Discuss Hard To Find Or Currently Hot Comics Of Any Era

[StarBrand]

At Wondercon some dude came by to ask for RR. I did not have any (really did not know anything about the books). But Doc has some and sold to the dude. So I stashed a mental note away....

Translation: That fool. I would hold on to that until I could rake in the big bucks. Must be more suckers who think it's not going to go up in price exponentially like Sean. :mental note to find suckers like Sean:

Obviously, and

This is always a consideration. 99% of the time I want to SELL my books. I don't want to have a museum. there has been many times where I sold a book "early". The best example is Peter Pan #1. I sold it for $100 and then next day they were going for $160 at the Arizona con.

I agree with Elveen. I more than doubled my money, why would I be unhappy with that?

Sure, I could have made more money if my books didn't sell, but fear of not making potential profits when real profits are staring you in the face leads to bad business practices.

I reached the same conclusion early on. If I make a good profit, I take it and don't look back.

Yes. Unfortunately, many comic dudes I've run into don't have this concept.

sales =

"Never look a profit in the eye". That's a saying I made up years ago.

[StarBrand]

Two copies of Batman 1 first print sold at 59.99 ea before shipping.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 20d1479fc0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[StarBrand]

Ten copies of Walking Dead 108 went for 9.99 ea before shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALKING-DEAD-10 ... 20d12aa530" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Lightning Strike]

Two copies of Batman 1 first print sold at 59.99 ea before shipping.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 20d1479fc0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

WOW! I wish I knew this was going to happen. I would have bought 100 copies of this and the others.

[StarBrand]

Two copies of Batman 1 first print sold at 59.99 ea before shipping.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATMAN-1-2011-1 ... 20d1479fc0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

WOW! I wish I knew this was going to happen. I would have bought 100 copies of this and the others.

I think I bought ten of these, but took my profits long ago.

[StarBrand]

Nightwing 1 2nd print pops at 24.99.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIGHTWING-1-2ND ... 257d3deeee" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[StarBrand]

Django Unchained 1 1:25 moves at 129.99.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DJANGO-UNCHAINE ... 1e7a0b4ad1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Elveen]

Translation: That fool. I would hold on to that until I could rake in the big bucks. Must be more suckers who think it's not going to go up in price exponentially like Sean. :mental note to find suckers like Sean:

Obviously, and

This is always a consideration. 99% of the time I want to SELL my books. I don't want to have a museum. there has been many times where I sold a book "early". The best example is Peter Pan #1. I sold it for $100 and then next day they were going for $160 at the Arizona con.

I agree with Elveen. I more than doubled my money, why would I be unhappy with that?

Sure, I could have made more money if my books didn't sell, but fear of not making potential profits when real profits are staring you in the face leads to bad business practices.

I reached the same conclusion early on. If I make a good profit, I take it and don't look back.

Yes. Unfortunately, many comic dudes I've run into don't have this concept.

sales =

"Never look a profit in the eye". That's a saying I made up years ago.

I get that.

My basic strategy is - sales are good.

Doc really helped me with this when it came to selling my Walking Dead #1s. I Was not sure what to do with them. I knew I was going to sell them at some point, but was unsure when. Also, I was emotionally attached to them. (I also figured that I would never own any other copies, which has turned out to be untrue, I do currently have my 3rd copy). Doc explained the numbers...... and really that is all the sales are, numbers.

I figure, sell the book, I can get another one if need be, or move on to another book.

[GGSAE]

I picked up a second print (I think) of RR#1 from my LCS back issue bin. Didn't really like the artwork, seemed kind of cheap, like high school indy project. I'm not familiar with Moore, are his books usually like this?

I only read the first issue of RR and that was a long time ago so I don't know how it compares to his other stuff. He is usually a bit cartoony and is usually known for drawing women. I like it.

Sorry killer, just not my thing...I can understand how this book would appeal to readers, it is different for sure.

[jenkinsMachine]

hey yall got a few things on ebay after going to C2E2 this weekend signature comics and sets of the sixth gun

batman incorporated #6 artist signature
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083510?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

regular show preview comic with signature and rigby sketch
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083618?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Superman action comics c2e2 exclusive with all signatures
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083690?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

superman action comics c2e2 exclusive with 2 signature
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083904?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Sixth Gun
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083831?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Batman 17 all con exclusives 3 comics total
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083757?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[StarBrand]

Polarity 1A sells for 9.95.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLARITY-1-OF-4 ... 5d3d088791" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[StarBrand]

Is the Extremis Iron Man run written by Warren Ellis heating up?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INVINCIBLE-IRON ... 43bb751d84" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[hulk181man]

Some 2nd print sweetness:

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_sacat=0 ... ld=1&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Elveen]

Some 2nd print sweetness:

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_sacat=0 ... ld=1&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One of those was mine. Unfortunately not the top one.

[slym2none]

Is the Extremis Iron Man run written by Warren Ellis heating up?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INVINCIBLE-IRON ... 43bb751d84" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Because of IM3 in theatres now.



-slym

[StarBrand]

Some 2nd print sweetness:

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?
_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=origins+28+2nd+wolverine&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

Very interesting.

[StarBrand]

Is the Extremis Iron Man run written by Warren Ellis heating up?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INVINCIBLE-IRON ... 43bb751d84" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Because of IM3 in theatres now.



-slym

Ended at 41.00

[hulk181man]

Some 2nd print sweetness:

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_sacat=0 ... ld=1&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One of those was mine. Unfortunately not the top one.

$25 is still a good sale, and not the lowest

I just discovered this one...found 2 copies in a local 50 cent bin. Bought one for my collection (after all it is hulk 181 related + fantastic Deodato cover), got home looked it up and realized it was a scarce book. Went back next week for the other

....second copy's going on the bay to help cover funds spent on a low grade Detective 225 - bought from the same vendor.

[GGSAE]

hey yall got a few things on ebay after going to C2E2 this weekend signature comics and sets of the sixth gun
The Sixth Gun
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111065083831?ss ... 1555.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Boooo reserve auction....

[grendeljd]

There are only a few books where my price is what I would consider "high" on.

Invincible #1, Sixth Gun #1, and.......... actually I think that is it.

What is Invincible 1 usually going for lately? I got a copy about 5 years ago for $50.

[StarBrand]

Some 2nd print sweetness:

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_sacat=0 ... ld=1&rt=nc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One of those was mine. Unfortunately not the top one.

$25 is still a good sale, and not the lowest

I just discovered this one...found 2 copies in a local 50 cent bin. Bought one for my collection (after all it is hulk 181 related + fantastic Deodato cover), got home looked it up and realized it was a scarce book. Went back next week for the other

....second copy's going on the bay to help cover funds spent on a low grade Detective 225 - bought from the same vendor.

Always nice when you can flip a modern book and put the profits into something you want for your collection.

[Elveen]

There are only a few books where my price is what I would consider "high" on.

Invincible #1, Sixth Gun #1, and.......... actually I think that is it.

What is Invincible 1 usually going for lately? I got a copy about 5 years ago for $50.

On the low end, $100, high end $200.

I have mine priced higher than that. I'm thinking that it's only a matter of time that Kirkman does something with Invincible. It might happen after TWD has run it's course. And even if nothing happens (Movie, TV, Cartoon) I'm with 4Hun, I think Invincible is the best superhero book being made. I think In #1 will be considered one of the keys of this time period.

[StarBrand]

There are only a few books where my price is what I would consider "high" on.

Invincible #1, Sixth Gun #1, and.......... actually I think that is it.

What is Invincible 1 usually going for lately? I got a copy about 5 years ago for $50.

On the low end, $100, high end $200.

I have mine priced higher than that. I'm thinking that it's only a matter of time that Kirkman does something with Invincible. It might happen after TWD has run it's course. And even if nothing happens (Movie, TV, Cartoon) I'm with 4Hun, I think Invincible is the best superhero book being made. I think In #1 will be considered one of the keys of this time period.

Invincible 1 might be the closest thing to a modern Amazing Spider-Man 1 out there.

[Elveen]

There are only a few books where my price is what I would consider "high" on.

Invincible #1, Sixth Gun #1, and.......... actually I think that is it.

What is Invincible 1 usually going for lately? I got a copy about 5 years ago for $50.

On the low end, $100, high end $200.

I have mine priced higher than that. I'm thinking that it's only a matter of time that Kirkman does something with Invincible. It might happen after TWD has run it's course. And even if nothing happens (Movie, TV, Cartoon) I'm with 4Hun, I think Invincible is the best superhero book being made. I think In #1 will be considered one of the keys of this time period.

Invincible 1 might be the closest thing to a modern Amazing Spider-Man 1 out there.

I don't have a real good understanding of the Key Silver Age market, but I do think I agree with your statement.
I have my In #1 on my wall and priced higher than ebay. I honestly, really don't want to sell it, hence the high price. But I do have it priced because ....... well...... because that is what I do at cons. At Wondercon there was a dude that almost bought it. I'm almost thinking of taking it off my wall...... but at the price I have it at I could replace it with some patience.

[StarBrand]

There are only a few books where my price is what I would consider "high" on.

Invincible #1, Sixth Gun #1, and.......... actually I think that is it.

What is Invincible 1 usually going for lately? I got a copy about 5 years ago for $50.

On the low end, $100, high end $200.

I have mine priced higher than that. I'm thinking that it's only a matter of time that Kirkman does something with Invincible. It might happen after TWD has run it's course. And even if nothing happens (Movie, TV, Cartoon) I'm with 4Hun, I think Invincible is the best superhero book being made. I think In #1 will be considered one of the keys of this time period.

Invincible 1 might be the closest thing to a modern Amazing Spider-Man 1 out there.

I don't have a real good understanding of the Key Silver Age market, but I do think I agree with your statement.
I have my In #1 on my wall and priced higher than ebay. I honestly, really don't want to sell it, hence the high price. But I do have it priced because ....... well...... because that is what I do at cons. At Wondercon there was a dude that almost bought it. I'm almost thinking of taking it off my wall...... but at the price I have it at I could replace it with some patience.

That's an interesting scenario you put forth.