Stan Singh

I agree wholeheartedly. My point is that it OA can be both a gamble and an investment while still being a hobby. Frankly arent all investments a gamble to some extent? There are no sure things out there. Not ones that will bring any real return that is.

Its on CAF. http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1469414

I think that the top half of Spidey was cut out of the board so the logo could be slipped under. Looks like OA.

That is an interesting example and a well proposed argument for not looking at OA as an investment. But the other posters are also correct when they say that OA should be looked at like an investment. Any asset, for lack of a better word, that is as expensive as some OA pieces are deserves to be treated with as much deliberation as possible and should be measured in monetary value alongside emotional value when considering buying, trading or selling. Just like an investment should be. These pieces of paper have value like any other asset and should be treated as such. To those who disagree with that, I have to ask... have you ever traded a piece that is worth significantly more for a lesser piece just because you like the lesser piece more? Likely not because you still had to consider the value of these things. When you are forced to consider an item's 'value' you are forced to treat them like an investment and watch them and hope they go up. Just like any investment. If you HAVE made a practice of trading higher value pieces for lower value ones, PM me. I would like to get to know you better

It cost me quite a lot. Marginally more than $500 . Shipping was covered. I can say that it was an all cash deal. I will also say... that I asked a lot of questions when I first started collecting. I am betting a lot of people were offended by them or perceived them as being dumb so I am more than happy to be asked the same kind of questions from new collectors. A lot of fantastic and patient people educated me while I fumbled through this expensive addiction over the 5 or so years I have been in it so I am happy to respond patiently in kind. I am equally always open to (fair) offers on my pieces and neat trade ideas (even on the Mcfarlane lol). I love the hobby and the passionate people in it. There is something about people talking about little drawings from their childhood that just makes me happy.

That might be in the cards ;)... not the mcfarlane though unless I get blown away. If you're serious, email me. Stanton.singh@hotmail.com.

I'm faced with a decision to trade a few of my smaller pieces for one big piece! Understanding that the answer to this question is somewhat, 'to each their own', and that people should buy what they love... when it comes to making the best decision based on protecting the value of your collection... Is it better to build a collection owning several examples from your favorite artist or owning one, blue chip piece? And why? For ex. Will a blue chip retain value better? Maybe the opposite? Would love your thoughts. Thanks!

Here you go. http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1474206

I recently added a sweet McSpidey cover to my collection and have been looking for a nice Lee Batman cover and I am continually surprised at how fast and high prices are going up for these guys and other top tier artists. Is there an end in sight or should I dive in ASAP cuz it will never get cheaper than it is right now? I am sure that this question has been asked to death but it boggles my mind so asking it again Tell me what to do!

Its prediction time! What do you think the top 5 OA lots and actualized prices will be tonight? I am never right so its fun to hear other people's predictions!