How Much MONEY Have I Spent on OMNIBUS?

[@flashcactus3790]

Good for you being transparent and honest on what you've spent. You're down to earth, 'real person' style is what I love

[@WinterOrb]

Agreed- really cool to see the openness instead of how people often feel ashamed. Frankly, I'm afraid to tally up my online orders related to my hobbies (not just comics)

[@milomanning9434]

Onya' mate, I feel the same way. Great channel, that being a main reason :)

[@LionOfJudah83]

$7,500 a year for a major hobby that funds itself isn't bad. That combined with the fact the books mostly go up if you need to sell them is a win all around. Much respect Gem.

[@essaywhu]

For sure, many hobbies leave a person with nothing at the end. I know a lot of people that play sports and spend a ton on it and don’t have anything to sell off when they quit.

[@maxkernfeld7928]

essaywhu this is not a well thought out comment...

[@essaywhu]

Max Kernfeld how so? My best friend spends a ton on Hockey gear, has to pay dues, and then more for traveling for games, like staying in hotels and even air travel. He’s older so he isn’t going to get any money back from becoming a pro all of a sudden. Nobody’s going to want to buy his smelly old gear.

[@maxkernfeld7928]

essaywhu no offense but I think it‘s obvious that you are not a sportsman.

[@clips1071]

@@maxkernfeld7928 he’s right tho lmao it’s all a big ass waste of money unless you’re a actually pro in the NHL

[@crabadelic]

$30k in books just chillin in the background of every video? Now that’s a flex and a half

[@backdoorlover9693]

like bruh i could buy the materials for a nice at least 1 bedroom house

[@marcelahernandez369]

Also thats with them being half priced right? Imagine if it was $100-$120 each omnibus 😭

[@lordvader7489]

"retirement plan" Im gonna have to use that line from now on

[@sandwhichism]

Wish I had a library like that! I've been buying more books lately, but still probably around the $1,000 mark. Love you Gem, stay real

[@fightthegoodfight52]

Wow! $30K, that's pretty sweet man! I'm a Gen-Xer and just getting started in collecting. Growing up, I didn't have the financial means to buy comics, but I'm truly thankful that I can start collecting my favorites in omnibus formats! :-)

[@Bearpaw01]

Gem: I challenge you, add up your online orders! Me: How about no.

[@peterx1957]

Ha ha Kris. I hear you. Let's not go there lol

[@alexhardy7859]

I've spent around 1200€in the last 10 years of collecting manga and comics

[@jaynelson1762]

To be honest your collection is far more cosmetically pleasing that some numbers on a piece of paper and is infinitely more entertaining.

[@sins_of_paradise5575]

I really appreciate gem being so honest about how much it spends it just makes him seem even more in touch with his community 🔥💎

[@pauliep76]

Daaaaang! I remember following your posts in groups and watching you build that collection. Crazy (and amazing)!

[@jonrankin4298]

It's cool the see how your collection has changed over the years. From CGC slabs to statues to omnibus. I don't think many people realize how long you've been collecting, and how you've built a hobby that funds itself now.

[@comicnoob-ut6hf]

I love that you tell it how it is transparency is key there is no bs

[@creepkilla55]

You can either have AF 15 at a 4.5 or an entire omnibus collection with enough material to read for decades. I think you made the right choice by going this route from a personal enjoyment perspective.

[@dano5982]

Since getting back into collecting. I’ve spent around $4400 so far. Lol. But I love all tips and info I get from this channel.

[@bobbehers1625]

Somethings we don't discuss when the wife is present.......LOL!

[@Ultimate_Wasabi]

You may want to look into Brodart covers. It will definitely take some time to cover all those dust jackets, but they protect the covers and the books really well.

[@Yakerbb]

Cheapgraphicnovels really doesnt like people mentioning IST looool

[@anthonyfamagusta1366]

Always great videos, very informative.

[@Graphicxtras1]

Dread to think how much I have spent on omnibus as well as absolutes etc but I have sold items (X-Men 1 omnibus being one of them annoyingly) over the years (and regretted that) but I have also I have dumped (charity shops etc) loads of comics that are now key issues, not much you can do about that one - back in the 60s and 70s they weren't key issues. UK prices for omnibuses are fairly but mainly £50 each but as soon as they go out of print, £300+ etc on various sites but I just avoid those, not that obsessive to get them all as I know they may come out again in new (and better) format. Seen so many versions of these books since the 60s, definitely think the omnibus is the best format (far superior to the original comics as far as I am concerned). The worst ones for me are the brilliant IDW Artist editions (have about five of those and they are a lot in the UK so prefer when they come out in artisan format)

[@danielhopkins9512]

Thank you for this. Now I'm in the midst of updating my spreadsheet for my book purchase lol

[@timocomx]

I don’t even want to look at my spending total 😭

[@Warwick77]

^Truth.......................

[@seelikemee]

Just started my Omni trek. One of the first videos I remember watching of yours was “how to afford this hobby” or such. And you mentioned it being a self funding hobby, and that’s what I’ve been doing. Selling old books and getting the ones I want

[@TaylorMiller1000]

I watched this with my wife and now she is eyeballing my collection.

[@orlandomartinez7927]

Considering you spent around 7-8 thousand per year that’s not bad considering how much value you got out of it. Great video!

[@borders22]

Nope! Not looking at my cost! hahaha. One thing I can say is that I never had an order with more than 3 omnis; GL by Geoff Johns was my biggest online order. Great video, Gem!

[@TheJasonGabriel]

Love your motto of how your hobby should pay itself, and that's inspiring me to start something of my own

[@dskrizza]

Hot damn. That’s incredible! Insane! You do have the best collection of omnibus around!

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

I haven’t even seen anybody close

[@TheChumpcast]

This was surprising at first...but the more you think about it, it’s understandable. This is a hobby that will fund itself! I definitely think most of these will continue to appreciate!!!!

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Yeah, I can just imagine how much I've spent...but if you're using CGN or IST, the total amount spent could be much higher so it's worth the cost

[@georgekomodromos4749]

great vid and respect to u for being transparent and completely honest with ur subscribers, not many content creators do that. keep up the awesome work and cool vids

[@deadkid2012]

honestly, omni's aren't that bad when you think about resale because you can ship them media mail, doesn't really matter how much they weight

[@billyjoejenkins2081]

That’s how I justify omni purchases lol

[@ben358]

You gotta spend your money on something. Why not something that brings you joy. Love you work GM

[@Justegarde]

This was a brave move to look up this number... I’m honestly afraid to calculate mine, even though like you said it’s purchasing appreciating assets.

[@thenerdofalltrades8190]

No, this is not entirely accurate. If you get a book that goes OoP FOREVER, then yes. But the moment they reprint it, yours loses value. And if you actually read them, you need to keep them in perfect condition too.

[@douglassmith9445]

I look forward to your videos more than any other on YT. I have no doubt your channel will keep growing steadily. Thanks for all you do Gem. 💎💎💎

[@mike6526]

$3,860.32 just from IST since August 2019! Damn man why u make me look at the total. 😆 I still need to add up eBay, CGN, and Facebook! Fml! But just a guesstimate close to 5 g's In a year! I'm def gonna slow down. 😆

[@GrupoSinContrato]

I really like that you do this, its important to know what you have so it can keep being special, great video!

[@gameshalo3907]

You're lucky you have such a supportive wife like phie! She's a keeper, although I don't need to tell you that. Love your Chanel btw. 💪💎

[@GemMintCollectibles]

😊 thank you

[@akaCRUSH]

I definitely still amazes me that you got every omnis that's been put out. That background just never gets old. In this day and age digital is king. When it comes to music, movies, and reading material. But, with people us, we still want a physical media and hold it in hand. Even though I've spent a lot of money on Blu-rays/4K movies over the years. I'm sure it's nowhere near as much as $30K

[@JPLD]

So funny Gem gives IST 30 grand but gets sponsored by CGN

[@agesj5202]

I added the total from the site and thought it wasn’t too too bad. But then I started thinking about single issues, CGC slabs, shelving, etc. This game really adds up!

[@ronin5265]

30 000 Doll Hairs... WHAT

[@GemMintCollectibles]

lol

[@michaelsilvadaluz4891]

Love how straight up you are with us! Keep up the great work!

[@gjcamp22]

i just started in april and i've already spent $5,000

[@cosmicgrub360]

Pretty much the same but i buy singles

[@RoBeart90]

Damn, dedication. Mad respect for your comic book game.

[@SharpSportsTalk]

Yea Barnes & noble is trippin lol, gotta order online

[@anthonygarcia8749]

Fr 😂😂

[@foodini666]

barnes and noble is trying to make money. you can't run a business selling stuff for less than you pay for it, not brand new stuff.

[@TheHorrorHabit-SC]

Dayum! Love watching ur videos always refreshing to look into the window of how collecting is in this arena. Thats one hell of a retirement plan u got going there. Props to u Gem

[@walterrilling2501]

Another great video!Like so many of your viewing fans I love your down to earth style. It feels like im just kicking back talking to a friend

[@joseeduardoorozcogarduno3589]

I often experience the so called collectors regret when I buy something, but seeing it on the shelf makes it worth it

[@jeremylaws6196]

It’s comforting to know that at the very least you can break even. Helps to justify the purchases.

[@aaryanshah1006]

Wow, havent seen anyone who is so honest in things like this🔥

[@krishnansutewari470]

Gem Mint - $30K! Unbelievable! I think it's still worth it b/c look at that absolutely amazing library you have - plus you read your OMNI(s) (28% right?). I have to admit I was sitting on the edge of my seat in suspense while you were calculating it all up - really got me nervous. Great episode! Want to make another suggestion for you - I really don't want you to get rid of any of your OMNI(s) but I understand you were thinking about getting rid of some of the ones you don't read - eg., Shang Chi and Conan. I would recommend at least keeping the first Conan b/c that has the incredible run by Barry Windsor-Smith and the first Shang Chi has his most celebrated storyline ever - plus you've said multiple times you like to have the very first runs of a character b/c you like to have the background and origin. But I still don't want you to let your library reduce. That's the greatest room in the world that you sit in every day!

[@charlesherald9799]

The comics industry has taken its lumps this year. But, a channel like yours' reminds what is so great about this hobby and why this art-form deserves as much support as we can all provide.

[@babylonshadows1877]

Congrats on all your success Gem. I dont know why but your vids always feel like listening to business insider. Kind of like getting tips from an OG

[@dorkchocolate.]

Thanks for the honesty Gem! I recently got heavy into CGC and today realized I gotta curb that real quick 😒😒 The Boys shoots in my city! The scene where the female fights her brother in ep3 is right down my street ! Looove the show

[@WhiskeyFables2]

Its cool you're being so open sharing this. But my biggest worry would be possible thieves watching thinking to themselves look at that gold mine.

[@Josh-xb4om]

Great video man. I’ve been subscribed for about a week now and have been straight up binging your content. I like how you’re honest but really nice about it. Keep it up. 🙌🏻

[@sharksfever24]

Great video! In Funko Pops alone I’ve spent around over $7,000 🤣💀😭 I also collect statues, figures and sports memorabilia. The nice thing is that my wife supports my collecting and I don’t have to hide purchases

[@weallliveintrees]

Yep, there is something irresistible about omni's and Absolute Editions but unlike other kinds of addictions you will be dollars in at the end of the day.

[@alphaohenriquez]

I have been waiting on this info for the longest..can find this omnibus anywhere. Thanks love the collection

[@alexhardy7859]

After all these years of watching collecting meeting and admiring comic book collectors I'm glad to find that there are still people left who can openly admits what they do what they spend and what they have read. Gem Mint, your really are a cool dude and an awesome collector

[@joelkalka4817]

A lot of cool books in your collection! The Boys would be some good reading during the winter months, while I'm staying in more.

[@kingkiller5753]

The hustle dont stop. Keepin it real as always you dont see that to often.

[@ironbat7143]

Great video man really cool. At the start of quarantine I went crazy buying omni’s on sale on amazon to start my collection but now I’ve slowed down to collect single issues. Hope to have a collection like this one day

[@youssefkasim7556]

I don’t even buy comic books but I love this channel.

[@westonflint3771]

Always fun learning about your collection. Keep up the great content.

[@The_Comic_Chef]

Thanks for the info on making a switch on the omnibus. Great info like always. Stay minty fresh!!!!

[@Darknight06]

The asm vol 1 was my 1st omni and also my 1st vid I watched on this channel (spiderman omnis)

[@sayantanbhadra]

Thanks for the self reflection. Started counting the value of my collection as well.

[@n4rk0zqc]

always dope content, keep it up!

[@erikbagy9883]

Crazy man ! I’m slowly but surely working my way up on my collection !

[@keithtate3699]

Congrats again gem we all love ya in the community!

[@rockyflores3784]

Dope ass vid Gem! I'm slowly building up my omni collection too, you've inspired me 😂

[@animeshadow2]

Good Video. I hope I meet at Dallas Tx con so you give a few tip on collecting.

[@robertorodriguez9110]

I asked Omar over at Near Mint if he had his collection insured and he had his own logic, reason and answer but you being aware of how much you have spent at IST at the very least. I really do hope you have your books insured. Keep the content going.

[@xehn8592]

I recently just started collecting omnibus and love your vdeos! Your videos help me out a lot, keep up the good work!

[@byronimusprime]

Thank you for this, puts it into perspective.

[@MrJayhawkfan23]

Crazy amount over that time period. Definitely an amazing collection.

[@ryantg6419]

I haven't long been into comics, but this channel has influenced me to buy omnibus collections. They just look nicer on a shelf

[@FiendishFrank]

Oh man, from day 1 when I started buying comics to now... I don't even want to know!! Between single issues, paperback volumes, hardcovers, and omnibuses...I probably could have bought a house instead, hahaha, at least a couple cars!!

[@scottyg68]

That’s Awesome Gem! Thanks for always keepin it real!

[@AMsports19]

Really awesome vid, thanks for being so transparent

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

Videos and honesty like this is why I subbed gem and phie

[@projektvyking7521]

Up in Northern Canada you can only use a boat for a few months a year but my library is a go year round

[@lcsquared8937]

Gotta get them valued and get that room insured! I wonder what the difference would be between the cover price for individual books vs the omnibus.

[@quirogak]

I'm all about the Omnibus editions! So much story and bang for your buck! Good luck everybody, on the contest! 👍

[@KingEgyptian]

You have an amazing collection of comics and statues that would put most stores to shame and still impress me everytime I see your background. I tip my hat to you good sir.

[@tatershed1529]

Very interesting to see. Makes me want to go through and track my stuff...which I should have been doing all along. Easy to just let things accumulate without keeping track.

[@amrit9037]

Awesome giveaway. I loved your honesty about total cost.

[@flyingdutchman8093]

The boys is great and as always, awesome collection!

[@nelsongonzalez3948]

Wish I had that kind if collection to read when I retire. I guess it is never to late to start though. Thanks for being transparent about the money spent to get it.

[@JDG2nd]

Like you said, they have all retained value or even gone up in value so it's realistically just storing money within a hobby!!

[@burgeoninblossomin]

Nice honesty Gem, I need to catalog my action figures and comics and do a grand total, don't think think I'll be up with you but you never know! would love the Boys books!

[@irishknight6893]

Man this is from 3 years ago and I just can’t get over how different you look now that you have lost a lot of weight.like a different person ! Congrats !

[@edwinzelaya2927]

Wow that's crazy! Props to you on your collection!

[@ComicBookCorner2.0]

Thanks for sharing that number Gem, It's something you always wonder right? How much money have I spent on my hobby. I wouldn't be surprised if I spent over $20,000 in my comic book collection.

[@daanspitael8094]

Saw your channel grow. Really well done! Nice to see you reach 100K

[@nikoladimitrijevic9713]

hahahahhah here in Serbia things work differently with issues and prices, they can get expensive for the overall standard, but it would be interesting to check this with my humble collection. :D

[@shaunmiller-gruntcomics562]

Love your videos. They taught me a lot as I'm getting back into comics.

[@petera.9362]

Gem, your passion is infectious!

[@johnrod8110]

I'm just getting into collecting omnibus. But it is definitely worth the buy. Keep up the good work love the statue reviews and also the hauls.