How Much of Your Collection Have You Actually Read?

Phie and Gem count every omnibus, absolute edition, deluxe edition, library edition, and oversized hard cover and break down the percentage read.
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[@Warren698]

Ah man you're too harsh on yourself. Any stories you've read, I would definitely include in the read list even if you haven't actually read the edition you own.

[@nachobabe1344]

This.

[@Stunnaz84]

I was thinking that too! they're some digital that I read but would like to own physical versions, so they should count. is not like the material is any different lol

[@Venserql]

That kinda annoyed me. Should've count them as read lol

[@excelsiusprime]

yep, why would you put them in "unread", what's logic behind it and at the same time he probably counted some of them as "read" but he read like half of the stories and didn't actually finished them idk.

[@stevewhite4533]

I have read my whole collection but my memory sucks, so reading it again is almost like seeing them for the first time, feels good

[@maxkernfeld7928]

It seems like a bless and a curse at the same time.

[@StaunchWolf]

omg same here! I could have like 50 books and re-read them in a loop and not know what they were about :P

[@maxkernfeld7928]

School must have been pretty hard for you, fellas 😅

[@Condud1]

seems like your books get a lot of mileage lol

[@peterpickguitar]

Luckily you don't buy them twice :)

[@ShadyDBZ4]

You and wifey going back and forth the entire tally from beginning to end had me like -> 🥴🤯

[@gevisu]

I’ve read 100%, because i dont add the books to my collection before i’ve read them, i keep them in my ‘to read’ pile. I personally find it more motivating to read when I can add the books to my shelves after I’ve read them. Helps me not buy too much aswell 😀 (I totally respect buying many books to collect though!!)

[@iselect1012]

This makes sense. It will motivate you to read them sooner because adding them to the collection feels so good.

[@edgysnarfbrownie5778]

I used to not do that because things I want go out of print.

[@lizc6645]

I think if you read them in any format it should count as read. It's the same story. You have a great collection.

[@nachobabe1344]

Love when your wife swears, Haha. She's a real one for counting all of that. You didn't make it easy. But if you read other versions I'd still count it as read.

[@paulsaini7309]

It’s a relevant topic for all of us as collectors. Thing is if we don’t grab the hardcovers and omnis when they come out we miss out on them as they go OOP. I’m probably always around 40-50% read of my collection; as I read books I sell them unless I consider them 4 or 5 star reads that I’ll want to read again. So I always have inflow and outflow of books....usually inflow beats outflow 😂. Thanks for the great videos, Gem. Love the content and we really appreciate the videos!

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Rules are rules, but they are rules that you made up. LOL

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Lol someone gotta

[@CSionni]

Nearly spit out my coffee when Gem goes “take it easy” after Phee called him out on BPRD. 😂😂😂

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Lmao

[@CSionni]

My girl and I are exactly like that 24/7.

[@pezcow23]

I demand a recount lol!! You need to count the read stuff because you change format you are just upgrading books u love. If you go from library or oversized to an absolute it still counts. Damn your own rules!!

[@comiccollectionagency7581]

Gem was high when he drop this track

[@shazam2323]

I think I'm around 40%. Quarantine helped alot lol

[@WilsWorld85]

Josh Phelps Same Same.... struggling through this Silver Surfer Omni

[@mmairet1]

Haha, is there a collector who doesn’t buy more than they read!? Thought that was a prerequisite of the hobby...

[@WinterOrb]

Really enjoyed this video- like taking a stroll through the Gembrary. My numbers are 70 books total owned, with 39 read. A 56% completion rate- better than I was expecting. I actually document all my books in a spreadsheet and mark which ones I read and when to help me keep track of things.

[@iliketohearmenmoaning]

Man now I gotta go through and count, this is a great idea. I love these type of videos Gem, keep them going

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Your library is straight fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥 watching your videos got me interested in reading comic books again. Salute! 😎👍

[@jpcarey6472]

I’ve always wondered this great video man💎

[@andytran6234]

overall sick collection. very organized and neatly displayed

[@BetaRayJim]

Great idea for a video. Love it!

[@ericriggsbee]

Shelter in place has me reading books I’ve had for years that I’ve never opened. I finally got that extra home time I always wanted.

[@BryantheArchivist]

I use these videos as ASMR. Not because I think theyre boring, i’m a fan, I just really enjoy listening to someone as genuine and passionate as Gem while I fall asleep. It’s relaxing. Then come the morning I actually finish the video.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

i'll take it

[@THEJJM97]

Great video as always.

[@mastersenpai7133]

You have such an amazing collection, keep going!

[@phillipsno1992]

After finding this Channel my book buying has gone up too much to read lmao.

[@theflyingninja1]

Look at it this way, Gem. Plenty of future content for your channel 👍

[@mikestukes801]

PHEW..... that's a LOTTA books bruh. You DEFINITELY have the minty fresh ones that matter. 🤓

[@jamiedunne2671]

This was worth the watch just for the banter between you two !😂

[@CollectingPlastic]

Great thing about books is that they never expire.

[@atheistsince1210]

That’s always the hard part - time for reading what we love vs obligations in our lives : thanks so much for the run down I love reading philosophy, physics and history as I’m also a bibliophile and die hard Geminite collector .

[@andycurran1210]

I think we can all relate to buying more than you can read. Lol Great video again GEMINT.

[@joshuabriffa6064]

Mate, your collection is legendary and I only dream to own as much you do...keep up the good work mate...out of my collection, I've read approx 70%... I'm trying to keep up...take care and stay safe

[@flyingdutchman8093]

Now that’s an amazing collection and those Berserk statues are awesome!

[@asvp_m3l]

Love the collection 😍❤️👌🔥

[@david10006]

An excellent and impressive vid that I actually use for a reference to see what I'm missing. I actually have a lot of stuff I haven't gotten to yet either, It's just that you know they're going to sell out and cost a fortune later, best to get them while you can and tackle them at your own speed.

[@ridetohounds]

i was impressed by how many you remembered you read lol, i don’t know how many books i have and i’m not sure i could remember how many of them i’ve read. but this made me want to go check

[@flashcactus3790]

Cool vid man. I like dem stats. 👍

[@AMsports19]

Such an awesome video, I've been wondering what all the books you have are

[@andreasaniftos8208]

Heavenly colourful comic,omnibus library !

[@sade281]

Yoooooooooo GEM u got some reading to do!!!😂

[@godisgreat8462]

Awesome awesome video very informative

[@eraser4446]

Got a lot to keep you busy for years to come! TWU!

[@rosshoddinott2563]

Dig your collection, omnibus and absolute editions are the way to go,

[@bxboxer1231]

Man I can relate so much to this video. All the long boxes I have. I probably haven't read 65% of my stuff.

[@davidweir9136]

Great video and am so jealous of your collection. I am about 60% but I only have about 50 books

[@isaacmaynard7166]

My man you got a lot of reading to do so good luck👍

[@comiccollectionagency7581]

That's a very good question for me to ask myself, I know if I read more, I'd probably collect less, but I'm back on that trading card hype again, some of the original art sketch cards that come in these current/modern boxes now a days are bad ass and addicting to have

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

man you gotta DOPE ass collection! gonna start building up one of my own!

[@Dan14thPrime]

I don’t keep a library so my completion rate is 100% save for whatever stack I have at any moment 😁. I buy, read, sell - rinse and repeat. I just got back into reading the past couple years so got aways to catch-up to you 😂

[@quaterpounderpodcast7788]

Aye gem you should do a video on your collection of single issues or cgc slabs if you have any that’d be cool

[@BowmansWorld]

This is a neat video and reveal of the results. Kinda strange rules but i get it.

[@krishnansutewari470]

This was a lot of fun, man! 28% is fair - not as bad as it was looking during the actual counting. I think if you could count what you've read in different formats, etc, I bet you'd be up to 40%, but as you said, rules are rules. Definitely think you need to read that Sweet Tooth man! You'll love it!

[@fierovalentine8326]

Your honesty is hilarious. Phie tried to keep you honest. Been a fan fo years as you know. Luv ya bro

[@GemMintCollectibles]

lol i know it

[@neilcapper1265]

Another great video, I feel stupid giving you advice but have you tried the goodreads app? You can scan your entire library and split it into read and unread... it’s a game changer.

[@danniles3315]

Take it easy you said Gem 😂 This is great, I have shelves unread as well but quarantine has me busting into omni's

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

That beserk line is fucking crazy nice on that shelf

[@jamesloughran]

omg i would do things for that crimson book! lol.

[@azb-comics]

You want two trade rooms 😱😂😂 It is so cool I have long ways two go I started a year ago with collecting so i thinki mabye one day i will have a room like you 🤞🤞🤞

[@chitownbud4769]

Maybe you can review tomb of Dracula in October for Halloween. I read book 2. It was good . Keep up good work 👍

[@chitownbud4769]

Can’t wait for update and little more detail of which ones you want to read or not going to read for a while…

[@AshbalGabriel]

Jaja ! Very cool clip ! I'll have to check out my score 😬😬😬 A bit harsh on the rules ! I would've definitely count all those you've read in different format as "read" :P

[@lionheart4012]

This video can be counted as a room tour as well. Great and different video.

[@whitetiger_ccc]

100k here we come 👊

[@anthonygarcia8749]

The one thing I learned from this video is that damn you gotta start cracking down and reading them books gem 😂😂

[@groudonfanatic9146]

I’m a DC guy I’m not sure if I want to buy any Marvel Omnibus, but I can respect the love you have for it as shown with how many more Marvel Omnibuses that you have lol.

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

That Garth Ennis Hellblazer would be a great review gem

[@dhoward3170]

Definitely a nice collection. Weeks worth of binging. 😮

[@bboyd1176]

Poor Phie! Even I got confused. Lol

[@adamdeliso8100]

Im at 29 of 185 thats bad its only like 15% and im not counting the 6 new omnis that r sitting in a box in my room that just got delivered. If they aint on the shelf they dont count lol.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

lol

[@chrismonahan8261]

Wow lol thanks now I don't feel so bad!

[@hugomcardoso]

“Teik izy, Phie”... well that didn’t take too long LOL

[@benji3008]

I only own 1 omni and of course I've read it so, 100% yay🎉😂 I got a butt load of trade paperbacks, but you said they don't count.😑

[@killianmeade]

28% is pretty good on should a big number. Mine is lower, sitting at 22%. You should do a poll on the channel for members to vote what they want you to read next

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

It gives me low key anxiety when I have books on my shelf I have not read lol I gotta finish!!

[@Loftus4345]

I mainly read TP's but I still haven't read my entire collection and I probably own 10% of what you do haha. Love your library setup man.

[@fredrikgranstrom6743]

YO those bookshelf are legendary

[@speakingcomic5773]

Awesome video, Stephen. I actually count them no matter the format I read them, so I guess we are pretty much at 50 / 50?...

[@dgooner8677]

Great video man! Any chance we can get a 2021 updated version?

[@nillsthefunexpert2571]

the led lights are beautifull!

[@djdustat]

Dude you gotta read that Jason Aaron Punisher Max!! It’s soooo good!!!

[@Justegarde]

You need to read Sleeper! I’m at about 30-35% read for my collection.

[@brianng3414]

Respect for setting up such harsh rules for yourself. There are definitely times when I rather read something I read many times already than read something new or never read. It's like comfort food -enjoying time with a good old friend.

[@andrewgondek3805]

I have been buying omnibuses for the last 2 years thanks to your channel and I have read less than half. I know I’ll get to them but here’s how I see it.........yea but at least I have them haha

[@elijahtrent21]

I can relate I have books that I haven’t read yet.

[@icegrillzTV]

thanks for the video

[@ezekielmigueldatuin9014]

Damn bro I’m so jealous. I am new to the omnibus format of reading and I am getting into it. I just bought my first Omnibus (The Flash Omnibus vol. 1 reprint). How long did it take to amass this library??

[@Pandawesome316]

I have 3 compendiums, 3 hard covers, and 6 volumes....so far I'm at 100% hahaha but i don't even come close to the size of your collection, so i think your completion percentage seems pretty good!! 🤙🐼🤙

[@collt0916]

That’s an insane collection 🔥,I only have like 20 graphic novels and I only Need to read watchmen and v for vendetta

[@Gardi93]

You made me feel a lot better about being at about 35% of what I’ve read in my collection

[@elizaearhart4533]

I have way too long of a TBR too and comics are my worst offenders. When I count mine, I usually make a third category catchall of like “have read in diff format, or read in series but don’t remember this book”. And I usually count half reads as read unless I’m actively working on them. But wow I’m jealous of your collection.

[@snOwBL1nD]

ngl, Phie scared me @7:09, gave me flashbacks of my wife yelling at me haha

[@alpertroncp2198]

I used to read everything in my collection before I got anything new. Then I discovered the price hikes when Collections go out of print. I now have an "I'll get there eventually" pile.

[@michaeldiaz7620]

Those golden, silver, and bronze age books can be a giant chore to get through with how much dialogue they fill each page with. Definitely recommend checking out Grayson though, its a quick and enjoyable read.

[@Graphicxtras1]

Love those GA omnis (as well as Silver age) but they are a struggle to get through. I have a tendency to dip into them so yes, I have read them, just probably not each and every comic (and many of the stories were quite samey)

[@danielhopkins9512]

I have a completion rate of 45% (my excuse is that a few of my orders have just come in today lol). That being said, I have way less than you do so cheers for the amount you have read!

[@thetoybreaker2735]

I don't have a collection near this size but I did buy the big damn sin city when it came out and it is still in it's plastic wrap.

[@trodat07]

A good friend has lots of Omnibus books too, and most of them replaced the issues he already had. I asked if he would read again in the gigantic omnibus format the same comics he's already read and he replied "of course, I always do".

[@Thyst1]

I read most of my collection as I bought them when I was 14-25 yrs old which is 1984-1995. Anything after that is 20 or 30 percent read. The older I got, the less time or patience I have to read books. I also remember the books I’ve read when I younger more than the books I’ve read recently.

[@ericzmijowski3350]

Great idea. I haven't read close to my complete collection

[@theshogun13]

Hey Gem, what are your top 5 batman omnibus? Which ones have a plethora of villains both old and new? I really want to get into them but don’t know who to ask or what’s good. Love your channel

[@Madcrafter13Gaming]

Quarantine helped a bunch! I'm at about a 90% completion. stopped ordering books for 4 months so that I could catch up.

[@Joakimcomicscenter]

Not bashing. I also thought that you woud have more books. Then I counted mine and saw that we almost ha the same amount. You have way more omnibus tho no doubt! King channel!

[@felipecavalcante5078]

I’m actually worse than u! Lol I’m at 25%! Damn we need start knocking out some books. Thank u for making me realize that right now I need to read more than go after new books lol