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If you are buying these for resale, please PM me before buying these kind of items. I can offer you some advice if you interested. It is solely up to you. If you bought these for yourself, it is good that you saved on ebay shipping. Respectfully, 'mint'

Do you have pics. Feel free to PM me. What two Star Wars games? Boxes and manuals included? Let me know. Happy to help appraise it for you! Respectfully yours, 'mint' PS: If you could list the Coleco games; it would help. Some (very few) can be rare. The games/cartridges are all loose. I have some of the manuals for a handful of games, but not many. The games all work. Here are some pics I took when I had it hooked-up to our projector (sorry, no idea what's happening with photobucket): Hello ComicWiz, I am assuming the system and all the controllers work correctly? Is there only ONE original controller? The two 'uncommon' games in the lot are definately Star Wars: The Arcade Game and B.C's Quest for Tires. The rest are all very common. These two games are worth selling separately. I recently sold a complete system in the box with styrofoam packaging with controllers that did not work on BUY IT NOW for $49.95 and it sold within twenty minutes! This was a 'wholesale' price. You system is MUCH better. These are not hard to find in the box; but do have demand in the box. Assuming you have both original controllers, you could easily get between $100-$150 for the boxed system with games. Do NOT include the Star Wars game or the BC Quest for Tires game in this lot; as to maximize profits you want to sell these separately! If you ONLY have the original controller (one) and a Super Action Controller; I would sell it with the common games; all in one shot and do a $150 or best offer. If you want to try for $175, you could. That being said, I wuld be happy selling the common games, system, and Super Action Controller for $150 (even $125 is good; and should not be turned down in my opinion). Just charge for shipping. Be sure to hype the heck out the included games and the Super Action Controller; as most collectors who buy these want BOTH original controllers. I believe you said you have the expansion module? If you have a BOXED Atari Expansion Module; I get $30 for them all day long and that is the wholesale price. Loose they are not worth this much. Maybe $15-$20 (loose and working). make sure these work; as sometimes the buttons either stick or the connector gets a little 'rusty' (the metal part that connects/plugs into to the Colecovison console). The pictures make it hard to see the exact condition of BOTH BC's Quest for Tires and the Star Wars game. That said, the Star Wars game (depending on condition) is worth between $20-$30 alone! If the label is peeling (often the case with Parker Bros. games) you will get a little less. The BC's Quest for Tires is worth about $10-$15; assuming the cart is in good condition and the wording is readable on the 'label' they used. If you have further questions I would be happy to answer them. I could only go by what I saw. I have to ask, how much did you pay for this lot? Respectfully, 'mint' Thanks for the info Mint! Sorry for the bad pics but I didn't have an opportunity to take new pics. The MIB Colecovision console is complete, with the original two controllers, original colecovision RF connector, Donkey Kong cartridge, foam inserts, and even the mailer form that came with it. It looks like it wasn't even played with - it is in exceptional condition. The MIB expansion module still has that new electronics smell - I really don't think it was ever used, and absolutely exceptional condition. The boxes on both are in superb condition. The MIB Colecovision console box has a non distracting tear extending from one of the flaps, but all the flaps are intact and the box is still quite sturdy and the graphics are clean. The loose Colecovision console has both controllers as well, and a replacement RF connector that looks like a period connector probably purchased at Radio Shack when the system first came out. The Super-Action controllers work great. A few of the games have some wear on the sticker/graphics, but the two Star Wars games I've got are in excellent condition. I picked up the MIB Colecovision's (console and expansion module) and the Super-Action controllers with the insert at a flea market a few years ago for $60. I picked up the loose Colecovision at roughly the same time with all the games for $15 at a garage sale. Thank you for the added info. If the system is MINT and truly complete; up the price by at least $25. Still, I personally would take $150 for it, but I tend to 'flip' inventory' quickly at below market prices; only because I score it so cheap. The loose console with a few games in perfect working order can go for anywhere from $30 (on a really bad day on ebay) to $50+ I usually sell loose working systems; complete with games for around $34.95-49.95. I then charge $15.00 flat rate shipping. They sell quickly. My advice: Hype the heck out of the condition on the near mint in the box system. Trust me, you will get much more for it by emphasing condition. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Do you have pics. Feel free to PM me. What two Star Wars games? Boxes and manuals included? Let me know. Happy to help appraise it for you! Respectfully yours, 'mint' PS: If you could list the Coleco games; it would help. Some (very few) can be rare. The games/cartridges are all loose. I have some of the manuals for a handful of games, but not many. The games all work. Here are some pics I took when I had it hooked-up to our projector (sorry, no idea what's happening with photobucket): Hello ComicWiz, I am assuming the system and all the controllers work correctly? Is there only ONE original controller? The two 'uncommon' games in the lot are definately Star Wars: The Arcade Game and B.C's Quest for Tires. The rest are all very common. These two games are worth selling separately. I recently sold a complete system in the box with styrofoam packaging with controllers that did not work on BUY IT NOW for $49.95 and it sold within twenty minutes! This was a 'wholesale' price. You system is MUCH better. These are not hard to find in the box; but do have demand in the box. Assuming you have both original controllers, you could easily get between $100-$150 for the boxed system with games. Do NOT include the Star Wars game or the BC Quest for Tires game in this lot; as to maximize profits you want to sell these separately! If you ONLY have the original controller (one) and a Super Action Controller; I would sell it with the common games; all in one shot and do a $150 or best offer. If you want to try for $175, you could. That being said, I wuld be happy selling the common games, system, and Super Action Controller for $150 (even $125 is good; and should not be turned down in my opinion). Just charge for shipping. Be sure to hype the heck out the included games and the Super Action Controller; as most collectors who buy these want BOTH original controllers. I believe you said you have the expansion module? If you have a BOXED Atari Expansion Module; I get $30 for them all day long and that is the wholesale price. Loose they are not worth this much. Maybe $15-$20 (loose and working). make sure these work; as sometimes the buttons either stick or the connector gets a little 'rusty' (the metal part that connects/plugs into to the Colecovison console). The pictures make it hard to see the exact condition of BOTH BC's Quest for Tires and the Star Wars game. That said, the Star Wars game (depending on condition) is worth between $20-$30 alone! If the label is peeling (often the case with Parker Bros. games) you will get a little less. The BC's Quest for Tires is worth about $10-$15; assuming the cart is in good condition and the wording is readable on the 'label' they used. If you have further questions I would be happy to answer them. I could only go by what I saw. I have to ask, how much did you pay for this lot? Respectfully, 'mint'

Do you have pics. Feel free to PM me. What two Star Wars games? Boxes and manuals included? Let me know. Happy to help appraise it for you! Respectfully yours, 'mint' PS: If you could list the Coleco games; it would help. Some (very few) can be rare.

I sell them for $29.95 all day long. They are really not worth much. By the way, if you get the wrong buyer who does not know how to clean the system and games; expect returns. I tend to avoid NES systems altogether and just focus on the games. I part out the systems to other dealers and still make the same amount of money usually. Kind Regards, 'mint' PS: I am a video game dealer on eBay and beyond! I actually learned a little trick just a couple of weeks ago. If you pop a game in and get the infamous blue screen, wiggle the game towards you so that the top of the cartridge is butted against the inside front of the console. Hit the reset button and voila the game works just fine. (thumbs u I don't know if you know who I am but I am a major video game dealer and have been collecting for decades. I appreciate the advice, but my point was simply to get the original poster to understand that selling these on ebay does come with a lot of risks. I sell mine as is; and normally like to sell to other dealers (who will put a new 72-pin connector in them and then resell them) or enthusiasts who know what they are doing. Nothing against you, but I do about $4,000 in sales in video game sales alone (in a good month; not every month). I also specialize in the ultra rare stuff. I sold two copies of NES World Championship Gold cartrdiges in the last three to five years and two copies of Stadium Events as well. Right now I just sold off a massive amount of RARE Sega Saturn games and Atari 2600 games I won at auction. If you are looking for games, let me know. Kind Regards, 'mint' How dare you tell me how to blow into a NES cartridge and wiggle it to make it work! Ive been on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and People! Hell , I sold the President his Xbox! DONT YOU KNOW WHO I AM??!!! I really mean no offense MINT, I just couldnt help myself. Yeah, Mint is a great contributor here and extremely knowledgeable, but the second anyone says anything even in the ballpark of; 'don't you know who I am?' they deserve a pretty swift :baiting:followed by a It's okay as I do not take offense to it, as I see how it can be read. While that was not my intent, I really don't think the President has time for Xbox. Besides he seems more of a Nintendo fan to me. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Except for the most hard to find and quality items, Atari stuff has really fallen from value from where in was in the late 1990's to early 2000's. This is what will be happening to classic NES stuff soon as well. About ten years ago we went through a 70's revival period where a lot of items from this era were selling at obscene prices. Right now, we are mid swing of an 80's revival. This too shall pass. Colecovision and Intellivision prices have fallen sharply. There is little interest in the common stuff in this realm. Certain double sided games sell for more than others. The common ones you are lucky to get $10 for in near mint condition. Others I have sold for over $100. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Anyone collect Commodore 64/128 computer systems, accessories, and games? I just bought a huge lot! I hate selling these systems due to weight, but I love those old monitors and I got one MINT in its original box, hardly used. Best of all you can hook any modern game system up to these monitors. I have been playing my Xbox on it for some time now. I have it listed on ebay along with the disk drive. I have no idea what to do with the Commodore 64 itself, as these do not sell for much! 'mint'

I sell them for $29.95 all day long. They are really not worth much. By the way, if you get the wrong buyer who does not know how to clean the system and games; expect returns. I tend to avoid NES systems altogether and just focus on the games. I part out the systems to other dealers and still make the same amount of money usually. Kind Regards, 'mint' PS: I am a video game dealer on eBay and beyond! I actually learned a little trick just a couple of weeks ago. If you pop a game in and get the infamous blue screen, wiggle the game towards you so that the top of the cartridge is butted against the inside front of the console. Hit the reset button and voila the game works just fine. (thumbs u I don't know if you know who I am but I am a major video game dealer and have been collecting for decades. I appreciate the advice, but my point was simply to get the original poster to understand that selling these on ebay does come with a lot of risks. I sell mine as is; and normally like to sell to other dealers (who will put a new 72-pin connector in them and then resell them) or enthusiasts who know what they are doing. Nothing against you, but I do about $4,000 in sales in video game sales alone (in a good month; not every month). I also specialize in the ultra rare stuff. I sold two copies of NES World Championship Gold cartrdiges in the last three to five years and two copies of Stadium Events as well. Right now I just sold off a massive amount of RARE Sega Saturn games and Atari 2600 games I won at auction. If you are looking for games, let me know. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Why? To flip it of course! Silly Actually, I am sure there are people that are convinced that we have not reached the peak yet. So why wouldn't they buy to flip. I imagine you asked the same thing when it was $1000 ..... Silly. You are missing the point. Someone has to be buying it from the 'flipper.' Therefore, to ask the question again and in another form, is this the perceived 'real estate' of the comic book industry? They just keep buying and selling, because the price will 'NEVER' fall, right? If that doesn't say speculator hype to anyone here, nothing will. BTW, to answer a PM, I am only 35, nowhere near 50! Kind Regards, 'mint' How can I be missing the point? My answer was pretty clear. There are people who think they can still profit because they feel the franchise has not peaked yet. I don't think that today's prices are going to be sustained long term, but to pronounce judgement on other's choices of "investment", is not my cup of tea. By stating this, you seem to be 'missing my point.' Someone has to be left holding the bag. In a speculative bubble everyone ASSUMES that the price will go higher and higher until finally...common sense prevails and prices fall. If kept for the short term, this is a no different than 'flipping.' Therefore one could make a fairly good argument that for those individuals who wish to engage in this; this is NOT an 'investment', but nothing more than a commodity. Real estate, gold, no different. I wish the speculators the best of luck. Unfortunately, as stated (and history tells us this); most will lose. 'mint' No, your point is quite elementary. (Please no more speculative bubble explanations again) My point is also quite elementary: There are people with differing opinions than yours. "(Please no more speculative bubble explanations again)" " There are people with differing opinions than yours." TWO great points. Education, knowledge, and understanding favor an open mind. Here are my points on the matter: Most people need to fail to learn. You will always learn more from your failures than your successes. I think this will be some of the best advice dispensed in this thread; for those buying an item like this for the long term. Also, remember that people will argue until they are 'blue in the face' to defend an item they think has value; speculative or not. I could post a link to an article about this (which deals in speculation in collectibles and the fallacies involved); but it has been over done, especially in the 'bronze age' forum. Final point; 'invest in what you know.' Easiest way to wealth in a capitalistic society. If you think you can plan on timing the market on this item for a 'quick flip' more power to you. However, as an 'investment' I have my doubts about this item. You are welcome to disagree. Time will tell. Time will tell, my friend. "Speculation is the mother of all evils.' -Gordon Gekko (Wall Street 2) Kind Regards, 'mint'

I remember at $600 people said it was a fad! They just don`t get it. This is this generations Incredible Hulk #181 and TMNT #1. "This is this generations Incredible Hulk #181 and TMNT #1." Please rethink this. This book was published twelve years ago. There are no guarantees. TMNT is NOT comparable to this book and Hulk #181 dropped tremendously in the last few years at BOTH 9.8 and 9.6 levels. I am by no means saying prices cannot rise short term; however long term this book should be monitored extyremely closely if it is going into anyone's collection AND being called an 'investment.' Kind Regards, 'mint'

Why? To flip it of course! Silly Actually, I am sure there are people that are convinced that we have not reached the peak yet. So why wouldn't they buy to flip. I imagine you asked the same thing when it was $1000 ..... Silly. You are missing the point. Someone has to be buying it from the 'flipper.' Therefore, to ask the question again and in another form, is this the perceived 'real estate' of the comic book industry? They just keep buying and selling, because the price will 'NEVER' fall, right? If that doesn't say speculator hype to anyone here, nothing will. BTW, to answer a PM, I am only 35, nowhere near 50! Kind Regards, 'mint' How can I be missing the point? My answer was pretty clear. There are people who think they can still profit because they feel the franchise has not peaked yet. I don't think that today's prices are going to be sustained long term, but to pronounce judgement on other's choices of "investment", is not my cup of tea. By stating this, you seem to be 'missing my point.' Someone has to be left holding the bag. In a speculative bubble everyone ASSUMES that the price will go higher and higher until finally...common sense prevails and prices fall. If kept for the short term, this is a no different than 'flipping.' Therefore one could make a fairly good argument that for those individuals who wish to engage in this; this is NOT an 'investment', but nothing more than a commodity. Real estate, gold, no different. I wish the speculators the best of luck. Unfortunately, as stated (and history tells us this); most will lose. 'mint'

Why? To flip it of course! Silly Actually, I am sure there are people that are convinced that we have not reached the peak yet. So why wouldn't they buy to flip. I imagine you asked the same thing when it was $1000 ..... Silly. You are missing the point. Someone has to be buying it from the 'flipper.' Therefore, to ask the question again and in another form, is this the perceived 'real estate' of the comic book industry? They just keep buying and selling, because the price will 'NEVER' fall, right? If that doesn't say speculator hype to anyone here, nothing will. BTW, to answer a PM, I am only 35, nowhere near 50! Kind Regards, 'mint' Just a question - have you read it my friend and if so, did you enjoy it? Just a question and a statement before I answer...would it matter? What is considered to be 'good' is a matter of opinion. There are a lot of items that were critically 'flawed' and critically acclaimed. 'Investment potential' favors neither. My favorite book of all time is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald (yes, I do collect first edition books as well). This book was HATED by the majority of critics when it first appeared. I had no problem dropping $6,000 on my copy. I love the book. It had a positive influence on me throughout my life and I still read it again and again at least once a year. (Edited to add: I read my much cheaper reprint from Amazon.com; just to clarify). That being said, any collector who wants to read it could easily buy the trade paperback and avoid the speculator hype altogether (not that the average collector is going to 'pop' open a CGC 9.6/9.8 and start reading it, but you never know). To answer your question, I am more of a comic book collector; and not much of a reader. I have only seen a few episodes of the television show as well; and I am a huge 'horror' fan. Respectfully, 'mint'

...until the second WD 1 10.0 shows up... 'mint'

Why? To flip it of course! Silly Actually, I am sure there are people that are convinced that we have not reached the peak yet. So why wouldn't they buy to flip. I imagine you asked the same thing when it was $1000 ..... Silly. You are missing the point. Someone has to be buying it from the 'flipper.' Therefore, to ask the question again and in another form, is this the perceived 'real estate' of the comic book industry? They just keep buying and selling, because the price will 'NEVER' fall, right? If that doesn't say speculator hype to anyone here, nothing will. BTW, to answer a PM, I am only 35, nowhere near 50! Kind Regards, 'mint'

Has anyone asked why anyone would buy a comic book like Walking Dead #1 in the midst of a massive speculator hype filled 'bubble?' That is the better question. Not to use the original poster's words against anyone, but the title of this thread is 'When will/will the WALKING DEAD bubble burst?' This implies that there is a 'bubble' occurring in this market (and I would of course agree), according to the original poster. However, I do not recall anyone stating that there is NOT a 'bubble.' Therefore, by logical deduction one could surmise that the people coming here stating that the book may perhaps increase in value or even hold its value; are readily aware that there is a speculative 'bubble' in relation to this book, correct? Yet, they still defend it? Just something to consider. Personally, I would wait a few years after the television show runs its last episode before I bought this book. Then again, I do not buy moderns; nor do I wish to own this book at all; but that is just my opinion. Respectfully, 'mint'

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1? Maybe which goes to show that the Walking Dead is special,and be very cautious about buying all these new moderns for speculative picks. It took the Walking Dead seven years to make it to tv,and become a hit. So people who are paying $50 to $400 a pop for the next Walking Dead book might have a long wait. The Walking Dead was the perfect storm that might never been seen in comic books again. Be VERY careful with this comparison. People did NOT save comic books like they did back then. As stated in many of my other threads; we are a very collector conscious society and culture. Just turn on the History Channel, A&E, Spike, PBS, or Discovery; and I am sure now or within the next few hours another collecting show will air. There are very few Walking Dead #1's NOT in near mint condition! Comparing a comic book published in 2000+ to one published before 1965 is a very bad comparison. 'mint' Very true. This is something that is constantly ignored by buyers of all types of collectibles. Suppy and Demand factor in here. The print run for Walking Dead #1 at 7,000 is miniscule compared to DC, and Marvel comics that had print runs in the 300,000 to 600,000 in 1965. Sometimes age isn`t a factor. I can buy golden age funny animal comics all day on Ebay for less then $5. I doubt we will ever see a first print Walking Dead #1 sell for $5 dollars on EBay. but they sold at less than cover for a few months after the book was first released, so we've already seen them sell for less than $5 on e-bay ok, then from this day forward the Walking Dead #1 first prints will never sell for less than $5 on EBay like old golden age funny animal comic books. You also have the fact that the television show has caused a massive spike in value. This is short lived phenomenon. I do NOT understand the 'got to have it/buy it now' mentality for an item like this. The price will drop well after the television show ends (within a few years). By contrast, Spider-Man's value was NEVER based on a television show. It was also NOT a manufactured collectible; forced onto the marketplace. There is NO comparison between these two items. The best collectibles are those whose value rises steadily over a LONG period of time; not the course of several years. This is a true speculative bubble. Why buy into it at the peak of the 'hype?' It could be similar to TMNT. Low print run, then TV show got popular and kept it's value since. "It could be similar to TMNT. Low print run, then TV show got popular and kept it's value since." So what you are saying is that it is it will lose money either way? If it 'keeps its value' inflation alone would cause the book to be a losing proposition. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1? Maybe which goes to show that the Walking Dead is special,and be very cautious about buying all these new moderns for speculative picks. It took the Walking Dead seven years to make it to tv,and become a hit. So people who are paying $50 to $400 a pop for the next Walking Dead book might have a long wait. The Walking Dead was the perfect storm that might never been seen in comic books again. Be VERY careful with this comparison. People did NOT save comic books like they did back then. As stated in many of my other threads; we are a very collector conscious society and culture. Just turn on the History Channel, A&E, Spike, PBS, or Discovery; and I am sure now or within the next few hours another collecting show will air. There are very few Walking Dead #1's NOT in near mint condition! Comparing a comic book published in 2000+ to one published before 1965 is a very bad comparison. 'mint' Very true. This is something that is constantly ignored by buyers of all types of collectibles. Suppy and Demand factor in here. The print run for Walking Dead #1 at 7,000 is miniscule compared to DC, and Marvel comics that had print runs in the 300,000 to 600,000 in 1965. Sometimes age isn`t a factor. I can buy golden age funny animal comics all day on Ebay for less then $5. I doubt we will ever see a first print Walking Dead #1 sell for $5 dollars on EBay. but they sold at less than cover for a few months after the book was first released, so we've already seen them sell for less than $5 on e-bay ok, then from this day forward the Walking Dead #1 first prints will never sell for less than $5 on EBay like old golden age funny animal comic books. You also have the fact that the television show has caused a massive spike in value. This is short lived phenomenon. I do NOT understand the 'got to have it/buy it now' mentality for an item like this. The price will drop well after the television show ends (within a few years). By contrast, Spider-Man's value was NEVER based on a television show. It was also NOT a manufactured collectible; forced onto the marketplace. There is NO comparison between these two items. The best collectibles are those whose value rises steadily over a LONG period of time; not the course of several years. This is a true speculative bubble. Why buy into it at the peak of the 'hype?'

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1? Maybe which goes to show that the Walking Dead is special,and be very cautious about buying all these new moderns for speculative picks. It took the Walking Dead seven years to make it to tv,and become a hit. So people who are paying $50 to $400 a pop for the next Walking Dead book might have a long wait. The Walking Dead was the perfect storm that might never been seen in comic books again. Be VERY careful with this comparison. People did NOT save comic books like they did back then. As stated in many of my other threads; we are a very collector conscious society and culture. Just turn on the History Channel, A&E, Spike, PBS, or Discovery; and I am sure now or within the next few hours another collecting show will air. There are very few Walking Dead #1's NOT in near mint condition! Comparing a comic book published in 2000+ to one published before 1965 is a very bad comparison. 'mint'

I sell them for $29.95 all day long. They are really not worth much. By the way, if you get the wrong buyer who does not know how to clean the system and games; expect returns. I tend to avoid NES systems altogether and just focus on the games. I part out the systems to other dealers and still make the same amount of money usually. Kind Regards, 'mint' PS: I am a video game dealer on eBay and beyond!

That would be buying for a 'quick flip' NOT investing over the long term. This book will NOT; in my opinion, hold its value within three to five years after the last episode of the show airs. Like I have to tell most people who read my posts dealing with speculation; time will tell. Anyone who wants to make a quick flip on this book may do well buying raw, pressing, and getting it graded; for immediate sale. Of course, with CGC turnaround times, the bubble may burst by the time you get the darn book back to sell! What is funny about speculative bubbles is that when you are in the 'bubble' no one sees anything but dollar signs and 'rose colored glasses.' It is the people who go against the grain who are attacked, called names, and ridiculed. Then the bubble bursts and everyone says; hey remember that guy who said this would happen; now there is a genius!

Anyone who buys this issue for 'investment' at these price levels is either completely stupid or just plain insane. That being said, if they are buying it because they like the item and don't care about the fact that within three to five years this book may sell for half this amount (or even less); rock on! Just don't try to convince yourself that it is an 'investment' when buying it at those crazy prices. Heck. last time I checked on this book it was $1250 tops. The ONLY people making money on this book right now are those looking for a quick 'flip.' That is where the money is with this book. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Long term all television shows should end. After that time frame, several years after, should be the best time to buy.

I think the true test is what do you expect to be the value between when you own it and when you might want to get rid of it. I think there's a whole class of collectors who only really think about what the book's worth now and whether that matches their desire to own it currently. For instance, if I had waited 30 years, I could've snagged a higher graded copy of New Teen Titans #1 for less money that I paid 30 years ago. But I think the $5 extra I spent was worth the time I've had it to enjoy. I would agree. However, judging by what the original poster asked; I think he or she may be interested in long term financial value as well. There are plenty of items I own that I just buy without any regard for the future collectivity of the market or the item in question (example: the newer Nintendo 3DS XL system and NEW Super Mario Bros. 2). I wanted to play the game and wanted the newer bigger sized system. I could care less what it is worth in the future, because as a video game dealer I already know. It will never be worth more than what I payed for it now; and most likely if I sold it in the future, I would take a 'bath' on it. It is an entertainment device, and I know this. That being said, I bought it without hesitation. The individual poster more than likely does not want to get 'hosed' on their purchase; over the long term. I can't say I blame him (or her). This item has been selling for an 'obscene amount' for some time now. It also has all the warning signs of being speculative (newer manuafctured item that accelerates in price way too fast). Just my opinion. This is another one of those scenerios where 'time will tell.' Experience tells me that anyone wanting to buy should wait until AFTER the show loses steam and goes off the air; and then strike a year or two later; if not more. Respectfully, 'mint'

Let me attempt to answer your question. The problem with 'Walking Dead' is that it is a modern issue that is highly speculated on. This is especially true due to the fact that a 'hit' television show has been developed on its concept. Combine this with the current 'zombie' craze and you have something that is going to be sought after. The problem is buying this issue now, would be BUYING at the PEAK of the market. I think after the television show dies down and ends its run this issue will start to fall and prices will 'level' off. It will still be speculative, but then again; I believe that prices on any collectible are speculative for many decades after their release. That being said, the true test for a comic book like this is what will happen to the value thirty years from now? I honestly think most people speculating on this book are going to be really disappointed because out of everyone whom I know who loves the show; very few know it is even based on a comic book! This is not like Superman or Batman; where the comic book drove the 'craze.' This is the television show actually holding its own; that HAPPENS to be based off of a comic book. There is a major difference, that will become clear a few short years after the television show has 'run' its last episode. Kind Regards, 'mint'

Am I the only one that was rooting for the clown ? I am scared of clowns. There I said it. And yes, I do feel BETTER now.