Sweet collection! Word of advice from a street crimes detective. Get those OUT of that storage unit, NOW!!!! Even inside units get broken into. A Lot. Their cameras usually don't catch anyone/vehicle, and the burglars will often use a code entered by someone else to gain entry to the facility. All it takes is one person to choose your unit, and it's all gone. And virtually impossible to track down since there are no serial numbers. I'd just hate to see all that hard work gone.
@@xdbox6092 same ive thought tbat every time ive seen someone use a storage unit. Hope its insured lol. And now a whole buncha ppl know about it lol. People think break ins to things like that arent gonna happen or arent commom til it happens to them, and it happens every day, and something like a comic collection is a wet dream for theives, lock cut boxes loaded and gone in 5 minutes, its too easy.
And not only that, but alot of the ppl that run those places arent always the most honest of ppl either lol so on top of theives i couldnt even take the risk of getting fucked by the place somehow either. And if they know the contents are valuable your gonna get alot less leeway on bills or whatever. They make part of their living off other ppls shit so its in their best interest if they get to keep your shit.
I have to say sir, your collection is impressive beyond words. And quite obvious that your knowledge base is just as extensive. I tip my hat to you!!! Mike
Just a heads up...If you value these so much you should NOT have them in a storage facility. 1) those rooms always get broken into 2) if something should happen to you(God forbid) and you only have your name on the room and it's not paid...it will be confiscated and auctioned off and someone you don't know will be hitting the jackpot.
He really is. One of the most solid artists in the game and goin strong over 30 years and kept his level up unlike some artists over time. His work way back on silver surfer and stuff in the 90s is phenomenal but it doesnt really get talked about.
This was one of my favorite videos. Totally awesome books and so many unique sketches. I appreciate you showing us . Oh and when you showed the x-men 1 I audibly gasped.
Dude!!! Incredible collection brother. I don’t even know what was my favorite. I did like that Greg land Mary Jane a lot. So many good signatures and sketches. Killer killer video.
I hang out with Russ at MillGeek Comics here in western WA. His friend, Golden Age Guru, keeps the expensive books in safety deposit boxes at a bank. Several banks, actually. It sounds like storage at home isn't sufficient. I would suggest a bank for the really expensive books.
I went and grabbed some ice cream cause I knew this was going to be a fun video to watch!!! I never actually got to see the platinum edition of the death of superman now I want one!!! Incredible collection of books!!! My white whale Spiderman Platinum edition!!! Now I have the slab bug!!! You're a bad influence I wish I never watched this video!!! LOL!!! Great video my friend.
You have a nice collection of graded books. If you wanna be happy, sell all your collection and give most of the proceeds to help those in need for there are so many people hurting right now and I can guarantee you, they'll appreciate your generosity, you'll be very happy and your generosity will come back to you 10 fold. You won't be able to take any of these books with you when you die plus remember the comic book market is OVERSATURATED with a bunch of gimmicks. And remember prices can remain only so High for so long and next thing you have a market crash. BOOM!
A Dollar for both giant size xmen 1 and first appearance of he-man?? That strife vs cable sketch by Clayton Crain is incredible. You never see a Cyclops Jim Lee sketch. I think you need more Ron Lim sigs haha. Wow great slab collection. Thanks for sharing.
Deeymn beautiful sketch variant slabbs and 1st Blade ghost rider and Silk at the end... I remember when u did that video on the X men ,#1 years ago thanks for sharing broskiii 🍻👊
Thanks for sharing that beautiful slab collection. On a side note you are the second person I know who has been able to purchase a Giant Size X-men 1 for $1. I hope I'm the third. :)
Your Silk first appearance comics are definitely worth around $170-$250 right now graded. We still don't know what the female led Spidey Movie is going to be. It might be Silk, Spider-Woman, or another of the female spiders. Likely not Gwen Stacey, I think she's reserved for Into the Spiderverse animated movies. Thought it would be nice to see live action Spider-Gwen.
There’s NO WAY I’d have such a beautiful collection locked away in a storage facility. I assume you have a space issue at home? I’m constantly “fighting” with my wife as to where I can store my comics. The most expensive ones are downstairs and the bulk is upstairs.
As a new subscriber, is there a video on the collection where you got ahold of that "diamond in the rough" X-Men GS 1 graded 8.5? What a "diamond" for a $1 indeed! What would that be worth now approximately?
Not right now. I do post on eBay occasionally (not many on there now but that will change). Slabs will be posted on Sunday. Search username longboxloveaffair
Wow!!! Some great great books my friend. So jealous. Lol. I have a question. Do you have all your signature books certified? How does cgc know if they're legit? I have a few signed books id like to send off but I'm not sure if they're legit. Thx so much for sharing. Cheers.
CGC has to witness the signature in person at a con, or through an authorized facilitator. You can’t just send books that are signed because CGC won’t recognize the signature and it will be a red label, not yellow. Cbcs has a signature verification service that you could use but I’ve never used that.
CGC will not authenticate your signatures. The only way to get an authenticated signature CGC grade is to have it signed in front of a CGC representative.
It’s worth it if you are into it. Only you can deem the worth. Get it signed. Get it slabbed it’s you want. If you’re excited about it then it’s the right decision.
Agreed. A comic that can't be read takes away its sole purpose. True comic enthusiasts don't "collect" comics. They buy them to read. A collection just so happens to amass as a result.
Why would you even bother to slab some of those? Maybe to inflate the price but like will anyone actually buy action comics 1000 for more than 12 bucks?
Man just letting you know. I have screen shots from someone who watched your videos and took snip it’s and tried to pass some of these books of as theirs. I knew right away I recognized the clip. And remembered your video. As soon as I sent him your vid. Instantly blocked. But he’s really trying
Ugh those people are the worst but glad you didn’t get scammed. Unfortunately, there’s really nothing us creators on YT can do to stop this, to my knowledge.
Take some time to look through my other videos and you’ll see the answer is yes. Slabbed preserves comics are a small portion of my collection. I’ve read comics for 30 years.
@@LongboxLoveAffair Good, I'm glad to hear it. Wouldn't like to think all those Beta Ray Bills were for speculation purposes.....lol Will check some more vids out.
@@LongboxLoveAffair Yeah Everything Is At My Place. I Asked Because Storage Is A Bit Pricey. That Money Can Go On Perchaseding More Comics. Just Hang Your Slabs On Wall Like Silver Age Dave Or A Separate Room. To Each There Own If You Can Offord it It's AOK. There Safe & Temperature Controlled. I'd Figure
Sweet collection! Word of advice from a street crimes detective. Get those OUT of that storage unit, NOW!!!! Even inside units get broken into. A Lot. Their cameras usually don't catch anyone/vehicle, and the burglars will often use a code entered by someone else to gain entry to the facility. All it takes is one person to choose your unit, and it's all gone. And virtually impossible to track down since there are no serial numbers. I'd just hate to see all that hard work gone.
There is no way in hell i would ever keep my pricey books in a storage unit lol.
You would if you didn’t have storage at home. And it is pretty secure. Sometimes there is no alternative, believe me
The CGC graded comics do have unique identifying numbers.
@@xdbox6092 same ive thought tbat every time ive seen someone use a storage unit. Hope its insured lol. And now a whole buncha ppl know about it lol. People think break ins to things like that arent gonna happen or arent commom til it happens to them, and it happens every day, and something like a comic collection is a wet dream for theives, lock cut boxes loaded and gone in 5 minutes, its too easy.
And not only that, but alot of the ppl that run those places arent always the most honest of ppl either lol so on top of theives i couldnt even take the risk of getting fucked by the place somehow either. And if they know the contents are valuable your gonna get alot less leeway on bills or whatever. They make part of their living off other ppls shit so its in their best interest if they get to keep your shit.
I would love to get that unit in a auction! Seriously you better pay for that religiously! :O
Secret Wars 8 9.8 signed and sketch for the win! Thanks for sharing. Awesome collection.
Wow! Awesome collection of books, sketches, and signatures.
Thanks JIF!
Beautiful collection of slabs. There are some real goodies in those boxes. Thanks for sharing.
Very impressive collection bravo 👌👌👌
I have to say sir, your collection is impressive beyond words. And quite obvious that your knowledge base is just as extensive. I tip my hat to you!!! Mike
Thanks you Mike! I’m Mike as well.
Incredible collection
Sweet. Nothing like a box of comics.
Wow! Awesome collection! I love the Eastman shredder cover and hulk 181!
Such amazing books!! Not to mention the sketches! So much history and insane books! Congrats!
Thanks Brandon!
This video sums it up perfectly. A slabbed book serves no use. May as well throw it in storage.
Loving all the signed goodness!! Great collection man! Q.
Wow amazing collection can't believe all the signed + 9.8
That was a pretty sight! Great collection!! Thanks for showing
Just a heads up...If you value these so much you should NOT have them in a storage facility.
1) those rooms always get broken into
2) if something should happen to you(God forbid) and you only have your name on the room and it's not paid...it will be confiscated and auctioned off and someone you don't know will be hitting the jackpot.
Congrats Mike! Crazy cool collection. Beautiful sketches and signatures. Get your paint pen game going!
x-men #1 signed by stan lee??? WOW. Fantastic collection
Thanks so much!!
Frickin’ great collection! Well done!
That was a comic journey you took us on. Thanks for the video keep up the great content.
This is incredible what a collection thanks for sharing
New viewer....really enjoying your videos - many thanks for uploading :)
So glad to have you on board. Thanks for watching!
Wicked share! Yellow Label Life. Business trip. You’re killin me bro! Be safe.
Awesome collection!
Superb collection
I’m a big fan of Ron Lim’s stuff. Always thought he was underrated.
He really is. One of the most solid artists in the game and goin strong over 30 years and kept his level up unlike some artists over time. His work way back on silver surfer and stuff in the 90s is phenomenal but it doesnt really get talked about.
This was one of my favorite videos. Totally awesome books and so many unique sketches. I appreciate you showing us . Oh and when you showed the x-men 1 I audibly gasped.
Glad you liked it, Mark!!!
Outstanding sketch variants! Nice collection!
Wow this was an awesome video. Love these type of videos. Awesome collection.
Dude!!! Incredible collection brother. I don’t even know what was my favorite. I did like that Greg land Mary Jane a lot. So many good signatures and sketches. Killer killer video.
Thanks so much, bro. Yeah I am surprised how much these slabs have multiplied. Love getting those signatures! Glad you enjoyed.
Wow, just so much goodness. You have so many gold labels. Love it.
Wow I just found your channel man what a collection
Thanks for finding me!!!
Amazing books. Can't believe how many signature series book you have. Congrats!
Amazing collection bud thanks for showing it off!!
Wow! That GSX1! What a great selection, amazing sketch covers
God the sound of the mylar was baaaaad lol. Great collection and video thought!
Yeah lol. But it beats the slab getting scrapped. Thanks for watching!
Great Collection
I can see you like signature series!
That gold is soo bright!
Great Collection 👌
I hang out with Russ at MillGeek Comics here in western WA. His friend, Golden Age Guru, keeps the expensive books in safety deposit boxes at a bank. Several banks, actually. It sounds like storage at home isn't sufficient. I would suggest a bank for the really expensive books.
Ah that’s a good idea. I’ll look into that.
Just found this channel. Amazing haul. Looking forward to future vids
Thanks so much! Glad you found the channel! Enjoy!!!
Thank you for sharing. I thought I had a lot of slabs. Man!
Yeah it’s gotten crazy here.
Man you got a lot of money in that storage unit. Awesome collection
crazy collection, nice!
I went and grabbed some ice cream cause I knew this was going to be a fun video to watch!!! I never actually got to see the platinum edition of the death of superman now I want one!!! Incredible collection of books!!! My white whale Spiderman Platinum edition!!! Now I have the slab bug!!! You're a bad influence I wish I never watched this video!!! LOL!!! Great video my friend.
Hahaha glad to pass along that slab bug. And glad you enjoyed.
Love the Steranko covers!
Love this
Vid
You have a nice collection of graded books. If you wanna be happy, sell all your collection and give most of the proceeds to help those in need for there are so many people hurting right now and I can guarantee you, they'll appreciate your generosity, you'll be very happy and your generosity will come back to you 10 fold.
You won't be able to take any of these books with you when you die plus remember the comic book market is OVERSATURATED with a bunch of gimmicks. And remember prices can remain only so High for so long and next thing you have a market crash. BOOM!
You post this comment on all the comic videos out there or am I just the special one to receive this insight?
A Dollar for both giant size xmen 1 and first appearance of he-man?? That strife vs cable sketch by Clayton Crain is incredible. You never see a Cyclops Jim Lee sketch. I think you need more Ron Lim sigs haha. Wow great slab collection. Thanks for sharing.
Ha - thanks buddy. I have to say I do love grabbing signed books.
Deeymn beautiful sketch variant slabbs and 1st Blade ghost rider and Silk at the end... I remember when u did that video on the X men ,#1 years ago thanks for sharing broskiii 🍻👊
Thanks for sharing that beautiful slab collection. On a side note you are the second person I know who has been able to purchase a Giant Size X-men 1 for $1. I hope I'm the third. :)
Good luck to you, bud. I hope so!
Awesome
It's great how your first 'big boy' purchase in life was a comic book! lol
great collection buddy!
Nice cgc comics 👌. I hope I don't see those on a storage wars episode 😁
No f’in way. I make sure that electronic statement gets processed every month lol
@@LongboxLoveAffair good thing your showing your collection on TH-cam. You can use these videos just in case anything fishy happens lol
Your Silk first appearance comics are definitely worth around $170-$250 right now graded. We still don't know what the female led Spidey Movie is going to be. It might be Silk, Spider-Woman, or another of the female spiders. Likely not Gwen Stacey, I think she's reserved for Into the Spiderverse animated movies. Thought it would be nice to see live action Spider-Gwen.
Yeah those are keepers for now. I think Silk still has room to grow.
Great books!
There’s NO WAY I’d have such a beautiful collection locked away in a storage facility. I assume you have a space issue at home? I’m constantly “fighting” with my wife as to where I can store my comics. The most expensive ones are downstairs and the bulk is upstairs.
Get rid of the wife, even more room for the comics
@@bigboss-yv2nr 🤣🤣🤣
Very nice
Can I get the storage location and bin number I'd like to do some cleaning out if I may. Thank you.
No beuno
Awesome books buddy quick question for you did you get most of your signatures from going to Comic Cons?
Yes most are from cons in person. A few are facilitated. Very little were bought on eBay that way. Thanks buddy!
How much would you want for your New Mutants 87 9.4 not signed? Least I could do was ask lol
hey are those storage units safe cause i would be weary leaving 1000's of dollars of comics in a place where someone else has the key.
Dope 🔥🔥🔥👍
As a new subscriber, is there a video on the collection where you got ahold of that "diamond in the rough" X-Men GS 1 graded 8.5?
What a "diamond" for a $1 indeed!
What would that be worth now approximately?
What size Mylar bags are those?? I never owned a graded comic ;(
Those were described as graded bags from Mylites, I believe.
GIANT SIZE X-MEN FOR $1....HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!
That’s what I was asking myself. My biggest find ever.
Are the scraping of the plastic against the cardboard 😫
It’s mylar
Love your collection bro. Any for sale ?
Not right now. I do post on eBay occasionally (not many on there now but that will change). Slabs will be posted on Sunday. Search username longboxloveaffair
That’s the heat locker right there!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow!!! Some great great books my friend. So jealous. Lol. I have a question. Do you have all your signature books certified? How does cgc know if they're legit? I have a few signed books id like to send off but I'm not sure if they're legit. Thx so much for sharing. Cheers.
CGC has to witness the signature in person at a con, or through an authorized facilitator. You can’t just send books that are signed because CGC won’t recognize the signature and it will be a red label, not yellow. Cbcs has a signature verification service that you could use but I’ve never used that.
CGC will not authenticate your signatures. The only way to get an authenticated signature CGC grade is to have it signed in front of a CGC representative.
What company do you grade your comics with
Wow!
Sweet books question what is an A OK book heard it a few times now from different people
AOK = Awesome Act of Kindness. A freebie from another TH-camr
Hey, what kind of bags do you use for graded books?
They are Mylar bags specifically for graded comics. I love them.
Longbox Love Affair ah cool, do you recommend the 2 or 4 mil for the graded comics? Also any difference between bcw and e gerber?
Honestly, I’m not sure the difference. I just use the Mylites 2 from Gerber.
Do you think getting secrete wars #8 cgc 9.0 is worth it ( it will be signed and it will be my first cgc comi )
It’s worth it if you are into it. Only you can deem the worth. Get it signed. Get it slabbed it’s you want. If you’re excited about it then it’s the right decision.
Where do you get the Mylar protectors?
Did I miss the ff48 or the xmen101?
It’s in there.
Wouldn’t you rather be able to read them readily?
No these are my collector copies and other favorites. I have plenty of boxes full of unslabbed books that get plenty of love and attention.
Agreed. A comic that can't be read takes away its sole purpose. True comic enthusiasts don't "collect" comics. They buy them to read. A collection just so happens to amass as a result.
Where did you find the x-men giant size #1 for a dollar? Garage sale?
Yup
How much do you estimate your collection is worth
Invincible Conquest sketch👊
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Why would you even bother to slab some of those? Maybe to inflate the price but like will anyone actually buy action comics 1000 for more than 12 bucks?
I would put that collection in a safe at home.
Hi my names Dave and I've been slabbing for the past two years.
Cool Dave.
Nice what's your Ebay link?
Same username. Longboxloveaffair. Search via user
@@LongboxLoveAffair thx
Que buenos comic cómo me gustaría tener los CGC de Todd, felicidades por la colección
where do i find ur store on ebay?
I don’t have the store anymore. Taking a slight break on selling but I WILL BE BACK! My eBay handle is the same as here.
How do you buy a giantsize xmen for $1
Years ago at an estate sale
What is the name of your store on eBay?
I just put the link to the eBay page in the video description here. Thanks!
If you ever wann sell the first app he-man 9.8 slab - please please let me know
wow 1$ for giant sized xmen. man you must be livin right
Yeah it was the comic find of the year!
Get a hundred of those $1 deals and you'll pay off your house....wow.
Man just letting you know. I have screen shots from someone who watched your videos and took snip it’s and tried to pass some of these books of as theirs. I knew right away I recognized the clip. And remembered your video. As soon as I sent him your vid. Instantly blocked. But he’s really trying
Ugh those people are the worst but glad you didn’t get scammed. Unfortunately, there’s really nothing us creators on YT can do to stop this, to my knowledge.
Ah, you are one of those guys that shows up at a con with 30 books for an artist to sign.
Definitely not
Just wondering have any of you slab 'collectors' actually taken time to open and read these actual comics, not reprints, before they become entombed?
Take some time to look through my other videos and you’ll see the answer is yes. Slabbed preserves comics are a small portion of my collection. I’ve read comics for 30 years.
@@LongboxLoveAffair Good, I'm glad to hear it. Wouldn't like to think all those Beta Ray Bills were for speculation purposes.....lol
Will check some more vids out.
Why are these not in your house
Storage unit is secure. And I don’t have space. City living.
Why?!? Do You Pay Fore Storage Comics . Afraid Of Being Stolen Of Come up Missing. At Your Home! 🤔 I Ask Because I Keep Everything At My Home.
You must have space to store them at home.
@@LongboxLoveAffair Yeah Everything Is At My Place. I Asked Because Storage Is A Bit Pricey. That Money Can Go On Perchaseding More Comics. Just Hang Your Slabs On Wall Like Silver Age Dave Or A Separate Room. To Each There Own If You Can Offord it It's AOK. There Safe & Temperature Controlled. I'd Figure