How Much of Your Collection Have You Actually Read?

[@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

[@stevewhite4533]

@Petercross it is a good thing I have files of every book 😆

[@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.

[@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.

[@ShadyDBZ4]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

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

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Lol someone gotta

[@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.

[@shazam2323]

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

[@WilsWorld85]

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

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

That beserk line is fucking crazy nice on that shelf

[@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.

[@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.

[@mmairet1]

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

[@CollectingPlastic]

Great thing about books is that they never expire.

[@AndyT69-8D]

overall sick collection. very organized and neatly displayed

[@iliketohearmenmoaning]

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

[@tygrus3495]

You should count what you read, no matter the format. Honesty deserves a like.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

yea that seems like the overall consensus. Just felt like it would have been cheating lol

[@phillipsno1992]

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

[@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

[@mikestukes801]

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

[@eraser4446]

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

[@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.

[@BetaRayJim]

Great idea for a video. Love it!

[@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.

[@andreasaniftos8208]

Heavenly colourful comic,omnibus library !

[@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 😂

[@rosshoddinott2563]

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

[@andycurran1210]

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

[@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

[@djdustat]

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

[@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)

[@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

[@theflyingninja1]

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

[@godisgreat8462]

Awesome awesome video very informative

[@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.

[@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.

[@hugomcardoso]

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

[@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!

[@flyingdutchman8093]

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

[@THEJJM97]

Great video as always.

[@bboyd1176]

Poor Phie! Even I got confused. Lol

[@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

[@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.

[@jmv1969]

I've always rationalize my collection as something I will eventually enjoy in my retirement years.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

same

[@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.😑

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

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

[@Graphicxtras1]

The trouble is, if you don't buy them now while they are still reasonably affordable then give it a few weeks after OOP and they are suddenly crazy prices forever - so if I like a title, such as GA Wonder Woman then I am going to buy it now, if I wait for 5 or 6 years then I won't be able to afford them. So, annoying, I have quite a few books yet to read and that is the key word, I do intend to read them all. I am still reading most but especially when we have a flood of new books in the next few months, I can only read so much per day.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Yea seems to be worse than ever now

[@Justegarde]

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

[@davidweir9136]

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

[@whitetiger_ccc]

100k here we come 👊

[@jpcarey6472]

I’ve always wondered this great video man💎

[@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".

[@anthonygarcia8749]

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

[@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 .

[@sade281]

Yoooooooooo GEM u got some reading to 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.

[@jamesloughran]

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

[@BigT4489]

Man I have no where near the amount of books you do, but that's why I'm at 94% read of my roughly 100 books I own. I need a new bookshelf and more space so I can buy more

[@mckinzie4934]

I own 15 long boxes of singles, read every damn one! The touch, the smell, the feel, OMG

[@neilcapper1265]

I just checked my collection and I’m at 44% out of 220 books... not bad considering I’ve only been reading for 12 months lol

[@TommasoFirmini]

I feel you man. I started in September when me n my ex broke up. I've got over 5-600 books now

[@thektorMK1]

220 books over 12 months? Damn son

[@neilcapper1265]

Firmini Gaming No better way to get through hard times than getting lost in a book.

[@neilcapper1265]

Robert E.O Speedwagon Yeah I fell hard and now I can’t get enough lol

[@jamiedunne2671]

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

[@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…

[@MrLorenzoVids]

Guilty here too. Wifey is already mad seeing Instocktrade packages comming to the house. I have yet to read my x-men and batman omni. I've been preoccupied ready berserk and attack on titan. My reasoning is that I rather get it now when it is discounted rather than wait and if it sells out, price will be tripled.

[@rafaelbueno9088]

I only own hardcover comics, non omnibus yet! But, in those hardcover I’m 93% fully read.

[@AMsports19]

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

[@johnherkert5324]

Idea for a future video.... How many books have you read more than once?

[@isaacmaynard7166]

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

[@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

[@chrismonahan8261]

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

[@knivezinsane1839]

With counting my 42 epic collections at zero epics read, I am at 57%. 147 read out of 259. The epics hit me like the gold/silver/bronze age DC hit you lol.

[@asvp_m3l]

Love the collection 😍❤️👌🔥

[@nikoladimitrijevic9713]

My opinion is you should count all you read regardless the format because you now the story, you read it. You just have them collected in omnibus format now.

[@flashcactus3790]

Cool vid man. I like dem stats. 👍

[@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.

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

That Garth Ennis Hellblazer would be a great review gem

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

I read everything. Thats the whole point in having them. Trades, regular books. Everything

[@tomcallmusic4295]

46 Oversized books 32 omnis 7 unread 9 gem rules unread 78% read It would’ve been higher, but the stimulus package lead to some purchases that I’m waiting to read until I get the Infinte Crisis Omni later this year.

[@ComicKingpins]

Those are rookie numbers. You gotta pump those numbers up! :D

[@dhoward3170]

Definitely a nice collection. Weeks worth of binging. 😮

[@danniles3315]

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

[@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

[@Gardi93]

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

[@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!

[@AT-dx9pf]

There is an episode of the 80s/90s (I forget) twilight zone entitled paladin of the lost hour where the man brings up how someone asked him if he'd read all his books and he says "why would I want shelves full of books I've already read"

[@jasonw3479]

Haha, I think we saw you dying a little inside while filming this. I'd like a re-tally of books you've read in other forms counting as read. It hardly seems fair to not count them just cause you're a completionist and upgraded to better copies.

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

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

[@chitownbud4769]

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

[@anab0lic]

nothing wrong with amassing a bunch of books you have yet to read, gives you something to look forward to in the future. Also, if you wait to buy stuff sometimes it can go out of print and you will have a hard time finding a physical copy to add to your personal collection.

[@ericleung8172]

I for sure haven’t read them all.. but most and I try to read them online if I grab em slabbed

[@henryohenry1504]

Oh boy, I demand a recount and you should absolutely add the ones you've already read in single issue and trade forms.

[@jaes1346]

I’ve heard ppl talk about using a spreadsheet to track stuff but that’s unwieldy with a large collection. I use this free app meant for library’s and all I do is scan the barcode with my phone and it catalogues it for me. And then I can check off as read, unread, or reading. So my stats are: 495 total (not including digital or floppies) with 32% completion rate.

[@turtleanton6539]

are those billy book shelves

[@BowmansWorld]

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