Tec-Tac-Toe Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, nickdemeato said: I feel this. Living in Scotland I used to have to drive 1hr to get to a comic shop. Now both of those have closed so now its a 2hr drive. I hardly ever bother but miss the craic. At least you live in Scotland . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Hollywood1892 said: No, y'all need to continue with the buy buy buy. At least if I am selling. Krismusic and Hollywood1892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 If spreading your money around on less expensive books and not just a key makes you happy, do that. Those cheap books sometimes become keys or semis too. I personally get a kick going to a show and coming back with the best $1-$5 box books I could scrounge. Treasure hunt. Once upon a time I looked for more "big" books ($25-$150.. Real money in the 90s!) And some cheapies. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 47 minutes ago, the blob said: If spreading your money around on less expensive books and not just a key makes you happy, do that. Those cheap books sometimes become keys or semis too. I personally get a kick going to a show and coming back with the best $1-$5 box books I could scrounge. Treasure hunt. Once upon a time I looked for more "big" books ($25-$150.. Real money in the 90s!) And some cheapies. It's all good. True I'm reading the knightfall run...just now. And enjoying it Though I did get the collecting "fever" in December and unloaded on a bunch of stuff, it seems to have settled down ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hollywood1892 said: True I'm reading the knightfall run...just now. And enjoying it Though I did get the collecting "fever" in December and unloaded on a bunch of stuff, it seems to have settled down Cool that your enjoying some books to read! I remember Nov or Dec last year, some on the boards were saying that sales were slow, and that now was the "time to buy".....as things would be priced to sell... I got some deals! Hopefully you did too! Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Just now, Hollywood1892 said: True I'm reading the knightfall run...just now. And enjoying it Though I did get the collecting "fever" in December and unloaded on a bunch of stuff, it seems to have settled down it might be the credit card bill coming soon that's helping to settle it down .. also you might want to try some local shops outside of Toronto to get some deals try Gotham Central in Mississauga they have slabbed books and moderns they also do commissions. I picked up some great bronze at a decent price through some commission sales. Hollywood1892 and ADAMANTIUM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 21 hours ago, Wolverinex said: I'm starting to burn out as well... I'd probably burn out if I just chased every random POS that any insufficiently_thoughtful_person claimed or even insinuated might be relatively rare. Deadpoolica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dupont2005 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Hollywood1892 said: True I'm reading the knightfall run...just now. And enjoying it Though I did get the collecting "fever" in December and unloaded on a bunch of stuff, it seems to have settled down That run made me hate comics for like a decade. The sting probably isn’t as big when you know Batman isn’t gone forever and aren’t an 11 year old kid though Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Tec-Tac-Toe said: At least you live in Scotland . Right! I would kill to live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan510 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 20 hours ago, oakman29 said: I see so many of you guys that just buy buy buy . You buy so fast you dont even appreciate the books you do get. I keep things slow and easy. I used to get burned out with buying so many silver and bronze age keys. I took a step back and asked myself "was I happy" I realized that I would rather start collecting the Warren horror mags because they made me happier than just adding a key to the book shelf. I find that actually reading the books I buy for my collection has kept me interested in the hobby non stop since the late 1970's steveinthecity, Azkaban and oakman29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Ive never been happier collecting and selling comics. I still read a few titles a month, but I am very selective and I have favorite writers that suit my taste. It is harder to find good titles I agree. I still love traveling to flea markets, comic shops, and thrift shops buying comics. Many are more then happy to make great deals if I buy enough. My only problem I have is being selective in attending conventions. I am there for comics not the Cosplay, wrestling, and other stuff. ADAMANTIUM, davidtere and Deadpoolica 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, fastballspecial said: My only problem I have is being selective in attending conventions. I am there for comics not the Cosplay, wrestling, and other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
