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jsylvester

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  1. So when you use the term “pedestrian” it reflects all comic art? Never heard the term before and it has an elitist sound to it so wasn’t sure what the implication was. It looks like comic art across the board has increased in value significantly so everyone should be happy even though most of us will never sell it. It’s no surprise that prices are going up as OA as a whole is finally getting recognition and more people are finding out about it. I personally would rather own art than most other investments and yes I think of it as an investment in order to wrap my head around the prices today. This could all go down tomorrow with the stock market but it will just come back when a recovery comes. My mentality is to buy what I love with the intention to hold long term. I’ll probably sell a few pages along the way to pay for the initial costs but the bulk of it is staying with me.
  2. What does “I still find it unbelievable that people have paid so much for fairly pedestrian work” mean? It would make me sad knowing that anyone would consider the bulk of my collection pedestrian. also shilling isn’t as prevalent as you think. Good luck trusting someone to bid on a $40k piece of art and being stuck with the BP. I don’t know anyone that would be ok with that on either side. Us collectors certainly don’t trust each other with that type of ask let alone need to. Then again I’m a fairly secluded collector. The defender persona I can understand. I can also understand cornering the market which I guess I do unknowingly as I buy every single piece from a few stories. But shilling isn’t needed and good luck finding someone willing to do it at today’s prices.
  3. This is the first I’ve heard of the defender persona. I somewhat agree but don’t think it’s so cut and dry. I guess I’m a strange hybrid. I wasn’t a huge comic book reader except for a few big events along with some titles which really impacted me as a kid. I’ve purchased every piece I found except a few and kick myself every day for not going the distance on those missed opportunities. OA from these events dried up and found myself expanding into other great art and posters I grew up with. Luckily I expanded my interests as I can sell those pieces to buy what I originally started collecting for. There has to be a subset of collectors like me that buys a narrow range of OA from their childhood storylines. I haven’t sold any pages until recently after holding for over a decade. I’m sure I’ll consolidate some of it eventually but it’ll be difficult as I think every page is a keeper in its own way. I’m coming to terms that I can’t own everything and I’d back off from pieces if a fellow collector told me they wanted it. There’s a couple cool collectors that did it for me and don’t care if something sells low. Prices bounce around and would rather have friends that own art so we can talk about it. I personally don’t think auctions are a good example of comps anyway.
  4. I believe Janke got 1/2 the art so don’t think Bog has all that many Doomsday pages. I personally think he sold early but hope he does well and am sure he has a few awesome pieces he’ll hold long term. I’m just happy he’s the one benefitting from the auction.
  5. I don’t think anyone thinks under $20k is lousy. I’ve had collectors diss the bulk of my collection calling the stories a fad that killed the comic industry. Many consider 90s art negatively. I still bought everything I saw as these were the stories I loved as a kid. I can remember every page and consider myself lucky. Yes the prices are high now but I just average the costs out. I’ve never looked down on anyone else’s art as I know they grew up on it and know what it feels like. All said I do think prices will go higher so it is a bit of an investment mindset that helps me rationalize spending this type of money. Everyone should buy what they love as it’s more difficult to sell whether the price is high or low.
  6. I won quite a few lots from the Shamus collection and don’t think we’ve been tested with such a large quantity of quality like that. Tangible assets will continue higher in general and the wealthy that have the purchasing power multiplied. Anything that holds value is being gobbled up. I’m seeing it in cars, watches, and art. We still haven’t seen gold vending machines so get ready. I think it’s a combination of everything you listed and am holding long term.
  7. Agree and probably should have stated $40k the way things look today. I remember $20k being my ceiling a decade ago and wish I went higher. There’s a lot of new money and have already prepared myself for the fact I too will be priced out on some stuff as these stories mature. I only buy what I love which has helped me hold everything even as prices go up. I think collectors that love art are less likely to sell which keeps the supply low. I’d bank the difference but have attachment issues.
  8. There are collectors that don’t feel comfortable going over $20k or whatever number they deem too high respective to their income or savings. I know there’s a lot of interest but the demographics for what I like are still relatively young which should hopefully hold prices down. Hopefully
  9. I’m fine with that. All of my best art was won at high prices at the time. Not that many collectors will go where I’m willing to go for what I love.
  10. Not always true as I’d rather thin the herd. Removes bidders that might get caught up in the moment. It essentially turns into a reserve.
  11. There are so many variables with first appearances. I personally only chase first appearances from stories of my childhood. I don’t get excited over characters I don’t have a nostalgic connection to. That said I can see value in A list character first appearances.
  12. This doesn’t apply to 90s comics due to the high print runs. It amazes me how these 90s books shot up in value. I’m sure they’ll correct but the OA will do well even if the books are worthless.
  13. I actually own a couple Kirby pieces and acknowledge his huge contributions so not casting shade in any way. The fact I decided to keep my Kirby’s over other 90s art I recently sold just shows my love for them. That said I’ll probably sell them before my nostalgic pages if need be. My point is that collectors should accept that we are all different ages so covet different stories. I purchased OA for nostalgia but also knew the stories I collected were seen by a lot of people so figured they’d possibly hold their value or appreciate a bit but never anticipated todays prices. I was spending thousands of dollars for each page 12 years ago which everyone told me was overpriced but I loved them so much I didn’t listen. I was away for 5 years and just found out this last year how expensive they are. I’ll admit I saw dollar signs and went to the dark side at first but it didn’t matter as I didn’t sell. I’m thinking of selling a few as I now realize I can’t own everything but who knows if I’ll follow thru. Picking pages to sell is the most difficult process and I make excuses for keeping every single one.
  14. This isn’t true for all collectors though. I started collecting OA for nostalgia and the love of the stories I collected. The art from these stories dried up so I started collecting from other periods and artists. I recently had to make a decision on what I should sell for money I thought I needed. I didn’t touch one page from the stories of my childhood.
  15. Why are you so upset? It’s a large 90s event and people buy what they love. Also everyone has different tastes. I own a lot of 90s art from large events that I love. I’ve never understood why collectors diss art. Is it because the seller did well and you think your art should be worth more? I’m happy for anyone that does well even if I don’t like the art. So many collectors dissed my 90s art when I started collecting it 12 years ago. I even took from a couple on this site. Everyone kept promoting silver age and Kirby but that’s not what I grew up on. Now my collection is worth a lot of money which I could never foresee. I was expecting minor appreciation but nowhere close to where prices are today. Did I mention how much I love my expensive 90s art? It’s worth so much money🤣
  16. Nostalgia is a powerful thing and these trendy stories were read by millions of collectors. I personally don’t collect this story but can understand why pages are high.
  17. Never known collectors to buy for first appearance alone. Most collectors buy for a combination of nostalgia, art, and historical significance. I can understand buying a first appearance if it happens during a story you grew up reading or if it’s a major character like Superman, Batman, etc. I just don’t understand the small character first appearance thing. But maybe the new comic book guys create a market for first appearances. I certainly focus on nostalgic storylines from my childhood others might not like so who knows. I do know comic book prices have nothing to do with OA as the books of the stuff I collect aren’t worth much due to huge print runs. I’ve never heard of a OA collector reference comic book prices or grades before but maybe enough new comic book collectors enter the market with that mindset to where there’s a new niche there too.
  18. Bitcoin will be squashed if the S&P hits 6000. Bitcoin is a risky asset and investors will sell. Even gold tanks during recessions. I personally don’t think the market will tank that far. I’m more concerned with the amount of paper Wall Street created with Bitcoin funds. Get ready for a huge short on Bitcoin when our government issues a US crypto dollar.. They did it with gold so why not Bitcoin too. A crypto dollar will be the only way the Fed and our government will take control of high inflation.
  19. That blew my mind as I recall a similar page years back for a fraction of this when I purchased my Frazetta. Jones deff beat out my Frazetta. I’m guessing it’s because it’s published but did extremely well. Or is Jones OA hot?
  20. Happy with the Jones. I received higher offers privately for the Maxx 1/2 cover, Someone got a steal for peak Kieth Maxx in his MCP style. I’m actually trying to find the buyer as I’d like the opportunity to get it back someday. I still can’t believe what the Punisher went for but it was a really nice piece. My Frazetta watercolor went below what I purchased it for and was surprised. Azrael did ok I thought my MCP 2 was a good buy. Congrats to the new owner. My Knightfall and Maximum Carnage pages were good buys too. I never intended on selling these and only purchase what I love which made this difficult. I’m sure I have pieces that would have a higher return but 90s OA needs more time to mature.
  21. High end OA from the original Shamus Modern Masterworks collection at auction today on Heritage. Tried holding these as long as I could but family comes first. Vintage promotional Jim Lee PWJ with every character Vintage Kelley Jones Knightfall Batman Vintage Sam Kieth Maxx 1/2 cover Vintage Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson Marvel Comics Presents #2 front and back covers with claws out Wolverine Vintage Quesada Azrael piece Double sided Frank Frazetta watercolor study with ink Frazetta Girk on reverse side Bagley Maximum Carnage with Venom vs Carnage Aparo Batman Knightfall page with Bane Here’s the link: https://comics.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=52+793+794+791+1893+792+2088+4294944397+4294966839&type=friend-consignorpreview-notice Best of luck! Jason
  22. That happened to me before and is the worst. Then I found out about phone bidding where Heritage calls you a few lots before. Really is the best way to go although I still try to be at my computer just in case
  23. Do these high reserves ever get met? I thought about doing reserves but think most people ignore those lots.