Casey Ryback

was thinking about this but amount out there puts me off. Thats said hulk181 has similar numbers and that wont stop going up. Thanks

So just to try and pre empt the usual smart “I buy what I like NOT to invest” replies, let me just say I’ve been collecting comics since the late 80’s and have approx. 10k in my collection. These are for my own enjoyment, and I accept they are mostly worth their weight in scrap paper, that’s not why I own them. I have however bought a number of comics over the years purely for investment and a future pension. I own about 15 comics in this category, AF15, Hulk1 , FF1 etc. Most of these have gone up a lot of the years and have been a very good investment. Ive spent about $40k and they are currently worth about $200k. I’ve been left with a few non movers like B&B28 and batman 608 retailer, but on the whole I’m happy and none are worth less than I paid. I have a few thousand to invest on a new one now, and with the market experiencing an explosion that’s hard as everything is highly priced right now. I always think when you buy to invest get a solid key main character 1st appearance and in an ideal world with them on the cover. With that in mind I’m torn between Marvel spotlight 5 and ultimate fallout 4 (maybe the Djordjevic variant). Again, no disrespect but I’m really not Interested the buy what you like comments they are pointless white noise, but what do people think in terms of what each will be worth in a decade? Both have room for scope. I think MS5 is safer but will have less return, UFO much more return potential but risker, that said open to views?

I got my CGC4 AF15 for 6k 6 years ago but I think for 7k Ive missed the boat now unless I take a very low 1 or .5 restored?

So I thought I would get peoples view on the issue I have with buying an investment comic First of all I have over 5k comics in my collection and have been collecting for over 25 years, so I’m not just in it for the money (just to try and stop an potential abuse). Secondly this is aimed at people who have views on future investment values (just to try and stop the “I collect what I like and don’t worry” repliers) Once every few years I splash out and buy a key comic at a reasonable price specifically aimed at the future value as part of my investments pot, anywhere between $1k and $10k. Because of my choices and the prices increases seen in the last decade or so I’ve been fortunate enough to bank quite a bit with buys such as AF15, FF1, Hulk1, WD1, TMNT1, XM1 etc. This time I have about $7k tops to spend. The 3 I’m looking at are either TOS39, JTM 83 or ASM 1. All 3 are safe bets and cant see them going down, but what do you think is the best value. Prices are raising and I don’t want to hang around too much. I’m looking at holding on to these at least 10 years so its all about the long haul not what film is coming out next year. For me it’s all about if its a key issue, an important established character and scarcity. I am however open to other suggestions? The fly in the ointment here is that I’m looking at is diversifying and going with a CGC signature star wars. I’m thinking of spending a fair bit on a cast signed (yes that MUST include Harrison Ford) signed dark horse comic. These seem to be going up at quite a fast rate and even quicker since Carrie Fisher passed away. I would never spend money on a current film that may not have future longevity (say the recent DC films which could be less kindly viewed about by future generations) but think star wars is about as solid a film as you can get. At celebrity authentics a cast signed comic they sold for 2k little more than 2 years ago just went in auction for over 5k. I mean the same one with the same signatures and in auction so didn’t need a one off fanatic to over pay! Do people think that the value of standard key comics will slow off in future years (keys I’m talking about mind not something that is worth $20 now) or do you think the raise will continue at close to current rate? Would you consider the authentic autograph route instead, which let’s be honest that’s what this would be, it’s not really about the low value comic here its all about most autographs on the market being fake and CGC offer one of the few as near as you can 100% guaranteed authentic, making it attractive to collectors outside comics. Let me know your views