53 GMT

I heard all these great things about "Chew" (Image Comics), but try as I might through my LCS, I couldn't get the back issues #1-5. I despaired at being able to get them until I did a search on CCL. And lo and behold, there were all five issues - and for just $2.40 each. Woo-hoo!!! I now have my Chew issues and am very happy. Can't wait to search for other issues that I have been missing in my collection. Steve

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:58:06 GMT

CCL has changed the way I collect like it has for a lot other comic book collectors. I like how they show the regular issue, second and third printings as well as the variants. I also look here to buy. I still buy my majority of books on ebay but I do look on here as well to purchase comics. It just gives collectors another option besides your corner comic book store and ebay.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:30:24 GMT

[quote=rook68]CCL has changed the way I collect like it has for a lot other comic book collectors. I like how they show the regular issue, second and third printings as well as the variants. I also look here to buy. I still buy my majority of books on ebay but I do look on here as well to purchase comics. It just gives collectors another option besides your corner comic book store and ebay.[/quote] That and we are all lemony fresh!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:03:12 GMT

for me CCL has changed my collectiong habits because a year ago before I joined I had thought of quitting.Due to the prices inflating,2 kids and a very bad disorder I was about to sell my comic collection(which is my third as one was stolen and the other lost in a move). Now I have CCL where I can spend alot less money and get alot more books.Granted I am basically a year behind.Just now getting into the Siege story line.but I took most of 09 off from collecting and I am a completest.I have to have everything to a story... with some great sellers I have gotten caught up somewhat.and found some back issues I have once owned or never had. I do need to find a shop for fear itself tho.I am intrigued in that but I got to find one who will work with my limited income. but I say thank you to all the sellers I have bought from and the ones I have yet to.In over a year have only had one bad experience.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:58:35 GMT

I use to be very organized in my collecting but CCL changed that.Now I'm like a kid in a candy store buying random back issues :-d I'am pretty new to the online buying seen for my comics but am very proud to say the 2 stores I have bought from have been great.From customer service to quality (which was my main concern)My wife has started getting me back to organized and has started tacking on books to my orders.This site is the best thing that has ever happened to my long boxes. \:d/

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:54:03 GMT

I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:54:14 GMT

[quote=BurningDoom]I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.[/quote] Poetry =d> CCL has changed my collecting habits in SOOOOO many ways. I am much more likely to expand out of my comfort zone on different products because of community suggestion on titles. The CCL Application is a MUST HAVE when I go to the comic shop now. "Do you have a copy of "THIS" variant?" *Holds up the app* The App has also made me a much more informed buyer, as I can compare prices instantly with people who KNOW comics. The software is easy to use. It's also easy to explain to people who aren't tech-savvy. Oh. [b]AND I buy more comics[/b]...which might be the biggest thing. When I see and hear more people buying comics, that gets me excited about what I collect as well...and I have to have COMPLETE collections. Since I've worked here, I've been working towards complete w/variant sets of X-FILES, HULK (VOL 2) and IDW TRANSFORMERS. Some I have, some I haven't, but I've been able to hone and be "in control" of my collection instead of it controlling me. All in all, a VERY powerful little site with ALOT of power to put in the hands of comic collectors. That's why I support it and love it so much.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:44:43 GMT

For me, CCL has been primarily about organization. I have a great local source for comics, so I don't do a lot of buying, but the power to find and organize all the issues I have collected has been tremendous. On those rare occasions when I do need something, it is tremendously easy to find. I have talked up CCL to comics shop owners I know because I want them to spread the word! I watch those subsriber numbers climb every day and I know it is because they have seen the power of the system just as I did over four years ago! Great job, guys!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:37:13 GMT

[quote=BurningDoom]I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.[/quote] With all that good praise gave, I forgot about the bad. It's not much, but I do have one major complaint about CCL: The loading times are horrendous. When starting up the software, when adding titles, and when deleting titles the load times can be excruciating. Is there anything that can be done about this?

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:36:42 GMT

[quote=BurningDoom][quote=BurningDoom]I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.[/quote] With all that good praise gave, I forgot about the bad. It's not much, but I do have one major complaint about CCL: The loading times are horrendous. When starting up the software, when adding titles, and when deleting titles the load times can be excruciating. Is there anything that can be done about this?[/quote] Honestly, no. The software automatically searches through every item for additions, changes, corrections and what not...hence the "live" part of our name. The size of your catalog as well as the frequency of opening the software will play a part in this as well. One thing I've found a little helpful is to remove any cover titles you're not using, so the software won't waste its' time looking for updates there. Also, I boot up at least once a day.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:07:55 GMT

[quote=The_Valiant_One][quote=BurningDoom][quote=BurningDoom]I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.[/quote] With all that good praise gave, I forgot about the bad. It's not much, but I do have one major complaint about CCL: The loading times are horrendous. When starting up the software, when adding titles, and when deleting titles the load times can be excruciating. Is there anything that can be done about this?[/quote] Honestly, no. The software automatically searches through every item for additions, changes, corrections and what not...hence the "live" part of our name. The size of your catalog as well as the frequency of opening the software will play a part in this as well. One thing I've found a little helpful is to remove any cover titles you're not using, so the software won't waste its' time looking for updates there. Also, I boot up at least once a day. [/quote] I've tried deleting titles from my library a few times, and I've given up because the whole thing just freezes up when I do that. I haven't actually tried deleting one title at a time yet, because that just sounds like too much work.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:11:43 GMT

I actually just started collecting comics not too long ago. My dad created this site, and it got me interested in reading comics. He'd always had thousands of them, but I never really picked one up except to look at the art. So now I am an avid reader of many Marvel and DC titles. I've got a good collection going, and I even have a few rare issues.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:21:27 GMT

[quote=BurningDoom][quote=The_Valiant_One][quote=BurningDoom][quote=BurningDoom]I'm one of the oldest members here and I haven't posted on this thread yet, shame on me. I should have, because CCL is a godsend for a lifelong comic collector like myself. Before having this, I used Excel. Anyone that has used Excel knows how crappy that can be with a large collection. In the 90s before I had a computer I just had a notepad and paper to keep track of my collection and that was complete chaos. I'd start in alphabetical order, but then I'd continually get new comics, and eventually have to redo the whole thing to keep track of it all. Pain in the butt. I even used to buy doubles of comics I already had. Now with CCL it's easy as pie. My collection is easily maintained. I never buy doubles anymore. And I've learned more about comics in the last 5 years than the 20 years before just by being a member of the active message boards and by searching through the INCREDIBLE library of comic information that the software provides. And I love the wishlist option. I keep myself entertained at times just looking through the library and finding stuff that looks cool then adding it to my wishlist. And the marketplace is great to boot. I'd say 85% of the time I'm buying back-issues I'm buying them through CCL stores like Alpha Comics and Brett's Comic Pile. I still go to the local shop for weeklies, though, sorry guys, online just can't beat that experience. The smell of the shop, seeing the cool posters, promos, and action figures that came out. Talking about the big story that week with the guy at the register. Seeing the new comics you didn't know about on the stands. It can't be beat electronically, yet. And of course the community. The very active, very friendly, and very knowledgable CCL community can't be beat anywhere on the web. This is the #1 place for me to discuss the latest going-ons in comics and other geekiness.[/quote] With all that good praise gave, I forgot about the bad. It's not much, but I do have one major complaint about CCL: The loading times are horrendous. When starting up the software, when adding titles, and when deleting titles the load times can be excruciating. Is there anything that can be done about this?[/quote] Honestly, no. The software automatically searches through every item for additions, changes, corrections and what not...hence the "live" part of our name. The size of your catalog as well as the frequency of opening the software will play a part in this as well. One thing I've found a little helpful is to remove any cover titles you're not using, so the software won't waste its' time looking for updates there. Also, I boot up at least once a day. [/quote] I've tried deleting titles from my library a few times, and I've given up because the whole thing just freezes up when I do that. I haven't actually tried deleting one title at a time yet, because that just sounds like too much work.[/quote] I add and remove titles often because of change requests and stuff, but yeah, if you have a HUGE library, whiddling away at it is probably the best thing for ya. Make sure you don't have any issues IN the title you delete, too. That might help, man.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:45:31 GMT

HMMMNNN how has CCL changed my collecting Lets see this afternoon while sitting at my computer i spent 125 at Brettscomicpile without leaving my house

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:56:14 GMT

CCL helps me fell holes in my collection that i cant find at the LCS or if the LCS price is to high i use CCL an if they price the say the same but aside from that CCL helps me save money on my fav comics and everyone on CCL i great on the info they give me

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:57:50 GMT

For me, it has changed the way I read(not just collect), example if I was reading a series I would read the trades because I figured it was more cost effective than hunting down individual issues. But now, on most series, I can get single issues for a much better price on CCL.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:02:07 GMT

I'm collector that tries to finish runs even if they have variant. CCL has changed my collecting habbits due to there shipping charges. If I am going to buy a comic that is on my check list I have to buy a couple more to make the purchase worth while. Once and a while I will get lucky and the dealer who will have a couple of comics on my check list. Which means I will be reading comics that I would not usaly buy. Which is alright because the majority of the comics I can find are only a couple of bucks.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:51:02 GMT

I have only been aware of CCL for a few months but in that time I have not had to turn to ebay to fill the holes in my collection. Using the search feature to find a series has helped me discover other series I somehow missed.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:08:31 GMT

Being disabled and unable to get out much, CCL has become a gemstone. I can shop for complete runs and compare to several different sellers. I trust the grading of CCL members more than ebayers. My only other outlet is craigslist and estate sales. Also love the easy conversion from purchace to add to collection!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:26:26 GMT

I now check here 1st for back issues instead of my lcs. They tend to be a lot cheap with most sellers offering free shipping over a certain total. Found some things I plan on buying soon as I have gotten a few missing IDW TMNT issues from here :-d

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:53:06 GMT

I joined up here in Dec. 2012. But then kinda forgot about it because of "real life" crap took over for a bit. Then this past saturday I got on here and started looking over the sellers stuff =p~. I think my Ebay days are done \:d/. I filled in some holes in my Incredible Hulk set and finished off one of my Hawkman sets. I think it will change my monthly pickup habits as well. The prices here are so much better on the average. I don't think I'll save much cash but I'll get bigger stacks of new books to read for the same money.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:10 GMT

Also books that I've usually been trade waiting on I can find here for good enough prices I can pick up the singles.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:49:18 GMT

my closest local stores are 50 miles away and one has mostly newer stock.i think this a lot better than ebay for the most part.it has definitely helped me fill in a lot of holes in my collection.i would definitely feel lost on my addiction without ccl.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:55:49 GMT

CCL is the ultimate void filler. I love digging through my LCS (there are several good stores in my area) since they've always got fresh inventory on back issues and their prices are very reasonable. It's one of those places I can stop by week to week and always find something I need. Sure, with CCL I don't [i]need[/i] to go to my LCS, but there's still a great deal of excitement involved when sifting through a fresh chunk of bright white boards. I'd say my money is pretty evenly split between CCL and my LCS. Before CCL I was using Lone Star almost exclusively for my online shopping. I'm so glad to have cut the cord with that company.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:23:25 GMT

It has made me poorer - Lol

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:20:43 GMT

[quote=BruceReville]It has made me poorer - Lol[/quote] Lol. Same here. Like a lot of others. I have also spent less for issues rather than buying from places like Ebay. Meaning my dollars have gone a lot farther. So I end up buying more comics. Who doesn't want that?

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:58:25 GMT

My Husband and I now order 20-40 comics a month, before it was one or two every now and then. When our comics get here we have turned it into a date night we snuggle up, eat snacks and read comics together until its late :-d its the best Comics are one of the keys to a happy marriage -comics -cuddling -collecting as a couple don't have to like the same things just make it something you do together -finding a tv series you like/get netflix & -2player video games

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 09:51:05 GMT

I've been bouncing in and out of the back issue buying addiction for several years now. One thing I can say about CCL is that it is a great place to find back issues cheap (especially since there are no shops anywhere near where we live). Cheaper prices have allowed me to sample and get hooked on books I'd never pay full price for. It also makes it easier for me to pick and choose which issues I will read and which are x-over tie ins I may wish to skip.I don't have the software but it sure is nice to use this site to help with that.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 22:57:19 GMT

[quote=demented_taylor]yes. ive stopped collecting comics from stores that im not that interested in and am now saving up till got $100 dollars to go mad with on comics here. as ill get more for my money here.[/quote] It's true. Your money does goes farther on CCL. Unfortunately a lot of my LCBS in my area mark up their books to a point where I refuse to pay what they are asking. Don't get me wrong. I know they are trying to make a buck but if you can get it for less somewhere else. It's a no brainer. You buy elsewhere.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:33:52 GMT

It has helped me focus on completing sets and mini series, as well as helping me sort through boxes of comics for sale. Got it, Got it, need it......

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 30 May 2017 15:55:14 GMT

How has CCL changed my collecting habits? Well, I hadn't collected in a very long time, probably a good 10-12 years. I was on vacation and went into a lcs where i was staying and browsed the dollar bins and found a few things i had always liked to have. So i got the bug. One of the lcs in my area was WAY over priced for things that I had found cheaper at that store on vacation, A friend had mentioned ccl to me and i went browsing immediately. to this date i think i have 14 orders ranging from new to mostly back issues that I never thought Id find, but really great prices. I am very glad i found this site!

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:18:45 GMT

My goodness, this place is dead. Thought I would stop by after some years, but this place seems deserted. Hopefully the shops are still doing ok.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:33:03 GMT

its definitely not what it used to be.when i first got on here over 10 years ago there were around 100 sellers.now theres less than 50.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:44:37 GMT

We're all to blame, really. It's always interesting how posts discussing how dead the boards are usually will garner some discussion and activity, but actual topics for conversation usually go ignored with no interaction, when they get started at all. Perhaps if the ability to post pictures here were made easier, that would encourage more topics being formulated. But that would require a site update, and, well.....

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:59:21 GMT

If everyone who posts about how the Forums are dead and used to be better would actually start something new or respond to another thread then maybe it would be more vibrant. I've tried my best but when I spend an hour or so crafting something and then only get one or two responses then it gets discouraging. If nothing else, all of the awesome television shows and movies that we have right now should provide enough fodder for discussion topics. Not throwing in the towel just yet. b-)

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:40:35 GMT

[quote=MoonKnight1]If everyone who posts about how the Forums are dead and used to be better would actually start something new or respond to another thread then maybe it would be more vibrant. I've tried my best but when I spend an hour or so crafting something and then only get one or two responses then it gets discouraging. If nothing else, all of the awesome television shows and movies that we have right now should provide enough fodder for discussion topics. Not throwing in the towel just yet. b-) [/quote] Don't worry, Howie, when I said "we are all to blame," rest assured you are the least to blame of all of us. You certainly do try.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:03:37 GMT

I think that way back when this site was "free", and members were contributing to the site (basically they were the elves generating all the information), some of which were putting huge hours into the catalogs, were the glory days. Members were putting in all the info, and in return we got software that we could catalog all our comics. It was a reciprocal relationship that as members, we felt invested in/owners of this product. We weren't really, but it felt that way. Then the day it changed to a subscription based thing changed everything. Many people felt slighted/used. Personally, I didn't add that much to the software, but I was always on the forums daily. From then on, between that and the software never getting updated/fixed like it should, it drove members away from the site en masse, myself included. This was one of the best forum communities I've ever been on, but there is much better cataloging software.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:03:29 GMT

[quote=cleafus]I think that way back when this site was "free", and members were contributing to the site (basically they were the elves generating all the information), some of which were putting huge hours into the catalogs, were the glory days. Members were putting in all the info, and in return we got software that we could catalog all our comics. It was a reciprocal relationship that as members, we felt invested in/owners of this product. We weren't really, but it felt that way. Then the day it changed to a subscription based thing changed everything. Many people felt slighted/used. Personally, I didn't add that much to the software, but I was always on the forums daily. From then on, between that and the software never getting updated/fixed like it should, it drove members away from the site en masse, myself included. This was one of the best forum communities I've ever been on, but there is much better cataloging software. [/quote] I'm not sure making CCL a paid service started the decline. Aren't all the other collecting apps charging a fee? Agreed, the continual non-delivery on promises soured a lot of people.

How has CCL changed your collecting habits?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:49:06 GMT

The other collecting apps were subscription based from the start as far as I know. I use CLZ now, and have paid for that from the start. Comic Collector Live was free from the start. Was touted as free, and was free while all the users (most) were doing all the scanning and inputting of the covers and basically being the free labor to grow the database. Then all of a sudden it became something that needed to be paid for, and to continue to add new comics into the software you had to pay. Not cool. Many people bailed, and the forums died. I was there, I remember it well.