shadroch Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Came into an unexpected windfall. It was actually expected but the size of it was a shock. I was already well prepared for retirement and don't have any immediate needs or even wants. My current thoughts are to use some of it buy 12-20 CGC books, most likely SA Marvels but if a classic GA cover came along, I might go for it. Suggestions for either individual candidates or an entire portfolio are most welcome. Portfolios should have at least eight, and less than 25 books. Might consider some artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Cataldo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Congrats Shad. That's crazy. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclemet Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 with the MCU ( which had a hand in the steady growth of the marvel SA keys) getting ready to transition (lots of Phase 1 actors coming off contracts)I would be hesitant to sink into Marvel SA keys (outside of AF15) untill I undeestood where it was heading in this next phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSF Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I'm not sure if I would refer to any comic book acquisitions as a "portfolio", but this is probably what I would buy: 8.0 X-Men 1 9.6 X-Mex 94 9.6 X-Men GSX 1 8.0 ASM 1 9.0 ASM 14 9.6 ASM 129 9.4 Hulk 181 9.0 Daredevil 1 9.0 Avengers 4 9.6 FF #48 9.0 Detective 359 I'm not even sure what all that would cost but I'm guessing $100K would get it done. AF15 would be first on the list but I'm not sure I would be happy with what even $100K would get you for just the one book. Senormac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmay Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 $100K of Hulk 181's grades 8.0 through 9.6 jsilverjanet, alexgross.com, Senormac and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul747 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Congrats ! what key books do you already have? Senormac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Timmay said: $100K of Hulk 181's grades 8.0 through 9.6 Interesting idea. Not sure putting all ones eggs in a single basket is best, but intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, paul747 said: Congrats ! what key books do you already have? Not really important, but some of my keys are Superman 14, multiple Spidey 14s, multiple Avengers 1 and 4, some HG early JLA, early FFs and Spideys, All Winners 1 ,All Select 1, some Marvel Mysterys, bunch of Timley Captain Americas, some Schomburg Nedors. Typical stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul747 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, shadroch said: Not really important, but some of my keys are Superman 14, multiple Spidey 14s, multiple Avengers 1 and 4, some HG early JLA, early FFs and Spideys, All Winners 1 ,All Select 1, some Marvel Mysterys, bunch of Timley Captain Americas, some Schomburg Nedors. Typical stuff. I say: FF #1 7.0 Hulk #1 6.0- 7.0 T.O.S #39 8.0 AMS #1 7.0 I think all of these are going to keep going up, if money is the game. They are also awesome to look at ! Or a 7.0 AF #15 but that's eggs in one basket... Or early batman books ..... Or... buy the bronze top keys in 9.8 ( also awesome to look at.) #realworldproblems good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 maybe buy another zero first RockMyAmadeus, greggy and SteppinRazor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Pogs Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I'd go OA but not sure if you could even find anything you like with that little amount these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 C'mon shad , you dont need me to tell you what to buy. You already know. Get Marwood & I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hulk 181 in 9.0, 9.2, and 9.4. Should cost you under $15 grand total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter99 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 1,000 copies of Alf 48 in 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 An AF #15 and a Hulk #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 For pleasure of ownership and capital growth i'd go for 2 or 3 high end pieces of O/A. And I say that as someone who doesn't currently own any. Just go with an artist you love on a popular character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 9 hours ago, shadroch said: Came into an unexpected windfall. It was actually expected but the size of it was a shock. I was already well prepared for retirement and don't have any immediate needs or even wants. My current thoughts are to use some of it buy 12-20 CGC books, most likely SA Marvels but if a classic GA cover came along, I might go for it. Suggestions for either individual candidates or an entire portfolio are most welcome. Portfolios should have at least eight, and less than 25 books. Might consider some artwork. Why does everyone automatically assume it's $100,000? I only see a 1 followed by 4 zeros up there in the title. If you're planning to spend $100,000, you're first going to have to wrangle another zero from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mcknowitall Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I wish I had paid more attention in math class, so I could figure out how much $100,00 is. How many fingers should I hold up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, James J Johnson said: Why does everyone automatically assume it's $100,000? I only see a 1 followed by 4 zeros up there in the title. If you're planning to spend $100,000, you're first going to have to wrangle another zero from somewhere. 8 hours ago, jsilverjanet said: maybe buy another zero first greggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mcknowitall Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I did my part. I sent him See Spot Run over 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
