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    I'm getting priced out of collecting

    in Comics General

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    Just be patient and persistent.  It's the thrill of the hunt that excites and motivates me.  There are still tons of heat books to be found.  You may need to develop new strategies in order to be successful, but that's a small sacrifice to make if you're able to breathe new life into your collecting.  Search in new places you'll be surprised what will turn up :)

    CLOSED

    in Golden/Silver/Bronze Age Only

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    6 hours ago, rube11 said:

    Update list..

    Action Comics #234 (tough book in grade, this is the ONLY 8.0) CGC 8.0  AND WHITE PAGES!   $425

     

    Amazing Spider-man #265  CGC 9.6  WHITE  $100

    Avengers #99  CGC  9.2 OW/W  $85  SOLD

    Avengers #100  CGC 8.5  OW/W  $110

    Avengers #102  CGC 8.5  OW/W  $35

    Green Lantern #89  CGC 9.0  OW/W  $80

    Incredible Hulk #142  CGC  9.2  WHITE  $135

    Incredible Hulk #161  CGC  9.0  OW/W  $50

    Tales of the Unexpected #40 (key issue) CGC 6.0  OW/W  $260

    Thor #149  CGC  9.2  OW/W  $150

     

    I'll take Avengers #102 & Incredible Hulk #161

    California Comic Convention ( CalComicCon) 2018

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    18 hours ago, geoffdude said:

    OK - I've been going to this show for about 6 years.. mostly as a marginally involved comic collector currently. I work full time, own house have morg and upkeep, rental property have too (and all that entails), wife, kids, etc. (busy, busy)  .. but have been buying comics, toys, models, statues, die-cast cars, etc., etc., since 1973 (45 years). I'm not a hard-core comics' guy, that needs income from them or even thinks that much about them as an investment.

    I have a pretty extensive collection of comics.. slabbed and loose though... 45 years worth.

    This show is fun, and I dropped off 20 books to be CGC'd. I walked around, looked, and looked some more.. and was some-what interested in a few books.

    Here's the thing, and I know this will raise the ire among many here, but this show seems more structured to circle-jerk the illuminati of comic book dealers.

    Most, but not all, dealers there have this palatable air about them.. and I've seen and witnessed way too many dealers working deals among themselves while non-dealer customers wait patiently for said dealer to give him/her some time about an insignificant $25 dollar book they may want. And in general, most dealers treat average customers there like carneys treat "rubes" at the local county fair.. to be taken advantage of.

    I wish this wasn't the case, but for many who attend this show this is the reality. And while I'm sure there's a great deal of fun to be had at this show.. I tend to think it's more skewed towards the dealers having most of it.

    Anyhoo.. if anyone else has experienced this vibe about the show, then know you're not alone.

    *Still love comic book collecting.

     

    geoffdude, my 2 cents on the topic of dealers working deals with each other.  I speak from experience as both a dealer and collector/customer on this

    subject.  I have also been selling at this show since the first time Terry told me about his intent to host it.  I like a great many people dealers, collector's boardies and

    so on have been dealing with Terry to be specific since way before this show began.  I'm more of a small time dealer that really started at the Shrine show

    20 years ago and the first guy to approach me was Terry O'Neil.  I had a lot of Silver Age Comics that I was selling and this guy bought my entire booth on the spot.

    Yes, there are deals to be made and if it involves a book that has a high price tag you have to expect a dealer to smooze a little more in order to secure a good

    deal/price.  For the most part I usually wait until a dealer is not so busy if I just want to shoot the breeze because to be honest I'm usually not looking to

    purchase a high priced book unless it really is to my advantage.  These guys lay out quite a bit of cash for the collections they bring to market and it really

    helps when they can recoup some of their investment asap.  I've met a lot of great people in this hobby/business but I'm patient and realize that sometimes

    I may not have access to someone when I want to talk to them and just come back when they are not busy.

    I hope you continue to enjoy the hobby and make a ton of friends as I have for life.

     

     

    Is there anything left...?(speculation)

    in Bronze Age Comic Books

    Posted

    On ‎1‎/‎15‎/‎2018 at 4:09 PM, Dogsupreme said:

    There are still some undiscovered gems out there. The key is to collect what you like. Here are few suggestions:

    Marvel:

    Paladin, Jack of Hearts, White Tiger, Rawhide Kid, Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, Spiderwoman, Deathlok, Killraven, Ka-Zar, Black Knight, Hercules, Alpha Flight, Power Pack, Black Cat, Silver Sable, Man-Wolf, Stan Lee,  to name just a few

     

    DC:

    Ragman, Amethyst Princess of Gem World, Night Force, Captain Carrot, the Outsiders, Infinity Inc,. Omega Men, Secret Six, Manhunter, Madam Xanadu, Patchwork Man, Black Orchid, Prez, aforementioned Creeper, Shade the changing man, etc.

    Lots of interesting potential with lots of them still very cheap.

    I believe Amethyst, Princess of Gem World would be an instant hit with the young girls.  Possibly as popular

    as Sailor Moon.

    $1000 is handed to you to invest long-term in CGC Bronze Age what do you do?

    in Bronze Age Comic Books

    Posted

    Try your luck on "The Duck"  I would search for High Grade copies of Howard's first appearance

    in Giant Size Man-Thing as well as HTD #1 and the early price variant issues.  We all know what happened

    to the early Rocket Raccoon appearances.  If Howard is used properly to the same extent I believe his

    popularity would easily make him just as popular if not more so than Rocket.

    RIP Bernie Wrightson

    in Bronze Age Comic Books

    Posted

    I also had the chance to meet Berni about 15 years ago at a small convention in Ontario California.

    He was very engaging and signed quite a few books for me since there was not a big crowd at the time.

    I told him then and I'll say it now "Thanks for all the Great Work You Have Done".  You will be greatly 

    missed and definitely one of my all time top (5) comic artist.