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I don’t do that when I want to buy something. I stop whatever I am doing, early, waiting patiently for the piece to come up for the live auction, watching the other bidding, and then bid it. My better half knows not to disturb me, and I also ignore all calls, including those from my kids. I can always clean up, drink, talk or do almost anything else later. If I’m in, it’s to win, unless the price goes too high. So while I appreciate HA’s business-like approach, I am perfectly comfortable pocketing the now 12% difference.

Did Kirby create any dialog of note that wasn’t bad? Artists aren’t hired to be writers, and with some well know exceptions that is probably a good idea. Adam’s efforts as a writer weren’t too hot as I recall. His Deadman series was awful.

You get what you pay for. People have been using computers to create graphics as backgrounds for an awful long time. How else could some of these shows afford the cast of thousands used in battle scenes? But if you are looking for story leads, AI’s derivative nature guarantees an inferior product—mediocre, perhaps, but not original. Audiences aren’t stupid. After the shock and awe of great graphics wears off, they still want a great story. So no, given time AI shouldn’t win out in the long run.

I hear tell that some people even collect artwork on paper products.

I think I have bought exactly one thing off those auctions—ever.

If the differential represents the net recovery to the seller, after accounting for the reduced fees and charges of HA v. CLINK, plus $1.00, I would put up with the lesser auction “quality” and pocket the difference. In other words, people buy at Walmart and Costco instead of Macy’s. I have also found interesting odd pieces on CLINK, as compared to HA, so I confess I like it. Does Comic Connect figure into this too? I haven’t found much there over the years; not sure why.

No, it can’t. But if AI is used as a draft and reworked by a human, then it should qualify. It can’t just be a sign-off.

I’m willing to accept a mediocre site if the prices at auction tend to lower, as they are.

Ah, should have guessed. Any idea what he died of? He was “DC Man” on CAF.

Who was it?A boardie or dealer? Someone we might know?

The few things I’ve been watching are not moving so quickly. One, an Aparo Cover, sold for the nutty price of $22,800 with BP about 1.5 years ago. I couldn’t believe it went that high when it was posted, but who knows, maybe the seller will get lucky. After all, some people really did sleep with Marilyn Monroe.

I wouldn’t count on it. Too much on the table leaves a lot of leftovers.

He isn’t a bad guy. Just a tough seller. He could also use a wardrobe makeover.

No, you should not have dissuaded him, but I think one of the most important aspects of bidding is to maintain a laser-like focus on the target to see if you might win, or whether the price is going too high. And moreover, he should be aware of the different prices this stuff can sell for. At 20, unless he is rich, he should target the lower end or commissions. Otherwise, he will lose interest fast. No use having him disappointed when his $100 bid on an early FF piece doesn’t even survive the tracking bid stage. My ire is directed at those who use HA to create price supports or create a market because they happen to have similar pieces, and to some extent, HA’s practices which are good for sellers but not for the overall market (where I buy). And yes, I do buy from HA; they do a great job—selling.

So, in other words, people who aren’t that dedicated to the hobby, but who have money or want to make money, should be used to help keep prices high? Like (some) dealers? While that isn’t what you meant, that is what it boils down to. You’ve now given me a reason to buy more from Clink. Personally, I like to see people who really want a piece, get it.

I would have gone with something simpler: Nize teats

I think you are ignoring price when looking at quality. With comic art, a lot of the value is nostalgia-based. So, work with an aura can be relatively inexpensive if it doesn’t ring someone’s nostalgia bells. One the other hand, people don’t buy Lichtenstein because they recall when he drew it and loved it as a kid (although, even in high school, I had a soft-spot for Mondrian). And even in fine art, there are trends. How’s the market for 19th century landscapes holding up? Some of it is excellent, but, I don’t want it on my walls. The problem is much more severe with comic art where people buy what they loved when they saw it in a floppy. That’s really one of the problems with OA. Age matters a lot more than with fine art. And as publishers sell to a shrinking market, it will eventually get worse. But yes, as art, it will hold up.

What it suggests to me is that prices are softening from their highs and sellers want to get the best price while they can.

Please remove this and place in Marketplace.

And That 70’s Show was a realistic view of the 1970’s.

I don’t think I would call this a star, but a Phantom Stranger cover to issue 33 by Aparo was just put up for auction in Heritage after selling in March, 2020 for $22,800. It is a very good cover, but that price was out of line, I think, for the times. That’s also about 10 times what a very good panel page should cost. Over or under now? (although, it would not surprise me if it has potential price protection by others if the price isn’t high enough.) I am not in for it, by the way. I have enough other pieces.

Nice film clip of the Bronx in the 1970’s.

He will pay the price by serving time. That’s enough for me. Everyone is entitled to be rehabilitated. It’s not like he’s a swindler who is a potential repeater.

You don’t need much expertise on this one. Look how unsteady Snoopy’s muzzle is drawn, for starters. By the way, stay away from Bob Kane art as well.

Some people better have a lot of money on hand, because if we ever do hit a severe economic recession, they will be among the first casualties.