These are the videos you excel at because of your inherently positive nature. I tend to be such a negative, cynical person and it’s exhausting so I’ve always been attracted to your channel from the very start because you are a good guy and you remember to keep comics in your heart, not just in your bank account. So I loved this video and hearing your great updates. Best comics channel on YT and best comics dude in the hobby! Thanks James! -Glen
I really enjoy these videos and I am learning a lot. I am a returning comic book reader and collector. Comics right now are bringing me back the joy I had as a teen reading comics. Revisting characters and seeing where they have gone is so much fun and in a way like going back home and catching up. Meeting the new characters is amazing. Still figuring out the grading part of comics. As a kid I just read them and bagged them and then would take them out to use them help draw the characters. I would get a lot of milage and fun out of a comic back then. I am very happy to have found your TH-cam channel. Thank you for all the info. Keep posting cause I will keep watching.
I’ve been watching your channel for well over a year & your 1 of many people that have gotten me to start collecting, I try & watch your TH-cam channel anytime I can, keep up the great work
Great video. Glad to see it isn’t all bad. I agree that reading is what it’s about. Not just about collecting but enjoying the stories and art as well.
I stopped by your antique shop the 2nd or 3rd week you were open and bought a couple of your wall books. Amazing what the room looks like now! Have to get back up there to check it out soon! Love all your videos James! Keep it up! Much success in '24!
Expanding in the Antique Shop was a step of faith that paid off; congratulations. A dedicated dollar bin room is a great idea. Customers love quality dollar bins.
I agree with reading comics again. I started reading again last year after stopping for many years and many of Images comics are hitting it out of the park.
I just started my 10 year old in reading and collecting comics and he has a thing for the “What if” comics. So investing in reading is a great thing especially if you can get these very young kids into reading comic books. It’s part of my youth and I hope that he will continue into adulthood.
Really happy to see the success with the Shorts/Tik Toks. Thats how I came across the channel originally...which has been GREAT for my comic collection, and TERRIBLE for my wallet 😀That perfect collection was fantastic. So happy to have my perfect 1st print of the original Dark Horse Aliens set because of that collection.
I was feeling really bad for you after watching the first video on bad deals. I'm so happy after seeing this video. I, too, have begun reading some current books and rediscovering the pleasure that comes from just enjoying the stories. They say you lose your joy for something once it becomes a business, I'm glad that isn't necessarily true.
I been a lot more picky. I used to buy lower condition books now I go for high grade. I feel more fulfilled when I have a really clean book than wishing I had one in better condition
What up bro! As in many cases in life, with comics, you win some and you lose some! I’ve had some pricey books tank in value and some inexpensive one soar like crazy. The good about all of them is that I bought them to enjoy, so those that had the downturn don’t hurt too much! 😀
This channel is so much better than the short seller channels who want everyone to sell things at low prices to them by saying no one can post high prices (except them). I wish i could always get things for free, but trading has taught me a bigger wisdom. If the prices are too high for what you can afford, walk away and dont try to short sell the market if you want anything you have to be valuable. Experienced traders know the two sides of the deal and respect that they will reverse roles as part of buying and selling things. Market prices should not be fixed, you are correct about no gate-keeping!!
Transformers has me the most excited I've been since the early days of Image. Filled with twists and turns and lots of excitement. I'm enjoying all of the Energon Universe stuff really. I know "the industry is dying" and all of that, but if you look around you can find some real gems out there.
Great stuff. I have been reading for 30+ years and by way of that am a collector, but mostly a reader/appreciator and it is always nice to hear when people still read. I suggest all of the GI Joe centric books - Duke, Cobra Commander, Scarlet, Destro. Not only great nostalgia, they stand on their own very well.
Love the content sir! , it really got me back in the swing of things. I found two collections I owned gave one to my oldest son. Crazy he digs comics and artwork! Days of Future Past and Miller DD are some of my top favorite storylines.
My biggest investment of 2024 (Really started in 2023, but picked up a lot more in 2024) is trying more new comics, especially indie comics. I used to mainly stick to the characters I was interested in, but publishers like Image and Dark Horse have really brought some bangers. Not to mention the newest one, Ghost Machine. I read Geiger back when it was first on its own under Image and got hooked. Then Junkyard Joe was amazing, and now Rook Exodus, Redcoat, etc. have been great. EC Comics is also back with a new line of horror comics It's a great time to be a comic reader!
I think it is amazing when one can pick up a book for X number of dollars and then sell it for two time X number of dollars or more. Congratulations on all of these great sales that you made.
That was awesome, by the way always watching ur show🎉, the episode that I like the most is that when u told the story of the yard sale that the seller sold his grandfathers collection of spiderman for a dollar each then when u told the seller that it might be worth a fortune the seller sweat bullets 😂. Love that story🎉
Was hoping you’d do the matching video to Minty the Clown. If he’s your alter ego for duds, you need one for the wins. Get yourself a tuxedo t-shirt and a monocle.
Just recently got back into collecting and your video is one of the first I’ve watched to try and do some research, subscribed purely based on the fact I saw you wearing an Eagles hat! Really hoping to gain more valuable insight from you as you post more vids. 40K will be here before you know it 🦅 #FlyEaglesFly
Reading is truly the best investment you could make!
Nuff said!
This content is right my alley. Not a lot of intro or sponsored distractions. Straight to the comics.
These are the videos you excel at because of your inherently positive nature. I tend to be such a negative, cynical person and it’s exhausting so I’ve always been attracted to your channel from the very start because you are a good guy and you remember to keep comics in your heart, not just in your bank account. So I loved this video and hearing your great updates. Best comics channel on YT and best comics dude in the hobby! Thanks James! -Glen
Collecting with my son has been my biggest investment. He started with me because he liked Miles Morales.
Poor kid
Peter Darker is such a boring character
Peter cracker is no better
Despite the bad investments glad to hear there were upsides for you. Congratulations on the expansion of the antique shop!
Awesome to see the wins (and kind of wins) from the first half of 2024 James!
Great job as usual! These are the types of videos I look for. looking forward to more!
It's awesome that you are reading again. In my experience selling it's easy to start seeing comics as work/money instead of the art they are.
Bro glad you're back to reading. I collect primarily as a reader... it's the main reason I stay in the hobby.
Same here! IMAGE!
I really enjoy these videos and I am learning a lot. I am a returning comic book reader and collector. Comics right now are bringing me back the joy I had as a teen reading comics. Revisting characters and seeing where they have gone is so much fun and in a way like going back home and catching up. Meeting the new characters is amazing. Still figuring out the grading part of comics. As a kid I just read them and bagged them and then would take them out to use them help draw the characters. I would get a lot of milage and fun out of a comic back then. I am very happy to have found your TH-cam channel. Thank you for all the info. Keep posting cause I will keep watching.
"Local Man" is so good! So many great books to read these days. I'm jealous but also happy for that TMNT collection you got.
That's a heck of a good streak! Keep it up, hopefully that streak doesn't slow down!
Wish I was close enough to visit the antique shop. Love the videos!
congrats on the antique room for your comics and your new baby :) keep up the good work
Thanks giving these fun shows. Your One of the Top reps
I’ve been watching your channel for well over a year & your 1 of many people that have gotten me to start collecting, I try & watch your TH-cam channel anytime I can, keep up the great work
Great video. Glad to see it isn’t all bad. I agree that reading is what it’s about. Not just about collecting but enjoying the stories and art as well.
Amazing video James! Some very impressive books you got from the "perfect collection". Keep on hunting!
I love seeing you grow your comic business and social media footprint. Great video as always!
I stopped by your antique shop the 2nd or 3rd week you were open and bought a couple of your wall books. Amazing what the room looks like now! Have to get back up there to check it out soon! Love all your videos James! Keep it up! Much success in '24!
Very happy for you that your own X-Men collection got perfect grade. Congrats!
Love that you rediscovered reading comic books. There's an endless amount of quality material out there to read!
Expanding in the Antique Shop was a step of faith that paid off; congratulations. A dedicated dollar bin room is a great idea. Customers love quality dollar bins.
Believe it or not blue beetle has been good imo. Interior art is awsome. Thanks
I agree with reading comics again. I started reading again last year after stopping for many years and many of Images comics are hitting it out of the park.
Congrats brother! That’s awesome 👏 I’m in NJ definitely going to make a trip to your store one day
Happy for you man. Best of luck for the rest of the year.
You definitely had a head banger of a year! May it always be a great investment. Thanks for your uplifting videos!
I like the idea of having specific things you can look back at that were good choices!
I just started my 10 year old in reading and collecting comics and he has a thing for the “What if” comics. So investing in reading is a great thing especially if you can get these very young kids into reading comic books. It’s part of my youth and I hope that he will continue into adulthood.
Good follow up video hopefully the remainder of this year goes well for ya
Glad you opened a shop and are doing this full time.
That is some contest!!!
Talk about a life changing prize!
Really happy to see the success with the Shorts/Tik Toks. Thats how I came across the channel originally...which has been GREAT for my comic collection, and TERRIBLE for my wallet 😀That perfect collection was fantastic. So happy to have my perfect 1st print of the original Dark Horse Aliens set because of that collection.
It's good to hear the good brother. The bad times are just there, so we appreciate the good that God brings our way.
I consider myself a reader first and a collector second, I'm glad you rejoined the ranks of the readers.
glad to hear your shop is doing good. makes me feel like theres a little hope for the hobby out there
The bad comes with the good lol. Keep the good investments coming man!!!
Great insights on your comic book investments for 2024. Cheers to more awesome content!
I was feeling really bad for you after watching the first video on bad deals. I'm so happy after seeing this video. I, too, have begun reading some current books and rediscovering the pleasure that comes from just enjoying the stories. They say you lose your joy for something once it becomes a business, I'm glad that isn't necessarily true.
Glad to hear the success of the business and channel. 🎉
I'm so proud of your success and participating in your claim sales!
I been a lot more picky. I used to buy lower condition books now I go for high grade. I feel more fulfilled when I have a really clean book than wishing I had one in better condition
Great video James! It's great how you share all aspects. Very informative.
Nice books! After that last video I was hoping you had big wins lol
Near Mint is a very fluid word among collectors and comic shops 😂 great video.
Congratulations on your store expansion! We need more cheap comic and book stores.
Love this!! Always good to hear from you!!
Congrats on all the wins and thanks for sharing! I recently got back into comics after years away and am glad I did, making up for lost time.
What up bro! As in many cases in life, with comics, you win some and you lose some! I’ve had some pricey books tank in value and some inexpensive one soar like crazy. The good about all of them is that I bought them to enjoy, so those that had the downturn don’t hurt too much! 😀
This channel is so much better than the short seller channels who want everyone to sell things at low prices to them by saying no one can post high prices (except them). I wish i could always get things for free, but trading has taught me a bigger wisdom. If the prices are too high for what you can afford, walk away and dont try to short sell the market if you want anything you have to be valuable. Experienced traders know the two sides of the deal and respect that they will reverse roles as part of buying and selling things. Market prices should not be fixed, you are correct about no gate-keeping!!
I'm starting to put some of my books on Ebay now just cause I have too much haha. I watch your videos for advice and knowledge.
The room in the antique shop looks great.
Those Comic Fun Facts are indeed very fun!
More space always leads to more sales which leads to more money. Congrats.
That signed green lantern collection is still my favorite video of yours. An absolutely ridiculous collection
I look forward to the fun facts shorts each day. Great work.
Always enjoy watching your content.
Keep positive and enjoy the reading of the hoby
Transformers has me the most excited I've been since the early days of Image. Filled with twists and turns and lots of excitement. I'm enjoying all of the Energon Universe stuff really. I know "the industry is dying" and all of that, but if you look around you can find some real gems out there.
Staying positive is the key!
Wow it’s amazing how you progressed since I have been watching you the last couple of years! 👍
Congrats on your wins and on potentially 40k subs. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely some awesome wins! The shop is looking really cool!
Great stuff. I have been reading for 30+ years and by way of that am a collector, but mostly a reader/appreciator and it is always nice to hear when people still read. I suggest all of the GI Joe centric books - Duke, Cobra Commander, Scarlet, Destro. Not only great nostalgia, they stand on their own very well.
Love the transparency 👍
I wanna come to the antique shop so bad! Might try and make a trip there while im in Jersey
That daredevil was sweet! Awesome stuff
Proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep on keeping on.
Love the content sir! , it really got me back in the swing of things. I found two collections I owned gave one to my oldest son. Crazy he digs comics and artwork! Days of Future Past and Miller DD are some of my top favorite storylines.
Great to see that you did well with the various successes, especially your own pc stuff.
Love All the videos you do!!! And look forward to each New one!
I love the fun facts you started!!!!
Gotta love those well preserved original owner collections. I'm going through one myself.
Congrats on the antique shop expansion. Stopped by when you were in the little room. I'll need to swing back through.
That was an embarrassment-this is now the real deal haha
My biggest investment of 2024 (Really started in 2023, but picked up a lot more in 2024) is trying more new comics, especially indie comics. I used to mainly stick to the characters I was interested in, but publishers like Image and Dark Horse have really brought some bangers. Not to mention the newest one, Ghost Machine. I read Geiger back when it was first on its own under Image and got hooked. Then Junkyard Joe was amazing, and now Rook Exodus, Redcoat, etc. have been great. EC Comics is also back with a new line of horror comics It's a great time to be a comic reader!
Glad the gamble on the shop paid off you're going to hit 40k in no time
Love videos like this. So much fun to see the journey.
I think it is amazing when one can pick up a book for X number of dollars and then sell it for two time X number of dollars or more. Congratulations on all of these great sales that you made.
You're fighting the good fight and living the dream brother
Subscribed, liked and commented - just like I have on 90% of Mint Hunter videos.
Yes I've been reading a lot this year. Congratulations on your wins.
The perfect collection is incredible! Very well done!
Maybe I should watch your YT shorts. I haven't been, but I bet I've missed some pretty fun comic facts.
That was awesome, by the way always watching ur show🎉, the episode that I like the most is that when u told the story of the yard sale that the seller sold his grandfathers collection of spiderman for a dollar each then when u told the seller that it might be worth a fortune the seller sweat bullets 😂. Love that story🎉
Congrats on the antique shop expansion and turing a profit!
love the videos, can't wait to visit your shop
Just getting started collecting comics and physical media. Interesting watching all the vids and learning.
Love the good news in this video! Keep up the good work!
I need to drive down to see the shop
James you should a valuable second print video
I also have a nice copy of X-men 141. Thinking bout sending it in
Thank you for the TMNT's 1 thru 4. They look great! When I get them graded I'll let you know what grades they get.
dude I LOVE your #1. Was not expecting that
And you look great bro! Working hard across the board😎😎
Green Arrow is my favorite DC hero "because I am secretly a Batman Fan"
Was hoping you’d do the matching video to Minty the Clown. If he’s your alter ego for duds, you need one for the wins. Get yourself a tuxedo t-shirt and a monocle.
Just recently got back into collecting and your video is one of the first I’ve watched to try and do some research, subscribed purely based on the fact I saw you wearing an Eagles hat! Really hoping to gain more valuable insight from you as you post more vids. 40K will be here before you know it 🦅 #FlyEaglesFly
Another great video.. thank you!
Love your videos, keep up the good work!