2020 vision: goals, corrected sight or new lens 2 2

[Cat-Man_America]

This is the thread for future predictions, ...what's on the horizon for collecting next year or resolutions to stop acquiring which you may not be able to keep.  

Grails, finished runs, redirection, other collecting that extends beyond GA comics, you name it, ...but you don't have it (yet).  This would also be a good place to let your fellow board buddies in on what books ...either generally or in specific... you're seeking that've been beyond your reach.  For instance, most folks around here have a pretty good idea of what other's collect, but if those interests have changed or expanded they might be off the radar, so this'll be a heads-up.  

This thread is also for current and future acquisition beyond single copies (if you're seeing double or triple, it might not be the result of stigmatism).   

[Stingrayiii]

I am shifting more toward Golden - Silver Age books and will keep looking for higher grade Disney - Barks Books. Plus looking to invest in Marvel Silver if the right books come my way. Also I think DC Gold - Silver is undervalued and will be looking at certain issues if priced right. Right now I am trying to unload my current collection.

[tabcom]

I predict the twenties will see a surge in value for a sub-genre that is only now starting to fester.

When tabcom's itch is scratched, I'll pull back the bandage.

[tabcom]

From a macroeconomics view, FED policy has been great for the hobby. I don't see the free flow of liquidity being cut off any time soon. Hence, higher resell value.

Edited December 29, 2019 by tabcom

[Marty Mann]

As always I am searching for a complete STUNTMAN #3...I believe there's at least one out there...

maybe this will be the year.

Marty

[sagii]

11 minutes ago, Marty Mann said:

As always I am searching for a complete STUNTMAN #3...I believe there's at least one out there...

maybe this will be the year.

Marty

[sagii]

...Select small group of Charlton books 

Pedigrees (hopefully a Church copy -or two )

[Timely]

Add a Hitler cover or two to the collection.

[woowoo]

Sill looking for a copy of Action 2 and 7 that has a reasonable price. More-fun 20 to 50 raw so I can see the adds.  A copy of Fantasy 15  in 4.0 to 6.0 that is not over priced. I do think this book is way over priced for there are way to many copy's out there and it went way to hi  way to fast and that's only the opinion of someone who don't have a copy   all you great board members.

[Tsp99]

CDNP before issues 70 or so and Perfect Crimes.  Both fun runs to collect.

[aardvark88]

Will buy fewer westerns as the Kirby art not that memorable. Re-live the glory years of Barks. e.g. 'Luck of the North' still fantastic decades later:

[batman_fan]

I would like to score some nice Batman upgrades of issues 4, 22, and 26.

[Ricksneatstuff]

The last half of 2019 was mostly about pulps and I see 2020 staying the same. I tend to like GGA and I’ve made my way through owning just about every golden age good girl focused cover I wanted and have been enjoying the pulps great painted cover art and often (but not always) fantastic interior illustrations. Some of the stories aren’t bad either but that’s secondary to the art for me.  The Spicy pulps are probably tops for me. They tick a lot of boxes.  I love the way they look on shelves too. 
 

Crime comics with GGA have been a lot of fun too.  
 

Edited December 29, 2019 by Ricksneatstuff

[n2wdw]

35 minutes ago, Ricksneatstuff said:

The last half of 2019 was mostly about pulps and I see 2020 staying the same. I tend to like GGA and I’ve made my way through owning just about every golden age good girl focused cover I wanted and have been enjoying the pulps great painted cover art and often (but not always) fantastic interior illustrations. Some of the stories aren’t bad either but that’s secondary to the art for me.  The Spicy pulps are probably tops for me. They tick a lot of boxes.  I love the way they look on shelves too. 
 

Crime comics with GGA have been a lot of fun too.  
 

I didn't know you were so into pulps.  Great looking collection!

[Cat-Man_America]

I'd love to come across a HG unrestored copy of Human Torch #8 to go along with this...

But other issues will be occupying my attention in the New Year as well, so I'm in no hurry.

 

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

2 hours ago, Cat-Man_America said:

I'd love to come across a HG unrestored copy of Human Torch #8 to go along with this...

But other issues will be occupying my attention in the New Year as well, so I'm in no hurry.

 

I love how Subby’s tank, instead of being labeled “water”, instead says “anti-flame fluid”. 
 

but seriously, what a great schomburg war cover!

[woowoo]

5 hours ago, Cat-Man_America said:

I'd love to come across a HG unrestored copy of Human Torch #8 to go along with this...

But other issues will be occupying my attention in the New Year as well, so I'm in no hurry.

 

[Cat-Man_America]

A few thoughts and observations on collecting in the New Year:

My goal in 2020 is acquiring more GA comics that appeal to my interest in art, including some reprints or archive/omnibus editions for interior stories. 

Collecting comics is still a heckuva lot of fun after all these years, but my general advice to collectors interested in hearing it is to weigh discretionary expenditures carefully, in balance with family considerations. Never let momentary ambitions override common sense. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? But in the era of auctions and "bid" buttons, ...you get the idea.

The cautionary viewpoint I'd offer collectors contemplating what to collect for investment is that no one retires on long boxes filled with comics socked away in storage lockers. Also, if lines of collectors are having books autographed, witnessed and graded for investment purposes, the premium placed on acquiring those signatures becomes irrelevant over time.  

Collecting is supposed to be pure enjoyment, but when serious money enters the picture it's impossible not to look at comics without thoughts of profit. Unfortunately, aspirational fantasy is not a real world investment plan. With thousands of hopeful fans buying, slabbing and carefully storing comics in a similar fashion collecting becomes more of a sport of grade bumps, market speculation and auction flipping.  

Census numbers provide sobering insight into market speculation. My inclination is to recommend the path less taken (diversified collecting) as some areas of the market like GA are less volatile due to scarcity. Nevertheless, it's fun to focus on acquiring what you enjoy most, keeping a clear-eye on cost and a pragmatic view of the long game if investment is even part of the consideration. 

Predicting trends is fraught with uncertainty because media tie-ins (movies & TV) are unpredictable and public interest in popular culture is fickle. Savvy comic collectors usually manage to find a sweet spot between Chicken Little angst and becoming a designated fryer in the seller's market crock-pot.

So, having set down a little of my own criteria for collecting ...and perhaps given a few collectors something to think about in the New Year... where will your interests take you next in this remarkable hobby? BTW, key 2020 in caps, ...I promise you'll like it! 

[50YrsCollctngCmcs]

I predict I will buy more comics in 2020!! Happy New Year!

 

[mlansdown]

I will keep my collecting goals very simple for 2020:

If I see it, 

and I like it,

and I can afford it,

I will buy it!