Very classy James. Most people would be crushed, but you've put yourself in the shoes of the people who have accumulated such a collection and thought about what benefits their needs above your own. That's very big of you. Honestly, that's what makes you a true collector, because you value the books and value what they mean to others. Head up, other opportunities will come up at some point if you stay in the hobby long enough. Cheers!
James, you are a very knowledgeable comic collector. The collection sounds like an amazing life opportunity. Hopefully you'll be able to be apart of that special deal. But always remember, there are other deals waiting out there, too. Who knows what's around the corner!
There's no guarantee it's worth more in 20 years especially the 1980s stuff. That stuff might have already peaked. They would be way better off selling it now and putting it into an s&p index fund for 20 years. Maybe just keep the Golden age.
I don’t even want to think about what the seller has put out for all these comic books with bags, boards, boxes and actually buying the books. However, only having the comic with the first appearance of green arrow and Aquaman would be nice let alone the first appearance of Wonder Woman. Arguably the best female character in comics.
I’ve gone thru and purchased collections of only around 6,000 comics and that had taken a lot of time. So the time you had probably spent on a roughly 90,000 collection is crazy to think of! Definitely deep pockets are needed maybe get together a group to invest in something like that. Nice informative video!
I can’t even IMAGINE the time commitment if my investor closed on this. It wouldn’t be me spending the time doing it as it would be him purchasing but even STILL!
This whole story is very cool and it is very respectable that they gave you the $500 for your time. I don’t know too many people that would have done that.
Those are some big books you mentioned. Very cool story, interesting to hear they are sitting on them for now. I have been carefully picking up some of these "tanking" books and also plan on sitting for them for a few years. Hopefully they keep gaining value over that time...
Happy New Year. Glad to see you taking it well. Buyers like you make comic collecting great. Hopefully you can make a lot of money and buy that collection in the future. Goals
Even though you cant buy them now, you should see if theyd like to colloborate on a video for the channel where you get to review some of the collection.
Opportunities like that come and go in this hobby but they’ll be others, don’t you worry. When the time is right you’ll know it and we’ll all be watching that video in awe. I’m sure it was quite the treat just to be able to hold some of those books and work on the collection just as a whole. Patience is the key don’t you forget. Until then like you always say “keep on hunting”.
Once-in-a-lifetime find, that's for sure. Who has a run of More Fun Comics hero keys? I've never even seen any of those outside from scans on Heritage... That's a great thing to look forward to. Maybe you'll get that call in 15-20 years, maybe you won't... but at least now you have time to build up capital in your comic business to potentially be in the position to make an offer on it down the line
Dang even though you didn't get your hands on this collection, still must of been pretty damn cool being able to see half of those books, or let alone come across some of those runs. Hopefully in the near future you can get your hands on another collection like that one
90,000 comics, a collection worth $1 million, Golden Age first appearances of major characters - these are so far removed from my own comics reading and collecting experiences that it remains in the realm of the theoretical. Sorry the deal didn't come through James but you are no further behind than before the brothers contacted you (in fact, you're $500 ahead).
Hard luck pal, but sounds like you're handling the loss with dignity, the seller treated you right and I'm looking forward to watching your video 15 years from now where you score this awesome collection.
You could have given Regie a run for his money with that collection. Were any of the Golden Age books restored? I sold my copy of More Fun #73 in August. Two things hurt the sale; restoration and 3 weeks before the trailer dropped.
That's a dream collection but unless you have a massive warehouse and insanely deep pockets like a handful of the big dealers we always see at cons, this just isn't practical. But man what a sight to see! Crazy.
As dope as it wouldve been, im sure youll come across another massive collection man. Again your positivity will always bring you good karma man. Good huntin!
If I had 90,000 comics to sell I would bundle them into sets and runs including the keys to incentivize purchases. Anything left over can be priced individually. Might be able to move a lot of sets and runs to jump start making the money back. Good luck next time!
Very smart decision on their part. Unfortunate for you right now, but $500 is nice. The rght thing for them to do too since you put good work into coordinating everything. If you're able to divulge, how did they acquire all those books?
I had a chance at a full-run 60s Marvel run - all beautifully preserved about 30 years ago, but missed out on it. BTW which pedigree is that Aquaman in your outro on this video?
Wow!! Totally awesomeness of a super duper Neat'O Cool out story. Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😎 👍 ♥️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️📚📚📚📚📚✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💯💯
This is why I watch! This could have easily been a woah is me video or ranting about something that didn’t go your way. Instead you took the news on the chin and we got a nice video out of it
Classy move for them to still venmo you some money after all of that and say you'll be the person they come to when they're ready to sell. And who knows, if the market takes off again in the next 5 years, you might get a call sooner than you think
Sounds like a great collection It will all work out and they have your number Even if I had the cash that is a huge undertaking…storage sorting selling..it would take me years to do all that myself…fun if you don’t have the pressure of paying off the debt in a quick timeframe…always enjoy your videos!
I'm glad I never collected for the money. I've got some pricey books that I got good deals on, but I envision them being in my casket when they put me in the ground. 🤣🍺
Anyway you look at it, it would be a lot of time and patience for anyone! But a true collector would love every minute of it, I know I would seeing the history just sitting there!
That is the type of collection that you would love to have the funds to purchase. Those 1st appearance books regardless of condition are total interest grabbers.
Keep in touch with these people it’s not gonna take 10-15 years for that girl to make moves to sell at least some of those books guaranteed that’s her motivation. When she starts sniffing around about selling those books make sure the ringer on your phone is “ON”.
Great episode! Too bad they didn't want to let you have some books instead of cash but very cool of them. Other thought is that the girl getting interested in comics and discovering what is in this collection is a youtube channel i would definitely watch!
Hah I wonder how you would react to the 30,000 copy silver\bronze age collection I had in early 1980s..basically had multiples of all Marvel titiles in stock from 1964 up, DC main titles from late 1950s to 1970....sold majority of them in 1980s and 1990s but dont regret it. The fun was in the chase and basically hobby paid for itself...now Golden Age was really scarce to find in wild where I lived in south back then.
They say you always regret what you don't buy, even if what you don't buy is every comic from the 1980's...? 😆 For real though, I wish it had turned out different for you! I had the opportunity recently to hold a Superman 1 and Wonder Woman 1 simultaneously, and man...what a rush. I can't imagine having access to so many more books with the possibility of owning them (even if to sell).
sorry for your loss my friend be patient and it will come back to you
Very classy James. Most people would be crushed, but you've put yourself in the shoes of the people who have accumulated such a collection and thought about what benefits their needs above your own. That's very big of you. Honestly, that's what makes you a true collector, because you value the books and value what they mean to others. Head up, other opportunities will come up at some point if you stay in the hobby long enough. Cheers!
Deals come and go. Some are better than others. We have all been there.
James, you are a very knowledgeable comic collector. The collection sounds like an amazing life opportunity. Hopefully you'll be able to be apart of that special deal. But always remember, there are other deals waiting out there, too. Who knows what's around the corner!
There's no guarantee it's worth more in 20 years especially the 1980s stuff. That stuff might have already peaked. They would be way better off selling it now and putting it into an s&p index fund for 20 years. Maybe just keep the Golden age.
Shifting a million bucks of comics or 90,000 in total is a very daunting and scary thought if you’re reselling them yourself.
I don’t even want to think about what the seller has put out for all these comic books with bags, boards, boxes and actually buying the books. However, only having the comic with the first appearance of green arrow and Aquaman would be nice let alone the first appearance of Wonder Woman. Arguably the best female character in comics.
I’ve gone thru and purchased collections of only around 6,000 comics and that had taken a lot of time. So the time you had probably spent on a roughly 90,000 collection is crazy to think of!
Definitely deep pockets are needed maybe get together a group to invest in something like that.
Nice informative video!
I can’t even IMAGINE the time commitment if my investor closed on this. It wouldn’t be me spending the time doing it as it would be him purchasing but even STILL!
I think most people do not understand how once in a life time this collection sounds. Condolences on your loss, my friend.
INDEED!
This whole story is very cool and it is very respectable that they gave you the $500 for your time. I don’t know too many people that would have done that.
I agree
More Fun comics was the true Crown Jewel of DC just as Comic Cavalcade or Early Worlds Finest. With My own
That would have been AWESOME. At least you got to see them....
Sounds like an incredible collection. I wouldnt even have the room for all those books.
Wow James, only you could find such a huge collection.
Sorry to hear this. Good luck in the new year. I enjoy your content very much.
Those are some big books you mentioned. Very cool story, interesting to hear they are sitting on them for now. I have been carefully picking up some of these "tanking" books and also plan on sitting for them for a few years. Hopefully they keep gaining value over that time...
James not only do you have a channel with great content and expertise you are also awesome doing Air Drums!!!!!
That first Dr Fate sounds so sweet honestly.
I have second-hand frustration SO bad
I love the Superman on the wall. I know mine isn’t 9.4 but just love the cover art
I love how positive you are about this. 100% the best. That Aquaman first appearance too. Wow. 👍👍👍
I know we get Jaded by seeing so many cool comics but I think just even getting to see these things in the wild is amazing in itself
Nice the daughter can be interested in the golden and bronze books.
Happy New Year. Glad to see you taking it well. Buyers like you make comic collecting great. Hopefully you can make a lot of money and buy that collection in the future. Goals
Even though you cant buy them now, you should see if theyd like to colloborate on a video for the channel where you get to review some of the collection.
wow. that sounds like some collection. congrats to the previous winners, enjoy your figures.
Thank you kindly
This was darn interesting, despite the disappointing conclusion. Thanks. :)
Opportunities like that come and go in this hobby but they’ll be others, don’t you worry. When the time is right you’ll know it and we’ll all be watching that video in awe. I’m sure it was quite the treat just to be able to hold some of those books and work on the collection just as a whole. Patience is the key don’t you forget. Until then like you always say “keep on hunting”.
😮 Wow, it must of been amazing to see in person.
You've grown so much rlfrom the begging bro. I'm super proud of you. And keep changing lives. ❤❤
Thank you so much! If I had gotten this collection it would have catapulted me into the big leagues. One day!
Never say never. Good things come to those who wait! That one day will happen for you. I know it will! 😊
Once-in-a-lifetime find, that's for sure. Who has a run of More Fun Comics hero keys? I've never even seen any of those outside from scans on Heritage... That's a great thing to look forward to. Maybe you'll get that call in 15-20 years, maybe you won't... but at least now you have time to build up capital in your comic business to potentially be in the position to make an offer on it down the line
Dang even though you didn't get your hands on this collection, still must of been pretty damn cool being able to see half of those books, or let alone come across some of those runs. Hopefully in the near future you can get your hands on another collection like that one
Sounds like an amazing opportunity, even if the timing wasnt right. The next big collection is always around the corner.
90,000 comics, a collection worth $1 million, Golden Age first appearances of major characters - these are so far removed from my own comics reading and collecting experiences that it remains in the realm of the theoretical. Sorry the deal didn't come through James but you are no further behind than before the brothers contacted you (in fact, you're $500 ahead).
I swear I have PTSD for not buying a near full run of Amazing Spider last year. I cannot get over it. Not the same magnitude, but i know how you feel.
Can’t believe having 90k of comics , I have 10k and that is a lot of space taken. Sounds an amazing collection though 😄
Hard luck pal, but sounds like you're handling the loss with dignity, the seller treated you right and I'm looking forward to watching your video 15 years from now where you score this awesome collection.
Captain Carrot you say? I wanna see a Captain Carrot vs Flaming Carrot crossover, with a few turtles sprinkled in perhaps! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
You could have given Regie a run for his money with that collection. Were any of the Golden Age books restored? I sold my copy of More Fun #73 in August. Two things hurt the sale; restoration and 3 weeks before the trailer dropped.
Still exciting to hear about the collection.
That's a dream collection but unless you have a massive warehouse and insanely deep pockets like a handful of the big dealers we always see at cons, this just isn't practical. But man what a sight to see! Crazy.
As dope as it wouldve been, im sure youll come across another massive collection man. Again your positivity will always bring you good karma man. Good huntin!
Sounds like a crazy popular collection that will age well.
Man just the thought of owning some of those first appearances is just wild
If I had 90,000 comics to sell I would bundle them into sets and runs including the keys to incentivize purchases. Anything left over can be priced individually. Might be able to move a lot of sets and runs to jump start making the money back. Good luck next time!
Looking at this from the seller’s POV, with the price drops in so many books, I think holding onto them for 15-20 more years is their best option.
A learning experience in the long run... You'll get it next time
I don't exactly see deals of this caliber too often! In fact this was the greatest collection I've ever seen (that was offered to be sold)
Chin up! I know this is your year to as another tuber says "make the magic happen!"😊
That's a lot of books....but I'd be up to the challenge!!
Very smart decision on their part. Unfortunate for you right now, but $500 is nice. The rght thing for them to do too since you put good work into coordinating everything.
If you're able to divulge, how did they acquire all those books?
fee fi fo fum I feel a great year of comics to come. Got some great custom sketch covers in the works.
Here’s hoping!
@@MintHunterComics put it out there in the universe man.
Wow, thats just amazing stuff!!!
I had a chance at a full-run 60s Marvel run - all beautifully preserved about 30 years ago, but missed out on it. BTW which pedigree is that Aquaman in your outro on this video?
Wow!! Totally awesomeness of a super duper Neat'O Cool out story. Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😎 👍 ♥️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️📚📚📚📚📚✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💯💯
Happy to share it!
Dig the channel - please keep the quality content coming 👍
A concentrated more fun pocket is super rare...that's amazing
I agree.
James you'll get the next big collection for sure
That sounds like a crazy big sale to handle. Definitely a very good selling opportunity, maybe you could buy it in parts every once in awhile!
Gut wrenching but understandable...Great to think you might get the phone call..at least you know they are out there...
Whew lot of time ahead of you. If you have it
This is why I watch! This could have easily been a woah is me video or ranting about something that didn’t go your way. Instead you took the news on the chin and we got a nice video out of it
Glad you enjoyed it! I try to approach things positively!
Wow! It would have been a lot of great new content. I'm happy at least you were shown respect for your time and energy.
Good luck in the new year!!
Classy move for them to still venmo you some money after all of that and say you'll be the person they come to when they're ready to sell. And who knows, if the market takes off again in the next 5 years, you might get a call sooner than you think
VERY classy - they wouldn't take no for an answer! Good guys
So you're saying there's a chance, boy that would have been a nice haul can't imagine how long it would take to go through them all.
I’d love to see a video or series about good books to buy right now in the down market.
Very cool of them to compensate you for your time. Now you just have to put a reminder in your calendar to follow up with them in January 2039.
Man that is a tough break. Sorry!
Sounds like a great collection
It will all work out and they have your number
Even if I had the cash that is a huge undertaking…storage sorting selling..it would take me years to do all that myself…fun if you don’t have the pressure of paying off the debt in a quick timeframe…always enjoy your videos!
Thank goodness they still venmo'd you lol I woulda been even more upset
How has the 40 Captain carrots not been used as a gag in a video yet
Pulling the trigger on this type of deal is a big deal so I can see why you didn’t go all in at first offer. But I do hope you can still get it.😊
Ahhhh what an epic collection!
Glad they recognized your effort.
Yeah, but did they have Superboy #0, 1st Appearanceof King Shark, with the Zero Hour logo varient.
Captain carrot 🥕 too funnylove the golden age enjoy this
That's cold blooded that they shafted you
i would love one of the captain carrot figures but would also really love it if you signed it
I'm glad I never collected for the money. I've got some pricey books that I got good deals on, but I envision them being in my casket when they put me in the ground. 🤣🍺
Anyway you look at it, it would be a lot of time and patience for anyone!
But a true collector would love every minute of it, I know I would seeing the history just sitting there!
Bummer!! But at least you have a good story!
I would love to find a captain carrot comic it some point. Maybe when I get my taxes this year.
90K! Holy $#!%😮 That sounds like they owned or claimed a whole LCS! Amazed and jealous I am. 👍🏼
*_Sounds like you all dodged the same bullet._*
*_Why didn't they sell it before this past summer? They had the collection for years?_*
That is the type of collection that you would love to have the funds to purchase. Those 1st appearance books regardless of condition are total interest grabbers.
Agreed! I’d pay full price on those books any day! (If I had the appropriate funds that is)
Keep in touch with these people it’s not gonna take 10-15 years for that girl to make moves to sell at least some of those books guaranteed that’s her motivation. When she starts sniffing around about selling those books make sure the ringer on your phone is “ON”.
Great episode! Too bad they didn't want to let you have some books instead of cash but very cool of them. Other thought is that the girl getting interested in comics and discovering what is in this collection is a youtube channel i would definitely watch!
Captain Carrot is the future of the DCEU!
That sucks. I have had collections sold out from under me for what I offered for them. At least that isn't the case.
Careful taking on debt to purchase! That could easily backfire. 😅
You got a million bucks for comics? Daaaamn
That’s a big collection! 😅
You will hear from them again. IMO the market is still correcting. Like most things it will over correct. They are going to wish they sold sooner.
Hah I wonder how you would react to the 30,000 copy silver\bronze age collection I had in early 1980s..basically had multiples of all Marvel titiles in stock from 1964 up, DC main titles from late 1950s to 1970....sold majority of them in 1980s and 1990s but dont regret it. The fun was in the chase and basically hobby paid for itself...now Golden Age was really scarce to find in wild where I lived in south back then.
They say you always regret what you don't buy, even if what you don't buy is every comic from the 1980's...? 😆
For real though, I wish it had turned out different for you! I had the opportunity recently to hold a Superman 1 and Wonder Woman 1 simultaneously, and man...what a rush. I can't imagine having access to so many more books with the possibility of owning them (even if to sell).
Sounds like nice collection
Love your content. Some deals just aren’t meant to be.
Big bummer, but who knows? Things can change and you may get that call sooner than later.
Maybe!
Keep checking in on them - they'll change their minds and want the cash
They’ve got my number!
I’m sorry it fell through it would of been amazing