Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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!
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!
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.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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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
It looks great 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.
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.
Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
Awesome post. You have a great collection man! Feel like selling EW #3 for any amount? :/
Or one of your Harby files #1!
Or one of your Harby files #1!
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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!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;
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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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
I think it's a great idea ... do you have anything displayed at home? That would be cool to see.
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
Super helpful. I'll think about menu layout more, especially as I add additional categories to the site over time.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!
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
I work in tech and I swear this is a common storyBugsySig wrote:Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.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;
It could use some work...
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
Great points. I will definitely add in the placeholders once I get the collection up. Great idea.magnus20009 wrote:It looks great 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.
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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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
I'm not selling any of these books! Thanks for asking though!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!
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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.greg wrote: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!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;
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 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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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
So many boxes....depluto wrote:I think it's a great idea ... do you have anything displayed at home? That would be cool to see.
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
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?nycjadie wrote:I work in tech and I swear this is a common storyBugsySig wrote:Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.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;
It could use some work...
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Re: Valiant.fan - First galleries posted.
It sounds like so many people I know, and I question my life choices.BugsySig wrote: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?nycjadie wrote:I work in tech and I swear this is a common storyBugsySig wrote:Funny story, my wife’s cousin started Weebly with 2 college friends.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;
It could use some work...