NYcc sales report

[Tri-Color Brian]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. Why is that? Could it be that is where the most sales are occurring? Could it be that is primarily where the movie books and sales trends are tracking the highest? Could it be that maybe I know what sells versus what doesn't on my website? I also stock Pre-code horror, Atlas, Golden Age Superhero primarily, Charlton's, War, Romance, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

How apropos the above post is. I was looking for Baker stuff...but when I checked the A-Z listings for "Other" I got next to nuthin...and didn't see any Baker. Guess it doesn't sell...oh well...there's always eBay...

 

You're kind of a cocky dealer aren't you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dr. Love]

Hoping for a deep selection/multiple runs of "Thrilling Adventures in Stamps"?

Stamp Comics 1-7

Thrilling Adventures in Stamps 8 - one off

 

just sayin

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells

You don't have to buy everything, Bob.

 

 

 

[Tri-Color Brian]

I don't think you can educate the "Movie" book crowd, Dr. Love...us esoteric types are just not the people who keep "dealers" in business. Awesome Stamp book by the way...I think I want that one...

[Cat-Man_America]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. I also stock Pre-code, Golden Age, Charlton's, War, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

 

Heck, I've acquired wheelhouse-books from both you & Rick and never measure anyone's inventory with a yardstick.

 

Alas, the Vulcan mind-meld is probably proprietary, but I bet Pons would license it to you for a nominal fee.

[MusterMark]

Hoping for a deep selection/multiple runs of "Thrilling Adventures in Stamps"?

Stamp Comics 1-7

Thrilling Adventures in Stamps 8 - one off

 

just sayin

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells

You don't have to buy everything, Bob.

 

 

 

Ah, a #8 sighting.

 

Here's my #7 (CGC does call it "Thrilling Adventures in Stamps", go figure).

 

 

 

 

[Tri-Color Brian]

Stamps...

[Dale Roberts]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. Why is that? Could it be that is where the most sales are occurring? Could it be that is primarily where the movie books and sales trends are tracking the highest? Could it be that maybe I know what sells versus what doesn't on my website? I also stock Pre-code horror, Atlas, Golden Age Superhero primarily, Charlton's, War, Romance, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well. You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself."

[jimjum12]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[Dale Roberts]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

 

[Sqeggs]

Stamps...

 

Those are really cool books. Collecting stuff like this is what makes the hobby fun for me. (I include Baker in "stuff.")

 

Collecting run-of-the-mill super hero books is mostly a matter of just spending the dough.

 

That's what makes Harley or Richie M such great dealers. You walk up to them and ask about an obscure book and they may not have it but they likely know what it is and can talk to you about it. With other dealers you are likely to get the brush off.

 

Not that I don't also have a lot of super hero books.

[jimjum12]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

 

.....I can relate to this somewhat. I'm not Gator's target market.....typical for me is a $ 50 to $ 400 purchase..... and I don't go to many of the big shows because I'll spend THAT much on tickets, food, and lodging. My best purchases are almost always online. I do regret not being able to catch people like you, Dale..... because your best stuff is almost always "point of purchase" in nature. Terry O'Neill and Kapelka are that way too. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[Boba]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

It used to be comic fans dressing up, tradition that has been part of cons since the 70's (Heidi ) Now it's just an excuse to wear outrageous outfits and be seen. I saw a dude in his 50's with a Mohawk and red jockey underwear on - that's all. Where else can a wacko like that parade around and not get arrested. It's gotren pretty pathetic. I wish another real comic venue would come along and knock NYCC off its undeserved pedestal.

[blazingbob]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. Why is that? Could it be that is where the most sales are occurring? Could it be that is primarily where the movie books and sales trends are tracking the highest? Could it be that maybe I know what sells versus what doesn't on my website? I also stock Pre-code horror, Atlas, Golden Age Superhero primarily, Charlton's, War, Romance, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

How apropos the above post is. I was looking for Baker stuff...but when I checked the A-Z listings for "Other" I got next to nuthin...and didn't see any Baker. Guess it doesn't sell...oh well...there's always eBay...

 

You're kind of a cocky dealer aren't you?

 

Ah, do I have any Baker issues.

 

I do not have a category for Baker issues. If I have an issue that has Baker art it is noted in the book description. Granted it does not make for a quick search but Baker books generally sell very quickly off my website. And finding Baker books at conventions for dealers is just as hard as collectors finding them.

 

As far as "cocky" goes I'm pretty confident in knowing my business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cat-Man_America]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. Why is that? Could it be that is where the most sales are occurring? Could it be that is primarily where the movie books and sales trends are tracking the highest? Could it be that maybe I know what sells versus what doesn't on my website? I also stock Pre-code horror, Atlas, Golden Age Superhero primarily, Charlton's, War, Romance, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

How apropos the above post is. I was looking for Baker stuff...but when I checked the A-Z listings for "Other" I got next to nuthin...and didn't see any Baker. Guess it doesn't sell...oh well...there's always eBay...

 

You're kind of a cocky dealer aren't you?

 

Ah, do I have any Baker issues.

 

I do not have a category for Baker issues. If I have an issue that has Baker art it is noted in the book description. Granted it does not make for a quick search but Baker books generally sell very quickly off my website. And finding Baker books at conventions for dealers is just as hard as collectors finding them.

 

As far as "cocky" goes I'm pretty confident in knowing my business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post-melding and mind melding aren't the same thing.

[Sqeggs]

Guess I can't please all of the people all of the time.

 

Yup, I specialize in Marvel/DC Silver/Bronze. Why is that? Could it be that is where the most sales are occurring? Could it be that is primarily where the movie books and sales trends are tracking the highest? Could it be that maybe I know what sells versus what doesn't on my website? I also stock Pre-code horror, Atlas, Golden Age Superhero primarily, Charlton's, War, Romance, Magazines, etc. I have copper inventory as well as some modern. I never claim to be everything to everybody.

 

Could it be that I actually sell those Non-Marvel/DC titles which you don't post?

 

Should I be using the vulcan mind meld to figure those titles/issues out?

 

Or just buy everything and hope it sells or you buy it?

 

 

How apropos the above post is. I was looking for Baker stuff...but when I checked the A-Z listings for "Other" I got next to nuthin...and didn't see any Baker. Guess it doesn't sell...oh well...there's always eBay...

 

You're kind of a cocky dealer aren't you?

 

Ah, do I have any Baker issues.

 

I do not have a category for Baker issues. If I have an issue that has Baker art it is noted in the book description. Granted it does not make for a quick search but Baker books generally sell very quickly off my website. And finding Baker books at conventions for dealers is just as hard as collectors finding them.

 

As far as "cocky" goes I'm pretty confident in knowing my business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post-melding and mind melding aren't the same thing.

 

[blazingbob]

"Guess it doesn't sell...oh well...there's always eBay..."

 

Now while I may be crossing the "You can't pick on customers" line this is the type of post and comment I get at shows. If they don't see it they assume I don't look for it, get it or sell it. Baker issues, classic covers, keys all sell very well off my website. I've had customers come up to me at shows asking where is that book they were looking at. When I tell them it sold off the site they look "hurt". I follow up by asking was it on your want list. Did you email me? Did you ask me to hold it for you? When they say no I ask well how would I know you wanted it? Is that "Cocky" or just being honest?

 

I don't know sometimes what exactly collectors want from dealers. Do you want a museum or a retailer? Somewhere to come look and go "wow" or a place where you can buy what you are looking at. When I sell that item I then have to go find a replacement. If it is tough for you to find do you think it is any easier for a dealer?

 

Then there is the "I don't buy them CGC graded". Ok, well it does remove the doubt that it is unrestored doesn't work. They seem offended if I tell them crack it out and just keep the label. Could be graded accurately and priced exactly the same as a raw copy but nope, that plastic well just annoys the hell out of them. That's my fault and I should have known you didn't want it graded.

 

When collectors question why there isn't more Golden Age at a show I ask how many dealers do you think have the money to buy it? The reason certain dealers have the inventory is that they are very aggressive at shows finding books, have years of selling books to collectors and as years go by they get them back and sometimes luck. It is not like a lot of "new" GA collections come to market every year.

[the blob]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

 

admittedly I was showing up at 1-2 p.m., but i never waited more than 30 seconds on any line to get in.

[taro90]

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

 

From what I've seen the last few years, the cosplayers do purchased items at the NYCC. It's just not comic books. They buy t-shirts, anime related posters, swords and toys.

[jaybuck43]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.

It used to be comic fans dressing up, tradition that has been part of cons since the 70's (Heidi ) Now it's just an excuse to wear outrageous outfits and be seen. I saw a dude in his 50's with a Mohawk and red jockey underwear on - that's all. Where else can a wacko like that parade around and not get arrested. It's gotren pretty pathetic. I wish another real comic venue would come along and knock NYCC off its undeserved pedestal.

 

Dude was Zangief from Street Fighter

[Bunky Brian]

There's always Golf.......the greatest therapy known to man.

 

...as to Gator, I've been thinking.....that was one hell of a pre NYCC thread you had here..... I wonder if you may have tapped your market to a degree with that. GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

 

Honestly the crowd has gotten so large that at least some of the high rollers are not coming in to the show anymore. I don't know if it is because they can't get tickets, or the incredibly long lines, or because they don't want to get squeezed between Deadpool and the fat guy dressed as Sailor Moon. But the demographic has changed to a certain extent. And not for the better.

 

I know some don't agree, but IMO cosplay is the worst thing that ever happened to "comic book shows". Costumes have no pockets. nuff said.