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I think I said $2500 near the end of the video. Thanks for watching.

@rhmidwestcomics lol oh ok, I was like how in the hell did he get 0.03 a book. Not a bad group of comics so far for only going through 50%

@naclteeballz8569 Yeah, not a jackpot by any means, but these are probably the most common types of collections that become available. Thanks for all the comments.

@@briandriver7872 Thank you. Next week...Pre Code Horror! Appreciate you watching.

Great choices! And thanks for watching.

@brychology Two great choices for sure. I'm a fan of HOS 88, but I had to look up HOM 214 to remember what it was. Definitely a nice cover with the faces on the fingers. Also, I appreciate your thoughts on 227. That choice was really made for the cover art and not the stories, but I definitely see your point. Thanks for the comments. I enjoy these discussions.

@michaeltan4204 I think you're probably right. I thought long and hard about it, but I'm really not a fan of the cover art at all. I meant to include it in the collage at the end but completely forgot. Worst case, I can see myself adding it as an honorable mention next year. Thanks for the comment.

@@pbales8951 I think you make a good point. Dead of Night 1 is a nice cover and is definitely growing on me. Marvel horror definitely doesn't get enough love these days, but maybe that will change in the coming year. Thanks for commenting.

@thecomickeeper5127 I agree there is very little content out there for stories and interior art. Maybe I can try to do something like that in the future. Next week I'll post my pre code horror Top 10. Appreciate your comments.

@@rhmidwestcomics awesome. No worries. Great work on the videos!

@TimTalksToys I did see alot of Star Wars vintage, selaed, graded, etc. A couple graded TFs, but it paled in comparison to the graded and vintage comics you see at a comic show. Even at this massive toy show, there were more graded comics than toys. I was surprised by that, but maybe the toy hobby just hasn't grown with grading like comics have.

@@rhmidwestcomics I think that vintage toys just have a lot more collectors than investors. There’s always exceptions but complete in box, and loose complete is far more popular than new in box or graded in the vintage toy world.

@CVMGAM Definitely worth going at least once. I would have loved to spend time there without filming. I would have enjoyed it much more.

@@rhmidwestcomics I used to live in Michigan, so it was fun reading the highway markers while you were driving out there.

@@CVMGAM Always fun counting down to zero.

@@rhmidwestcomics Yes, good old Ford Rd

The books are really well protected with bags and boards, but I agree it looks like I'm handling the books a little rambunctiously because I'm going through them so quickly. I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the comments.

@JuanTorres-zp2ij Appreciate the comment. I think I said how much I paid for the TF, but you're right...I didn't mention the comics. TOD 2 through 9 was $175. I'll have to start writing a script to remind me to say the price. Thanks for watching.

Your the best.

@eggplantcomics8336 Yeah, I should have given more detail. There was a ton of modern stuff that was just used, no packaging, missing pieces etc. All of the vintage stuff I saw was as expected, but I also expected to see more vintage and more high end vintage, in packaging, etc. Overall, still a fun show. Appreciate the comment.

@timwatson-re1fx Hi. That was a long time ago. Not sure what I paid. I usually value a large collection based on the key issues. I use GPA and ebay sold prices. For smaller keys, I offer around 60% of fair market value (FMV). For bigger keys, I go up to 85%...but really depends on the book. Hope this helps.

@tonytothe8544 Thanks. It should be a great sale. Previews coming soon.

Thank you, Devil Dog!

We are definitely looking forward to the sale as well. Stay tuned for more previews. Thanks for watching!

Yep. Many did for sure.

You're probably in good shape if you're holding. But, then again, hard to predict. Superhero burnout is a real thing, but I doubt it will last.

@woodyforest2100 Yes, reader copies have become extremely affordable. Glad you've been able to get back into it.

Definitely true in many cases these days. There are efforts ongoing to make more comic centric cons. Hope to see more of that.

@Songs-n4u I think you make a good point. Margins are slim on comics these days. Hopefully these videos help people make some decisions on whether or not the time is right to buy something for their personal collection. Thanks for the comments.

@@rhmidwestcomics I just wish more collectors existed, and fewer to no speculators. This used to be a hobby for readers/fans/people trying to have fun, not a part of their 401(k) or whatever.

@RobertMatteis-pe7vh Thanks for the comments. I saw that ASM 14 8.0 ebay sale for 9900. Definitely a head scratcher because another 8.0 sold four days later for 5200. Regardless, ASM 14 is still a great key issue. It's actually my favorite ASM book. And yes, PCH is still extremely hot. Wonder if it will ever cool off. Thanks for watching.

@kevinkelly4436 Yes, definitely becoming more affordable. Probably going to keep going down for awhile.

@CollectingLlama You want comics to go to zero??? When I was kid with a weekly allowance, I was buying books off the newsstand, not huge keys from decades ago. Your scenario isn't logical. There are many older collectors that aren't flippers or dealers and will eventually want to sell their collections. Obviously we all would like people who've been collecting their entire lives to get the most money possible for retirement. Don't you want that for them?

@@josephbarbera9220 That's a nice grade. I would keep it as well.

@davidsamuelson2089 The comparison is important to realize how ridiculous the prices were during the comic boom. Showing the prices prior, during, and after the boom gives good perspective...especially for people that may be newer to the hobby. Thanks for watching.

@@rocketfighter8 Agreed.

Sorry you find it boring. Did you at least like the newest edition to the video?

@@rhmidwestcomics the video itself isn’t boring, it has some solid insights and I appreciate the research. My qualm is with the focus on these same books from multiple channels. Some content creators have even gone so far as to try and create an “index” using these books. Ha!! I get it, they are heavily traded and sold, so I understand the logic but a fresh crop of books or a focus on overlooked/rare books is highly needed to diversify people’s interest and potentially turn them on to something new, thus driving collectors to new pockets of collecting and generating excitement.

Bingo!!!! All I see is the same 💩 over and over and over. Everything is a investment and then when prices are down people panic and sell sell sell.. All sheep

I'm on it!!!!

Agreed. I'm looking forward to the upturn, once it finally happens.

@@rhmidwestcomics Well I hope it goes back eventually, maybe it won't haha.

Thanks. More to come!!!

Yeah and about 1000x more people interested in Wolverine x men and even punisher Supply is important but Demand is also just as important in economics.

Appreciate the insight. Agree that we may lose the younger generation. I don't see many kids at the comic booths when I go to shows. Going to be interesting.

@@leerogers5318 You're probably right. There truly are no signs that this will end any time soon. Appreciate the comments.

Well, the pandemic bubble ended over two years ago and the prices quickly began to drop then, so I don't think you were in a minority with your prediction (except for dealers with their vested interests). I do agree with you about the continuing drop, and I think it will last longer than 12 months.

This is not only happening with comic books. Sports cards, video games, action figures, Magic the Gathering and many more collectibles are way down.

@@thecomickeeper5127 That's an interesting point. There will be others that claim inflation doesn't matter since the stock market has continued to grow while comics have continued to decline. I may take a shot at trying to do that. Thanks for the comment.

@@jamesnguyen7069 Agreed. That's definitely part of the impact of these prices.

I am keeping all my comics for next 20 years so I’m good. And don’t collect manufactured high prices in Variants and don’t collect modern books. 😅

@@edduran2571 I don't blame you. My collecting habits are very similar. The more vintage, the better!

What?!?! I just fed my kid a silver age collection 😅😅😅 dangit

If your net worth is 10 mill do you really care?

Very true. I suspect a much lower print run, albeit I don't have the numbers.

@WHOMEWHOYOU Appreciate all the comments. CGC has definitely changed collecting. I see good and bad with it but I definitely understand your points. Books are extremely expensive now and many cannot get the books they desire. We'll see how things in the next year as prices will probably continue to fall.

@@rocketfighter8 If we only had a time machine.

@larryfloyd4993 Sounds like a nice collection. You can always contact me through my website so that we could discuss further.

@@Crazecollector I have seen that a few times. Haven't pulled the trigger yet. Looks amazing. Thanks for watching.

@vuluu2816 I lost that one within an hour of open bidding. Oh well.

@@rhmidwestcomics lol

Hi. It's an 8.5.

@@rhmidwestcomics nice, I've got plans to pick up a 6.5 soon. Is that one for sale?

@Thegravy251 Always willing to sell, but there are only two in higher grade so it would take an extremely aggressive offer for me to sell.

Does that cgc # end in 4001?

@@Thegravy251 No. That one has rusted staples. Mine is 7001.

Thank you.

Definitely some big corrections over the past two years, but some prices are still ridiculously high.

@stevenblack6049 They definitely had a great display. Glad you liked the video. More to come.

@@marcovendetti3373 Thank you. Appreciate you watching.