Hey guys my comic book arrived damaged; what now?

And that sucks about your vintage comic arriving damaged; I know how frustrating that can be when you're trying to complete a set like your Spider-Man collection. First off, since the seller isn't responding, definitely reach out to Amazon customer service directly; they usually handle returns or refunds pretty well for stuff like this, especially if it's shipping damage. For storage in a humid area, maybe look into some acid-free bags and boards to protect what you have.

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Dude and that's a bummer about your that model showing up all messed up, especially when it's that one piece to finish your Spider-Man set.

I've had packages arrive damaged before, and yeah, shipping can be rough.

If the seller's ghosting you, go straight to Amazon support; they're usually quick to sort out refunds or replacements for stuff like that.

For the humidity issue, try keeping your comics in a cooler, drier spot if you can, maybe with some silica packets to soak up moisture.

Keeps 'em in better shape.

Oh, and document everything with photos before you send it back; that helps a ton.

On the budget side, since you're sticking to around $50 per that model, maybe hunt for local that model shops or conventions where you can snag deals in person and check condition right there.

Less risk of shipping woes.

I have had a couple of vintage issues show up with corner dings and one cover tear and and the quickest path to a result was a short, calm message that spells out the difference in condition and what would make it right. If the listing photos showed sharp corners and you received a copy with a tear, say that plainly and request either a full refund or a partial that reflects the drop in grade. For a mild bend I have asked for around a quarter back, for a cover tear I have asked for half, and both were accepted because returns cost sellers time and money too.

If you do not hear back soon,, I would not wait longer than a day or two. I would open a case right now and attach photos and a short note then wait twenty four hours and if nothing moves escalate through buyer protection so it is on record. On a tight budget, a partial refund can be the least painful outcome if you can live with the copy, and if not then a prepaid return gets you your funds for another attempt.

For storage in a humid climate, keep your books in an interior room that stays cool and steady, not in an attic, garage, kitchen, or bathroom. Keep them upright with no tight pressure and out of direct sun. Avoid any quick fixes on the tear, even temporary ones, since that can hurt value more than the original damage.

Damaged vintage that model? Hate when that happens. Completing a collection is exciting & but that model throws a wrench in it. Contact Amazon if the seller won't reply; their return policy is solid for defects like tears and bends from transit.

For storage in humid spots, acid-free sleeves and boxes work wonders. Sealed properly. And yeah, with a tight budget, be picky about sellers with good ratings next time.

Man, I actually feel your pain on that damaged that model arrival; I've been there with my own collecting mishaps, starting back when I was a kid grabbing whatever issues I could afford, and now it's all about preserving them carefully and... that tear and bent corners sound like classic shipping fails, probably got tossed around too much in transit, and with no word from the seller, I'd escalate it to Amazon's customer service right away – they're pretty reliable for getting you a refund or a new copy if it's available, especially since you've got photos I assume, always snap those as evidence... Humidity's a killer for paper, so if you haven't already, think about investing in some protective bags and maybe a dehumidifier for your storage area, it makes a world of difference in keeping things crisp over time, I learned that the hard way after losing a few to mold spots years ago.

As for your $50 budget, it's smart to keep it tight, helps avoid impulse buys that regret later, and maybe look into trading with other collectors online or at meetups to fill gaps without spending much. I tried that once and scored a couple rare ones for cheap, but yeah, always verify authenticity first.

Take clear photos of the tear and bent corners, and mailer, then file a damaged item claim through the order and ask for a full refund with prepaid return or a partial refund if you will keep it. don't alter it, store it flat in a dry place away from heat, and mention any grade mismatch since buyers usually win clear shipping damage cases.