Good Comics to invest in right now?10162
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Ladic private msg quote post Address this user | |
| What comics under $20 would be considered a good investment to profit off in the next few years? | ||
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Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Ladic, why go for speculation when buying any Bronze key in VF or better in that price range is possible and attainable. Bronze keys will do what silver and gold keys have done since comics were collectable...go up! Nuff said. | ||
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| I recently picked up a 9.2 slabbed Red Wolf #1 for $17 bucks. Less than the price of slabbng it. Be patient and you should be able to score proven investment comics between $15 and $30. | ||
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Donnied private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Any high grade comics, especially keys, older than the year 1995. Anything else is a poor long term investment. | ||
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theCapraAegagrus private msg quote post Address this user | |
| None. Invest in a 401k. | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Invest in what makes you happy, then you will always have something to enjoy if don't make money. | ||
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doog private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Not gonna get it with $20 books. Buy keys ungraded. Get them graded. Hold. Cash in when you need to . It is another income stream, but, like a 401 K it takes some time and investment up front | ||
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Darkseid_of_town private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Doc_CopThis....he is spot on. Follow his suggestion |
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 I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).Splotches is gettin old! |
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Modern Cover Variants - can't go wrong    And don't forget color changes to existing characters. (Gold Hulk, Pink Hulk, Blue Goblin, Magenta Goblin) Lastly, don't forget sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers of existing characters that are also superheroes. Edit - yes my sarcasm cup overfloweth |
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| The Marvel movies have really pumped up the value of various comics. (Obviously) So if you can buy comics that have characters or story lines from future movies cheaply now, they would be good investments. So what are these to be? The two story lines that I have been rumored (at least the two I have seen or heard) are the Annihilation story and Secret Wars. I think most or all of the Annihilation comics can be bought for under $20. Secret Wars #1 and other issues other than #8 should all be available raw for under $20. (Note: I haven't really researched this, but think this is correct.) I'd have to go back and see what characters are involved in either of those stories, but I would see if there are any characters that have cheap first appearances to pick up. Speculating is always a tricky business, so proceed at your own risk. |
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| Let’s spin this a little differently. What Bronze Age book has the highest upside that can be obtained for $20 in any grade that’s worth picking up as an investment today? |
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Doc_Cop private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Just picked up a Marvel Spotlight 12 (7.5 raw) for $20.00. Spiderwoman #1 can be scooped up for $20. If your happy with VF's you can pick up quite a few good Bronze age investment books. Just saying. | ||
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 I wish I had a title.
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ComicNinja0215 private msg quote post Address this user | |
I wondered that myself but I collect what I want. Doesn't matter if its 200.00 or 2.00, if it grabs my interest I'm gonna buy it. |
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 Masculinity takes a holiday.
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| I like to think of it a little different, what books have upside but should still be worth what I paid and fairly easy to sell even if the upside doesn't pan out? That thought process usually lands me in the $40-$60 range for mid-grade (3.5-7.5) books that I would call very minor keys. About 12 years ago that price range was allowing me to buy Strange Tales 135, CA 117, Daredevil 131, Hulk 180, FF Annual 6, Swamp Thing 1. These days that price range allows me to buy these very very minor keys: Swamp thing 2: Antone Arcane Swamp thing 3: Abigail Arcane Shocwase 56: Psycho-Pirate Low grade showcase 55: Solomon Grundy A few 1sts from the Rogues Gallery like Heatwave (I think Flash 140?) X-men 60: First Sauron X-men 64: First Sunfire Hulk 162: First Windengo Hulk 141: First Doc Samson House of Mystery 175: First Cain House of Mystery 179: First Bernie Wrightson Action Comics 340: First Parasite Any one of these could pop unexpectedly and one or two probably will eventually, which will pay for all of the purchases. But if they don't, I don't think I will be sorry for having a box full of these books in various mid grades, assuming I was patient and only bought them when I found good value. |
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 To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user | |
I usually just buy collections so the comics work out to be .50 or less. Haven't lost yet  |
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sly private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Price Variants: Canadian, etc...1980’s or 1990’s And a special book that is crazy undervalued is Spectacular Spider-Man #1 (1968) magazine with the 40 cent cover price. |
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Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by sly Definitely agree with the Canadian prove variants, especially in high grade for keys. |
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 I'm a #2.
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Quote:Originally Posted by theCapraAegagrus Ditto |
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| Being at the right place at the right time makes the difference. In the US you already have hundreds and thousands of local characters. So any 'modern' first appearances is considered by collectors as just another 'number.' No big deal. And they won't be worth anything. So you're better off investing in GA, SA, BA books. But where I'm at, to have say Philippine super heroines appear in Marvel books is something totally 'new.' And so it's a 'big deal' for many people and regarded by collectors here as 'very historic.' I've purchased books here that around $20 (USD) each when they came out just months ago, and that are now worth Hundreds of dollars each. Yes in only months! And I'm glad I bought several copies of each book (I don't know if you call that hoarding, but when you see Gold you can't just let it slip past). Modern age books but again different location makes the difference. Now I'm going to let the books simmer for a few decades as I really see them being worth Millions here in the future. A million here is around $20,000 USD. I mean An Amazing Fantasy #15 just sold for the same amount on eBay. And it's a 3.5 grade. So much more these 'high grade' modern books that I have.  |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Red_Blade Don't worry, no one here will accuse you of "hoarding", we call it accumulating. Just be careful about getting to caught up in a short-term regional demand. You know we live in a global age and if the demand from one region is creating a local difference in price, eventually thousands of books will make their way into that market to fill that demand. I hate to be the one to say it, but even within a year or two there is very little chance that the price of a specific comic in Philippines will be significantly different than the price in the U.S. That's just how a global market works, the supply will move to fill the demand. |
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 -Our Odin-Rest in Peace |
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Quote:Originally Posted by EbaySeller @Red_Blade I have to echo the caution advised here. Not only is there the global market to be concerned about, but comic characters rise and fall in popularity and the comics are directly effected. If Wave comes out in a movie and the character flops, popularity for that character will wane. This will effect the comic value. Plus, Marvel will probably introduce more Asian characters given the success of Wave. Wave will always be the first, so there will always be that attraction, but other, more popular, characters are likely to appear. In short, don't count on making a ton on any comics 20 years from now. It is a possibility, but it's also possible they could be near worthless. I sincerely hope your plan works out and you make a ton of money, but I'd caution about having too high of expectations. Like the saying goes, "Buy what you love and you won't be disappointed." I get the feeling you are doing that and I hope you are having fun. One last thought. You have said that you have multiple copies. If you can sell one or two now and pay for what you have in them all, I'd suggest doing that. Then, everything you sell in the future will be pure profit. You won't have to worry about recouping your investment and will be able to enjoy whatever amount you get. Just my thoughts. |
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 SpongeBob Comics #1 sells for $991!
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| Caution is definitely advisable, but as long as it’s money one can afford to lose, it’s fun. I’ve been tracking the Suayan virgin variant in 9.8 (comic odyssey’s limited to 1000, w/Wave on cover.) $350-499 sales up until last night one went at auction for opening bid of $250 shipped. That’s a sharp drop in a few months. These variant books are volatile for sure. | ||
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