Information is power. To study comic books takes many many hours. I couldn't put the time I do into my hobby if I was not retired. I'm just scratching the surface. I believe in the concept that we are lifelong learners and at almost 65 realistically I'll be lucky to collect for another 20 years. Then the question is how do I sell my comic books toward the end of my collecting days? I've learned so much in the last year with TH-cam videos like yours and others than I have and the whole time I've been collecting comic books through my lifetime.
Great insight. Books can sell for way off what the fmv sometimes for other reasons we may not be aware of. Buy and Sell at a price you are comfortable with after doing your research. Youll sleep easier.
I'm a long time collector and very old school. The most valuable books in my collection are mainly books I have had for 10+ years ..and many of them even 20 years. This is the only way to really come out ahead unless you have thousands of dollars to play with.
@@robertt9342 I still consider it an in investment. After all, the collection is worth a tidy sum. But I won't buy comics I don't like or have no interest in just to make money.
Same here. A lot of the comics I bought 20-25 years ago I could not afford to buy today. Luckily it's a buyers market lately and I can finish out a couple runs a little more easily...
Interesting video. What you're saying is very true, if you pay top dollar on anything, expect to sit on it for a long time before you can make any money or even take a loss when you finally go to sell it. You actually talked about a similar scenario with the new Blood Hunt #01 when it was selling for $250, but then started going down shortly after and is still in the process of correcting itself. The best takeaway from this is to always shop for the best prices and have patience.
I have the amazing Spider-Man 300 and when Spider-Man and punisher first meet in the comics and fight those are reprints. I don’t even think that they’re worth anything, but I would be surprised.
“Flipping”, is almost negligible for the average collector. Transaction costs alone which take some 15 percent going in and out plus shipping on go in is usually a 30 percent hurdle rate in my mind. That’s not a good return. It’s better than blowing it somewhere but just to break even, it’s like three years to keep up with CPI.
I agree with your main point. I've bought some comics years ago at market prices with the expectation of holding on to them for many years until they reach a certain price. I was proven correct on most of them!
Collectors pay for comic books based on numerous factors: One factor is LOCATION, where do collectors live? In big cities where there are 4-8 LCS and comics are abundant? Or what if a collector lies in the middle of nowhere in a rural area in Canada where thee is no comic shop? If a savvy collector lives in the middle of nowhere then they will be forced to pay for overpriced books on ebay because they cant find anything in the location that they live. Also, scarcity. For example, a collector wants a Mirage comics TMNT number 8 but they dont live in the USA, they live in Romania or Qatar. Then they will be forced to hunt for the comic online and not in LCSs and pay for an overpriced copy. Your opinion are kinda limited, you dont look at things at a broader and more open perspective. Alan, because you dont consider a number of things. My advice to you is to see MORE of the world. Have you ever been to Dubai? What about Tokyo? What about let's say, have you experienced comic book collecting in Belgium, or France? Engage in different cultures, experience diversity, broaden your knowledge, broaden your mind.
LOL...I lived in Asia for 3 years. I savvy collector can find deals anywhere. Even ebay you can hunt and find deals. I built most of my collection without much access to a good LCS. I haven't visited Dubai but had clients from there. Also I know collectors personally from there who often have to overpay. It is challenging collecting overseas even in Europe, but the internet really makes the process of the hunt easier.
@@ComicCollectorGeek So you have interacted with collectors from around the world. However, your video made you sound like you are generalizing and categorizing collectors into boxes where in reality data shows that each and every collector is different. And it's always a case to case basis. Maybe you just need improvement on your comms and messaging. Your statement "A savy collector can find good deals anywhere.." can be generalizing and judgemental. So if you cant find good deals, that means you're not a savvy collector? You are putting down other people. It's a very one sided reasoning, not empathic and doesnt take into account the experiences of other collectors.
@@DanQR5 LOL..anyone can become a savvy collector. Sometimes there are no good deals to be found and if you want the book you have to buy what is available. I don't think it is productive to have to say "not all" and mention every exception to the rule. I wasn't even being judgemental. I was really just explaining what many collectors do and warning people about paying the ceiling price. Ultimately, as I said in the video if you can hold the book, the long term investment is good.
@@ComicCollectorGeek Well your communication skills and way of messaging are very ineffective. You are not really reaching a huge majority number of comic collector viewers. Your low view count in testament to that. You really havent got that wide reach yet. And why put a tag on collectors as "savvy"? Each collector is unique and has their own unique experiences. You are generalizing people.
So you just contradicted yourself. Comic books are not a good investment because collectors dont buy it full price but only wants to lowball sellers and buy comics for cheaper.
Not at all. Again it is about being a savvy collector. Sometimes you must pay full price but you know that you might need to hold the books for longer. The real point of the video was to address people who think you can constantly flip books for higher and higher prices. This isn't realistic in the short term.
The thrill of the hunt for a good deal is part of it for me. I like searching for lots, sometimes there’s some big books hiding in them.
Information is power. To study comic books takes many many hours. I couldn't put the time I do into my hobby if I was not retired. I'm just scratching the surface. I believe in the concept that we are lifelong learners and at almost 65 realistically I'll be lucky to collect for another 20 years. Then the question is how do I sell my comic books toward the end of my collecting days? I've learned so much in the last year with TH-cam videos like yours and others than I have and the whole time I've been collecting comic books through my lifetime.
Great insight. Books can sell for way off what the fmv sometimes for other reasons we may not be aware of. Buy and Sell at a price you are comfortable with after doing your research. Youll sleep easier.
I'm a long time collector and very old school. The most valuable books in my collection are mainly books I have had for 10+ years ..and many of them even 20 years. This is the only way to really come out ahead unless you have thousands of dollars to play with.
Bigger thing is that you are collecting, not investing.
@@robertt9342 I still consider it an in investment. After all, the collection is worth a tidy sum. But I won't buy comics I don't like or have no interest in just to make money.
Same here. A lot of the comics I bought 20-25 years ago I could not afford to buy today. Luckily it's a buyers market lately and I can finish out a couple runs a little more easily...
Nice video, CCG! Hope all is well with you.
Interesting video. What you're saying is very true, if you pay top dollar on anything, expect to sit on it for a long time before you can make any money or even take a loss when you finally go to sell it. You actually talked about a similar scenario with the new Blood Hunt #01 when it was selling for $250, but then started going down shortly after and is still in the process of correcting itself. The best takeaway from this is to always shop for the best prices and have patience.
I have the amazing Spider-Man 300 and when Spider-Man and punisher first meet in the comics and fight those are reprints. I don’t even think that they’re worth anything, but I would be surprised.
Newbe here. Just started buying. I buy because Ive always loved comics and now I appreciate the art. Zero expectation for roi.
Always good insights and analysis in your videos, great stuff! 👍😁
“Flipping”, is almost negligible for the average collector. Transaction costs alone which take some 15 percent going in and out plus shipping on go in is usually a 30 percent hurdle rate in my mind. That’s not a good return. It’s better than blowing it somewhere but just to break even, it’s like three years to keep up with CPI.
I agree with your main point. I've bought some comics years ago at market prices with the expectation of holding on to them for many years until they reach a certain price. I was proven correct on most of them!
Good Info buddy 😊
You have scary anime eyes and i like it
lol
Collectors pay for comic books based on numerous factors: One factor is LOCATION, where do collectors live? In big cities where there are 4-8 LCS and comics are abundant? Or what if a collector lies in the middle of nowhere in a rural area in Canada where thee is no comic shop? If a savvy collector lives in the middle of nowhere then they will be forced to pay for overpriced books on ebay because they cant find anything in the location that they live. Also, scarcity. For example, a collector wants a Mirage comics TMNT number 8 but they dont live in the USA, they live in Romania or Qatar. Then they will be forced to hunt for the comic online and not in LCSs and pay for an overpriced copy. Your opinion are kinda limited, you dont look at things at a broader and more open perspective. Alan, because you dont consider a number of things. My advice to you is to see MORE of the world. Have you ever been to Dubai? What about Tokyo? What about let's say, have you experienced comic book collecting in Belgium, or France? Engage in different cultures, experience diversity, broaden your knowledge, broaden your mind.
LOL...I lived in Asia for 3 years. I savvy collector can find deals anywhere. Even ebay you can hunt and find deals. I built most of my collection without much access to a good LCS. I haven't visited Dubai but had clients from there. Also I know collectors personally from there who often have to overpay. It is challenging collecting overseas even in Europe, but the internet really makes the process of the hunt easier.
@@ComicCollectorGeek So you have interacted with collectors from around the world. However, your video made you sound like you are generalizing and categorizing collectors into boxes where in reality data shows that each and every collector is different. And it's always a case to case basis. Maybe you just need improvement on your comms and messaging. Your statement "A savy collector can find good deals anywhere.." can be generalizing and judgemental. So if you cant find good deals, that means you're not a savvy collector? You are putting down other people. It's a very one sided reasoning, not empathic and doesnt take into account the experiences of other collectors.
@@DanQR5 LOL..anyone can become a savvy collector. Sometimes there are no good deals to be found and if you want the book you have to buy what is available. I don't think it is productive to have to say "not all" and mention every exception to the rule. I wasn't even being judgemental. I was really just explaining what many collectors do and warning people about paying the ceiling price. Ultimately, as I said in the video if you can hold the book, the long term investment is good.
@@ComicCollectorGeek Well your communication skills and way of messaging are very ineffective. You are not really reaching a huge majority number of comic collector viewers. Your low view count in testament to that. You really havent got that wide reach yet. And why put a tag on collectors as "savvy"? Each collector is unique and has their own unique experiences. You are generalizing people.
I'm sorry for offending you with my outrageous Golden Age prices! 😜
lol
what you don't have infinite money to pay for these books?
I wish lol
So you just contradicted yourself. Comic books are not a good investment because collectors dont buy it full price but only wants to lowball sellers and buy comics for cheaper.
Not at all. Again it is about being a savvy collector. Sometimes you must pay full price but you know that you might need to hold the books for longer. The real point of the video was to address people who think you can constantly flip books for higher and higher prices. This isn't realistic in the short term.