guys on the fence about purchase...

[Amin80]

Hey guys,

 

I only recently got into collecting, I only wanted to buy books which I really loved, especially ones I read from my childhood. My collection includes

 

The strain no. 1 raw $80

Batman the killing joke $40 raw

V wars #1 both covers $14 raw

Chew #1 cgc 9.6 $385

Scalped #1 raw $62

Peter Panzerfaust #1 cgc 9.8 $345

Spiderman #300 cgc 9.0 $200

Spiderman #238 cgc 9.2 $250

Spiderman #361 cgc 9.8 $80

Spiderman #122 cgc 8.5 (my current jewel) $300

The Bunker #1 cgc 9.8 $70

 

 

Now I would love to own Ironman #1, xmen #1, avengers #1, spiderman #50 and hulk 181 but buying these books in good condition is way above my budget, and I'm okay if I didn't own them. The one book that keeps preying on my mind is walking dead #1, cgc 9.6 $1,300. This would be the most expensive book if I were to buy it. I keep telling myself that I'm done because my wife will be giving birth in August and the last chance I will ever be able to get this book is end of July because I have to look after my responsibility. This is the book that eludes me, and I would like to buy it, but I keep wondering if I ever was forced to sell it down the line, I hope not, would I be able to get the same amount for it?

 

Am I making a big mistake by purchasing this expensive comic? What do you guys think?

[KPR Comics]

Maybe ask your wife

[Treco]

If your wife is giving birth in August, your responsibility started a while back. Keep your money. Raising a kid isn't cheap.

 

 

[Columbia Comics]

If your wife is giving birth in August, your responsibility started a while back. Keep your money. Raising a kid isn't cheap.

 

 

+1

 

As a father of three, the expense relating to children only continues to increase.

 

My advice: if you're having any doubt, keep your money and walk (no pun).

 

I firmly believe TWD is in for a serious correction at some point....

[HighStakesComics]

Maybe a nice compromise would be getting a decent raw copy for $500-$800?

[oldbsturgeon]

Modern value, and I am sure you can read this on these very forums, is quite erratic and unstable for many things, though there is a big enough group that feels walking dead 1 is the exception to that rule. Though I know it's softer than what it was even not a real long time ago, so take that and use it however you feel.

 

I guess make sure you are getting a real good reason, and from reading what you wrote, it sounds like it should be for a personal goal setting one.

 

Take me for example, I thought I wanted graded books and maybe I do, but I just sold the ones I had. Those particular ones just weren't doing it for me, and so I need to find what I do want.

 

It's a tough decision and I would say if for personal reasons do it for that, but be more cautious for any financial gain reasons. I would like to hear what others say on the subject

[Azkaban]

I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a modern book ever. Just my

[MagnetoWasRight]

I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a modern book ever. Just my

 

+1

[KPR Comics]

And just to prove some of the points being made here, there's a 9.6 up on the boards for $1,200. So you can see, it's volatile.

[Amin80]

Hey guys,

 

Thanks for the quick responses. Of course I know that I have a huge responsibility, and I have already saved up a generous sum. The only reason I am considering this is at the end of July I'm getting a bonus and this book would cost a fraction of that money. My brain tells me, take that money and buy an ounce of gold for a rainy day later, but my heart tells me go for it.

 

As for a raw copy, no, if I purchase this it needs to be cgced. I want these books to be perfect many years from now, I'd love to show them to my kids, to show them something I loved from my youthful days.

[originalisbest]

Do whatever you want, but I would stick with keeping the cash as cash or get an ounce of gold. One of those two. The book is probably due for a correction (as could an ounce of gold, of course) but the difference is the book will take at least a little time to sell. Cash is of course cash, and gold is pretty close to that as well, since in any largish city it's a 5 minute process to turn an ounce of gold into a good check.

 

Having a young daughter, trust me, you'll want to hang onto every spare buck and bonus you can get your hands on, cash comes in handy. Not just about you anymore.

[Junkdrawer]

I'd suggest a compromise, win win situation. Gather up/collect a 2014 time vault of comics and stuff for your child to open later in life. I'm sure he/she will appreciate opening up the package(s) as a young adult regardless of the immediate cash value. The misses may agree it sounds fun and you actually drag her in to the hobby. I only with someone had created a 1967 time vault for me, possibly some cool comics, Bobby Orr's RC, the 67' Vette would be nice too.

[OrangeNemesis]

Take the money and save it. Those books arent going anywhere.

[zuulioso]

If you decide to spend money on any comic book that you plan to keep, you should assume that money is now gone and in its place you have a comic book. Any number of things could happen that make the book worth less.

 

If you have your heart set on it, then buy it, enjoy it, and don't think about what you spent on it. If you cannot live with the thought of potentially losing that money, then I would advise against buying it.

[originalisbest]

I'd suggest a compromise, win win situation. Gather up/collect a 2014 time vault of comics and stuff for your child to open later in life. I'm sure he/she will appreciate opening up the package(s) as a young adult regardless of the immediate cash value. The misses may agree it sounds fun and you actually drag her in to the hobby. I only with someone had created a 1967 time vault for me, possibly some cool comics, Bobby Orr's RC, the 67' Vette would be nice too.

 

If someone had spent $1.80 on a box of '67 topps baseball wax packs for you Junkdrawer, I expect you could get 20K plus for it now -- and easier to store than the Vette.

[originalisbest]

If you decide to spend money on any comic book that you plan to keep, you should assume that money is now gone and in its place you have a comic book. Any number of things could happen that make the book worth less.

 

If you have your heart set on it, then buy it, enjoy it, and don't think about what you spent on it. If you cannot live with the thought of potentially losing that money, then I would advise against buying it.

 

Good advice for any collectible purchase.

[Rekani]

I always go with "If I'm on the fence about it, it isn't meant to be".

 

Your conscience/gut reaction is to hesitate, for me that's always a sign to skip the purchase.

[999ghosts]

If your wife is giving birth in August, your responsibility started a while back. Keep your money. Raising a kid isn't cheap.

 

 

Becoming a father doesn't means you can't have a hobby anymore. Sure, you need to take your responsibility. Doesn't mean you can't spend money on a book. If that would be the prospect of becoming a parent then what is the point. A good balance need to be found!

 

Love your kid

Raise your kid well

Buy comics!

 

Works for me and I like to think that my son has everything he needs (including his own comic collection)

[HighStakesComics]

You can always get a raw copy and submit it. Quick question. Have you read the books yet? I've read all 128 and personally feel they are much better than the show, albeit extremely violent. Since you'll have plenty of downtime with the baby, maybe treat yourself to the compendiums and TPB's. I think you will enjoy the read if you haven't already. As for the price of the book it will probably go back up 10-15% when the new season starts. Higher graded copies are down about that much since season 4 ended. I certainly wouldn't wait until they introduce Negan on the show as I personally feel the AOW has been the best story arc yet. His debut should give the #1 and some #100's momentum IMHO.

[Dr. Balls]

I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a modern book ever. Just my

 

+1

 

+2

 

Your teenagers will probably react the same way to The Walking Dead comic book fifteen years from now as my stepson reacts to how awesome I think Return of the Living Dead is: .

 

If I were going to blow $1200 on something other than medical bills, insurance premiums, baby clothes, nursery stuff, savings bonds or college savings - I would blow it on an old comic, not a modern. Or a really awesome night at the strip club.