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| BTW, does anyone look at the Comichron monthly sales figures to help them anticipate which books might actually be valuable in the future? I am going to experiment with it and see how it plays out. I'd look at the really low sales and distribution figure books. They already have built in scarcity. So, if any of them becomes a "hit," those initial books will become valuable due to supply and demand. And, unlike some of these high volume books that are being horded by collectors and fans, there won't be a huge untapped flood of them hitting the market when prices start going up. For example, take the June sales figures. http://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2016/2016-06.html Look for number 1's or new series/characters. That La Muerta Descent book (which was a kickstarter project) only sold 3,635 copies. http://ladydeathuniverse.com/la-muerta-1-descent-is-coming-to-comic-shops-in-june/ http://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR161491 The Kickstarter had 790 backers. Not sure what the print run on that was, but it's unlikely that it was much higher than the sales figures. Maybe 5-10k? That book looks pretty fricking cool, and seems to have a lot of the characteristics of what people are interested in. So, to me, that looks like a solid investment at cover price. And, sure enough, some of the variants are going for premium prices on eBay. The "standard" editions are not yet going up in price (by much) yet. But, I think that it's only a matter of time. |
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| @Scipio2000 I wouldn't be surprised if some have used comichron for such purposes but because a book is scarce, relatively speaking, does not mean it will become valuable based on that alone. What you will want to look for, and again this is not guaranteeing success. Are books that pique the interest of the market which, unfortunately, can be after initial orders are already are made and just before to shortly after the book's release. Comichron numbers usually do not show up until after any initial demand for the book has come (and possibly gone)(Aren't they usually at least a month "behind" in reporting monthly totals?) When it comes to speculating moderns I have pretty much given up on that as you can never predict what is going to be or become hot with any sort of consistency. (Finally, watch out for the print run cop(s). If you use Chomichron numbers "illegally" they may get you  ) |
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| @Oxbladder - Oh, I agree. But, in some of the shops I go to, they have the last couple of months of back issues also available. If you can pick a really low print run book up for cover price, and it has attributes that you think make it attractive to the market, it's worth taking a flyer on. The worst that happens is that you pay cover price for a comic that you find interesting, and it doesn't appreciate in value. Or, you could strike gold and you just bought another TMNT #1. I invested in the Penny Dreadful comics on spec because of their low print runs. I think those books go up. Could b wrong! But, who knows? It was worth taking a flyer on them, IMHO. |
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Anyone have a Marvel Milestones Avengers 4 or Incredible Hulk 181 they'd care to part with? Moreso the latter since the former is more readily available at a good price. I'm trying to create sets with the original, the Marvel Milestone, and the Wizard Ace editions  |
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@Scipio2000 if your careful, and it sounds like you are taking a careful and logical approach, you could have some success. For me I have had way more luck not trying to figure out some scheme and just buying what sounds interesting or focusing on a specific theme, such as collecting all female hero and villain first appearances in the Marvel U. By just buying and collecting this way I have "lucked" into some hot books (quite a few of which are holding or continuing to increase in value). I have found this incredibly more satisfying than trying to play speculator.  |
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| I'm currently on the lookout for an Avengers #1 0.5 or lower. I don't mind coverless or incomplete (as long as story and art aren't affected). I'm not all-in into getting this right this second so I'm a bit conservative, budget-wise |
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 I bought a meat grinder on amazon for $60 and it's changed my life.
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| Dark Knight Returns first printings is the high ticket item currently | ||
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 Marvel Spotlight 5, 9.2 or higher Ghost Rider 1, VF to NM  |
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 Transformers Spotlight: Prowl (retailer incentive) |
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| Falling in Love #8 and 19 Vampire Tales #4-11 and the Annual Savage Tales v.1 #1 All in at least a solid VG. |
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 In NM or better. |
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| I like how they spelled Spider-Man wrong on the cover LOL. | ||
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| @CCD I know. LOL. The funny thing is, on the cover of the next issue they spell it correctly. | ||
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I bet someone got an earful from Stan Lee about why it's spelled Spider-Man.  |
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| not an expensive book but difficult to track down | ||
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| Early TMNT adventures/Archie 5th prints | ||
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| I'd love to get a New 52 Batman #1 to finish the top 10 | ||
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| Detective 348 Flash 189 Strange Adventures 180 House of Mystery 143 Showcase 55 Doom Patrol 99 Vol. 1 These would make me happy! I know there are plenty to choose from on the interwebs, but I just haven't been able to match the grade and price situation. You know, "The One". A grade I can live with for a price I'm willing to pay. Something mid to lower grade with a nice appearance. I know, I know...I'm a tightwad...unreasonable expectations..out of print for 50 years...you're a douche...blah, blah, blah. But at least I'm nice about it and not "that guy" at the comic shop. And I'll always have that thrill of the hunt going for me. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Huffmaster I feel you, brother. I have the same issue all the time. It's a constant struggle to let go of just a few dollars for that one book that looks really great. Somebody else always wants it more than me. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Owen_Lorder ebay seller : thecooleststuff not sure if its the fifth prints or not but it came up while I was hunting |
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I bought a meat grinder on amazon for $60 and it's changed my life.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Owen_Lorder http://miragelicensing.com/paypal/archie.html Buy from Peter directly. |
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 Oh my god oh yes i am so satisfied right now i need a cigarette and i don't even smoke |
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Quote:Originally Posted by kaptainmyke I miss cigarettes every day. Congratulations on your score. |
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| I quit cigarettes cold in 2007, the day my son was born. | ||
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| That's always a great reason. I quit a few months after getting off active duty in 2014. | ||
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| Quit smoking a little over a year ago. I still get cravings sometime. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Studley_Dudley I have "quit" smoking several times over the years. The last time was April 2015. I also miss them every day. I consider myself to be in recovery from my tobacco addiction, much like alcoholism. It's not something that just goes away, it's with you for the rest of your life. @kaptainmyke Congrats on your big score. Now here's a towel, go clean yourself up. |
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| Tuesday, August 20th, 2013. I had a stroke at work. No cigarettes or alcohol since that day. | ||
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