LOSSES I've Taken in Collecting

[@BAMCollectibles]

That Intro....I felt it deep down bro..... and maybe laughed when I shouldn’t have 🤣

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Lol

[@ryankelly3938]

Hey Bam u should do this to

[@NiekVL]

He even did the sad Naruto on swing xD.

[@sandwhichism]

Gem's "swingset self-reflection" was too real for me lol

[@stukavonferno8858]

I think all collectors have lost money indulging their hobby, It's the nature of the beast. It's better to collect purely for enjoyment as you care less about value fluctuation. I would always advocate taking ones time when buying statues, don't get caught up in the hype or worry about missing out on a piece, things can always be picked up at a later date. The main advice I would offer to new collectors is don't get into debt, stick within your means, even if you really want an item, nothing is worth the stress of breaking the bank!

[@mr.miyagi3419]

I definitely agree

[@tattooeddragon]

I feel your pain my friend. When I was first going to conventions back in the early 80’s I bought some original artwork from an unknown artist at the time. Mike Mignola the creator of hell boy was sitting in a corner drawing random characters so I bought two pieces. One was colored pencil of a Medusa the other felt pen of an astronaut. I payed 20 bucks for the pair. Flash forward several years and I’m in need of rent so I sold them to a comic book shop for a hundred bucks. I still wake up screaming!

[@solehead90]

"I made profit but coudve made more" Thats my whole flipping career slogan lol

[@Ann-mq2te]

Truth

[@riverdude90]

Love this, I mean sorry about the losses, but love that you show your guard down, how there can be lows to the highs. That for success there is also loss and sacrifice. It's a good reality check, and thank you for lowering the curtain to let us see some of your own losses in the success you created. Keep the hustle going bud.

[@raycook1910]

Takes a real man to make this kind of content. #Respect

[@craigmcleod7238]

I'm year 2 into collecting and I already have a few regrets that I've made. These type of videos really help newcomers who just got started.

[@comiccapcollectibles]

My biggest loss in collecting was about 15 years ago, when I was 91 years old, (I am currently 106 years old) was when I sold the first appearance of Thanos. I sold a lot of other books that I shouldn’t of, but that was the biggest.

[@Tuskegee_Brown]

I want to be you when I turn 106!

[@BladedGolf23]

You’re literally the reason I got into omnibus

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Don’t know if that’s good or bad lol

[@superbatcat1278]

I'm glad that you did a video on the dark side of the collectables industry.

[@Mrrikardo1997]

This actually is a very important subject, especially for me as a newcomer into the collectibles world. Great content as always Gem

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I've collected a lot in my time, but never with the intention of making a profit. I believe that's why I enjoyed it so much.

[@christopheraldrich5795]

Loved your intro. I think the biggest thing is the enjoyment. I’ve bought things that aren’t worth what I paid for them. But the enjoyment I get from owning those items are what matters.

[@knp33]

Love this. We never really get to hear about the losses, just the wins. My worst loss still haunts me, selling an Ultimate Fallout 4, 9.8 waaaaay too early. I bought it for $360 and sold it for $1200 which was the going rate at the time. Now its a $3k book. Not totally a lose but hindsight is 20/20 i guess

[@GemMintCollectibles]

That book is going crazy

[@jasonw3479]

😆 think this was one of your best skits! The comic market is insane right now. Seeing some of the slabs you had even hurts me, haha.

[@goldenageguru]

I was just flipping through old photos in my phone yesterday of books I had. There was some serious pain felt going through those pics. 😢

[@Redvibetribe]

Gem hitting us right in the "feels" right off the bat with this video!

[@bdav1967]

That was a excellent video. People need to know the struggles and successes which formed you and made you who you are today. Although as a collector you know you're going to lose some and win some but if someone is just getting into collection this was very helpful.

[@halfdrawnpe]

Retired and already sitting on a swing looking sad? This video helps people newer to collecting so I'm getting ready to expect some losses. Sometimes though, one man's loss is another man's gain. (cough cough, Gambit Omni) lol. Another great video Gem!

[@mykllaneta27]

You sitting on a swing tells me that it's going to be a fun video! Thanks Gem!

[@sithlordx2521]

That intro was hilarious. Like Charlie Brown in Snoopy come home.

[@JayVulture]

Glad to be apart of the Geminites after being a long time viewer and starting to collect. Awesome community and awesome content! Wish you nothing but success brother

[@Jcarroz]

Love the honesty. I feel you and appreciate you being real with the community. We all take L and Ws, but we live to collect another day.

[@rickyspanish4440]

Who knew Gem was so creative! Love these new videos. Keep up the great work bro.

[@DJSIQRIQ]

That intro definitely gave me Eric Cartman vibes 😂

[@SCGSHOW]

Hi Gem, I got really emotional watching your video about you going Full Time on KZbin. Emotional in the sense I was really happy for you man. Ive been following you since the beginning. The comic fam from Tom, Bueller, You, Regie etc, you are all like the best friends I never had. Your content touches so many in such a deep wonderful way. I smile when I get a Gem Mint notification. Genuinely. Well done on this decision and good luck on your new path SCG 👍🏻

[@andrelapointe3209]

This might be my fav of all your videos and I’ve liked a LOT of them.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

🙌

[@jeffreyroberts4156]

Nice vid, Gem! Words of wisdom and droppin' jewels...and not afraid of being transparent! Love it.

[@BC-ni3sk]

Bottom line for many of us out there we don't buy to resell, we buy because we like what we buy regardless of online reviews. In the end it's what you like not what others like, it's important to you and that's the key. Buying and selling is a business and shouldn't be confused with the true collector and their passion for what they consider valuable. I have a collection that spans 35 years and I haven't and won't sell a thing!!

[@Lclifford]

music+ the transition from the bench to the swing is A1. Haven't cried like this since John Coffee was on the green mile.

[@navi_toor]

Not going to lie the resell value totally slips my mind when I collect... "I want, I need, I should be able to afford it today" seems to be the only thoughts that comes into my head! But definitely thanks for the channel, saved me from making mistakes on whales!

[@valorcomicservices]

I love how humble this video is, great stuff Gem!

[@somedaydavinci4206]

Good of you. A lot of time we only see the Wins -- just like fishing shows -- you only see the big catches. Keep up the hustle Gem, you've earned the spotlight you have.

[@JM-gc7hz]

I love this. No shame in it. Sometimes you sell too early. Sometimes you over spend. I’ve definitely been there. Happens to many but not everybody will admit it. Wins and losses are a part of life anyway. Thanks for putting this out there.

[@alibaba0428]

not gonna lie your content is really refreshing and honest. really digging the direction your channel is headed.

[@HStatsCollectibles]

Great video! I been collecting for the last 5 years and boy have I taken losses. But Gem your absolutely right the hobby has to be funded or collectors will go bankrupt. My first lost was the PCS Street fighter Vega, its an extremely fragile statue, luckily I found a buyer that wanted it so I sold it for 50% lower than the retail price I paid for it. Keep Rocking Gem!

[@craigmcdonald1714]

Awesome Video Gem!!! Love the swinging reflection at the beginning!

[@OmnibusRyan]

Good stuff - I've been picking up X-Men key issues this year so in a couple years or so when we know more about their cinematic future I can sell them and make the hobby fund the hobby 8)!

[@ICKY_Isaac]

I love that you have the ratio of skit-content down! Nothing ever over stays it’s welcome and it just works. I can’t wait to see how awesome your future shakes out!! Cheers from ATX!

[@krishnansutewari470]

I just love these introspective videos! Great job Gem Mint, as always

[@marcinzwierzchowski918]

I really love how you talk about all aspects of collecting

[@Kookilla]

Keep up the REAL talk about collecting, great content! The statues are my favorite! Haven’t gotten one yet but I look around my house for where I could put a couple for when I do!

[@FallenHeroEM1]

This video is as important as the grail videos. Have to appreciate the highs and the lows.

[@georgemoss8729]

Love the intro Mint. I just look at it all as learning experiences. Loses give us the knowledge to not make the same stupid mistakes. (Yeah right). Lmao!!!

[@goldentiger187]

Hey Gem, really appreciate the honesty. Keeps the hobby down to earth. Enjoyed the video.

[@VinGeeVids]

Definitely appreciate the honesty of this vid - very relatable. Keep hustling!

[@daviclar867]

Liked the honesty and subbed! There's all kinds of loses in collecting and life. The big win will come later!

[@borders22]

That intro was amazing! I am glad you did this overview of your journey, and pointing out that not all were highs; there were lows as well. Great video, Gem!

[@MVPComicsUSA]

Thanks I always enjoy your how I got to this point stories. Staying Minty Gem fresh.

[@numyumnumnum3522]

Started watching your vids to seek out info on grading and understanding it. It helps a lot, and that spidey statue is a beauty. Started getting into that too lol

[@papageek7803]

It's good advice you are giving us Gem. I too have been there where I made a deal to sell or trade something most times thinking I was getting the better of the deal only to have what I'd sold or traded go up in value vastly or the item I traded for totally tanking,it's the nature of collecting and it sucks but you have to roll with it and like you said hope your wins far outweigh your losses,matter of fact now before I sell or trade something I give myself a grace period to stop and think before I finalize the deal and ask myself if I'm ready for the particular item leave or enter the collection. Thanks again for your invaluable advice and wisdom.

[@Bobby-fy3ds]

Great video G. I love the honesty. Your killing it!!

[@alexryantovar]

My biggest L so far was receiving a limited poster and accidentally dropping it while it was in frame damaging it. I know it’s just a poster and not a comic/statue but it still haunts me

[@AnimaGt619]

Out of print omnibuses is definitely where I took some losses but I've also lucked out with some too. Great video Gem

[@ssbfan33]

You are awesome Gem Mint and I love that time you reviewed the Phase 1, 2, and Infinity Saga Box Set.

[@andycorbin1947]

Thanks for the video. It's nice to know I'm not alone when it comes to collection losses. I've sold a few videogames and action figures I wish I would have held on to a little longer.

[@grizzlik7758]

Love the truth of having to take home not only wins BUT the major loses as well, really teaches lessons we all gotta go thru👍🏻

[@robertparker3489]

Hi Gem, good to see you putting out a video like this. People are rarely honest about making losses on things, or they only mention the positive things. I don’t collect statues or CGC keys, but I do buy omnibus where I have overpaid on a couple. My advice for this would be, to hold off because reprints seem to be happening a lot more recently.

[@davidgoldsworthy1640]

Hey gem, I really enjoyed seeing your creativity at the start of the episode! Keep it up my man

[@hardcorecollectibles]

I feel it! Suffered a major loss with a few omni's myself. Age of Apocalypse omni.

[@cwilliamson47]

Loved this video! I really appreciate you sharing. We can all learn and relate from your experience. 🙏✌️

[@jptaylor8852]

You got me into omnis and now statues. Love the channel.🤘🏻

[@thomaskawel]

Gem, love to see a video about how you set up your collection display (lights, etc.). Thanks for what you do; you make collecting fun on my end, too!

[@raymondlefebvre7027]

Variety is the spice of life man, enjoying all the different videos lately Gem. You shouldn't worry about those losses you mentioned, the constant take away I got was that neither you or I or anyone else can see the future. (Like you're suppose to know when new comic book movie franchises or characters are coming.)

[@bcam9405]

your one of the reasons i’ve really gotten into comics lately

[@hinelu787]

Respect to Gem cause that Hustle mentality is what elevates people to not have so much fear and just got at it until you can't go at it no more. Understanding that everything in life is going to have some highs and lows it's all part of the game and makes you a better player at it.

[@dannydodd4452]

Great video bro, I felt a lot of what you said...you called it on trying to fill that omni backlog 😂🤣😂

[@MostlyJoshin]

The pain here is so real. Haha. But for real, it's dope that you're sharing this to the community. It reminds people that mistakes happen.

[@Toryumon4Ever]

Good video, Stephen. I had no idea you spend $600 on some of those Omnis. YIKES!

[@brianshaw9326]

Man, I feel your pain! I’ve had some unfortunate losses in my collecting days too!

[@gabrielgutierrez9500]

Great video Gem. Glad you're honest about your ups and downs.

[@jackmcfadden636]

love the video man! Don't feel to bad about the losses because they could be a lot worse.

[@alanhom5714]

Thanks for sharing! Yup. Wins vs Losses. Each loss is painful!

[@fabiangarcia750]

Man I feel the L. I sold my voltron classic blue lion for $45, and the red for $60. Now they're both up to $150, to $200 each.

[@CrimsonDarthMaul]

I have been loving this type of content from you, keep up the great work

[@crenshawp3t3y]

I’m 31 and fairly new to comics. As a kid I’ve always thought that they were cool but I just never pursued it for some reason. Boy I have I missed out. Better late than never I guess! I recently subscribed. Love your content!

[@toolarmygrunt]

Even owning Spideys 1st appearance for awhile is cool to me. 😎

[@goldendogs5398]

Love the honesty in this video. Keeping it real.

[@adamkanaan4363]

I feel ur pain, I stopped collecting and sold all my stuff only to try and repurchase down the track more expensively

[@ComicswithDrew]

This was a great video. Really makes me feel better about parting with some books that have been sub-100 dollars in value.

[@cincila6981]

I like when you said it's all a part of where you're now. That can be said for everything in life

[@JessicaGotThis]

Loved this video! Learned a lot. Just bought my first omnibus of the new teen titans vol 1 & 2.

[@riddle_methis6316]

Love the real life hustle. This shows the real collectors journey.

[@abdullah82m]

Damn this was heavy 😂. I had two copies of G. I. Joe 155 (final issue) as a kid. I lost both of them because I didn't care about the Joe's

[@jtmoogie]

Thanks for making a video like this. As a collector I share your pain . It's not always wins there are plenty of losses. Got to gain that experience.

[@Jedi_Order81]

Aww man timing is everything. Those are some insane jumps in value

[@rev.nathanbiornstad8494]

Thanks for sharing with us your experience! I appreciate it.

[@rockyflores3784]

I can relate to that intro 💯

[@ComicBookCorner2.0]

Good advice from the master of Hustle. Loved this video.

[@davidmoreno5258]

damn that intro was so sad...but I'm glad you were able to talk it! Awesome video Gem

[@michaelsicilia]

OMG…I thought that thumbnail was you at the race track taking a loss, but man, that sad Gem on swing kills it! Hahaha!

[@royelwell2820]

Kapil the good work Jem always a pleasure To watch

[@tjones6836]

Great opening scene of you kicking rocks. Cool video concept.

[@josephmilo2886]

Gem, loved the video. It helped me feel better about selling my CGC collection to fund a down payment on a house for my family and myself. It's hard to let go but I can always collect again.

[@jeffnugget]

Man that Spiderman statue is awesome! I've taken a hit on a few omni's as well you never know when a reprint is coming.

[@ghiblimetal]

The reviews are fun but these types of videos probably my favorite from you, boss. Just now getting into collecting and it's cool to hear some ups and downs from that world 👍

[@georgekassaras7317]

I am always enjoying your videos Gem, keep it up!

[@jagspatel7060]

Great honesty of fun of collecting and reality check of living costs money...then collecting.. top life story...

[@richnault2866]

Feel your pain Gem, i like when omni's get reprinted for the people that don't own a copy, but inside a piece of me cries... often i've spent alot on a book and then lose out on devaluation of it because of a reprint. What i dislike a ton is when they make old books less than current ones with the SAME content by adding "omnibus" on the back... looking at you Inferno as a large example