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[Bmutha]

I collect golden age comics in addition to statues. There are so many issues you'll probably never get in any condition, even if you have deep pockets, because they just rarely pop up for sale. And when they do, the competition for them is brutal and you'd better be willing to open up that wallet if you even want to stand a shot. Then there are the legit grails that are not only insanely expensive, but are simply locked tight in collections. The best known copy of Action Comics 1 has been in the hands of a single individual since 1982. Everyone knows who has it, and he's received offers in the millions of dollars and turned them down. This is what the term "grail" needs to be reserved for.

I love this hobby, but there is no equivalent to this and never will be. But we're still pretty fortunate and have collections that the vast majority of the world's population wouldn't be able to assemble. The cool thing about this hobby to me isn't the value or rarity of these things, but seeing everyone's unique collection. No two people have the exact same pieces displayed the exact same way, and that's what makes this a fun and unique way to spend thousands of dollars.

The vintage comic market can be insane. I have an ASM # 1 and # 14 that I hunted for ages to get the right deal. Now looking for Amazing Fantasy 15.

 

[-COI-]

The vintage comic market can be insane. I have an ASM # 1 and # 14 that I hunted for ages to get the right deal. Now looking for Amazing Fantasy 15.

Sweet, love vintage Spideys. Good luck on the AF 15; that's a pricey book, and finding the "right" copy can be a challenge. I don't think you can even get a low grade one for less than 6 grand these days.

 

[Josh-A-Tron]

I collect golden age comics in addition to statues. There are so many issues you'll probably never get in any condition, even if you have deep pockets, because they just rarely pop up for sale. And when they do, the competition for them is brutal and you'd better be willing to open up that wallet if you even want to stand a shot. Then there are the legit grails that are not only insanely expensive, but are simply locked tight in collections. The best known copy of Action Comics 1 has been in the hands of a single individual since 1982. Everyone knows who has it, and he's received offers in the millions of dollars and turned them down. This is what the term "grail" needs to be reserved for.

I love this hobby, but there is no equivalent to this and never will be. But we're still pretty fortunate and have collections that the vast majority of the world's population wouldn't be able to assemble. The cool thing about this hobby to me isn't the value or rarity of these things, but seeing everyone's unique collection. No two people have the exact same pieces displayed the exact same way, and that's what makes this a fun and unique way to spend thousands of dollars.

Yeah the golden age books can be hard to find but you can do with patience, unless, like you said, you're looking for a particularly high grade. I've seen just about everything come up for sale. As far as the statues go, I completely agree.

The vintage comic market can be insane. I have an ASM # 1 and # 14 that I hunted for ages to get the right deal. Now looking for Amazing Fantasy 15.

I've seen a few come and go over the last two years, are you looking for a particular grade? Price?

 

[brucecamblzchin]

No way I'd get into comics, trades will do me.

 

[grphyx1]

Everyone got spoiled from the days where ss would put the edition size up on the preorder day, the rush.

I don't get the complaints. People are more worried about catching a prize than whether or not they enjoy the work of art for their home, office, etc. I buy what I want because I like it, not because it's limited or I had to hunt for it.

 

[Bmutha]

I've seen a few come and go over the last two years, are you looking for a particular grade? Price?

I'm looking for a CGC 5.0 or 5.5. A 6.0 is likely out of my reach. They are available...just don't quite have enough saved up yet. A coupl emore statue sales would help, though (***cough see link in my sig cough***)!

 

[brucecamblzchin]

Even then they were mass produced tho, relatively expensive yeah but not the same ballpark as comics and props.

 

[Bmutha]

No way I'd get into comics, trades will do me.

Pffffffttttt...and you call yourself a Batman fan, and you don't even have an original Detective 27? GTFO.

 

[brucecamblzchin]

I'm looking for a CGC 5.0 or 5.5. A 6.0 is likely out of my reach. They are available...just don't quite have enough saved up yet. A coupl emore statue sales would help, though (***cough see link in my sig cough***)!

Get a job at The Secret Stash mate, those guys get to see rad books all the time!

 

[Josh-A-Tron]

No way I'd get into comics, trades will do me.

I love my comics, there's something about having printed history that just appeals to me. It's also why I spent $90 on an original first print copy of Legacy: Selected Paintings and Drawings of Frank Frazetta. Sometimes, I just have to have the original.

 

[Josh-A-Tron]

I'm looking for a CGC 5.0 or 5.5. A 6.0 is likely out of my reach. They are available...just don't quite have enough saved up yet. A coupl emore statue sales would help, though (***cough see link in my sig cough***)!

I'll keep my eyes peeled. I still need to finish my Batman run so I'm always looking.

 

[brucecamblzchin]

Pffffffttttt...and you call yourself a Batman fan, and you don't even have an original Detective 27? GTFO.

Yeah no worries I've got a couple of mil lying around.

 

[-COI-]

Yeah no worries I've got a couple of mil lying around.

You could grab this one and still have 900K left for strippers:

 

[Statue You]

The vintage comic market can be insane. I have an ASM # 1 and # 14 that I hunted for ages to get the right deal. Now looking for Amazing Fantasy 15.

Sweet...I hope you can eventually get AF #15, Congrats on ASM #1 and #14.

 

[Bmutha]

Yeah no worries I've got a couple of mil lying around.

Only lame-o's don't.

 

[brucecamblzchin]

You could grab this one and still have 900K left for strippers:

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That thing is in ridiculous condition given it's age man.

 

[-COI-]

That thing is in ridiculous condition given it's age man.

Absolutely. A true treasure. It's the best known copy, but what's crazy is there's a second CGC 8.0 somewhere.

 

[Josh-A-Tron]

You could grab this one and still have 900K left for strippers:

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[brucecamblzchin]

Who are these people who kept em in that condition for so long man, mine would've been read over and over.

 

[-COI-]

I'm looking for a CGC 5.0 or 5.5. A 6.0 is likely out of my reach. They are available...just don't quite have enough saved up yet. A coupl emore statue sales would help, though (***cough see link in my sig cough***)!

Good luck man, you'll nab one someday. And what an amazing day that will be.

The best Spidey I've ever owned was an ASM 14 in 9.4. Long sold unfortunately, as it was just too high of a grade for me, but it was great to own that gem for a couple years.