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poorcollector

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  1. poorcollector
    I'm curious. Have you all recognized if there are any new software or products that would be beneficial to the hobby? New databases, new comic portfolios, new comic book box design? I'm excited to see what some of you have come up with.
  2. poorcollector
    Mike has the best problem in a world. I want Mike's problems.
  3. poorcollector
    I never considered that I would run out of steam. I guess that you have to really love what you are collecting, and I think that I would collect what I love and collect the cheaper drek when I ran out of other things to do.
  4. poorcollector
    I agree that Timely/Atlas comics definitely need to be in a "Marvel" collection. I think that affording and finding the odds and ends issues would be the most difficult part aside from finding all of the capital necessary.
  5. poorcollector
    Thanks for the advice. You have definitely given me something to think about.
  6. poorcollector
    Part of the appeal to comic collecting for me and some other is that there is no end. Once you complete a run or a specific set of books can they be upgraded? Do you truly believe that you will stop collecting comics books once your one goal is completed?
  7. poorcollector
    Personally I have a few reasons for collecting comics. I enjoy Marvel because it is what I grew up with. Owning all the Nazi covers, and older stuff really appeals to me because it is literally like owning a piece of history. I enjoy the artwork from the golden age all the way through to today, and I also enjoy the stories of most of the main runs. I am also a very OCD individual and incredibly goal oriented. Yes, I agree that some books have little appeal individually, but those are also the books that can be found for pennies on the dollar. If I enjoy the history, art, and story of the vast majority of what Marvel has published why not get the cheap stuff if possible and complete the collection.
  8. poorcollector
    Being happy with your collection is all that matters
  9. poorcollector
    If you wanted to collect every single comic published by Marvel or DC (pick your favorite) ever, how would you go about doing it? I have made a list of possible ways I have thought of. Buying collections Focusing on a single run at a time Going after hard to find books first Starting from the golden age and working my way chronologically Also to consider am I buying what is being currently published concurrently. I personally think that if you buy concurrently you avoid a lot of inflated modern key/spec book prices. I understand this is a super lofty goal, but hey I am young. What would you do if this was you goal? If you think this is just absolutely dumb and you don't want to play pretend you can tell me how dumb it is below haha. I am just curious and want to hear some of you guy's thoughts.
  10. poorcollector
    I've been so hesitant to buy a slab because I love/love collecting raw books, but it looks like I will eventually have to dip my toe in when I go after certain books. I am an over-thinker so I really dissecting my decision to pull a trigger on some slabbed books.
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    I consider buying graded when a book is expensive enough for me to feel uncomfortable buying a raw copy so I would buy graded to ensure value and desired grade. Me not pulling the trigger on some graded copies has made me miss out on a few books because I didn't want the slab, but wasn't comfortable buying the raw copy (because I couldn't risk the money if it wasn't graded properly). This last sentence is the reason I am asking this question now. I am collecting silver, bronze age keys and runs, and modern keys that I would be willing to get graded or have graded.
  12. poorcollector
    I know it's different for every person, but what defines a pricey book for you?
  13. poorcollector
    I understand that, but I just wanted to get some ideas and thought processes so I can see if you have any other ideas.
  14. poorcollector
    I like how you nutshelled your method. I was thinking something very similar. The thing is with those popular runs (ASM etc.) and older runs it is almost impossible to find ungraded copies of some books in good condition. I guess I could always crack them if I wanted. I guess I need to ask what price am I willing to pay for a raw book before I would prefer to guarantee the value by buying graded
  15. poorcollector
    Wow your collection sounds like a dream. Maybe one day! I would be buying slabs to ensure value upon purchase, protection, and longevity in my personal collection. Of course if I needed to sell I could, but I am not an investor I am a collector.
  16. poorcollector
    Have newton rings gone away yet? I have done some research and every where I look it says something different. I would love a concrete answer if you could point me in the right direction.
  17. poorcollector
    I disagree with slabbing everything too. It is unnecessary and those books that do not deserve to be graded also do not usually deserve the price that goes along with it. I would probably stick to keys or books that are important to me.
  18. poorcollector
    I just readjusted my collecting strategy and it was frustrating wasting my energy, money, and time on something I wasn't sure about. That is why I am here trying to plan ahead before I regret buying something. I like your strategy of pick a key, save, buy, repeat. It leads to slower collection building, but being happier with your collection.
  19. poorcollector
    I think I will stick to cgc as well. They have the best reputation from my point of view, and I think they look the best. Thanks for sharing your insight.
  20. poorcollector
    I'm still in college and on a relatively tight budget, but I am not trying to amass thousands of comics right now I am just trying to enjoy the hobby as much as I can within my means. When you made the jump to buying slabs did you think getting those books in a graded form was worth the extra cost that goes along with a slabbed book? I also feel that as soon as I buy one slab I will want every book of value to me slabbed. Did you feel this way, if so how are you adjusting your collecting style to it?
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    I have recently shifted my focus of my collecting to silver age books (mostly marvel, but some DC) which kind of explains why I am asking this question now. I realize that some of the silver keys are expensive even in raw form, and I can see myself buying graded books for the purpose of guaranteeing the value so I am not wasting money on a raw book that is in rougher shape than initially visible. You said you pick up mostly slabbed books so can you explain your thought process and also explain what you collect?
  22. poorcollector
    So you only buy graded books out of necessity? Did you feel forced or are you okay with having those books slabbed? Are you sending those books in for protection/keepsake reasons?
  23. poorcollector
    I do not own any slabs, and I am unsure of whether or not I want to start down the path. I know that some people love cgc books and some love raw book. I understand there are a multitude of factors that go into whether someone does graded vs. raw books (cost, aesthetic etc.), but I want to get some of you all's opinions on whether I should start collecting graded comics.
  24. poorcollector
    I just needed to hear this. Thank you!
  25. poorcollector
    I am in my early twenties and I am an avid youtube watcher especially of comic book related material. I am watching of these guys who have awesome comic book collecting origin stories. Typically, when they were a kid and they got an amazing ASM or FF book, and from then on they were hooked. I started collecting when sixteen because I had some extra cash and didn't have anything else to do. My first comic Book purchase consisted of Infinity Heist #1 and Manifest Destiny #1. I just feel like my collecting story isn't as cool as a lot of other people, and I feel like I am one of the only young people to have thousands of comics. What do you guys think about this. Am I just being self conscious and over thinking? How do I get more comfortable with my collecting origins, and become happier with my collection?