Popular Post fsumavila Posted May 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2022 Saw some great art during CAL yesterday and today, but didn't pull the trigger on any purchases. Some of the prices were ... optimistic, to say the least. It seems like everyone's trying to price their art to sell today at tomorrow's hoped-for auction prices. I also noticed a few pages that were for sale at the last CAL event that didn't sell, were re-listed at even higher prices! Anyway, did any other collectors score some new art for the collections? Hockeyflow33, Sean I, John E. and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayzen Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I did pick up a Tim Sale Dark Victory page on Saturday. Only sold one piece but sometimes it goes that way. Overall, I love this virtual con. Where else can you see all this art for sale at once. I agree that some pieces are overpriced but there is always some deals to be had. Can’t wait for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I made an offer on a 5 figure piece but was turned down. tomorrow is a new day with more art to buy! MagnusX and fsumavila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GotSuperPowers? Posted May 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2022 I did all my buying before the con (not con related art purchases) but sadly, missed the start of the first day due to other commitments and missed all the things I might have been tempted with... But yes, lots of the same art from the prior cons at 2035 prices. Hockeyflow33, John E., New School Fool and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rick2you2 Posted May 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 5:53 PM, fsumavila said: Saw some great art during CAL yesterday and today, but didn't pull the trigger on any purchases. Some of the prices were ... optimistic, to say the least. It seems like everyone's trying to price their art to sell today at tomorrow's hoped-for auction prices. I felt that; good to have company. Sean I, MagnusX, New School Fool and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aahz Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Bought one very fairly priced Aragones page. Very happy with it. fsumavila 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 One page for $200 fsumavila 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Sid Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 4:53 PM, fsumavila said: I also noticed a few pages that were for sale at the last CAL event that didn't sell, were re-listed at even higher prices! LOVE! If it doesn’t sell at $8,500, try again later pricing it at $11k… silverseeker, Sean I, davidtere and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud cloddie Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Looking through the sold items, seems like a successful enough event. Nothing I saw I needed. I’ll echo others… lots of the same unsold stuff as the previous live event, and recycled art in general. Aspirational prices. Saw a few questionable first appearance designations. But that’s the market in general, so can’t fault the live event for that - just stands out more when all in the same place. fsumavila, John E., Twanj and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvin Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I didn't buy anything this time. I think I bought all previous shows. A few things were maybe's but didn't want to force a purchase. Surprisingly I made some sales so that was good. fsumavila 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstoppablejayd Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Sold 5 pieces.. and bought one.. a John Byrne Phoenix.. very happy overall. Some prices were high but there was good stuff if you dug, just like a real show. And people were open to negotiate. Readcomix and fsumavila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBerman Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I got a few, including three which fit categories I have been trying to fill for a while but didn't expect to get such good examples of. John E. and fsumavila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlevy1 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I sold 9 of 24 pages including a few pages that didn't sell last time (but I didn't raise the prices either) - I bought a handful of pages as well and missed 2 other pages. To buy these days, you have to know your sub-market pretty well so not so easy for a new entrant to know they are getting a fair shake. I'm not a fan of folk that list items at 2-3 X value as if they sell the likely newer buyer is now turned off a great hobby - I don't have an answer but don't feel the community should be supportive of the behavior either. I'd grant an exclusion for the whole birth page thing. In summary, I think CAL is awesome! John E. and fsumavila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Peck Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I didn't buy anything sold one minor piece. Seems like alot of the stuff that I collect was over priced. A few things interested me but not enough to pull the trigger. I could have slept in another two hours. thethedew, cloud cloddie, Noob19 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtcheap31 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Got a few pages but was great meeting some cool people you could tell the sellers who actually wanted to move stuff and those who were just like here is my number if you want me to sell it was fun digging John E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fuggit Posted May 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2022 Things were definitely not priced to sell lol. New School Fool, Hockeyflow33, fsumavila and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New School Fool Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I agree with a lot of what has been said here: A lot of the art was wayyyyy overpriced. It's a shame because CAF is great resource for new collectors, I would highly recommend it to those finding their feet in the hobby. I don't think I can say the same for Comic Art Live unfortunately 😢 John E. and Noob19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmendryk Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 As a premium member, I started looking right at the start. I tried to purchase four pieces but was successful with only one. That has happened to me at previous Comic Art Live, but not at that bad a ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voord Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I forgot to list a price on one of my paintings . . . then some smart-azz triggers a purchase with me! Maybe I should honor the 'sale' on the understanding that in case of non-delivery I will offer a full refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Race Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) It would be more successful if they did not allow the ridiculous pieces which are only attractive for the 1% of the 1% -- which most of us OA collectors are not. I find it immediately off-putting to open up CAF Live and see pieces at $50,000-$175,000 in my face -- a number of which were on CAF Live before or have been seen at cons six months ago (hello Albert no one normal is taking that Mister Miracle splash at 55, go send it to Heritage for the hedge fund buyers). Yes, there are filters. But these pieces have no place in what I would call an OA jumble sale at which the average actual sale is likely to be something in the range of sub-$5K. Edited May 23, 2022 by Race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
