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I've been there. Heck I am there. I just ignored it I love the OA, just selling it when I didn't need the money (and therefore nothing to put it in) didn't make sense to me. I try to trim/optimize/refine my collection, but each year I think it's still a net spend for me. Malvin

Yeah, I thought that IG1 page was low'ish too. Same with the Starlin Captain Marvel 25 page for around 5K. It wasn't super content but $5k seems low'ish. Malvin

That's awesome! Not a great analogy but sort of like a con sketch/commission that was later re-used as cover. Congrats again. Malvin

I still might change 1 entry but here is what I selected from 2023 acquisitions https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerybestofyr.asp?yr=2023&gcat=614 Thanks for looking Malvin

I think in some cases, the pagers were not for sale, just in someone's collection and he was shopping it around and then would try to buy if someone bit. Malvin

I use to do that when I started collecting. Even then it was a nice to have and not a must have. So I would include the published page in the mylar with the art. It's alot harder now that I have ~1,000 pieces So now, I'm probably restricting to covers, I might get a cheap reader copy of any OA I have. I tried to buy a couple of omics the other day because I have the cover OA but I didn't buy them because they were't cheap enough. Malvin

Yes, there was definitely a thrill in the hunt, especially with the pages with no scans and I have to flip through the book and describe the first panel. Anticipating an art drop (before that term was defined) when you knew artists he repped worked on a book and he would eventually update the website was also "fun" There are probably more but pages I bought from Spencer back in the day include: 1. My JR Daredevil Man Without Fear pages that I bought during his annual sales (at 2 different years since I could only afford one at a time back then) https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=42681 https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=42680 2. Almost all my George Perez Brave and the Bold pages (The Batman splash was via auction, the rest via his per issue art drops) https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=56109 3. Andrea DiVito Young Avengers pages where it was revealed Patriot got his powers from MGH (had to wait for a sale until I thought it was worth it) https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=469402 https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=469403 There are probably more but the above comes to mind! Malvin

The filter is the year updated, you can activate it for the best of and turn it off after. You have to turn it on during though. Malvin

I was told that it's an easy way for artists to double check anatomy. Sometimes when you do the reverse anatomy flaws are more apparent. Malvin

I did notice that auction, can't remember how (might have been that comicarttips mailing list) but was watching the Cult page. Great finish but it's also a great page Malvin

I have no data, but if I were a seller, I would think the 3 minute extension would get higher prices since it tempts people to bid higher than their original limit (and they have 3 minutes). Similar to live bidding at HA (except it's 3 minutes). At the end of the day it's the network effects of higher net proceeds attracting consignors, which will attract more buyers and continue the cycle. Malvin

On the OA side, I can't decide between clink and cc as the #2. Malvin

For me, it wasn't gradual, once the mental block was lifted, the limit was my budget spending 20x that amount wasn't as big an issue. I always say if you aren't sure in this hobby, go with your gut. Sounds like that applies to you too. Malvin

For the longest time I had a mental block spending more than $500 on comic art (this was during the days of a decent cover being $500'ish). The mental block was just an internal limitation, as I would have no problem spending $1,000 if it was 10 $100 pages. I don't really know how I broke it, but I think once I accepted that it was ok to spend more than $500 on one piece it wasn't a problem. These days I still have a comfort zone (e.g. up to $5K) but have spent more than that when it was meaningful to me. Malvin

I watched it and I thought it was fun. I hadn't seen Wandavision or Ms. Marvel and I still understood the movie. To paraphrase Bowfinger, it's a movie and not a film! Malvin

Man, this is gold! Too bad no one else gets it or cares enough to comment Malvin

Wow very shocking. I've chatted with Sean over the years too. I only hang out in the OA boards and didn't know about this until Chris Caira mentioned it. My condolences to his family. Malvin

I vaguely recall seeing some of them before (either on CAF, or sold) but have no specifics. Malvin

Now that you mention it, I do recall. Maybe the inker did it? Don't recall any specifics though Malvin

I didn't buy any more the second day, although I did scan through everything posted. I didn't have new items listed for Sunday and was worried that my remainder Saturday stuff might get less attention but I finished strong and sold a few pieces towards the end of the show. Overall I'm quite happy with the show. Some higher end pieces that I would only sell at a certain price sold, and some lower end pieces sold As Brian said, I'm buying less these days due to many reasons (main ones being I have most of what I want to collect, and I don't need addition examples from the same artist/run at today's prices) Malvin

Surprised there isn't a thread about this yet. How is the show for everyone so far? I haven't bought anything yet. Only 3 pieces mildly interested me (that were still for sale when I saw them). I made an offer on one of them but haven't heard back yet. I did make a few sales, and the relatively more expensive ones too so I am please. Malvin

Hi Folks, I got in a few great pieces recently and I've just posted them: 1. Alex Maleev Ultimate Origins Cover with Professor X and Magneto 2. Steve McNiven New Avengers DPS with Wolverine and Captain America 3. Jim Cheung Spider-man commission Link to recent CAF uploads As a teaser for my Comicartlive (CAL) booth, these 3 acquisitions pushed out existing pieces so I'll have pieces by Maleev, McNiven and Cheung in my CAL gallery, so check it out Saturday and Sunday! Thanks for looking Malvin

I won't answer the tax question, but a seller only accepting cheques won't deter me from buying if it's something I like at the right price. Malvin

Now that I think about it more, is a better order: Greed -> lack of originality -> Movie reboots Malvin

Interesting article. I don't agree with all of it but it starts with how Marvel movies and remakes are popular due to nostalgia, then ties it to loneliness. Hopefully it's not behind a paywall (I'm a subscriber) https://www.businessinsider.com/tv-movie-reboots-sequels-spinoffs-you-are-what-you-watch-2023-10?_gl=1*hbilbp*_ga*NDA4NTkxODE2LjE2OTgwODkzNTU.*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY5ODE2MzMwMS4yLjAuMTY5ODE2MzMwMy41OC4wLjA. Malvin