Drbearsec Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I know it is speculative but I’m looking to put about $3000 into some comics with an eye for mid term (2-5 years) growth. Looking for some speculation ideas. Do I invest it in something like a low 9.x ASM 129 or a 9.8 WD1? Look at something like first appearance of Spider-Gwen? Do I split it among several books diversifying risk and having more opportunities to hit the jack pot? What are some books that seem poised to make big gains? any insight would be welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgross.com Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 almost nothing has done better than hulk 181 the last several years in all grades but the highest. in your price range it seems like a sure bet. i got my 9.0 three years ago and it's already just about doubled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicquant Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Just now, www.alexgross.com said: almost nothing has done better than hulk 181 the last several years in all grades but the highest. in your price range it seems like a sure bet. i got my 9.0 three years ago and it's already just about doubled. Exactly what I was going to say. Buy the best Hulk 181 $3k can buy (8.5 I think) and just stash it away. alexgross.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbearsec Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Interesting. Didn't realize it had gone up that much. Wish I had pulled the trigger on a TMNT first printing 9.4for $4000 (I think) on Ebay last year. The book has just shot up this last year. Edited February 23, 2018 by Drbearsec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Working with a 2-5 year timeline, I'd echo the Hulk 181 sentiment. I've bought three since October. 3 stacks should easily get you an 8.5, maaaayyybbeeee a 9.0 if you catch one on a buyer friendly day. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbearsec Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 36 minutes ago, mattn792 said: Working with a 2-5 year timeline, I'd echo the Hulk 181 sentiment. I've bought three since October. 3 stacks should easily get you an 8.5, maaaayyybbeeee a 9.0 if you catch one on a buyer friendly day. I’ll take a look. Wondering if I should wait for C2E2 or just pull the trigger if I find a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 59 minutes ago, Drbearsec said: I’ll take a look. Wondering if I should wait for C2E2 or just pull the trigger if I find a good one They are not rare, so being discriminating is important. Find one with good color and centering....there are many copies that don't have that going for them. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) arexcrooke and shortboxed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbearsec Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 minute ago, jimjum12 said: They are not rare, so being discriminating is important. Find one with good color and centering....there are many copies that don't have that going for them. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Good advice! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperheart Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 dare i say, anything but Saga RRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oakman29 Posted February 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2018 Maybe instead of buying a comic book for investment you might try pharmaceutical companies, or even Disney stocks. If you want to enjoy a collection get a book that you like instead of an investment mindset. D84, spreads, thunsicker and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, oakman29 said: Maybe instead of buying a comic book for investment you might try pharmaceutical companies, or even Disney stocks. If you want to enjoy a collection get a book that you like instead of an investment mindset. What if he enjoys collecting pharmaceutical stocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, mattn792 said: What if he enjoys collecting pharmaceutical stocks? good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Buy as many copies of Dazzler #1 as possible. If you find the right dealer, that might mean 3000 copies. Squeezy McSphincter and D84 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drbearsec Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, oakman29 said: Maybe instead of buying a comic book for investment you might try pharmaceutical companies, or even Disney stocks. If you want to enjoy a collection get a book that you like instead of an investment mindset. Maybe I want to do both. Maybe I have both and plan towards the end game too. Maybe I look at the options and pick something that both I like and will increase in value ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMan Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) I mean this seriously and I'm not trying to be smarmy. Please invest the 3k in whatever book you decide. But please come back (or stay here) for the 2- 5 years you gave yourself before selling said book (if I understand your post correctly) and let us (me) know how it turns out profit-wise for you. I see many threads here (Hell, I think my first thread here was kinda an investment question thread) asking what's the best book to buy to make money after a sell off in a couple of years but never have I seen a thread that states profit made after an investment-centric comic book purchase. (maybe there has been a results kinda thread that I didn't see. I don't see a lot.) Again I mean nothing but respect for you in this thread and am generally curious how things work out. Edited February 24, 2018 by NoMan oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMan Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I think it's great someone wants to gamble 3k on comic books. I'd just like to see the data on the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, comicquant said: Exactly what I was going to say. Buy the best Hulk 181 $3k can buy (8.5 I think) and just stash it away. That would be a good pick. Sometimes the easiest answers are the right ones. Everyone wants to know that secret pick,but really the answer is Hulk #181. Edited February 24, 2018 by ComicConnoisseur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 21 hours ago, Drbearsec said: or a 9.8 WD1? I seriously would expect you to get that at a cheaper price in 5 years. Seems a good many people are losing interest in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 minute ago, ComicConnoisseur said: I seriously would expect you to get that at a cheaper price in 5 years. Seems a good many people are losing interest in it. Agreed. WD 1's best days are behind it. I expect it to continue a slow downhill slide from here. ComicConnoisseur and Silver_Couch_Surfer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
