Hunting for COMICS at the KOCH Comic Book Warehouse in New York City for the Last Time

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  • Embark on an unforgettable journey as we visit the iconic KOCH Comic Book Warehouse in New York City for the very last time!
    Known as a treasure trove for comic enthusiasts, KOCH has been a haven for collectors and fans alike, filled to the brim with thousands of comics, graphic novels, and rare collectibles. Join us as we navigate the endless aisles, unearthing hidden gems, vintage issues, and maybe even that elusive comic you've been searching for.
    In this video:
    Dive deep into the vast collections of KOCH Warehouse.
    Discover rare and vintage comics from various eras.
    Share in the nostalgia and stories that make KOCH a legendary spot in the comic community.
    Get tips on how to hunt for comics like a pro.
    Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the comic scene, this is an adventure you won't want to miss!
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  • @wayneweidman1543
    @wayneweidman1543 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    They have the right to charge whatever they want. You have the right to walk away without buying anything. I’m glad you stood your ground and didn’t get anything. I don’t buy from shops that change prices at the register.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Yup, they have the right to up charge their dollar bin books to $5 and I have the right to decide not to buy anything. I still had a fun day hanging out with friends and that is the most important thing anyway.

    • @wlnorris75
      @wlnorris75 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      And that business ethic is why they can't afford to stay there anymore... I have shady dealers do that stuff all the time.
      Walked up to a guy at a toy show and he had one long box of comics. Nothing priced so I asked how much before even looking. He told me $1 a book. I pulled out a DC Comics Presents and two issues of Alf, and went to pay, he said that would be $15. I told him he told me $1 a book, he said he didn't. He said he was talking to "somone else" and not me when he said $1. Never mind there was no one else at his booth.
      Wasted my time and I walked away leaving him holding the books. I run into that kind of dealer at almost every show I go to. Then they are back again the next year, with the exact same stuff they had a year before.

    • @RobertMunro-wb6jb
      @RobertMunro-wb6jb 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I thought the rule is as priced ! So if it says $1 then that’s what your meant to get charged !!! Bad business!!

    • @Denz-tr5yf
      @Denz-tr5yf 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It’s like they use y’all to figure what’s valuable

  • @cheesefrog99
    @cheesefrog99 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I went to this warehouse last weekend as well. After an hour or so of making a stack to fill up a short box, I was told that their short box deal was only for books in the "Dollar aisle." They are such a mess. Then I picked out a small stack of dollar books. And the price guy actually said, "I'll be nice" and he quoted me the correct price for my dollar books. I was ready to walk out with nothing if he was gonna jack up the prices.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh man at least he let you buy the dollar books for the proper price. Its always ok to walk if you think the vendor is being unfair. Nothing wrong with that. Or buying just the ones you think are fair if they jack up prices etc.

  • @jasonfinestonecolors8859
    @jasonfinestonecolors8859 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Maybe a sad ending to the day, but I can tell you that you definitely captured The Spirit of the place on video! I felt like I was there!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeah my main goal was to try to get the full place on video and just give you the feeling what the place was like. I dont think I have seen a video that has done that before so I accomplished that. I still had fun with friends and got a fun video out of it and that alone made it a great day.

  • @huffhouseart3377
    @huffhouseart3377 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    You would think they would be having a buy one get one free with that much product to be moving soon! Thanks for sharing such great content.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yeah I am really confused as to why prices are still full look them up prices and not clear them out prices.

  • @squinkque
    @squinkque 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I hate to see a comic book store go out of business but that "dynamic" pricing on comics once you bring them up to the counter is one of the many reasons some comic book stores are going out of business. The ole bait and switch is not a good business practice.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, switching prices at check out is a big no no for me.

    • @Denz-tr5yf
      @Denz-tr5yf 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I thought they went out of business years ago. I could have sworn I went to they’re going out of business sale 10-12 years ago 😂

  • @jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098
    @jerrythejitterbugcomicbook4098 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Thank you for sharing a part of local comic history. I only permit prices to change at checkout when the price goes down.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      You are very welcome and yes discount at checkout are great haha

  • @Mangocatz1
    @Mangocatz1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I know it shouldn't matter about who checks out who and they should honor the dollar bin prices however, You went on the wrong day Joe wasn't there he never looks up book prices and respects and trust where you tell him you got the books from. Lastly they have a weekly news letter that tells you the sales and deals of the week.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Yeah last time I was there I checked out with Joe and it was nice. This time it was not which is frustrating. I almost edited the end out but I realized if I don't give an honest experience, then other may go in not knowing what the experience may be like so you know what to expect.

  • @PsychoPhil42
    @PsychoPhil42 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I've seen a bunch of TH-cam videos about this place and they all end in the same way, they get to the register and the guy starts jacking with the prices. Everybody ends up walking away.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah seems to be a common theme. I was trying to avoid that myself by hitting the dollar bin, oh well. Plenty of more comics out there.

  • @bengrimm1222
    @bengrimm1222 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Haha another glowing review of a visit to the warehouse.

  • @barrywainwright3391
    @barrywainwright3391 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    That comic warehouse doesn't know how to sell comics and they will continue to be stuck with them for a long time.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think they landlord wants them out very soon, so they will be leaving the building one way or another.

  • @ronaldbourgeois1255
    @ronaldbourgeois1255 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Also have used books red river books in the exchange district it’s the same look and feel as it’s beer around since 1974.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Are the prices better at that place?

  • @michaelsharkey4255
    @michaelsharkey4255 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Place is a joke. Seems like they don’t want to sell anything. I’m surprised they are still in business.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think its just grown past its usefulness. A shell of its former self.

  • @voyager7
    @voyager7 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    That's a real bummer (the pay experience at the end)...and the guy lost out on any sale from you because of the shady moves he tried to pull. I don't blame you at all for passing!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Yeah it was a really bummer, at the end I decided not to buy anything because of that. Oh well so much more comics in the city to dig through. That is why I like places that price out their comics or you know they will give you a deal etc. That way I know what I am getting into.

  • @JC-dg6vo
    @JC-dg6vo 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Fun show. You definitely have an encyclopedic knowledge base (who did what covers, writers, etc.) When I watch your video, I need to bring a snack. They are documentary length, 😆 But great to watch.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I always say those who think they know everything have nothing else to learn. I know a lot but always want to learn more, its impossible to have all knowledge.

  • @maxgottfried
    @maxgottfried 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I went there many years ago to purchase a few foreign comics. I found a some and when I went to check out. An employee looked at them, stepped back 5 feet away from me and examined them. He had to walk 5 feet away from to figure out the prices instead of determining them in front of me!? WTF!!! I agreed to the prices, paid and walked out. Even my wife, who was with me, thought that his conduct was weird.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah I think they just look everything up or that was the way they operated for years. Makes it a bit frustrating. Tried to avoid that unsuccessfully by only digging the dollar bin.

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Those boxes look ready to give up the ghost!!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That is for sure, they are all on their last legs.

  • @jabezcreed
    @jabezcreed 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If this guy wanted to pay his rent, he should be letting people pay by the pound to help liquidate his stock. Otherwise it's just a dusty personal collection he's trying to make a few dollars on.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah if it was me I would start with a fill a long box sale, maybe $1000 each the first few days so the most expensive stuff gets some of the money. Then drop to $500, $300, $1 each any book, $200 $100 etc until its all gone.

  • @oisintaylor3382
    @oisintaylor3382 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glad you didn’t give them the sale. That’s a crooked way to do business and they should value their reputation more that the few bucks they would make to get one over on you. It’s happened me at comic shops too and that’s it then, they lose me as a customer forever.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah the whole situation just made me not want to buy any comics, and that is pretty hard to do usually.

  • @JoesephCastro-l6c
    @JoesephCastro-l6c 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Madam Xanadu 1st app was doorway to nightmare #1. I have issue 4. Great kaluta artwork.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Artwork is great, undervalued book.

  • @tiggreth
    @tiggreth 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I decided to skip to the end, not because I wasn't excited to watch you dig... but because I could guess what was going to happen. That guy basically farms out his labor to anyone willing to dig, decides a high cost so you feel like you just worked for it and either buy it or pass, then puts everything good up on eBay when you pass. He's kinda scum.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      They are gonna have to close very soon no matter what, I think they are just in denial a little. Should be blowing things out not nickel and diming. Either way the fun thing was hanging out with friends and I will do that any time I can.

    • @tiggreth
      @tiggreth 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@pop-comics Totally agree on the last part. I swear he's going to light it on fire though and try to collect insurance money.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Haha honestly I would not be shocked. I would not be surprised in the landlord get an eviction, and ends up just throwing it all out.

  • @tinakaranson6964
    @tinakaranson6964 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    It's always interesting to watch you dig. Too bad they're being greedy instead of making deals to clear it out. I would have walked away like you did too 👍🏻 😃

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Digging is always fun, I did have fun filming the place and digging. Its a bummer I ended up with nothing but its not the end of the world. Rather give my money to someone else.

  • @johnbrowne4648
    @johnbrowne4648 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Does the place still stink of cat urine?

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, it was really hard to stay there for too long.

  • @Bluelight176
    @Bluelight176 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    They are still open? I thought they closed a few months ago.........

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      They are still kicking. Not 100% sure when they will be close.

  • @dakoitcave817
    @dakoitcave817 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That place is not even chaos it’s a void and worthless for me as a hunter. When you find something good and they charge what they want, you did their work for them. I would not waste my time. I don’t even think they have any gems in that huge place anymore, only drek. It’s the allure that gets people to go and always let down.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The knowing almost anything you buy that is worth buying is going to be looked up and most likely ebay listing prices is not appealing to me. If I want to pay full ebay prices I go to ebay and buy there. If I want to buy random appealing books by spending hours hunting at a place I want to find them for a good price.

  • @JonsDDVlog
    @JonsDDVlog 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Jimmy Hoffa, the Ring of Power and the Ark of the Covenant could all be hidden in this place and no one would ever be able to find them.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      haha true lol

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    LOved it when you pulled out a copy of WOW comics and you both went (*DRum Roll*) :WOW!!

  • @CrawlingPanther
    @CrawlingPanther 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The gun that runs this place has long been an advisor for Overstreet. It's just business! That's how those guys have always viewed comic books.
    That's really shady he would change the price when you got to the register; I would most certainly just leave too. I

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It was not the owner that day but the other guy who is always there. Eitherway its shady to demand $5 a book for books out of their dollar bin.

  • @ebaymandavid723
    @ebaymandavid723 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was very excited at the beginning of your vid seeing all these rows of boxes to dig through, but when I saw your comment pop ups later in the vid that the books were priced at $5 each from the $1 bins, I knew instantly it was the old bait and switch game. I’m glad you walked away, but happy you had a fun time hanging out with your fellow comjc hunting buddies!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah bummer on the bait and switch pricing, but it was still a nice day with friends and that is most important.

  • @nowherejoe1368
    @nowherejoe1368 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    what a mess, how does that place make money?

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think they just have a ton of stuff and then sell a little bit of it each month at very high prices to keep going. Otherwise I have no idea.

  • @redrobbins5103
    @redrobbins5103 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another great video, and I would have done the exact same thing you did.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you, and yeah I had to walk I just don't like when people do things like that.

  • @adamgardner2244
    @adamgardner2244 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely shocked that they wouldn't do whatever they could to sell that stuff. They have to move and I'm sure tons of those books have been there for years. Price changing at the register is bad business. Another cool video Sean. I'm jealous you get to look through stock. I have to buy all my stuff online.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah I am really confused as to why they are not blowing things out yet.

  • @zekethewise7042
    @zekethewise7042 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What’s gonna happen to everything that doesn’t sale

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I think the plan is to find a single buyer, but they want too much from what I heard. There are things of value there but not things that sell well at a high price so no one its gonna just buy the work it would take to make a profit on it.

  • @all4bitcoin
    @all4bitcoin 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    how boring to go throught .50/1.00 boxes

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Nothing is priced in the warehouse and I find that sometimes they price it at ebay asking price which can be a lot more then what the item does sell for etc. I was just not in the mood to do that dance, so I picked the $1 boxes since I at least knew what it would cost me. But even that failed since they decided about 10 of the books I pulled where $5 not $1. I think they are closing very soon so they should be blowing things out, not sticking to trying to get the max they can.

  • @NaNa-qb8ld
    @NaNa-qb8ld 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was thinking about going to the warehouse before they closed. I knew they had a cat and the place was dusty, but just thinking about the cat peeing on all the books is cringe. I read a few stories about the warehouse, where he does the switcheroo on dollar books. Joseph Koch had an interview in Comics Journal about the store closing and it didn't seem like he was going out of the nostalgia business. Maybe that's why they aren't really trying to get rid of inventory. After watching this, I don't think it's worth spending the gas or even subway fare. Thanks for the review.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah the swicheroo thing was garbage, I hate stuff like that. Plenty of other vendors selling comics for good prices I can buy from.

  • @Exodus_comics
    @Exodus_comics 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this vid. Don’t live nearby and have been burning with curiosity what it’d be like to dig there. Thanks brotha 🤘🏽

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Happy you enjoyed the video. I wanted to create a video that mostly captured the space.

  • @comicKkrakK
    @comicKkrakK 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    KOCH warehouse!!!!! Man…I really wish I would have been able to get in there once. Bookmarked to watch later. Thanks for doing this one!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You are welcome. My friend Billy really wanted me to get there to try to document it before its gone. I think I captured the feel of it at least pretty well.

    • @comicKkrakK
      @comicKkrakK 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      So great to see in the space but I feel your frustration. I hate digging through comics with no prices and then getting surprised when you get up to pay. It just makes the whole experience frustrating. I’m kind of surprised that they’re doing that at this stage to be honest, you’d think they just want to move shit outta there. When does it officially shut its doors??

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Yeah I am actually really happy I was able to capture the space in 4k, just as a lasting memory of the place. And the price look up pricing etc is never fun for me, hence why I hit the dollar bin I thought that would be safe at least. Oh well there is so many better spots all over NYC to dig. I really thought they would be blowing stuff out. If it was me I would have a fill a long box for $500 or $1000 sale, then after selling a few $300 sale etc and keep doing that until its all cleared out. It feels like the reality of the situation is not hitting. I don't know when they officially shut but it sounds like it could be anytime now.

  • @brucew7339
    @brucew7339 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Place is a dump. I was there one time only. Got dust and asbestos all over me. Guy starts going on ebay and hitting me over the head. I was out. Just pissed i wasted my time.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Don't think I saw Asbestos, but other then that similar experience as well haha

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS did a video @ Koch and pretty much came to same conclusion... not a happy experience for him either...!!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah sounds like a lot of folks get the same experience.

  • @RobertMunro-wb6jb
    @RobertMunro-wb6jb 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I live in England and all the comic shops are like forbidden planet and travelling man !!!! But when I was a kid and I first got into comics there was a shop called time slip and it was just like this place !just piles and piles of old comics and memorabilia etc !!! I miss mom and pop comic shops like this place !!!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That sounds like an awesome spot, especially in the UK. Would have loved to shop there when it was around.

  • @exiles_dot_tv
    @exiles_dot_tv 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Did they used to put ads for this place in Marvel comics like decades ago? It sounds familiar

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I am pretty sure they did.

  • @NYCCollector7648
    @NYCCollector7648 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    still not 100% sure I should go and visit KOCH. ok. after seeing the whole vid. there is No need to go

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      For years I felt like I missed out not going, I have been twice and I can say your not missing out much. Yes a lot of comics but the pricing is too chaotic for me to make it fun.

    • @NYCCollector7648
      @NYCCollector7648 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@pop-comics the pricing did look a bit strange in your video - some boxes maked $1 and some not maked at all - how do you keep track of what box you picked from. THANKS for the vid and the commnets.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      In this case all the dollar boxes are in the one Aisle, so I had grabbed 5 books that I knew would be $5-$10 and then the rest I just pulled comics and magazines out of the dollar bins.

  • @josephbarbera9220
    @josephbarbera9220 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow I guess they are too lazy to price the books correctly and would rather come up with a price at the register. Not my kind of place to buy. I do have to say that place was interesting and I enjoyed the content even though the day didn’t pan out for you.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah buying here is always super stressful to me, I like to know what I am getting into before I start grabbing heaps of things to buy.

  • @piddles11
    @piddles11 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Used to buy from Joseph and Peter back in the late 1970’s. Thanks for the Tour ❤

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I love hearing history like that. You are very welcome I wanted to capture the warehouse before its gone.

  • @expensivecardboard
    @expensivecardboard 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Question. What’s the best resource to find out values of comic books? Thanks!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ebay sold prices are probably most accurate, the my collection app from Hip comics is fast and easy to use, not 100% accurate but its a good starting point if you want to scan through a bunch of books you dont know to at least give you an idea which ones you should further research.

  • @justinlawson8511
    @justinlawson8511 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello. I am blown away watching this. Tons of awesomeness.👍👍

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There is so much there it would take months to look at it all.

  • @willcaban5011
    @willcaban5011 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Even though they are going out, ill never go back, the owner of the joint has always been shady..love his cats tho lol

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Never met the cats but I have only been there a few times.

  • @dennishayes1505
    @dennishayes1505 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just wandering in a place like this is a treat all to itself. Glad you held your ground..

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah just being able to experience a place full of so many comics is pretty cool. Wish it was easier to buy from them.

  • @Kinodynasty
    @Kinodynasty 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool warehouse but terrible operation lol they are still in 1993

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah it is fun to be around so many comics. But very hard to buy from them there.

  • @allenyaboi846
    @allenyaboi846 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If there was a fire in this place youd be fucked aint no way you are getting out

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah that would be scary.

  • @mikes2719
    @mikes2719 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You just worked for free.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Pretty much haha But I got a fun video out of it at least

  • @petermot645
    @petermot645 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was there years ago, and I had the very same experience…

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah I am hearing a lot of the same experience.

  • @thecomickeeper5127
    @thecomickeeper5127 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Place was kind of wack . Can't find anything

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Things are semi sorted there into different areas, but it really is hard to figure out what is what and how much it will be.

  • @eggplantcomics8336
    @eggplantcomics8336 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gee shocking they are going out of business 😂

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I think when rent was cheap it worked out fine, but that area of the city is getting hot so rents just skyrocketing.

  • @tizhead
    @tizhead 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i watched a video of verygary and pressable defects dig thru that same place a few years ago. they didnt leave with much either and said the clerk pulled up ebay for the prices. personally i wish you'd of dug thru more non dollar boxes. i bet that place is full of gems.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe I should lol, I was trying to avoid the end negotiations by only buying dollar books but that failed.

    • @tizhead
      @tizhead 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics those pence books were a nice find too. i thought you scored. bummer ending.

  • @katiecakanic
    @katiecakanic 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    People suck

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah sometimes they do. But also all the people who were there digging from the Queens Comic Part group who went together as a field trip were awesome. It was a fun day digging with those folks even if the place itself was kind of miserable and buying was not fun.

    • @katiecakanic
      @katiecakanic 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @pop-comics I'm sorry that the buying sucked. But getting to hang out with friends is awesome.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you and indeed!

  • @thegrilledcheese4841
    @thegrilledcheese4841 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You acted like that playboy stack had cooties

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ha just something I cant show on youtube.

  • @VolkswagenGamer
    @VolkswagenGamer 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like warehouses like that, it's a shame the buying experience was not good. Do you have like a top 3, top 5 NYC comic stores you recommend?

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Places with a ton of comics are really fun to dig through and hunt.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh I like my local shops Comic Station and Action City comics, both close to each other and i often walk to hunt some comics at both. Gotham Thrift has a massive dollar bin the restock often. If you can only go one place though I recommend the monthly Queens Comic Party events my friend Billy runs. I always find a ton of fun books at a great price there.

    • @VolkswagenGamer
      @VolkswagenGamer 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics Nice! Thanks for the tip!

  • @ZOMb2010
    @ZOMb2010 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why are they closing ... bummer

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      They lost their lease and the owner is getting old so I think it was just time to close down.

    • @ZOMb2010
      @ZOMb2010 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics Too bad , looks like a fun place to hunt for comics and toys.

  • @Comiccomplter55
    @Comiccomplter55 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I could be in there for weeks

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It would take weeks to look at everything in there.

  • @ozz44755
    @ozz44755 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The thrill of the Hunt :)

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The hunt is where all the fun is.

  • @Mrajtheartist
    @Mrajtheartist 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ✨⭐✨💞💖💞💞💖💞💖💞💖💞✨⭐✨

  • @ccculture9681
    @ccculture9681 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like a structured landfill. You say it smells bad? And they overcharged you? Doesn't help that the place looks and feels like nightmare fuel. I know I'd pass.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are plenty of other cool comic spots to visit in the city. This one will be gone soon though, I am sure it had better days in the past.

  • @ronaldbourgeois1255
    @ronaldbourgeois1255 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We have an antiques flea market at the forks in Winnipeg Canada and Shaun they have cgc books and 90 S dc comics are $15.00 each. Cgc books priced very high.

  • @sbuno3057
    @sbuno3057 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So Koch is closing down?, they should be selling comics by the weight and not by the title. Good luck to the owners when it comes to closing down because most of the books look like very low midgrade.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah they announced they were in April but I think we are getting very close to when they actually are closing.

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sean, Thanks for this one!! Have mailed ordered from Koch back in the day from the HUGE Newspapers they used to put out... Once ordered a full set of the Kubert Tarzans from them ,and LOTS of other stuff!! Sure I'm not the onlly comics fans that wishes I was in on this hunt!! Cool, Cool, COOL!! NObody has enough $$ to do this place justice!!Hoping you find some low # CEREBUS Or at Least SWORDS OF CEREBUS...!!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are welcome, my friend Billy wanted to make sure I got a video on the channel before this place is gone. I am happy I went, disappointed with pricing switcheroo at the end but I had fun and was able to film a cool video.

  • @cranscape
    @cranscape 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So you did some work sorting out good five dollar finds from the dollar bins for them? You at least deserve an hourly wage compensation after doing that sorting labor. 😅

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah kinda like that lol

  • @ChrisCunningham-mw9ke
    @ChrisCunningham-mw9ke 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    With that Much, inventory of not crap books, but just random little treasures here and there you think they would be practically giving them away. But Hey 2 each his own, there's plenty of paper out there for sale.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah I am not really sure what they are doing, if they need to close soon then really should be clearing things out having real sales etc.

  • @JeffHole-wc1tc
    @JeffHole-wc1tc 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There's like 3 or 4 times as much stuff that you looked at that's not even accessible... this was stressful to watch... I want to organize it all.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah a bit, and nothing is priced and most of the time they price things kind of high so its hard to dig.

  • @proud_to_be_a_ted
    @proud_to_be_a_ted 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to see some British stuff for a change. Wow, 2000ad, z cars etc, some of the 60's uk annuals are worth good money. Also the marvel Comics priced for the uk market, some collectors won't take them but they're the same books, the price is the only variation!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh yeah I love finding British stuff when I can. Its fun to collect for me.

  • @jamiemixon7538
    @jamiemixon7538 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    that place looks like the largest collection of $1 junk i have every seen!!! take a can of gas and match to that place jesus

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Its a lot of interesting indi and weird things indeed. Not dollar bin though, a lot of that stuff has value. Its just not quick to sell Marvel Key issues.

  • @howardweinstein1324
    @howardweinstein1324 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This unappreciated guy wasted your time, that's what you get for trying to be nice and help him. He was a hoarder anyway.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I had fun with friends at least and filmed a cool video. I was not in the mood to negotiate prices on all the non dollar bin stuff so I thought I would have an easy time digging the dollar bin. But nope even that was kinda bad.

  • @rambler85478
    @rambler85478 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So jealous. Such a shame a place like this has to close down, but with the way they do business... it might not be that surprising. Comic shops need to price their stuff and not change their minds at checkout.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah a bit of a bummer, hate seeing comic places go.

  • @govatos
    @govatos 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I came up from Maryland week before last to look around, and they closed up right when I got there. Big bummer.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh dang, that is a bummer.

  • @DianaDahliaBee
    @DianaDahliaBee 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Totally agree with you, sounds like they try to do a fast transaction banking on the time you took hunting for your items. Keep on with your hunting adventures. Better experience elsewhere next time.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, I was super tired and exhausted in that environment. I am sure there are some folks who still just pay after that. I am ok walking away though, I rather give money to vendors I enjoy dealing with.

  • @penmanovicxxxxxx2694
    @penmanovicxxxxxx2694 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Depressing place. Depressing attitude shown by the owners.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah kinda, I think they just kept it open too long.

  • @comicbooknarcissist
    @comicbooknarcissist 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Appreciate your honesty on a negative experience. Check Very Gary Comics video on the same place, he echoed your experience four years ago.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah I almost did not want to edit the video, but I think its better to share the experience so others know what to expect if they visit.

  • @ThatComicBookGuy21
    @ThatComicBookGuy21 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad you saved your money 💰 Better deals at victory comics next month at NYCC.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah, I always find sweet stuff from Victory for a good price. Its going to be a blast!

  • @andreworr4307
    @andreworr4307 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looking forward to raking through the comics as ever sean,but where the hell do you start !!!,lol

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Always fun digging through comics.

  • @geekimusprime
    @geekimusprime 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Went there years ago, couldn’t find a single book I wanted 😅

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sounds about right, I saw tons I wanted but was not ready to wait as they looked everything up for pricing etc.

  • @SuperMoleRetro
    @SuperMoleRetro 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is he going to do with all those books if he gets kicked from the building? He would need another warehouse to store all that and any warehouse is likely going to end up costing a whole lot more than rent is now.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Actually not sure, It does not feel like they are clearing much out so not sure if they are trying to sell everything or just dragging it as long as they can afford to. I think they want to find a single buyer or its going to end up being all tossed out

  • @numberoneappgames
    @numberoneappgames 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The reviews are still consistent lmao. Prices are imaginary. :D

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sounds about right lol

  • @peter2359
    @peter2359 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The place is a mess, but imagine going through all this to create a really cool store. 😊

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      There is a lot of clutter, but actually feels semi organized in the boxes etc.

  • @terryhrach9450
    @terryhrach9450 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man that’s a lot to go threw you would need a solid week it seems to sift through all that

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Heck yeah or even longer to really hunt every box.

  • @barrywainwright3391
    @barrywainwright3391 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Personally I would have paid the $60 for the books you wanted because they are worth more. If I had a store and you didn't want to buy after spending all that time looking I would be bothered. I look at things from both sides. You are a tough buyer at times

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Its more the principle of it, I really don't like when places decide to charge more for books then what they have them priced etc. Yes the books are worth more, but I have access to so many more comics in the City that I rather just spend the cash elsewhere. I rather buy from shops and vendors that are pleasant to deal with. Nothing is priced in the warehouse and I don't like that, so I decided to just stick to the dollar bin so I did not have to worry about the price shock, negotiations later on when paying. But he still did it with me and that is something I kinda hate so I walked away from the purchase. As someone who does own a store I try my best to price everything in the shop so people know what to expect when paying. And even if there is a case where a price is lost etc, If I have to price something out I at least make sure its a pretty decent deal.

    • @barrywainwright3391
      @barrywainwright3391 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@pop-comics I understand. You are blessed and lucky to have access to so many places that have comics. At one time, I had 30,000 comics ranging from golden age to bronze age and had many key issues. But sadly i regret selling them all. But I've been rebuilding a collection again and have about 500 which are mostly silver age.

  • @angelaarmie5789
    @angelaarmie5789 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The owner wants to get buried with all that stuff.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah I suspect he really does not want to close, otherwise things would be set up to blow out the inventory.

  • @DavidClark-vu3dw
    @DavidClark-vu3dw 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There has to be over 2 million items there and if they advertised $1 each blow out sale they would easily make a million before they have to move the rest to another location. 😅

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know or even start with a fill a long box for $1000 sale sell a dozen then $500 sale then $300 then everything $1 each then fiill a box $200, $100, $50 etc they could blow out so much

    • @DavidClark-vu3dw
      @DavidClark-vu3dw 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics even a better idea!

  • @kingakira13
    @kingakira13 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Also to be frustrated when you are just going to resell them for over five dollars is silly. He took the time to curate a collection. He doesn’t price everything, his associates do. It just shows you have the reseller mindset instead of the passion mindset. We’ve see you spend thousands on a few books at con prices so to act like that in a true artisans shop is really disheartening

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I was just buying stuff for myself, and decided I did not want to do the dance and haggle where they look everything up on ebay etc so I picked their dollar bin. I pointed out a bunch of the books that I pulled out of the dollar bin in the video and they insisted they were $5 when I went to pay. Its not about reselling, passion or anything. Its about changing the price on a whim because you feel like it. Maybe others are ok with that, I just wanted to point out my experience so others who go to shop know what to expect. If you are ok digging through a dollar bin and then being told they were actually $5 that is is cool with me. Just does not work for me.

  • @edwardcaraballo9912
    @edwardcaraballo9912 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have known them a long time love that place

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is cool.

  • @meetmarty4472
    @meetmarty4472 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good on you for passing on those books.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah I just was not feeling it after the upricing, I am happy to spend my money elsewhere.

  • @ArttuTheCat
    @ArttuTheCat 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A hunting we will go 🎵🎶,
    A hunting we will go 🎵🎶,
    Hi Ho, Comic books 🎵🎶,
    A hunting we will go 🎵🎶 😸😺👍.
    Comic books are pawsome 🐾 and inspiring 😺👍.
    A big retrospective like 👍 from
    Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Haha nice theme song!

    • @ArttuTheCat
      @ArttuTheCat 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I also noticed, there was the Atari 7800 game, NINJA GOLF 😹👍🕹️.
      And if you were seeing some games for
      the Commodore 64 and/or Amiga 500,
      that would be retrospectively pawsome 🐾 😹😺👍🕹️.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I don't find myself playing those old games any more, but I love collecting them. I have tons. The nostalgia is strong!

  • @queenscomicparty
    @queenscomicparty 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    sorry for all the cursing.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Haha I cant help it either lol

  • @EMSHWILLER86
    @EMSHWILLER86 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My guess is you were dealing with Peter during checkout...

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah that is who checked me out.

    • @EMSHWILLER86
      @EMSHWILLER86 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics Not the guy you want to deal with...I went there several times when Joe wasn't present, I pulled out a few horror magazines, and Pete basically said "Joe's gonna have to price these." I just split, but I've been there hundreds of times when Joe was in the office, and everything was cool! Also, it was never the best neighborhood to be walking around with a stack of comics under your arm.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah the only other time I went was when Joe was there and it was pleasant, he answered my questions and I ended up spending $500. felt like night and day this time.

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Too much sympathetic dust (*ACHOO*!!)

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha yes I felt really gross after the dig lol

  • @SequentialGeek
    @SequentialGeek 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Before it's gone" -!? Noooooo! I love that place! Very glad I made it there while visiting back in May 2018.

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah not sure how much longer they have but I don't think they have much time left.

    • @SequentialGeek
      @SequentialGeek 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics Remember the Mysterious Time Machine downtown how they had shots every Weds lol? I loved that little joint, everyone was in that small space some BYOB and everyone was talking to each other about comics, such an amazing experience those two weeks while I was visiting, -you are soo lucy dawg for living in that area lol!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I only went to that shop a few times over the years, but it was always a nice place to check out and buy comics.

    • @SequentialGeek
      @SequentialGeek 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@pop-comics I re-watched this one but had to fukn see it to the end this time tho lol! They re-priced your sh!t at the end: That is nasty, that has become popular since the plandemic. I actually didnt mind the dust and all but that was only because Im not from there and the whole experience visiting was fun, but yeah, too bad it was a thumbs down for ya man....

  • @CacophoniesArtPub
    @CacophoniesArtPub 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice video

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much.

  • @davidalicea3203
    @davidalicea3203 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A shame

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I am happy I was able to at least capture a video of the place to get a last snapshot for histories sake.

  • @peter2359
    @peter2359 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This will be fun! 👍

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Indeed!

  • @RonDale-jy8et
    @RonDale-jy8et 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    After this slog... you're due a banger of a score....!!

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Oh I am sure I will find something soon, I am always on the hunt.

  • @Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq
    @Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍🤘🖖

  • @Cali_Comix
    @Cali_Comix 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fun series❤

    • @pop-comics
      @pop-comics  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Happy you enjoyed the video.