Comicshrine

So what’s people’s opinion on when it’s best to consign, what months achieve the highest prices and which months are the best to buy?

*in relation to clink, heritage, comicconnect etc. 

I’m just catching the end of this thread, and I can use some advice. Where currently is the best auction house to sell comic art,  not key pieces but commissions or splash pages value around $2000 a piece? I was edging towards heritage but unsure now. 

On 4/15/2019 at 3:17 PM, blazingbob said:

When there are complaints about "empty booths" from "full time buyers" who are also "full time sellers" they are relying on the exhibitors who paid to setup to "subsidize" their business model.  Now they may argue that they are "buying" from dealers but dealers make money "buying and selling" at conventions.  That's what I paid the booth fees for and how I judge a show.  Wizard Chicago has a lot of "Wanna Be Buyers/Sellers" running around before the show opens.  I'm sure if you counted up those "Workers" it would add up to a lot more money then you think.  If just 3-4 of those "Full time buyers" who are also "full time sellers" had bought a booth then $5K goes to the promoter.  Promoters don't make as much money as you think so $5-10K makes a big difference to the bottom line.  Those "full time buyers/sellers" as you call them don't even buy a 4 day badge which could translate into $$$$ to the promoter.  

A decision to setup at a major show is not just the "booth cost".  It can be hotels and the strength of the inventory you have to sell at the show.  You also have to question your business model.  It the model is high prices,  no discounting,  no selling to dealers and you have very limited wall books you probably won't do well at a multi day show with more expensive booth costs.  Some dealers frankly just think "small" and want to pay $50-$150 for a one day booth where if they do $1500 its a good day.  For me,  I can stay home behind the computer drinking coffee and make that.  Which is why I don't do 1 day shows which equals 4 load in and load outs of the mini van.  If I am no longer setting up at a multi day show that I've done before it is because the numbers were not good.  My gauge is 10X expenses for sales.  I grade shows A - F based on Buying, Selling, Customer traffic, Customer interaction, Wall requests, box stock purchases, etc

 

Hi Bob, which shows do you grade A? I want to come over to a show again this year, Theo. 

I am well travelled,  love coming to the US been to many cities, but you do know that across most of the world the USA has a similar (in my opinion wrong) image. Dangerous at nights, gun crazy, black people not safe from police, corrupt politically.

Media plays a part on all this negativity  

3 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

Sold via pm to comicshrine

I’m baaaaaaack

9 minutes ago, Drbearsec said:

Congrats that is a great pickup.  

Hi! This book used to be mine  it’s the first time in collecting I’ve spotted one of my books on the market. Such a great looking book. Much better than it’s given grade. Enjoy 

If a customer is nicer to you are you more likely to be swayed on a dropping on a price or do you take emotion out of it? 

And what’s the most shocked you have been when dealing with a customer? Say looking at someone thinking why is he talking to me about my FF 1 then he  just pulls out a wedge of cash. 

I believe you really can do it by flipping up. It took me years but I got my copy. I remember buying Hulk 180, ASM 300 the $100-$150 books and making 50% the graduating to Hulk 181, ASM 129 buying raw or harshly graded and flipping them for profit. I got my AF 15 from trading in the keys I acquired without putting in a cent. :). Takes time, patience and luck.

One of the nicest and honest board members I have dealt with. 

Shipped a ST 110 to me in the UK, well packaged, a pleasure to deal with. 

I also take avengers 97 & 100

Take st 110 per pm.

action figure variant as per pm! Thanks

I thought 6.5. It will be shipped of to CGC this weekend, was considering a press, does anybody know their CCS turnaround time at the moment?

Marvel stamp intact, no surprises on the back cover, pages off white. Spine wear being the main issue.

Oh my...

Flipped my way up to this. Looks a lot brighter in hand

For those of us who are not familiar with this, could someone explain the situation in basic terms?

Upgraded to this. Colours are really good.

Here's my upgraded copy. Finally made the last payment.

It's both stupid and genius at the same time

Your best bet is to go to a con if there's one on, the comic mart, mcm expo, london film comic con etc.

Utterly predictable, heavy handed, and a nonsensical plot. Easily the worst of the three. The cast is the only thing that saves it (a little).

 

Best part is the Enterprise FINALLY has the correct nacelle design.

This

Bought my second hand HP 8300, using hp photo smart with it. But the scans are not a true reflection of the book, especially lightens tanned edges. How to change settings to improve this? People mention VUE Scan. I'm using windows 7 home premium 64bit. Is it compatible? Do you habe to manually adjust the settings on it? Thanks all

Thanks. One more question is the hp 8300 wireless? Can I scan direct to my ipad?

What is vue scan? Is it a free programme?