$1 million on comics
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$1 million on comics
You have $1 million that must be spent on comics in the next 12 months or you lose what you haven't spent. How do you spend it?
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I've been accused of answering my own questions, which I continue to deny doing. That said, I'd do some serious buying of Amazing Spider-Man comics and probably spend at least ten grand on archive hardbacks... probably mostly Marvel Masterworks. I'd also stock up on slabbed VALIANT keys.
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Re: $1 million on comics
Seriously I would buy a house and not a comic book.StarBrand wrote:You have $1 million that must be spent on comics in the next 12 months or you lose what you haven't spent. How do you spend it?

But to answer your question I would buy a lot of 6.5 or higher golden/silver/bronze key issues.

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Thanks for playing. Obviously I didn't give that option. 

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One book. The highest CGC graded (unrestored) copy of Action #1 that $1,000,000 could get me. 

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Honestly, I'd steer away from the single ticket books, and go for 9.4-9.6 silver age gems en masse. It would be a lot of work, but more fun, and I think the payoff could be bigger. Sure, FF 1, Daredevil 1, etc. Also, first appearance Teen Titans, Green Arrow in new costume by Adams, Brainiac, Conan, Spiderwoman, etc.
With the leftovers, I'd go golden age hero CGC copies - Justice, etc. and then get a few copper/modern keys.
I think the real benefit of going this route is not just the books, but all the dealer friends you would make along the way;) Plus, it would be hard to buy that many books with a full time job!
With the leftovers, I'd go golden age hero CGC copies - Justice, etc. and then get a few copper/modern keys.
I think the real benefit of going this route is not just the books, but all the dealer friends you would make along the way;) Plus, it would be hard to buy that many books with a full time job!
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AF #15. Always wanted that one. For some reason when I write this I hear the neighbor's voice from Office Space talking about what he'd do with a million dollars.
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Af 15
Hulk 1
Detective 27
All star comics 4
5x hulk 181
Tos 39
I think you get the picture lol
Hulk 1
Detective 27
All star comics 4
5x hulk 181
Tos 39
I think you get the picture lol
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If you had to spend it on comics, something tells me you'd buy $1 million in Transformers comics.Cyberstrike wrote:Seriously I would buy a house and not a comic book.StarBrand wrote:You have $1 million that must be spent on comics in the next 12 months or you lose what you haven't spent. How do you spend it?![]()
But to answer your question I would buy a lot of 6.5 or higher golden/silver/bronze key issues.

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Two chicks at one time.JCP wrote:AF #15. Always wanted that one. For some reason when I write this I hear the neighbor's voice from Office Space talking about what he'd do with a million dollars.
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I'd purchase the highest graded copy ToS 39.
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I'd start with all the Uncanny Xmen & Hulk books I don't currently have in high grade, then make sure to replace any low grade beaters of those titles in higher grades... Then do the same with Iron Man & Tales Of Suspense... And then I'd look into ASM... and Conan...
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Do you have sets in the registry?grendeljd wrote:I'd start with all the Uncanny Xmen & Hulk books I don't currently have in high grade, then make sure to replace any low grade beaters of those titles in higher grades... Then do the same with Iron Man & Tales Of Suspense... And then I'd look into ASM... and Conan...
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I don't collect cgc books at all - I meant I'd go for 'raw copies' in high grade, I guess.StarBrand wrote:Do you have sets in the registry?grendeljd wrote:I'd start with all the Uncanny Xmen & Hulk books I don't currently have in high grade, then make sure to replace any low grade beaters of those titles in higher grades... Then do the same with Iron Man & Tales Of Suspense... And then I'd look into ASM... and Conan...
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grendeljd wrote:I don't collect cgc books at all - I meant I'd go for 'raw copies' in high grade, I guess.StarBrand wrote:Do you have sets in the registry?grendeljd wrote:I'd start with all the Uncanny Xmen & Hulk books I don't currently have in high grade, then make sure to replace any low grade beaters of those titles in higher grades... Then do the same with Iron Man & Tales Of Suspense... And then I'd look into ASM... and Conan...

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Although, to be fair - if I had to burn through a million on comics I'd probably be tempted to go after some high end cgc keys!StarBrand wrote:grendeljd wrote:I don't collect cgc books at all - I meant I'd go for 'raw copies' in high grade, I guess.StarBrand wrote:Do you have sets in the registry?grendeljd wrote:I'd start with all the Uncanny Xmen & Hulk books I don't currently have in high grade, then make sure to replace any low grade beaters of those titles in higher grades... Then do the same with Iron Man & Tales Of Suspense... And then I'd look into ASM... and Conan...

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Spider-Man 300 9.9 cgc
Batman adventures 9.9 cgc
upgrading my nyx #3 9.8 cgc to a nyx #3 9.9 cgc ss
new mutants 9.8 cgc ss
hulk 181 cgc 9.8
amazing fantasy 15 mid grade
iron man 55 cgc 9.8
timely marvel comics 1
detective comics 1 low grade
action comics 1 low grade
bloodshot platinum 9.8
Spider-Man 129 9.8
...after I got those I would just look around and buy any good deals on silver and bronze age key issue comics I could find online sure I could spend the rest rather quick,
Batman adventures 9.9 cgc
upgrading my nyx #3 9.8 cgc to a nyx #3 9.9 cgc ss
new mutants 9.8 cgc ss
hulk 181 cgc 9.8
amazing fantasy 15 mid grade
iron man 55 cgc 9.8
timely marvel comics 1
detective comics 1 low grade
action comics 1 low grade
bloodshot platinum 9.8
Spider-Man 129 9.8
...after I got those I would just look around and buy any good deals on silver and bronze age key issue comics I could find online sure I could spend the rest rather quick,
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RestHAD to spend it on comics.
With aded rule I could never sell for profit.
Sounds wishy washy I would by Magnus R collection?, donate it back to him to start a magnus and valiant museum.
Rest of the money purchase British and Australian comics to archive or display in similar museum style. Early phantom frew are exspensive.
Should easly do both.
With aded rule I could never sell for profit.
Sounds wishy washy I would by Magnus R collection?, donate it back to him to start a magnus and valiant museum.
Rest of the money purchase British and Australian comics to archive or display in similar museum style. Early phantom frew are exspensive.
Should easly do both.
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I would buy all the Marvel Silver Age Mega keys in the 2.0-3.0 range. If buying for myself, I would buy X-men #1-20 in CGC 9.4.
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This 100%maraxusofkeld wrote:I would buy all the Marvel Silver Age Mega keys in the 2.0-3.0 range. If buying for myself, I would buy X-men #1-20 in CGC 9.4.
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Does a BA 12 9.9 exist?comicsyte95 wrote:Spider-Man 300 9.9 cgc
Batman adventures 9.9 cgc
upgrading my nyx #3 9.8 cgc to a nyx #3 9.9 cgc ss
new mutants 9.8 cgc ss
hulk 181 cgc 9.8
amazing fantasy 15 mid grade
iron man 55 cgc 9.8
timely marvel comics 1
detective comics 1 low grade
action comics 1 low grade
bloodshot platinum 9.8
Spider-Man 129 9.8
...after I got those I would just look around and buy any good deals on silver and bronze age key issue comics I could find online sure I could spend the rest rather quick,
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highest graded slabs I could get of
Af 15
tec 27
ASM1
Tos 39
probably some others too...
Af 15
tec 27
ASM1
Tos 39
probably some others too...
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myron wrote:highest graded slabs I could get of
Af 15
tec 27
ASM1
Tos 39
probably some others too...
af 15 in 9.4 sold for 470k 2 weeks ago!
tos 39 9.6 sold for 375k?
crazy prices lol
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I thought this as well like you I'm not sure..however even if there was 1. I wouldn't buy it (it would be allot of $$$)if I had the million I could afford to buy 2 or 3 Batman adventures 12 unpressed 9.8's get them pressed and hope for a better grade.greatbrandino11 wrote: Does a BA 12 9.9 exist?
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I would really avoid BA 12, I think they're just very common. Not saying it won't retain value, but from a risk/reward perspective if you can find big keys, especially low grade keys of books in the $50-70 range you're almost guaranteed not to lose money. A few years back I bought an intact (but low grade) Batman 181 for $30. Stuff like that, do that as much as you can, both graded and raw, everything from the golden age to late silver. Throw in some nice raws on bronze and a bunch of copper keys and you're set!greatbrandino11 wrote:Does a BA 12 9.9 exist?comicsyte95 wrote:Spider-Man 300 9.9 cgc
Batman adventures 9.9 cgc
upgrading my nyx #3 9.8 cgc to a nyx #3 9.9 cgc ss
new mutants 9.8 cgc ss
hulk 181 cgc 9.8
amazing fantasy 15 mid grade
iron man 55 cgc 9.8
timely marvel comics 1
detective comics 1 low grade
action comics 1 low grade
bloodshot platinum 9.8
Spider-Man 129 9.8
...after I got those I would just look around and buy any good deals on silver and bronze age key issue comics I could find online sure I could spend the rest rather quick,