sclemons Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 That's the bit I don't understand. Would it bother you that you would be depriving 250 (or whatever it is) other fans of the series of the chance to own a scarce, collectible issue? Especially if you wouldn't be intending to sell them, you wouldn't get extra registry points and you could easily have the most extensive collection without owning half. It probably sounds like I'm having a go at you, and I'm honestly not - I'm just genuinely fascinated by different collectors' mindsets. At the end of the day it's your money and you are obviously entitled to spend it how you like! Adam What about the other 250 who are getting a significantly more valuable collectible because it is more rare than anticipated? They get the benefit of my neurosis. Depriving people is what makes comics have value. I didn't invent that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclemons Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think it is just greed. Guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 i wonder how many out of the ones you've found are gradeable to 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balham's Finest Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 That's the bit I don't understand. Would it bother you that you would be depriving 250 (or whatever it is) other fans of the series of the chance to own a scarce, collectible issue? Especially if you wouldn't be intending to sell them, you wouldn't get extra registry points and you could easily have the most extensive collection without owning half. It probably sounds like I'm having a go at you, and I'm honestly not - I'm just genuinely fascinated by different collectors' mindsets. At the end of the day it's your money and you are obviously entitled to spend it how you like! Adam What about the other 250 who are getting a significantly more valuable collectible because it is more rare than anticipated? They get the benefit of my neurosis. Depriving people is what makes comics have value. I didn't invent that. I didn't think of it like that, but I don't know it necessarily follows that the other 250 owners get more value - there's no way of telling how many of the people who don't own the 250 you own (in our imaginary scenario) would want to keep their copy if they got hold of one, and how many would want to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 When it comes to limited print runs of my favorite comics, I really enjoy knowing that I have the most extensive collection. How would you know, though? In regards to the Fables #6 RRP, for instance, you said that you have 4 copies - I know at least two people who own more copies of that book than you, yet neither of them would be so bold as to proclaim that they "have the most extensive collection of this particular issue". There is always someone tougher than you, smarter than you, and possessing more copies of any given comic book than you. Well.....not ALWAYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Club Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 When it comes to limited print runs of my favorite comics, I really enjoy knowing that I have the most extensive collection. How would you know, though? In regards to the Fables #6 RRP, for instance, you said that you have 4 copies - I know at least two people who own more copies of that book than you, yet neither of them would be so bold as to proclaim that they "have the most extensive collection of this particular issue". There is always someone tougher than you, smarter than you, and possessing more copies of any given comic book than you. You missed 'taller than you'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I was going to post that. I knew someone would. We all await the fiery wrath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Club Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Low hanging fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Go for 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclemons Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I didn't think of it like that, but I don't know it necessarily follows that the other 250 owners get more value - there's no way of telling how many of the people who don't own the 250 you own (in our imaginary scenario) would want to keep their copy if they got hold of one, and how many would want to sell. Haha. I don't mind being the evil hoarder, but what I actually want is around 20-25 copies. I have 9 now, so I am getting close. Of those, I plan on getting them pressed and slabbed and then will keep the highest graded copies and maybe will let go of the lower grades. My risk is that everyone I get could be junk. Even if I kept all 25, that would be 5 percent of the total print run, hardly enough to swing prices over the long run. That said, I probably did have something to do with the current prices being at $150, but once people realize that I won't be buying copies forever, the price will come back down. The reason I jumped on it initially is that it gets harder to find supply after the next couple months. Look at Fables 6 RRP. It is really rare to even see an auction for one now and the cost is steep for each one... Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Low hanging fruit. I've come to expect more from you. Wallow in my disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Low hanging fruit. Hanging lower than you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Club Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Low hanging fruit. Hanging lower than you? I do hang pretty low... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awax Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I didn't think of it like that, but I don't know it necessarily follows that the other 250 owners get more value - there's no way of telling how many of the people who don't own the 250 you own (in our imaginary scenario) would want to keep their copy if they got hold of one, and how many would want to sell. Haha. I don't mind being the evil hoarder, but what I actually want is around 20-25 copies. I have 9 now, so I am getting close. Of those, I plan on getting them pressed and slabbed and then will keep the highest graded copies and maybe will let go of the lower grades. My risk is that everyone I get could be junk. Not bagging on you.. But why not just wait till all the graded ones go up for sale, save your money and buy the best one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 and to think, I give my RRP and variants away to my customers... I should have been selling them all this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 No. You did the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclemons Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Not bagging on you.. But why not just wait till all the graded ones go up for sale, save your money and buy the best one... I might do both. Depends on how much they sell for... Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 There are 2 books I always try to buy and corner the print run but there aren't 500 copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500Club Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 and to think, I give my RRP and variants away to my customers... I should have been selling them all this time Penny foolish, pound wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I did own 15% of the WD #94 variant. I've been meaning to post the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
