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Yea, might just have to wait a week or so.

I’m just over here dying to make a big buy but waiting for 8-10% eBay bucks...I don’t think they’ve had one all month

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Just saw that on CAF! Absolutely awesome piece! Congrats

I didn’t mean Sandman by Breyfogle I just meant any page from the Gaiman Sandman series, my phrasing was a little off.

Thanks for advice Jay. I got my want/watch lists in effect on the major sites. I based the starting point of my budget on what I’ve seen a couple pieces go for awhile ago. Just depends on the appeal of the available piece as to what I want to spend, but I’ve seen a couple examples I’d be willing to open my wallet wider for.

One of my goals this year is to purchase my first OA page. Ive known for a couple years that I wanted a page from Joe Kelly’s 1997 Deadpool series drawn by Ed. I’ve been eyeing the market the best I can. Slim pickins it seems. My most wanted OA would be a Norm Breyfogle Batman or Sandman, but those are way out of my price range for now until who knows when. Next best would be a Deadpool page, and the early Ed stuff is my absolute favorite. Hoping to find a nice page within my budget. Id prefer to stick between $500-600, but I would pay more for the right piece. Obviously the more ‘Pool, the better. Any help is much appreciated. Even advice about this market if you collect this art too. I will pay via PayPal, and will cover any fees. Thanks very much for any assistance!

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I would bet that he’s a drunk poster...or just severely lacks social etiquette. Or both.

Ed McGuinness OA from Joe Kelly’s Deadpool run

Nearly obsessive social media lurking keeps me in the know.

I didn’t pick up the final ish until Thursday and it was sitting safely in my pull box. All other copies were sold out though. While I liked that it ended surprisingly, the consequences made for retailers and readers (you’ve been reading TWD for so long but don’t have one saved? ) and it’s just another lesson in a surprise hot issue that the casual reader or one that can’t make it to an LcS right away or doesn’t have one near them has to gripe through. Yea there’s plenty of reasons to shout BS at the whole scheme but I guess it’s just the game. I’ve missed out on books too. If it ain’t on my pull I guess I’m SOL and as the world turns, man. As for the issue itself, meh, predictable. Nice ending. I liked Hershel’s rant about Glenn. Wished there was more Negan. My last name IRL is Grimes so I’ll miss seeing it in a mainstream comic . I agree that there will probably be a spin-off in a year or so.

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Same. So gorgeous. I’m excited to see the market for it a month or so after release.

When it comes to millionaire celebs charging big bucks...IMO it’s their time and their choice, and by the looks of it, people still pay up. Plus, I would think the celeb probably (hopefully) takes the crowd a bit more serious when they’re spending so much money. I try to take it into perspective as much as possible too, just imagine having to meet hundreds of strangers back to back. Yes they are “living the dream” and are crazy rich but that can be stressful for anyone. They want it to be worth it for them.

A reasonable price will always be subjective. For me it depends on the celeb. I like the $60-80 price point. If it’s more than $100 it has to be someone I really want to meet. I still haven’t paid that much for an auto. All the big money celebs (Norman Reedus, Mark Hamill, Brie Larson come to mind) I don’t want to meet them so it hasn’t been a dilemma for me. I’m thinking I might have a chance to meet Emilia Clarke, and I would pay the $200+ for her. There’s only a few celebs I’d easily pay that much for. I know what you’re saying, I tried to speak on that a bit. Instant gratification is always best. My comic wants have changed a lot within the past couple years and I’m very picky with what I choose to spend my money on. I do still spend money with dealers whenever I go, it’s just not what pumps me up the most when I go to shows. Until I find that $100 book in the dollar bin anyway

I’m going to the stir the pot a bit and from what I’ve seen it will get some eye rolls. The main attraction for me are the celebrities. I’m happy to drive 6-8 hours away. Fly across country if it’s the right person and a for sure opportunity. I’m very passionate about autographs and meeting in person. I completely understand (and do enjoy) an assortment of comics dealers. If there’s a comic book show within an hour drive I’d check it out. But no big shows close to me. Therefore I prefer special reasons for travel expenses. Any comic I’m in the market for I can find online. Why spend hundreds on gas and hotel and tickets just to buy things I can find at home and I can use that money I’m saving. I can see how that can be a party pooper mentality. And I know some books guys are looking for are hard to find online, or they are very passionate about grading so they need to see it in person. They might have a good rep with dealers and get a better deal anyway. I know the competition of online sellers can kill the buzz for dealers who put forth so much effort and money to provide their services at cons. But that’s just how things are, and with how expensive books can be, saving money anywhere one can is key. But of course it depends on who you are. The things that make cons worth the trip for me are the things I can’t do online. Like, obviously, meeting people I admire. Getting an autograph and having a short chat and sharing the memory of it for your whole life. And also cosplay. It’s okay that people like dressing up in costume right? We can understand that that can be a fun thing? You don’t have to be 5 years old? Sure we could put on our Spidey suit and go to the store if we wanted, but that can get awkward. So how about a place full of nerds to dress up together and have fun! Express creativity through making your own suit and/or adding your own style. I see a lot of sneers towards cosplay on the boards and it sucks. So one day Harley’s hammer was in your way or someone’s cleavage was so overbearing you almost had to call your therapist. Relax. This is once a year for some people. The real world can be a drag. Playing pretend is a great escape for a lot of people. Yes, I would be disappointed if I went to a convention and there were no single issue comic dealers. When I’m at a show they usually look pretty busy and I over hear dealers saying they are doing great. So I’m optimistic they will stick around for some time. There’s plenty of room for all types of collectors and celebrators of all things geek.

Thanks for the info. I would pay that for Emilia, but not Keet.

If so... to Mr. Kirkman

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Wasn’t Emilia Clarke cheaper than that? I wouldn’t think his would be that much more valuable than hers. I really doubt this will be his only appearance. He loves GoT and I suspect he’ll want to stick around in the scene for awhile, even once a year. Who knows. Is the price dictated by the celeb and his/her management or the convention?

Wow a chance to meet Keeet! That is one expensive autograph though. Hmmm...

I had to pay for shipping on this one since it’s only $37.50 and there was nothing else I needed to buy. And I’m usually disciplined enough to not pay another $20 or so to save $4. I know IST gets a lot of people to spend more that way