Comic Book Hunting at a Flea Market

[@shawndardbarbarbarian5061]

Nice video, a few decades ago I took a dozen long boxes to our local flea market for 4 weekends in a row in hopes to unload my crap books, sold them 2 for a dollar. In a month I sold only half the boxes. The reason I stayed a month was was you got half off your booth if you committed for a month. Made about 800$ clear. All the books were basically free, When I was young I worked at 1 of 2 comic stores in Vegas for a decade, and the way the owner paid me was in Comics, so for 10 years I never paid for a new book. I started at 10$ a day, got up to 30$ a day after a few years and began running to store. What a fun job to have as a kid, as I became an adult I maxed out at 30$ in books a prime rib dinner every night and all the weed I could smoke. Good times!!

[@geneblount1291]

Love Flea Markets...Thanks for sharing your Hunt!!

[@captkirk7236]

I feel like wearing a "comics" sponsored t-shirt to dig for comics makes it harder to get deals bc sellers automatically know you know what youre doing 😂

[@StonedHeros]

CaptKirk 723 my wife asked me why I wasn’t wearing a comic T-shirt when I went to the flea market the other day and I said that exact thing

[@robbijohnson6983]

Good advice.

[@cjtrules1]

Exactly what I was thinking too.

[@smerk429]

Exactly. Plus walking with a camera makes it worse ? They probably think anybody with a camera is recording how most people don't know what they have, so they get defensive sometimes ? But thank you for all the fun videos brother. Nothing beats the thrill of the hunt. 👍

[@waynewatts3814]

Gotta thank you man. You've motivated me to go hunting more than i use to. Today i find 2 issues each of venom 1, 2 and 3 1sr print for 5$ a piece. All look mint. Gonna pay it forward. A friend got me back into collecting about 2 years ago so I'm gonna hook him up cheap on one. Thanks again man. Keep it comics.

[@bxboxer1231]

Nice pulls at a flea market. Thanks for letting us tag along. Stay well and keep it comics.

[@robbijohnson6983]

I recently bought a bunch of Warren publications from the 1970's they included, Creepy, Erie, Vampiirella and Marvel Monsters plus some really sweet Skywald Psycho magazines and a Doc Savage # 1.

[@theonepugonepug4707]

I kinda get tired of people have items up for sale you pick thru then they dont want to sell. Great vid kinda shows the real world of hunting.

[@gregpragel3358]

Could not believe 1st Mephisto & 2nd galactus at a flea market. - Thank YOU !!!

[@cjtrules1]

... and the guy refused to sell them. smh

[@mikeyknoles]

That dude is definitely gonna reprice those books he didn’t want to sell. 😆

[@SuperMoleRetro]

That guy wanted someone to pick out all the good books so he wouldn't have to figure it out himself. I had that happen a few times. $1 bin books turn into not for sale books.

[@Utubesanarc]

Yea true but is it a smart thing to do??🤔😺

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

@@Utubesanarc smart/scummy

[@jeanmalo7173]

Flea markets are always fun to go to, we have a decent size one near where I live, see you tonight Gary...be safe and keep it comics!

[@jromins9155]

Hey atleast it wasn't all rainy and a crappy day like the last flea market lol. Great pick ups.

[@richardyanchus2907]

Gary great video as always. My wife and I may try this flea market next year after your info on this one. It was crazy that one seller didn't want to sell his books. Keep up the great work.

[@randyslone918]

Great friggin books. All I see at the flea markets I go to is candles and bad paintings.🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@jimbartram9331]

Pretty good hunt! Beautiful weather! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@comicdogz6650]

I dig your haul videos. I have been working on some myself.

[@ericsetzer7599]

Nice video . Keep up the great work

[@Red-Devil884]

Imagine bringing those books to a flea market just to give them a little of fresh air, not selling. 😄😄

[@kieronball8962]

Gary, I'm very jealous of even your small flea market, ( that sells comic books ) especially when I saw the graded books. Interesting that one particular dealer refused to sell to you, because I doubt he's going to get better offers on those books, as they looked very low grade. But I'm glad you found something, to make the journey worthwhile.

[@garybthecasualcomicguy5136]

Good day out with a buddy and comics! Sounds like a great time! Glad you found some things to take home.

[@godmode1515]

Love your videos Gary! Always a pleasure watching them.

[@AdoriRatGal]

Flea market hunting is satisfying because finding even the smallest prize makes you feel like a treasure hunter!

[@jasonw3479]

Man... What a shame that guy wouldn't sell. Those were some good books.

[@paulfaria6039]

I love taking the time to pick at flea markets

[@jomehi6863]

Like the content of your channel... 1st time watching.

[@stevenberklund1281]

Berkfamily54comics here at work - great video Gary! Awesome books! Sorry to hear you weren't able to buy the books he had out. Great stuff!

[@VinGeeVids]

Nice - Stormville is 25min from me. Didn’t realize they’d opened. I might swing by this weekend and look through your leftovers!

[@harmenbreedeveld8026]

Hi Gary, thanks for the video,fun to watch and I am learning always a ton from you. I am from the Netherlands, so it is harder for me to hunt: there are very few LCS, flea markets with comics and the like. But, two days ago I found a comic shop online with three comics that I was able to buy at cover price and less: 1st Galactus Lifebringer, House of M 1 the sought after variant and, for about 3 dollar, Hawkeye 9 2nd print variant, the sought after Aja copy. I am awaiting the package, here is hoping for a good quality. I would never have been able to spot these gems without people like you sharing your knowledge. Thanks for helping me with the hunt! :-)

[@T-RavisComics]

Always love digging for books at flea markets

[@raiderbear1]

Awesome work mate

[@kyndakind]

No take-backs once it's in the sale box!

[@HeadiCannabass]

Great video! I'm glad you had better luck at this flea market than the last one.

[@dirtywayz1178]

I am a Spider-man fanatic. Venom, Carnage, Miles Morales Spider-man, and Spawn these are my top five

[@TheUSACoolBoy]

Haven't been to a flea market in months, never got lucky snagging any major keys but have found some gems. Can't WAIT to get back out there!

[@AnachronicComics]

Have been to Storyville hunting for comics. Hot or miss but nice to do on a beautiful day. Not so much when it rains.

[@FinnRoche420]

Not bad! Nice Spider-man comics!

[@dallasanderson7637]

Awesome hunt!

[@slotitup5039]

Love me a good flea market! That guy was a douche..look at my comics but no buying lol

[@charliecole9529]

The first red flag was "I haven't gone through those yet." Wasn't surprised at all that you guys had to walk away.

[@chocolateking1143]

@charlie cole I sorta believe it because Aquaman 1 is over $200 dollars even in ugly condition. Lol it wouldn’t be in a cheap bin anyone can just grab.

[@antr7493]

I can't believe that guy that didn't sell to you. At least he could have separated the ones he didn't want to sell.

[@michaeljoseph4936]

guy who wouldn't sell his comics ? That was funny ! 😂. Been going to Stormville myself for years. Nice pick ups once again !

[@chcomics7045]

That was a pretty nice looking flea market! I’ve gone looking at a few near me but I’ve never seen slabs there! Cool finds!

[@Darkjay31]

Gary, I have all 12 of those McFarlane Era Prism cards (6 from the first series and 6 from the second). Are they actually worth anything these days? I've had them in hard plastic shells since the day I pullled them from the original packs.

[@ricardomadan9815]

Great video! Thanks for doing these hunting videos. I haven't been able to go treasure hunting in far too long

[@ericstafford6576]

Another video,and a live stream tonight, you’re a glutton for video punishment,nice video Gary, I also can’t wait for next year ,gonnahit the hunt ...hard. Since watching you’re channel, it’s inspired me t get back into collecting....it’s double the fun this time around , my boy started collecting now...they love The Joker war ,Nwe Juggernaut & Justice League..,Thanks again for killer content as always.

[@karlburkhardt9902]

Flea Market hunting is where I've had my best finds. I'm fortunate to have several good flea markets within a 45 minute radius of me in Pa.

[@ThreePlyChord]

Dang. How much was the fantastic four 49 & 50?

[@danonmel]

Thanks for all the videos. Im new to comics and i have learned a ton from your video's.

[@joeybags21]

Wish the flea markets around me would open up again. But got a good laugh at the guy who brings comics to sell and is like, nah I think I will keep those. Must have recognized you and was like I’m not going to lose out on these.

[@bucketdrummer5098]

Here is my proven flea market comic buying technique. Make a sign "I buy comics" on both sides and hold it up as you walk. Dealers that have comics and know nothing about them will chase you down. Sometimes they have them tucked away, or even in storage. Now, you get first dibs on an collection. Dealers that know comics will fear you!!

[@Turtlepower1982]

Nice little finds. Never seen a slab at a flea market before

[@Chindianstyle21]

Cool Hunt episode:).. I found a rare comic book while diggin deeeeep:)))

[@danielharvel1217]

Next time you drive really far south to pick up a collection, you should look for flea markets. There are a ton of great ones down south (VA,NC,SC)

[@RememberTheGreatsSports]

As a fellow flea market thrifter I have never seen graded comics at a flea market, The moment I saw those I knew I probably wouldn't be able to buy anything for cheap. But that's why I am a cheapie when it comes to thrifting for deals. Great Video thanks for sharing and Happy Collecting!

[@StonedHeros]

Love a good flea market, hit one at a church last Sunday Gary and came up on my spawn fill, guy had about 25 books between 160-200 and came up on .50cent boxes for some X-men that I needed. Keep the content coming👍🏼

[@ratho3]

What’s up, great job love ur channel, can’t get enough!

[@MrSk8wiz]

WhataJErk! That guy... Hehe LOOKS LIKE A FUN FLEA MARKET!

[@clgcomics]

Damn! You two together are trouble! Hahah jk. Great video!

[@grey3304]

Great video! There will come a day when I have the knowledge to know what I’m looking for, but today is not that day haha. Also that guy not selling is bulsh, he’s a Doomis...

[@rafe496]

I think I found our way in, lol. I enjoy these type of videos.

[@isaacmaynard7166]

It looks like you had a lot of fun and you pick up some really cool books👍

[@robroszk]

Yeah, in IL we seem to have comic vendors like the guy who SUDDENLY decides he won't sell his comics because you happen to be recording the session on video like he's giving something away too valuable!! I have been actually kicked out of stores for doing what you did because i simply am not afraid to NEGOTIATE. These guys think that the guide prices for a 9.8 apply to their less than VG comic books...it's hilarious!​

[@paul-norsemgr9263]

Nice haul. I hate venders who just want to show off the crap they’re selling. Such a waste

[@krivtsovartwork9215]

Great set of comics!

[@halfdrawnpe]

Great video. Sucks that dude decided not to sell his "best comics". Why would he keep comics he's not willing to part with in long boxes with all his other comics?

[@MrSintastic]

I’ve been to that flea market and stopped going a few years ago because never found anything. Seems like maybe it’s time to go back

[@Terranacle]

Love the hunt vids. Great fun.

[@the-infinite-one]

Nice comics to see. Sorry you couldn’t get those Surfer books.

[@jstruss1]

where in NY do you live? I saw you went to the spot in the Bronx last week. where are those flea markets?

[@yoseffares6746]

Great job loved the video

[@maskedsnow2324]

Hey Gary, Keep those connections growing!

[@thomascranston4754]

Oh wow that used to be my LCS really cool guys in dobbs ferry

[@bennettbennettsb]

Thanks for the video pretty cool... Even though the flea market was half empty it was still better than anything around my place. Can't believe the guy tells you he doesn't want to sell the comics what a joke.

[@jema021]

Found an ASM300 for $8 at my local antique store. About a mid-grade condition but lucky find 😅.

[@VeryGaryComics]

Great find

[@peepo1460]

Love these hunting video, keep it up Gary, and those guys are the worst,, after pull comics , and they say opps not for sale.

[@danosaurz]

I'm a new collector and I love your contents!

[@vinsan672]

Which flea market is this ? I’m in New York myself

[@SegaSaturnGamer48]

Nice video man! :)

[@salmack8842]

How far away are you from Stormville?

[@robbijohnson6983]

That MAN-THING comic would be an awesome score.

[@Tchandler52988]

When I used to find stuff I would mask them but grabbing a hand full of books I think look cool but are just filler and mix the keys in with them. Ask for a price for the stack and sometimes you get away for cheap. I got the ASM 300 for $7 that way once .

[@theonepugonepug4707]

If you are ok with doing that to people. I try to pay a fair price for stuff do they to RIP them off unless I get agutfeelingthey did that to someone else.

[@charliecole9529]

@@theonepugonepug4707 Whose responsibility is it to know what's for sale and its value? The seller or the buyer?

[@theonepugonepug4707]

@@charliecole9529 I believe we are both correct in a way. Just differences of opinions. Iam a collector not looking to make money. I also dont mind a deal once and awhile. May your hunting continue sir. Gl

[@Tchandler52988]

Theonepug Onepug I’ve been screwed enough by people over pricing stuff. If you aren’t going to look through yo inventory and then expect me to pay extra after I found something you didn’t even realize you had I’ll be walking away. Simple as that. The ASM was back in 2015, it is around a 6.5 on a good day. Back then I wouldn’t have paid more than $30 for it. It’s not like this was yesterday.

[@theonepugonepug4707]

@@Tchandler52988 for sure sir. I get where u coming from.

[@talesofthecrypt-o4980]

Very gary how much was the nonsport cards like the hulk topps packs

[@VeryGaryComics]

$2-$3

[@talesofthecrypt-o4980]

@@VeryGaryComics how can i find collections like you do? Im in midwest and people are weird here. They put on fb marketplace stuff thats 5x higher than ebay complete. Id be happy to find one good bronze age collection even without keys..lol

[@Native2087]

Tales Of The Crypt-O same, it’s difficult in NY too. I’m learning I may have to travel fairly far into Brooklyn to find anything, or if you’re able build a good relationship with your LCS

[@rickyj5547]

How much are the comics

[@CellDBS]

Gary: Hit that like button if you enjoy the video. Me 1 second in to the video hitting like: I know I'll enjoy it, I always do :)

[@jokerjack2913]

Hey Gary.. Sent you an email last night, just making sure you got it. Cool vid and thank you again to you and Ryan. Great giveaways.

[@johnny_5alive.]

Love these videos. 👍

[@RPRsChannel]

Hm. You didn't mention what each slab cost you?

[@frankiesallust6034]

I would of been mad as heck if after you spend time picking out what you want and the seller is no not selling them, what in the blue hell. Solid show!!!!

[@tonynasaofficial]

It's funny lol when I go shopping I'm always out of my government job so no one would guess I love comics lmao

[@charlewi19able]

Favorite comic KZbin channel. Thanks for the content. And speculation on the TMNT The last Ronin run?

[@VeryGaryComics]

I think its going to be a great story with some great artwork.

[@billybarnett2846]

Why would you bring all those voice to a flea market and set up a table to not sell? That's crazy. The best Spiderman cards are the ones with Mark Bagley art.

[@Utubesanarc]

Mark was great...also like pat oliffes spiderman

[@murda7740]

Good video man. People that bring items to sell and then don't should just stay home.

[@timdixon3391]

I love to find beat up comics to read at these

[@huckcasto6120]

Great video

[@larrycoker8093]

I wish there was a flea market near me that had some cool books like those you found bro. I went to a local one last weekend and the best book I found was a Demon #10 in 2.0/2.5 condition for $20! What a joke. Anyway, good luck next time.

[@drderrickchua]

How bad is it on the comics & toys staying under direct sunlight for a few days like that. Otherwise, best venue to prevent covid.

[@jimchurchsr2860]

Wow -would have been nice to get the silver surfer-but ow well, maybe next time

[@offwhitetim8696]

Sweet video! Are you pulling GPA to check prices with these opportunities or GoCollect or another app?

[@VeryGaryComics]

Not in thr fly

[@michaelmullinjr8103]

I love looking for comics where ever I can

[@bluedice8202]

Recently I have been collecting captain amarica comic books from the early and mid Bronze Age

[@bamnguyen7903]

Am a new sub but wanted to ask is there no such thing as a graded 10. Highest I saw was 9.8.

[@VeryGaryComics]

Yes there are 10s. Extremely difficult to get