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Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.

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Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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That's a pretty sweet collection you have there.

As far as comments go, I understand why you would have the thumbnails centered on the cover but unless you click on the pictures it isn't obvious that you're looking at CGC 9.8 books.

Other than that, looks great! :thumb:

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nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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It looks great :clap: truly an awesome collection.

I would only have two small comments:

1) where an issue is missing - say A&A 21 I would have a slot/picture that says coming soon.
2) I would do the complete runs in CGC universal slabs first and then after that have pictures of the signature series slabs.

My reasoning behind the two comments is it makes everything visually easier to picture and also shows just how phenomenal the collection you have put together really is.

Again awesome collection and thanks for taking the time to post so much of it.

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Awesome post. You have a great collection man! Feel like selling EW #3 for any amount? :/

Or one of your Harby files #1!
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nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I like it! I've been planning a "virtual tour" website that's similar for the most unique Valiant items around for a few years, but there's no way it would be the right venue to showcase a big collection like that. Kudos!

http://www.ValiantMuseum.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; <--- is the site for the unique stuff (original art, etc.) that's being slowly "curated".

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I think it's a great idea ... do you have anything displayed at home? That would be cool to see.

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Blood of Heroes wrote:That's a pretty sweet collection you have there.

As far as comments go, I understand why you would have the thumbnails centered on the cover but unless you click on the pictures it isn't obvious that you're looking at CGC 9.8 books.

Other than that, looks great! :thumb:
Super helpful. I'll think about menu layout more, especially as I add additional categories to the site over time.

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BugsySig wrote:
nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.
I work in tech and I swear this is a common story :lol:

It could use some work...

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magnus20009 wrote:It looks great :clap: truly an awesome collection.

I would only have two small comments:

1) where an issue is missing - say A&A 21 I would have a slot/picture that says coming soon.
2) I would do the complete runs in CGC universal slabs first and then after that have pictures of the signature series slabs.

My reasoning behind the two comments is it makes everything visually easier to picture and also shows just how phenomenal the collection you have put together really is.

Again awesome collection and thanks for taking the time to post so much of it.
Great points. I will definitely add in the placeholders once I get the collection up. Great idea.

I'll also put some thought into the universal/SS layout. I'm hoping to add a whole bunch of SS slabs this year. It's a relatively new focus for me as its become harder and harder to add new books to my collection.

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jakgrimm wrote:Awesome post. You have a great collection man! Feel like selling EW #3 for any amount? :/

Or one of your Harby files #1!
I'm not selling any of these books! Thanks for asking though!

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greg wrote:
nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I like it! I've been planning a "virtual tour" website that's similar for the most unique Valiant items around for a few years, but there's no way it would be the right venue to showcase a big collection like that. Kudos!

http://www.ValiantMuseum.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; <--- is the site for the unique stuff (original art, etc.) that's being slowly "curated".
I am definitely ambitious, but there is some efficiencies I hope to fix with cataloging and posting all of these. I have found several inaccuracies in my records of what I have, and I've ended up slabbing/buying things I don't need. This will hopefully make me more efficient and I'll reduce lost opportunities.

I love the ValiantMuseum. Very cool. I'll have some rarities on my site as well. I'll probably do a separate page for 9.9/10s, etc.

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depluto wrote:I think it's a great idea ... do you have anything displayed at home? That would be cool to see.
So many boxes....

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nycjadie wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.
I work in tech and I swear this is a common story :lol:

It could use some work...
It was originally a college project. They sold it to Square last year for 7 figures and now he’s retired at 34. How’s that?
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BugsySig wrote:
nycjadie wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
nycjadie wrote:Would love comments on the format, or what might be helpful. There are some significant limitations in the program I'm using - Weebly, but I've got nearly half of my V1 slabs scanned and posted. Thanks for looking.

https://www.valiant.fan/1989-1994.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.
I work in tech and I swear this is a common story :lol:

It could use some work...
It was originally a college project. They sold it to Square last year for 7 figures and now he’s retired at 34. How’s that?
It sounds like so many people I know, and I question my life choices.


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