I certainly did ...plus watched your"Top 10 Comics for a $20 Budget! Comic Book Investing 2020! Great Comic Collection Additions for 2020 ". Already got the "Ultimate Fallout 4 , 2nd printing, & Wolvereine 10 for my collection. Thanks for the video it is helping me out a lot !!
@@CoMoComicBooks Yea and the one I got is autographed by Clayton Crain😁. Let me ask you a question ...do autographs on comics by artists, writers etc raise the value of the comic?
Raw signatures can, but it’s typically up to the buyer’s comfort level concerning the authenticity of the signature. CGC Signature Series, or even Verified Signatures from CBCS, are the primary recommendations I would make if you’re trying to generate added value via a creator signature.
Great advice! I'm getting back to collecting after losing 99% of my 10K books to a house fire in 2011. It's taken me this long to really get over it and not just get depressed every time I would see books I lost. Many thanks to the community on IG and YT for rekindling my passion. I have found myself bouncing all over the place with my buying (not to say I regret anything I've scored) and I'm trying to really focus. I'm a list-making guy so I've sat down and made basically a business plan covering all aspects of the hobby for me--buying, selling, trading, storage, cataloging , graded books, want lists, conventions, budgeting, etc. Thanks again for another great video!
Definitely some underlying psychology in there. Will power, the resistance of instant gratification and so on. It can be easy to fall off the wagon too. Impulse is a very sneaky adversary.
I started my collection with exactly these thoughts about 5 years ago. My collection is nowhere near as big as others, but there are only gems. I am shocked at how many people just horder every trash $1 comic they can find without any system. On the other hand - I'm happy that many people still collect and buy the new books. Otherwise the industry would die, and comics would be worth nothing. So I'd recommend the middle way: Buy the new books you really love (and only them!), and spend the rest for back issues you always wanted.
I have ASM on a pull list and I haven’t read it for the better part of 5 years. Love me some Spidey though, so I keep my collection current! Thanks for watching!
Dude you are so right about cutting out going after the cheaper issues. My collecting habits can be really erratic sometimes because I'm focusing on what could increase in value rather than going after the books I actually want
I hear you there! I went through a long spell where I was passing on books I wanted for myself in order to chase books for the business. It’s something I had to find a balance in. I’m glad you found value in the content!
I just came across this video. It is simple, but makes a LOT of sense. It is SO hard to reduce buying, especially when there are so many good deals out there at affordable prices. Something to think more on. I always learn something from every one of your videos.
Thanks Barry! This is definitely an oldie, but a goodie! I’m glad you not only survived, but enjoyed and found value in one of our earliest videos! Maybe I should update it.
@@CoMoComicBooks Oh Drew, definitely survived, thrived, and boosted my knowledge. Your videos are second to none. Maybe bring back some theme music -- haha!
Drew this was in fact one of the best videos I've seen regarding collecting. you hit the nail on the head brother!!! Delayed Gratification Big Fish analogy... Fantastic man!!! Keepem Coming
I like your approach and how you reflected on drilling down to the issues you need to add to the collection vs going down a long path that results in storing too many books and not enough of what you want most. Example predicament many face at first: Someone gets interested in a series, reads it, loves the art, and believes it will rise in value. Let’s say it’s Something is Killing the Children, well now when you go out to buy Issue #1, you must decide how many variants you will get, or if you should get a 9.8 run of the first cover issues 1-3/1-5/1-10. However, if you just stuck with issue #1 original cover and then moved on to another series you liked and prioritized the books you are after in order, you begin to see the value of starting with the top priority books only and then circling back to a series once you have obsessed about it less (assuming you speculated market condition). I’m not saying diversifying is the key, but to rather put primary effort into your top priority issues without deviating. 3,10, or even 100 books that are kinda cool aren’t worth 1 book you love, believe in, and know it’s market back to front.
I’m chasing my first Incredible Hulk 181 & then X-Men 1! But have been picking up some nice grail keys so that I can throw some trades in to get those big books too! Appreciate the video man!
You’re very welcome Ronald! It took me and long time and a lot of dollars before I figured it out. Hopefully we can help you navigate that path a little quicker! Thanks for watching sir!
Great video! I have a big volume of comics since I started collecting in ‘79. I came back to the hobby a fews years ago and I am finding my footing in an environment that has graded books, more expensive new issues, etc. I have cut back my pull list and now focus on key issues almost exclusively.
Welcome back! It’s a crazy time to be out in the market. The last 15 years have seen crazy price increasing across the board and it can change at breakneck speed. There are still good deals out there and with a lot of research, a bit of luck, and some intuition you’ll find them!
Same here. I was reading and getting comics in the mid to late 70s. I wouldn't say I was collecting but I just naturally keep things I get. I continued on and off till the early 90s. After that I would only go into comics book shops sporadically and be overwhelmed. I've been back less than 2yrs but now I'm a semi serious collector. Man I really wish I could have come back just 5-10urs sooner. If I had then nothing I really want would have been out of my reach. I can get all the major keys I want but the mega grails I'm not so sure. I'm having serious doubts if I'll ever get a hulk 1 or amazing fantasy 15 ir FF 1. As for DC it's not that I don't care about them but I'm definitely nore of a marvel fan. So I'm not even worried about those. I do have some golden age but I'm not seriously going after them. I would be happy with one amazing Shomburg WW2 cover and maybe some Captain Marvel and I'll be good.
You’re spot on with this strategy. I mainly collect sports cards; however, recently applied this method to my hobby expenditures. It has been much more rewarding.
Thanks Eric! I’m glad you found value in the video! It can be hard to fight off the instant gratification, but those sparser pick ups are definitely more impactful!
Thanks for the sub and the feedback! This video was a grind for me and was actually the 3rd video I shot that night. We’re always trying to improve and I hope that comes through. I hope you continue to enjoy our content and let me know if you notice any changes (for better or worse) in the delivery.
@@CoMoComicBooks You should naturally get loose and better over time. If you look at my channel I have almost 20K subs with very little videos because I quit doing RUclips. It can take a lot of effort. Good Luck.
This video was release a year ago, and even though I am subscribed to your channel, but I have never seen it before. What a timely video for me at this point of time as I have been thinking of doing just that. My true passion is Superman, and even though most Silver age and up stories are not super expensive, I am on a tight comic budget. I read a lot on the digital apps but I have really been struggling to trim my list. Yesterday I cut my list in half, cutting 25 titles off my list. After watching this video I just may cut all non Superman titles from my list this week, freeing up more weekly income for Superman back issues. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Best wishes Glen! I hope you’re able to find a successful strategy to take your collection where you’d like to get it to. Thanks for checking out this oldie, but goodie.
I agree 100%. It comes pretty easy to me because I love silver most of all. I don't really buy much modern stuff. As for grades I usually go for mid grades on silver key issues. To me a good 5.0 looks amazing and it's a lot more affordable. Sometimes I go lower if I don't want to spend the money. For instance my MAD 1 is only a 3.0 but the front of the cover looks closer to a 4.0 and is very presentable. The difference between the 3.0 and 5.0 for this book was about $600-700.
I’m with you there William! I’d much rather have them all, then have the nicest one of any of them! Especially when you’re talking about extreme high grade silver. I tend to stop at 9.2s with white or off-white/white pages if I’m buying slabs, because aesthetically the difference been a 9.2 and a 9.4/9.6/9.8 is negligible, but the price jump is insane! Something you’ll likely here me talk about in a future video is presentation. If a book is technically a low-mid grade example, but is structurally sound and presents well, that’s what I’m after!
@@CoMoComicBooks I agree. What is the difference between a 9.2 or a 9.8 anyways? I bet if you send the same book in multiple times it will get a different grade each time.
Well said. I actually came to this conclusion a few years back. I spend less on newer books and save the good money for the Big fish as you put it. I have a lot of great Bronze and silver books as well as keys. Keep up the good work.
Hey DJ! Finding cheap comics is getting harder every day! The key to it is persistence. There are a lot of trips/stops/etc that don’t produce any results, but you’ve got to keep at it and keep on the hunt to find the deals.
Focusing on everything pre-1985 is definitely the way to go, but in my case, I don't spend a bundle of cash just to walk away with one or two books. I only comic shop when retailers host 50% off sales, and I attend conventions only on the last day when sellers are willing to get rid of their inventory for pennies on the dollar. I have acquired Silver and Bronze Age gold doing it this way.
That’s a solid strategy! The only problem with going on Sunday is that if you’re looking for something particular you may have missed it, but if you’re in no hurry and getting the best deal possible is your goal, you can’t go wrong with what you’re doing!
Thank you so much for this video !! About a week ago I was thinking of what to invest in and thought about comic books as one area. I grew up reading comics back in the early 70's but never really saved them so I am kicking myself in the ass for not doing that but thats another matter LOL Anyway I have been watching almost every video of what are the best comics to have in a collection that will keep their value. I know that like anything else in investing they will go up and down and its all a gamble. Your video hit the nail right on the head for me ...Quality Over Quantity. So I wrote my list down and just started on my quest to get some of these comics. So thanks for the advise ...its helped me out a lot as far as setting and focusing on a goal.
Thanks for watching Tony! It can be a bit overwhelming to come back into the hobby. It moves SO fast in today’s market. Set yourself some goals and a budget and have fun!
I'm where you were 5 years ago. I've been collecting for a better part of 15 year. But like you said I got a lot of boxes and not enough room and a really bad case of FOMO! Ever since UF4 blew up and I found 3 in an old box. picking up book, waiting for the next big when I should buying keys. its tough to do both.
I left the hobby as a collector with just under 3,000 books. When I came back as a dealer around 2010 the comic market was a real gold rush. I took a shotgun approach the first few years buying both quality and quantity. As I became more focused I have continued to move up the ladder.
I'm super picky, I also buy 2 of things I think are going to shoot up. I did VERY well on so modern stuff. I took a break and am just getting back into. Selling some off to stock up the comic fund starting again
I get the message - but I also like reading comics :) So I am just recently cutting my pull list - but I'll always want new comics to read. Of course - I have a complete set of Marvel Masterworks books - so, as a reader, I actually have all the Marvel Silver Age books :) haha!
Hey Frank! Thanks for watching! I think there can definitely be a balance. I still have a pull list at my LCS, but long gone are the days where I was buying every variant that came out each week or multiple copies of the same issue. The only exception I make to the rule is that o still try and buy every ASM variant that my shop gets in. Spidey is my guy.
I go comic store once month I do like buying back issues some back issues are nice compared to present books I found back issues chrome covers holographic covers they don’t make anymore., I got lucky on eBay I bought complete series of deathstroke sometimes you can find good combo deals on internet
@@CoMoComicBooks Thank you so much! 🙏🏼looking to start my collection with The killing joke #1 first edition or Amazing Spider-Man #361 My 2 favorite villains 🃏👹
It happened to me: I was purchasing comics here and there but following trends and trying to identify patterns on those that would be expensive in the near future (to feel it worth it all the math I was doing, and to justify the money and time I was putting in), so I ended up having tons of comics that I was not really tempted to read, which was the opposite to my way of being so many years ago as a natural comic's lover. So, end of story, currently I go for short stories I really want to read or feel honestly attracted to, and gradually I am coming back to those days when I was pretty happy reading only what I wanted, and saving money for an expensive number that I was really craving for. Btw, Dan Slott's Silver Surfer is certainly one truly recommended ; )
I really enjoyed Slott’s ASM run until it seemed like he couldn’t find a way to land the plane. I wound up falling off at the end, but he has certainly penned some good stories!
Great book! Now is a good time to pick it up as well! It is off of recent high prices and I feel like X-Men key books are just waiting pop! Once they officially begin showing up in the MCU things are going to get really interesting!
Nice truth bomb man! I've started to get books that I know to be worth at least $20 so I can work up to the really good stuff. I am trying not to care about comics that will eat into my bank account so much. Gotta love buy one get one day! :D
Definitely! Keep an eye out for those sales sir! We’re all in different seasons. Saving up for a $1,000 book may be the same for you as someone else saving up for a $100 book. It’s all relative, but it’s a principle that applies to every season!
@@CoMoComicBooks Yeah man I'm not working the greatest job right now. But if the ultimate goal isn't Action Comics #1 in 10.0 what are you even doing? ;)
@@CoMoComicBooks If I could ask your advice would you get an Amazing Spiderman 23 ungraded in kind of poor condition for $120 or Uncanny X-Men for $80 in maybe 9.0?
I guess it depends on what you want to collect. Going all high end and makes it feel more like a business. Plus, if all you go after are old comics, how do keep the industry going? I know it's hard to find the quality stories today, they do still exist. But as soon as you start to look at comics as an investment, you've lost the point of comics.
You’re not wrong. Though many collectors walk the line between collecting what they like and what they feel is a good investment. Whether for trade fodder down the road or just to put books in your collection that you may have never though you’d be able to. It is always refreshing to see the collectors that don’t care about the flavor of the week and just collect what they love at shows. They breakout their handwritten lists and dig and dig. Vendors need as many collectors like that as we can get, because having a good show out of your boxes is a lot better than having a good show off of only your wall. Those wall books keep getting harder and harder to replace.
Hey Wade , I'm in the same boat as you trying to collect a full Spawn run. If you have any duplicates or want to trade other comics for Spawn issues then maybe we can help each other ? Would be great to hear from you bro. I'm willing to buy,sell or trade Spawn.
Hey Steve! Good luck on putting your Conan run together! I would be sure to pick up #1 and #23/24 as soon as you can. Those are the primary keys in the run and the most likely issues to see a strong increase in demand as interest in Conan and his universe builds.
Just recently found your channel. Great videos with Great Comic Knowledge. Would love to have you as a guest on my show. Let me know if your at all interested. Kind regards Luke (HydraCollectables)
If you got value from the message of this video, let us know in the comments what "big fish" you're going to chase! Happy fishing everyone! :)
I certainly did ...plus watched your"Top 10 Comics for a $20 Budget! Comic Book Investing 2020! Great Comic Collection Additions for 2020
". Already got the "Ultimate Fallout 4 , 2nd printing, & Wolvereine 10 for my collection. Thanks for the video it is helping me out a lot !!
It’s a good thing you already have UF4! It has really taken off after the new Miles video game announcement.
@@CoMoComicBooks
Yea and the one I got is autographed by Clayton Crain😁. Let me ask you a question ...do autographs on comics by artists, writers etc raise the value of the comic?
Raw signatures can, but it’s typically up to the buyer’s comfort level concerning the authenticity of the signature. CGC Signature Series, or even Verified Signatures from CBCS, are the primary recommendations I would make if you’re trying to generate added value via a creator signature.
Very good advice I have started doing this and my collection has more quality now...
Great advice! I'm getting back to collecting after losing 99% of my 10K books to a house fire in 2011. It's taken me this long to really get over it and not just get depressed every time I would see books I lost. Many thanks to the community on IG and YT for rekindling my passion. I have found myself bouncing all over the place with my buying (not to say I regret anything I've scored) and I'm trying to really focus. I'm a list-making guy so I've sat down and made basically a business plan covering all aspects of the hobby for me--buying, selling, trading, storage, cataloging , graded books, want lists, conventions, budgeting, etc. Thanks again for another great video!
I lost most of my childhood stuff in a flood back in the late 1980’s. $1000s of dollars worth of comics, cards, toys, games etc.
It is so true it can be so easy to just go after cheaper comics thinking that volume is better
Definitely some underlying psychology in there. Will power, the resistance of instant gratification and so on. It can be easy to fall off the wagon too. Impulse is a very sneaky adversary.
I started my collection with exactly these thoughts about 5 years ago. My collection is nowhere near as big as others, but there are only gems. I am shocked at how many people just horder every trash $1 comic they can find without any system.
On the other hand - I'm happy that many people still collect and buy the new books. Otherwise the industry would die, and comics would be worth nothing. So I'd recommend the middle way: Buy the new books you really love (and only them!), and spend the rest for back issues you always wanted.
I have ASM on a pull list and I haven’t read it for the better part of 5 years. Love me some Spidey though, so I keep my collection current! Thanks for watching!
Or just buy books you actually want, regardless of whether it's new or back issues.
If you want to invest, then take an appropriate route.
Dude you are so right about cutting out going after the cheaper issues. My collecting habits can be really erratic sometimes because I'm focusing on what could increase in value rather than going after the books I actually want
I hear you there! I went through a long spell where I was passing on books I wanted for myself in order to chase books for the business. It’s something I had to find a balance in. I’m glad you found value in the content!
I just came across this video. It is simple, but makes a LOT of sense. It is SO hard to reduce buying, especially when there are so many good deals out there at affordable prices. Something to think more on. I always learn something from every one of your videos.
Thanks Barry! This is definitely an oldie, but a goodie! I’m glad you not only survived, but enjoyed and found value in one of our earliest videos! Maybe I should update it.
@@CoMoComicBooks Oh Drew, definitely survived, thrived, and boosted my knowledge. Your videos are second to none. Maybe bring back some theme music -- haha!
Dammit, you are speaking the truth, and it hit me hard lol!
It’s a battle! I fall off the wagon from time to time, but you just have to pick yourself back up and focus back in.
Drew this was in fact one of the best videos I've seen regarding collecting. you hit the nail on the head brother!!!
Delayed Gratification
Big Fish analogy...
Fantastic man!!!
Keepem Coming
Thanks for the kind words!
I like your approach and how you reflected on drilling down to the issues you need to add to the collection vs going down a long path that results in storing too many books and not enough of what you want most.
Example predicament many face at first:
Someone gets interested in a series, reads it, loves the art, and believes it will rise in value.
Let’s say it’s Something is Killing the Children, well now when you go out to buy Issue #1, you must decide how many variants you will get, or if you should get a 9.8 run of the first cover issues 1-3/1-5/1-10. However, if you just stuck with issue #1 original cover and then moved on to another series you liked and prioritized the books you are after in order, you begin to see the value of starting with the top priority books only and then circling back to a series once you have obsessed about it less (assuming you speculated market condition).
I’m not saying diversifying is the key, but to rather put primary effort into your top priority issues without deviating. 3,10, or even 100 books that are kinda cool aren’t worth 1 book you love, believe in, and know it’s market back to front.
Yeah, there is no secret to it unfortunately. Lots of trial and error. So many #1s come and go between the ones that wind up being the big ones.
I’m chasing my first Incredible Hulk 181 & then X-Men 1! But have been picking up some nice grail keys so that I can throw some trades in to get those big books too! Appreciate the video man!
Thanks for watching! It’s hard to go wrong with Hulk 181 and X-Men 1! Sounds like you’ve got a plan in place and I wish you luck!
I got all my big fish when they're still little
That’s the way to do it Steve! Thanks for watching!
great tip! i was just thinking about this yesterday
Thanks for going back and hitting up this oldie, but goodie Nate! I’m glad the message resonated with you!
Coming through to show support. We liked and followed boom keep it up.
Thanks for the support! It is most appreciated!
CoMo Comic Books of course were a community 👊
Thank you for the advice! Appreciate the video 👍👍
You’re very welcome Ronald! It took me and long time and a lot of dollars before I figured it out. Hopefully we can help you navigate that path a little quicker! Thanks for watching sir!
Great video! I have a big volume of comics since I started collecting in ‘79. I came back to the hobby a fews years ago and I am finding my footing in an environment that has graded books, more expensive new issues, etc. I have cut back my pull list and now focus on key issues almost exclusively.
Welcome back! It’s a crazy time to be out in the market. The last 15 years have seen crazy price increasing across the board and it can change at breakneck speed. There are still good deals out there and with a lot of research, a bit of luck, and some intuition you’ll find them!
Same here. I was reading and getting comics in the mid to late 70s. I wouldn't say I was collecting but I just naturally keep things I get. I continued on and off till the early 90s. After that I would only go into comics book shops sporadically and be overwhelmed. I've been back less than 2yrs but now I'm a semi serious collector. Man I really wish I could have come back just 5-10urs sooner. If I had then nothing I really want would have been out of my reach. I can get all the major keys I want but the mega grails I'm not so sure. I'm having serious doubts if I'll ever get a hulk 1 or amazing fantasy 15 ir FF 1. As for DC it's not that I don't care about them but I'm definitely nore of a marvel fan. So I'm not even worried about those. I do have some golden age but I'm not seriously going after them. I would be happy with one amazing Shomburg WW2 cover and maybe some Captain Marvel and I'll be good.
Everyone should have a Marvel Mystery Comics issue in their collection! I may be biased though.
You’re spot on with this strategy. I mainly collect sports cards; however, recently applied this method to my hobby expenditures. It has been much more rewarding.
Thanks Eric! I’m glad you found value in the video! It can be hard to fight off the instant gratification, but those sparser pick ups are definitely more impactful!
Your delivery isn't perfect, but your videos are very well structured with good information. I've subbed for more insight into collecting.
Thanks for the sub and the feedback! This video was a grind for me and was actually the 3rd video I shot that night. We’re always trying to improve and I hope that comes through. I hope you continue to enjoy our content and let me know if you notice any changes (for better or worse) in the delivery.
@@CoMoComicBooks You should naturally get loose and better over time. If you look at my channel I have almost 20K subs with very little videos because I quit doing RUclips. It can take a lot of effort. Good Luck.
Thanks! Definitely still trying to get comfortable with everything.
Good advice, I was thinking of just buying graded books, but damn, i like to read the new books too.
One thing is for sure. It’s hard to read a slab! Thanks for watching and good luck with your collection!
This video was release a year ago, and even though I am subscribed to your channel, but I have never seen it before. What a timely video for me at this point of time as I have been thinking of doing just that. My true passion is Superman, and even though most Silver age and up stories are not super expensive, I am on a tight comic budget. I read a lot on the digital apps but I have really been struggling to trim my list. Yesterday I cut my list in half, cutting 25 titles off my list. After watching this video I just may cut all non Superman titles from my list this week, freeing up more weekly income for Superman back issues. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Best wishes Glen! I hope you’re able to find a successful strategy to take your collection where you’d like to get it to. Thanks for checking out this oldie, but goodie.
I agree 100%. It comes pretty easy to me because I love silver most of all. I don't really buy much modern stuff. As for grades I usually go for mid grades on silver key issues. To me a good 5.0 looks amazing and it's a lot more affordable. Sometimes I go lower if I don't want to spend the money. For instance my MAD 1 is only a 3.0 but the front of the cover looks closer to a 4.0 and is very presentable. The difference between the 3.0 and 5.0 for this book was about $600-700.
I’m with you there William! I’d much rather have them all, then have the nicest one of any of them! Especially when you’re talking about extreme high grade silver. I tend to stop at 9.2s with white or off-white/white pages if I’m buying slabs, because aesthetically the difference been a 9.2 and a 9.4/9.6/9.8 is negligible, but the price jump is insane! Something you’ll likely here me talk about in a future video is presentation. If a book is technically a low-mid grade example, but is structurally sound and presents well, that’s what I’m after!
@@CoMoComicBooks I agree. What is the difference between a 9.2 or a 9.8 anyways? I bet if you send the same book in multiple times it will get a different grade each time.
Well said. I actually came to this conclusion a few years back. I spend less on newer books and save the good money for the Big fish as you put it. I have a lot of great Bronze and silver books as well as keys. Keep up the good work.
You’re ahead of the game Phil! Thanks for watching!
Great video man. Thank you for sharing it!
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found value in it! It can be a hard lesson to implement though, or at least it took me a while to get over the hump.
Can you make a video of where/how to purchase comics in bulk or your method of finding cheap comics? Thanks
Hey DJ! Finding cheap comics is getting harder every day! The key to it is persistence. There are a lot of trips/stops/etc that don’t produce any results, but you’ve got to keep at it and keep on the hunt to find the deals.
Focusing on everything pre-1985 is definitely the way to go, but in my case, I don't spend a bundle of cash just to walk away with one or two books. I only comic shop when retailers host 50% off sales, and I attend conventions only on the last day when sellers are willing to get rid of their inventory for pennies on the dollar. I have acquired Silver and Bronze Age gold doing it this way.
That’s a solid strategy! The only problem with going on Sunday is that if you’re looking for something particular you may have missed it, but if you’re in no hurry and getting the best deal possible is your goal, you can’t go wrong with what you’re doing!
Thank you so much for this video !! About a week ago I was thinking of what to invest in and thought about comic books as one area. I grew up reading comics back in the early 70's but never really saved them so I am kicking myself in the ass for not doing that but thats another matter LOL Anyway I have been watching almost every video of what are the best comics to have in a collection that will keep their value. I know that like anything else in investing they will go up and down and its all a gamble. Your video hit the nail right on the head for me ...Quality Over Quantity. So I wrote my list down and just started on my quest to get some of these comics. So thanks for the advise ...its helped me out a lot as far as setting and focusing on a goal.
Thanks for watching Tony! It can be a bit overwhelming to come back into the hobby. It moves SO fast in today’s market. Set yourself some goals and a budget and have fun!
I'm where you were 5 years ago. I've been collecting for a better part of 15 year. But like you said I got a lot of boxes and not enough room and a really bad
case of FOMO! Ever since UF4 blew up and I found 3 in an old box. picking up book, waiting for the next big when I should buying keys. its tough to do both.
SO hard to do both. So hard to stick to one or the other too. It’s a vicious cycle. Thanks for watching!
I left the hobby as a collector with just under 3,000 books. When I came back as a dealer around 2010 the comic market was a real gold rush. I took a shotgun approach the first few years buying both quality and quantity. As I became more focused I have continued to move up the ladder.
Right on Corey! I started as a dealer in 2012/2013 with a similar plan! Hope you’re managing with the lack of shows this year!
I'm super picky, I also buy 2 of things I think are going to shoot up. I did VERY well on so modern stuff. I took a break and am just getting back into. Selling some off to stock up the comic fund starting again
That’s awesome! Best wishes as you dive back into the hobby!
I get the message - but I also like reading comics :)
So I am just recently cutting my pull list - but I'll always want new comics to read.
Of course - I have a complete set of Marvel Masterworks books - so, as a reader, I actually have all the Marvel Silver Age books :) haha!
Hey Frank! Thanks for watching! I think there can definitely be a balance. I still have a pull list at my LCS, but long gone are the days where I was buying every variant that came out each week or multiple copies of the same issue. The only exception I make to the rule is that o still try and buy every ASM variant that my shop gets in. Spidey is my guy.
I go comic store once month I do like buying back issues some back issues are nice compared to present books I found back issues chrome covers holographic covers they don’t make anymore.,
I got lucky on eBay I bought complete series of deathstroke sometimes you can find good combo deals on internet
Be patient! Some of those gimmick covers have already found their way back! You never know what they might whip up in the future.
Excellent advice.thank you.
You’re very welcome Jenny! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the info on all your videos big help for a newbie like me lol 🙏🏼
Hey Jay! Welcome to the hobby! I know it can seem overwhelming at times. Best wishes as you begin your collection!
@@CoMoComicBooks Thank you so much! 🙏🏼looking to start my collection with The killing joke #1 first edition or Amazing Spider-Man #361 My 2 favorite villains 🃏👹
Two great options! I think you’ll find the Killing Joke a bit easier on the wallet, as ASM361 is on another run at the moment.
@@CoMoComicBooks Yeah I see that 🥴 might have to wait on it or look at ASM362 or ASM363 for now. The killing joke is a must tho! Lol
@@jayalexander1191 ASM362 and 363 can be had for a song.
I want that Iron Man #1!
Come see me at Planet ComiCon in August! It will be there!
It happened to me: I was purchasing comics here and there but following trends and trying to identify patterns on those that would be expensive in the near future (to feel it worth it all the math I was doing, and to justify the money and time I was putting in), so I ended up having tons of comics that I was not really tempted to read, which was the opposite to my way of being so many years ago as a natural comic's lover. So, end of story, currently I go for short stories I really want to read or feel honestly attracted to, and gradually I am coming back to those days when I was pretty happy reading only what I wanted, and saving money for an expensive number that I was really craving for. Btw, Dan Slott's Silver Surfer is certainly one truly recommended ; )
I really enjoyed Slott’s ASM run until it seemed like he couldn’t find a way to land the plane. I wound up falling off at the end, but he has certainly penned some good stories!
Thank you for the advise man!
You’re welcome! I hope it’s able to help you pick up some great new books!
@@CoMoComicBooks of course it is! My current goal is to get my hands on an Uncanny X-Men #141
Great book! Now is a good time to pick it up as well! It is off of recent high prices and I feel like X-Men key books are just waiting pop! Once they officially begin showing up in the MCU things are going to get really interesting!
Nice truth bomb man! I've started to get books that I know to be worth at least $20 so I can work up to the really good stuff. I am trying not to care about comics that will eat into my bank account so much. Gotta love buy one get one day! :D
Definitely! Keep an eye out for those sales sir! We’re all in different seasons. Saving up for a $1,000 book may be the same for you as someone else saving up for a $100 book. It’s all relative, but it’s a principle that applies to every season!
@@CoMoComicBooks Yeah man I'm not working the greatest job right now. But if the ultimate goal isn't Action Comics #1 in 10.0 what are you even doing? ;)
@@CoMoComicBooks If I could ask your advice would you get an Amazing Spiderman 23 ungraded in kind of poor condition for $120 or Uncanny X-Men for $80 in maybe 9.0?
Good info bro
Thanks for watching!
I guess it depends on what you want to collect. Going all high end and makes it feel more like a business. Plus, if all you go after are old comics, how do keep the industry going? I know it's hard to find the quality stories today, they do still exist. But as soon as you start to look at comics as an investment, you've lost the point of comics.
You’re not wrong. Though many collectors walk the line between collecting what they like and what they feel is a good investment. Whether for trade fodder down the road or just to put books in your collection that you may have never though you’d be able to.
It is always refreshing to see the collectors that don’t care about the flavor of the week and just collect what they love at shows. They breakout their handwritten lists and dig and dig. Vendors need as many collectors like that as we can get, because having a good show out of your boxes is a lot better than having a good show off of only your wall. Those wall books keep getting harder and harder to replace.
I just want to finish my Spawn collection :(
That can be TOUGH. Some of the issues in the 200s are hard to come by. Happy hunting out there!
Hey Wade , I'm in the same boat as you trying to collect a full Spawn run. If you have any duplicates or want to trade other comics for Spawn issues then maybe we can help each other ? Would be great to hear from you bro. I'm willing to buy,sell or trade Spawn.
@@James-os9ku are you on instagram?
@@James-os9ku hit me up @Eclipse.comics
I am trying to collect ALL Conan comics.Any suggestions?
Hey Steve! Good luck on putting your Conan run together! I would be sure to pick up #1 and #23/24 as soon as you can. Those are the primary keys in the run and the most likely issues to see a strong increase in demand as interest in Conan and his universe builds.
@@CoMoComicBooks Thank you.I already have both Marvel issues 1.Also most of the Dark horse issues 1 !!
Good deal Steve!
Just recently found your channel. Great videos with Great Comic Knowledge. Would love to have you as a guest on my show. Let me know if your at all interested. Kind regards Luke (HydraCollectables)
Hey Luke! I’m open to that if we’re able to make it work.