THE AMAZING FANTASY #15 CLUB 39 39

[entalmighty1]

21 minutes ago, Shaolingoat said:

I'll second that.  Motion carries.

I concur.  I mean, the guy is basically talking to himself anyway.  99% of people in this thread won't even answer him anymore.  It's clear what's going on, whether he admits it to himself or not.

 

I like hearing (reading) what educated, and knowledgeable people have to say on these subjects, not some random guy that "owns" three books with his brother, and relentlessly pumps those three books over all others.  We get it, we all like Spider-Man too.  For the sake of everyone on this forum, just CHILL.

[comicquant]

6 minutes ago, entalmighty1 said:

I concur.  I mean, the guy is basically talking to himself anyway.  99% of people in this thread won't even answer him anymore.  It's clear what's going on, whether he admits it to himself or not.

 

I like hearing (reading) what educated, and knowledgeable people have to say on these subjects, not some random guy that "owns" three books with his brother, and relentlessly pumps those three books over all others.  We get it, we all like Spider-Man too.  For the sake of everyone on this forum, just CHILL.

I think his brother owns them and he lives vicariously through them/him...

[entalmighty1]

1 minute ago, comicquant said:

I think his brother owns them and he lives vicariously through them/him...

I think the essence of the hobby sort of escapes his grasp.  We're collectors, not buyers.  A lot of us have the money to buy these books.  The fun is finding and buying the right book, not just any copy.  How's the color strike?  Registration?  Centering?  Is the creasing on the front or the back?  Is there a date stamp you find attractive, or atrocious?  Is it a pedigree copy?  Does it fit your budget?  Will they consider time payments?  How can you sneak this by the wife?

 

These are questions we've ALL asked ourselves, as collectors...not buyers.  Obviously, all of us are happy when our books go up in value as opposed to down, but that's not why we do this.  I couldn't care less how much my Hulk 1 is worth.  It's mine, and it's not for sale.

 

Try collecting sir, not just owning.  It's an eye opener.

[Shaolingoat]

1 minute ago, entalmighty1 said:

I think the essence of the hobby sort of escapes his grasp.  We're collectors, not buyers.  A lot of us have the money to buy these books.  The fun is finding and buying the right book, not just any copy.  How's the color strike?  Registration?  Centering?  Is the creasing on the front or the back?  Is there a date stamp you find attractive, or atrocious?  Is it a pedigree copy?  Does it fit your budget?  Will they consider time payments?  How can you sneak this by the wife?

 

These are questions we've ALL asked ourselves, as collectors...not buyers.  Obviously, all of us are happy when our books go up in value as opposed to down, but that's not why we do this.  I couldn't care less how much my Hulk 1 is worth.  It's mine, and it's not for sale.

 

Try collecting sir, not just owning.  It's an eye opener.

I highlighted the most important aspect of your well-crafted response.  

[peewee22]

1 minute ago, entalmighty1 said:

I think the essence of the hobby sort of escapes his grasp.  We're collectors, not buyers.  A lot of us have the money to buy these books.  The fun is finding and buying the right book, not just any copy.  How's the color strike?  Registration?  Centering?  Is the creasing on the front or the back?  Is there a date stamp you find attractive, or atrocious?  Is it a pedigree copy?  Does it fit your budget?  Will they consider time payments?  How can you sneak this by the wife?

 

These are questions we've ALL asked ourselves, as collectors...not buyers.  Obviously, all of us are happy when our books go up in value as opposed to down, but that's not why we do this.  I couldn't care less how much my Hulk 1 is worth.  It's mine, and it's not for sale.

 

Try collecting sir, not just owning.  It's an eye opener.

I heard that. The financial should be secondary. I liked this thread a year ago when it was more enjoyable.

[comicquant]

5 minutes ago, entalmighty1 said:

I think the essence of the hobby sort of escapes his grasp.  We're collectors, not buyers.  A lot of us have the money to buy these books.  The fun is finding and buying the right book, not just any copy.  How's the color strike?  Registration?  Centering?  Is the creasing on the front or the back?  Is there a date stamp you find attractive, or atrocious?  Is it a pedigree copy?  Does it fit your budget?  Will they consider time payments?  How can you sneak this by the wife?

 

These are questions we've ALL asked ourselves, as collectors...not buyers.  Obviously, all of us are happy when our books go up in value as opposed to down, but that's not why we do this.  I couldn't care less how much my Hulk 1 is worth.  It's mine, and it's not for sale.

 

Try collecting sir, not just owning.  It's an eye opener.

I could write a book on how NOT to sneak them by your wife!

[NoMan]

Where/how we store them, catalogue them, display them, too. That's a big part of collecting. 

You guys wanna hear about my Bank Safe Depisit Box? 

Its full of AF14s and AF16s!

Edited May 20, 2017 by NoMan

[SC22]

I do all those things to just don't find the need to talk about it here. What's the point everyone knows to buy the best looking book you can find for your let's here it....MONEY!! You guys don't even do the exact same thing but want to go after me. When was the last time anyone posted a new purchase or talked about a AF15 here it's not just me.....seriously!!

Edited May 20, 2017 by SC22

[piper]

1 minute ago, peewee22 said:

I heard that. The financial should be secondary. I liked this thread a year ago when it was more enjoyable.

I think the challenge is how to continue thinking of it as a hobby when prices are crazy and out of control. I know if I had to buy a copy now, I don't think I could afford it. It's hard to spend money that could go towards the kitchen reno, mortgage, trip to Europe, etc.

[Aman619]

Agreed.  I barely skim thru SC22s posts.  It's always the same thing again and again.  Spouting hype.  Getting defensive.  Then pointing out others talking money.  Boring.

 

and I also agre strongly with Vinatage about the CC sales spiking AF15 down into the lower grades.  Those sales were shockingly high for mid grade copies. Wacky high... almost shilly high.  After that people began chasing similar copies left and right, but only online and at auction... not at conventions.  I also agree that many many times when anomaly high sales happen, too many people jump to conclusions that "the book is hot" when it's quite often just an upgrade parlay.  Flippers will always bid based on what the upgrade sell price will be. And NOT what it's current label says.  Been happening for awhile now. Preview night etc.

 

sure AF15 is one the best books to have, but that alone doesn't explain the recent crazy spike is sales of lower grade copies.

[entalmighty1]

Just now, comicquant said:

I could write a book on how NOT to sneak them by your wife!

Is there a newsletter I can subscribe to?  Getting them in the door unseen isn't the problem, it's the mailman.  "WHY IS THE CREDIT CARD BILL 2 GRAND HIGHER THIS MONTH?"  *hides in the attic*

[entalmighty1]

2 minutes ago, SC22 said:

You guys don't even do the exact same thing but want to go after me. When was the last time anyone posted a new purchase or talked about a AF15 here it's not just me.....seriously!!

It's beyond clear to me that any communication with you is lost on deaf ears.

Enjoy yourself.

[SC22]

11 minutes ago, piper said:

I think the challenge is how to continue thinking of it as a hobby when prices are crazy and out of control. I know if I had to buy a copy now, I don't think I could afford it. It's hard to spend money that could go towards the kitchen reno, mortgage, trip to Europe, etc.

Do you think the whole world of comic book collecting is on this website (great great website that's not my point) there are tons of collectors that do just that collect on their own outside of the net. Here we are mostly 20 people talking to each other here in the SA section....yes I know many many just read....but I bet not even 5% of all collectors worldwide even bother reading what we write....and 5% is been generous....millions upon millions of people collect worldwide. They do what they please and buy what they want regardless of anything spoken here.

Edited May 20, 2017 by SC22

[peewee22]

Just now, entalmighty1 said:

Is there a newsletter I can subscribe to?  Getting them in the door unseen isn't the problem, it's the mailman.  "WHY IS THE CREDIT CARD BILL 2 GRAND HIGHER THIS MONTH?"  *hides in the attic*

Turn off paper billing. 

[SC22]

4 minutes ago, entalmighty1 said:

It's beyond clear to me that any communication with you is lost on deaf ears.

Enjoy yourself.

I don't bother you guys with what you post but you guys feel free to let me have it....makes no sens live and let live. Oh yeah I must be the one who turned this whole thing upside down oh the power I have....you guys ''all'' participated at one point or another and still do every single day....money, money and more money talk it's everywhere not just me. I have not even boosted AF15 in a while and since then I have been reading yours posts and it's all or most money talk.

Edited May 20, 2017 by SC22

[SC22]

14 minutes ago, peewee22 said:

Turn off paper billing. 

Ah the joys of been free....buy and do as you please no one to answer to....I tell you it's the life!! Never going back to that nagging....just peace of mind from here on out!! Pets are truly the best....they actually love you (hahaha) and they don't leave and take half your stuff either....lollll!! My porn is my hobbies I wish I learned that at a younger age (I guess at 30 was not that old) would have saved me some headaches that's for sure!!

Edited May 20, 2017 by SC22

[Jordysnordy]

5 minutes ago, SC22 said:

Ah the joys of been free....buy and do as you please no one to answer to....I tell you it's the life!! Never going back to that nagging....just peace of mind from here on out!! Pets are truly the best....they actually love you and they don't leave and take half your stuff either....lollll!!

Who is shocked that he is divorced/single?

[Jaydogrules]

15 minutes ago, Aman619 said:

Agreed.  I barely skim thru SC22s posts.  It's always the same thing again and again.  Spouting hype.  Getting defensive.  Then pointing out others talking money.  Boring.

 

and I also agre strongly with Vinatage about the CC sales spiking AF15 down into the lower grades.  Those sales were shockingly high for mid grade copies. Wacky high... almost shilly high.  After that people began chasing similar copies left and right, but only online and at auction... not at conventions.  I also agree that many many times when anomaly high sales happen, too many people jump to conclusions that "the book is hot" when it's quite often just an upgrade parlay.  Flippers will always bid based on what the upgrade sell price will be. And NOT what it's current label says.  Been happening for awhile now. Preview night etc.

 

sure AF15 is one the best books to have, but that alone doesn't explain the recent crazy spike is sales of lower grade copies.

Dem has already stated that he knows the buyer of the two mid grade copies at the CC auction that sold and has directly disputed all of your assumptions about those two lonesome sales.  

Also, how would you then explain the multiple sales of 6.5 copies that happened a year before the CC auction for $50k+, that were more than 20 grand higher than any prior sale in that grade ?

-J.

[SC22]

9 minutes ago, Jordysnordy said:

Who is shocked that he is divorced/single?

Never married I knew not to go down that road a long time ago....I don't know anyone that likes been married especially the men!! Give, give and from then on out it's take, take and take not for me....they don't give you much and to me it's not worth it!! I would not even pay 5$ on that so called ''investment''!! Hiding from someone to enjoy a hobby give me a royal break....seriously....I am a adult why in the world would I chose that over freedom!!

Edited May 20, 2017 by SC22

[Aman619]

7 minutes ago, Jaydogrules said:

Dem has already stated that he knows the buyer of the two mid grade copies at the CC auction that sold and has directly disputed all of your assumptions about those two lonesome sales.  

Also, how would you then explain the multiple sales of 6.5 copies that happened a year before the CC auction for $50k+, that were more than 20 grand higher than any prior sale in that grade ?

-J.

Where did those sales take place?