Trying to reach number 1 is a pricey task.

When building a Golden Age collection you have to take your opportunities when they arrive. In the case of Captain Marvel Adventures there are many issues with 5 or less graded copies total so if you miss your chance you may never see it again. I had set a spending limit for myself but found an auction item I couldn't pass up so I've gone into deficit spending that fills my quota into early September. I won a lovely 9.2 copy of issue 45 for over $200 under guide price. I kinda wanted this issue not because it has a great cover (which it doesn't) but because it somewhat resembles the cover of Shazam #4 from 1973 which was the series that first attracted me to Captain Marvel.

So now I'm not supposed to do anymore spending until September except two can't miss opportunities have just cropped up which would probably push my deficit spending all the way to the end of the year if I win both. As I fill out my collection the opportunities will continue to diminish but for now I'm looking forward to less must have's becoming available. At least for the time being.

To anyone who would like to see a Golden Age collection composed almost entirely of highest or second highest grade issues with most being Pedigree comics please stop by. I have 100% images and description. One day you will see this set as the Golden Age set of the year.

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