vodou Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, pemart1966 said: I asked the question in light of the fact that Big Apple Con in April has been cancelled and moved to July, Granted NYC is not New Jersey and it's a comic con not an original art con BUT the two states are so linked in that area that it prompted the question. I was being sarcastic. I'm sure the comment won't last long and I'll be on "vacation" from posting again soon. There's no shortage of The Humorless in 2021. By all means though, FL SD TX (and now NH) should have as many conventions this year as they can handle , even if just the quickie old school one day dealios at the local Best Western. Wannabe promoters...get to bookin'! The fearless (aka rational?) will come, even from afar. Old_Man_Adam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstoppablejayd Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, pemart1966 said: I asked the question in light of the fact that Big Apple Con in April has been cancelled and moved to July, Granted NYC is not New Jersey and it's a comic con not an original art con BUT the two states are so linked in that area that it prompted the question. Big space,,, they have been having monthly comic shows there throughout the pandemic.. no issues at all . NYC is a whole different monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycavvz Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Can someone help me "unfollow" this page? I keep getting email notifications. I unchecked follow topic at the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, TonyTheHammer said: Can someone help me "unfollow" this page? I keep getting email notifications. I unchecked follow topic at the bottom 🥺 exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean I Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hello! Have long considered getting into this hobby, and saw the show mentioned happening tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed seeing admiring original art at occasional shows and places like Geppi’s museum. I’ve been a consistent comic fan for 33 years. Two questions, I was hoping previous attendees wouldn’t mind answering: 1) I saw someone mentioned they will have art under $1k on sale, will there be much available in that range? That’s more in keeping with my budget I’m afraid. I realize the art would be commensurate with the price, just curious of inventory. 2) Are casually interested fans excited to just see the gathered art welcome, or at least tolerated, lol. I know some hobby’s have some gatekeeping or lack of patience for “casuals”. aardvark88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkveronese Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Totally jealous of all of you who got to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Sean- said: Hello! Have long considered getting into this hobby, and saw the show mentioned happening tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed seeing admiring original art at occasional shows and places like Geppi’s museum. I’ve been a consistent comic fan for 33 years. Two questions, I was hoping previous attendees wouldn’t mind answering: 1) I saw someone mentioned they will have art under $1k on sale, will there be much available in that range? That’s more in keeping with my budget I’m afraid. I realize the art would be commensurate with the price, just curious of inventory. 2) Are casually interested fans excited to just see the gathered art welcome, or at least tolerated, lol. I know some hobby’s have some gatekeeping or lack of patience for “casuals”. 1) yes, there will be dealers of all shapes and sizes, you can try Anthony Snyder for lower end superhero art. Just don't expect a ton of conversation. ;-) 2) yes, you can go and not buy a thing and no one will care or even notice. if I go, probably not but maybe, I won't likely buy anything but will be there an hour or so looking at the groovy art. 3) take pictures and post them here if you do go! try to id dealers if you are able in the photos! people go cuss over them Edited April 17, 2021 by Bird Twanj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, Sean- said: Hello! Have long considered getting into this hobby, and saw the show mentioned happening tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed seeing admiring original art at occasional shows and places like Geppi’s museum. I’ve been a consistent comic fan for 33 years. Two questions, I was hoping previous attendees wouldn’t mind answering: 1) I saw someone mentioned they will have art under $1k on sale, will there be much available in that range? That’s more in keeping with my budget I’m afraid. I realize the art would be commensurate with the price, just curious of inventory. 2) Are casually interested fans excited to just see the gathered art welcome, or at least tolerated, lol. I know some hobby’s have some gatekeeping or lack of patience for “casuals”. I will have a full folio of art under $1k each. Including many X-men related pages! aardvark88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 hours ago, pemart1966 said: I asked the question in light of the fact that Big Apple Con in April has been cancelled and moved to July, Granted NYC is not New Jersey and it's a comic con not an original art con BUT the two states are so linked in that area that it prompted the question. The room is very open and you have a max of 100 people attending through the entire day. Joe and his team do a good job to keep an eye on the number of people and masks are mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstoppablejayd Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Sean- said: Hello! Have long considered getting into this hobby, and saw the show mentioned happening tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed seeing admiring original art at occasional shows and places like Geppi’s museum. I’ve been a consistent comic fan for 33 years. Two questions, I was hoping previous attendees wouldn’t mind answering: 1) I saw someone mentioned they will have art under $1k on sale, will there be much available in that range? That’s more in keeping with my budget I’m afraid. I realize the art would be commensurate with the price, just curious of inventory. 2) Are casually interested fans excited to just see the gathered art welcome, or at least tolerated, lol. I know some hobby’s have some gatekeeping or lack of patience for “casuals”. Yes!! All price ranges! I’m even bringing some stuff to sell on @ankurj table and it’s fun even is you don’t buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Sean- said: Hello! Have long considered getting into this hobby, and saw the show mentioned happening tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed seeing admiring original art at occasional shows and places like Geppi’s museum. I’ve been a consistent comic fan for 33 years. Two questions, I was hoping previous attendees wouldn’t mind answering: 1) I saw someone mentioned they will have art under $1k on sale, will there be much available in that range? That’s more in keeping with my budget I’m afraid. I realize the art would be commensurate with the price, just curious of inventory. 2) Are casually interested fans excited to just see the gathered art welcome, or at least tolerated, lol. I know some hobby’s have some gatekeeping or lack of patience for “casuals”. Occasionals are welcome, and we are actually happy to have more join the party. While there will be art for under $1K, be warned--how do I say this politely-- that different dealers have different approaches to "mark-up" (The name Donnelly should ring a bell here, but to a lesser extent, some others can be pretty stiff on pricing). Art is unique, and prices for art also vary by subject, and book, for the same artist (as well as pencller/inker combinations). Anthony's is a safe choice. Just be prepared to wade through a lot of books and pages of mediocre stuff to find a gem. A lot of art changes hands for under $1,000. Probably most of it changes hands under $2,000 (if not $1,000). In my view, the price of art is not commensurate with quality (which is pretty subjective anyway). It is more commensurate with nostalgia and the fan base for the artist--which is good for you if you aren't driven by those criteria. Not to say there is no quality criteria at work; there is, it is just not proportional to price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) , were this on the same day a month later, I'd be there. Edited April 17, 2021 by exitmusicblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymartini1 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 9:44 PM, Carl Elvis said: This may be a dumb question but how do you guys actually pay for the art at a show? Cash, PayPal, credit cards? I once handed Eric Powell $600 in 20s and it was a bit awkward. Doge Coin or NFT promissory notes! Carl Elvis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean I Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I appreciate all of the responses and the guidance very much. Looking forward to tomorrow. Bird, I can definitely snap some pictures and share them. Ankur, I will be sure to check out your table, and say hello! AnkurJ and Twanj 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, dirtymartini1 said: Doge Coin or NFT promissory notes! T.T.M... Latverian Tourism Board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I wish some boardies would post their real names here or their board names at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Rick2you2 said: I wish some boardies would post their real names here or their board names at the show. Sideshow Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latverian Tourism Board Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I’m jealous of everyone that gets to Con it up. If my daughter’s birthday wasn’t yesterday, I’d be there, too. Next one... Pics or it didn’t happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, AnkurJ said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Just started John E., MagnusX and thethedew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...