Boring Journal Entry (You were warned)

[David Swan]

It's hard for me to believe that I went from July 1st 2013 to January 30th 2014 between purchases of any issue of Captain Marvel Adventures but I kept having other opportunities in other sets that pulled away my funds. I'm back in gear this year with two new additions and still on pace to take the top spot in CMA in less than 9 years. Yes, it is a mighty mountain I've started to climb but I intend to scale this thing. Neither of my additions this year have rocked my collection but they're decent. My one unalterable requirement for additions is they must be as good or better than the same issue in the top collection. In the case of comics not in the top collection I just go for a high grade as in 9.0 or better.

 

My goal this year is to buy up about a half dozen or more comics that have been sitting around the internet for several years but I haven't gotten around to grabbing up. Then the path gets harder as I'll either have to wait for new opportunities or turn to higher priced issues. In the latter case it will mean a reduction in quantity since I have a hard budget that I stick to.

 

I've also discovered they staying in the top 500 highest registry points group may be more than my budget can handle. I reached it twice last year but twice fell out and have yet to make it back in. My next scheduled purchase would put me back up in the top 500 but I have a feeling that would again be only temporary. It appears there may be more than 500 people accumulating registry points faster than me which is a good sign for CGC.

 

One thing I'm considering this year is abandoning all my sets except Captain Marvel Adventures to focus on it like a laser. I enjoy my Western Comics but for economics sake it may be better to have one great set rather than a bunch of very good sets. So if anyone has actually read all the way through this rather self serving, boring post please stop by my Captain Marvel Adventures collection and get a look at the series. I have 100% images and description so it may be worth a visit.

 

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[surfer99]

Not a boring post at all! Always good to hear your thoughts around building your collection. I struggle with staying in the top 500 as well and finally have come to grips with the fact that in the grand scheme of things it really doesn't matter so much. What's more important is your Average Score! Ok, not really. I think you've got it right when you say the goal is to stay within budget (or some reasonable facsimile thereof) and collect what you enjoy the most. Looking forward to watching you build your collection while doing the same myself.

 

 

[Tnerb]

I understand breaking through a barrier. And I think getting through the top 500 is a noble one. However your goals and drive are equally as valuable. I have to imagine trying to acquire the set you're going after hinders you crossing that barrier and staying there. Either way I admire your endeavors. Good luck and anytime you feel like "boring" us, please do so

[bagofleas]

If this is boring, then lay it on me!

 

I agree with Surfer and Tnerb. Collecting what you enjoy is first and foremost. If you can manage to gain some of the other niceties like bigger average scores or higher overall rankings with more RP, then so be it. But don't let the lack of the last two diminish what you've accomplished with the set you're creating.

 

Finishing any medium to large set of CGC comics can be a daunting task, and to finally have done it can be the most exhilarating feeling in the world for a comic collector. You just keep on building the sets you're after and enjoy the journey!

[PowderedH2O]

I would love to read more about your collection. As you can see by my avatar, I am also a big fan of Captain Marvel. I grew up reading Shazam, and for a brief (a year?) period, I entertained the thought of trying to complete CMA, Whiz, and the Marvel Family. I soon realized that on my school teacher budget, it wasn't going to happen and I would have to be satisfied with Archives. I may try again someday, but it will be on the lower end (4-7 range) books. Good luck with your quest.

[Mister O]

You knew it was coming...always a smart..a in the bunch.

 

I have to for you going after something you really want. Good luck with your mission. (thumbs u