Legendary Comic Book Dealer On The Current Vintage Market - Vincent Zurzolo I Swagglecast 002

[@mauricedevereaux6573]

You are a better interviewer than many pros, even when he mentions making his first comic book, most people would have mentioned "I just made my own comic as well", but you keep the focus on him. Kudos.

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Swagglehaus: Awesome Interview. Very thoughtful questions. Thanks for taking a deep dive with Vincent Z.

[@RobRVA]

Really enjoyed this interview. I recently made my first purchase (Amazing Spider-Man 50 CGC 7.0) from Vinnie. I like his passion and he's very charismatic. And he has a sense of humor and a seeming humanity. I don't know know how many times I have approached dealers at cons and just tried to make casual conversation to see the vibe and been treated coldly. That's an immediate mental note of "no sale ever" for me whether they have something I'd like to buy or not. And like he mentions I'll often make a small purchase and see how it goes before considering a larger one. I don't necessarily have to become friends with the folks I buy from but courtesy is a must. That applies to so many things not just comics as far as I'm concerned. Lastly I'm super jealous of Vinnie's cosmic cube! (And the Ditko Electro art, WOW!)

[@CaptainSauce]

39:19 I'm someone who usually passes on a book if the holder requires replacement because it costs a little under $200 with fees and shipping from Canada to reholder 1 book. That purchase also comes with an added 8 weeks of waiting, the risk of damage when shipping, the risk of CGC returning a holder with newton rings or more scratches etc. I've already had a miserable time dealing with Comic Connect customer support, no chance I'd trust them to keep track of my purchase and handle a CGC submission on my behalf.

[@zachbrobst9473]

It's so funny to see this dude start out a marketing shark, have the collector peak out, shift back to shark and then really open up and share towards the end

[@DanSchawbel]

Lol

[@kcewing1]

Epically informative. Thanks, Herr Swaggle!

[@MontagaAMGDrope]

I first seen Vincent when I watched you go to a comic-con. He was (VINCENT) very engaging, more so than anyone else. I tell you what if he doesn't have a podcast he should start one. He has so much knowledge that he can share with us. Great ep. I a, changing my channel over completely soon I'll show some of my collection.

[@mrdigit3353]

mr. zurzolo- dont know if you read these, but what a blessing to still have your dad at 96, i know you do but be sure n spend time with him as often as you can,..........thats awesome,......

[@markusmuckey1249]

Good Job Swagg Stuff like this while sorting comics or grading Love it!

[@kennythecomiccollector]

This was very entertaining bro-thanks for doing it! 👍🏾😀

[@carlonbass]

Frazetta Famous Funnies cover AND Ditko Spidey.... Sheesh. That's amazing. Vincent is a treasure.

[@MetalBum]

Love this. Love hearing from an expert. Thanks swaggggggyyyyyyy 🎉🎉

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@StoicMadman]

Great interview! I love listening to Vince. Last time I was in NY I went to his office hoping to meet him or maybe buy some art. Unfortunately he wasn't there and I couldn't see any art. I only got to speak to the receptionist who was very nice. He has an amazing collection!

[@ComicFanatic86]

Really great interview. He’s one of the nicest guys in comics, always happy to talk about them with anyone

[@SonOfCrom-1932]

I enjoyed this video very much, and Vincent seems like a really likable and great human being! It is sad though that out of all the comic places I have bid/bought stuff on line, my worst experience sadly was with comic connect. It mostly had to do with a wait time about 3 1/2 weeks longer than advertised with no communication until I reached out myself and then had to deal with the slowest email responses I have ever received in my life. I know they are busy, and it may not have been their fault (I was given no reason), but it did sour me on buying from them again sadly. Having said that though; I would gladly buy something from Vincent or his company at a Con though; as long as I could get the book handed to me right after I paid for it. Keep up the great content Swaggle!

[@philcamacho127]

Terrific interview with Vincent. I didn't know CC created the QES label. Your other questions were great and stayed on point even coming back around to get a definitive answer (which I think seemed to annoy Vincent a bit). Vincent's internal monalogue is saying, "Ok Swag ask me a new question?" 😅 There was one question I hoped you'd ask, and you did!! It was that frustrating 3 min reset. I don't fully agree with his reasons, but glad that may change when site is replatformed sometime this year, as he mentioned. It was nice to hear his passion and hardwork for his business, while being a true collector too. Aside the amazing original art he owns in the office, I can only imagine what high grade QES Super Keys he owns for PC kept in some vault! If Vincent ever sells them, he could first ask his CGC or liked friends to create a customized and "pedigree" type label just for him. 😃👍

[@JimChurchSr-lu2pq]

Swaggs - what a great interview - very nice job - thank you for sharing that

[@pulp420]

Vinny my boy! Great interview, Mickey.

[@CoachDale_TopNotchMuayThai]

I agree ! I just pulled the trigger on a big grail key for ME. Maybe not a huge grail for the big ballers, but I just bid on a really nice copy of ASM 33. A book I’ve wanted for a long long time 🤙🏼

[@stisdale11]

Fantastic book. One of the best Spidey stories ever!

[@CoachDale_TopNotchMuayThai]

@@stisdale11 Yea bro I’m stoked ! Really hope I win the auction. It would be a great day, find out Friday if I win 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@comiccowboy]

Great to see Vince, class act. Great interview although I wish he was more candid about video games, as he mentioned it's trending in the right direction. That's simply not the case, unfortunately. That market has been in freefall for a while and I think we needed more realness on that topic - same with VHS.

[@chuckwhite3033]

I'm loading up on Lobo first appearances! Cha ching!

[@michaell7809]

Great show and interview .

[@davidv.3135]

Well, let's hope he's right. I'm hopeful the market recovers. Great Swagglecast!

[@kryptoniterocks8245]

Just like in the 90s to the 2008 era of comics and how they stagnated it always bounces back. Why? Because we love them and that’s why

[@toddkvamme]

Ahhh...WonderCon in Oakland. Now those were good times! 39:00 Oh my goodness...the slab grading thing is so stupid.

[@nowherebound2908]

Great Swagglecast interview!

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks!

[@jimaubin6898]

CONGRATS....A very good get....

[@MetalBum]

Hey bud you should have asked about the Comic Connect annoying big STICKERS that they apply to every slab you buy and are difficult to remove. 😅😅😅

[@DanSchawbel]

They are the worst!

[@Swagglehaus]

Isn’t that comiclink that does that?

[@DanSchawbel]

@@Swagglehausno it’s ComicConnect, I have one

[@bradcsuka5054]

@@Swagglehaus Comiclink used to as well, but stopped quite some time ago

[@Paul-ue7fo]

The nerds were always the cool kids. That's who I learned from.

[@Swagglehaus]

True :)

[@MetalBum]

It would be cool to see comics on screen when he mentions them. Picture Thanks man. I know that would take time and effort though

[@Swagglehaus]

Good to know. Yeah that would take more effort for sure, but maybe next time around I can do that. I agree that it would be nice to see.

[@horvathsogranfume658]

good suggestion, as usual, metal bum

[@jesseramirez1283]

Always enjoy your Content keep it up

[@vincentflannigan2727]

Awesome interview

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks!

[@DanSchawbel]

The guy spent $7k before $700k as a try-out. A lot of people spend less before trust is built to spend more.

[@goldenryan2277]

Faithful in least, Faithful in much. That's a good lesson in life, if somebody drops the ball on little things never trust them with something big.

[@juannieves3534]

Great interview!

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks!

[@RexxCollects]

I have been snipped on eBay WAAAAY too many times!!! It's business, but when the page doesn't update correctly and it looks like I won until I didn't... It's not fun for me. Won't use that feature anymore.

[@holyharlot5222]

good interview

[@Swagglehaus]

Thanks!

[@DanSchawbel]

In NYC they ask you immediately what you do to size you up and make a quick decision if they want to continue to speak to you. I lived there for 5 years. If you say you sell comics, good luck getting dates lol. People there want to date finance bros.

[@RobertMatteis-pe7vh]

Hey, what’s up no matter how bad the comic book market has been for the last year or so you never know when it’s the proper time to sell. This is Bob in Connecticut. It’s just like I got rid of my fantastic four 1 3.5 and I only got $5000 not too long ago. I had a Steve Ditko original Spider-Man page from issue 12 with Doc Ock with no Spider-Man or Parker in the panels.. I didn’t get that much at all. I still have a Ditko page but it’s Indiana Jones from the 1980s it’s hanging on my wall and I have original Ant-man art from tales to astonish 43 don heck with Ant-man in most of the panels.

[@geaux6034]

The first 40 minutes of this video is an advertisement for Vince’s business.

[@noahidecomics]

Pretty big believer in a heavenly world to come. The issues become about what ultimate 'Printing' it is in time. Eternity for me is buying comics to build my 'Kingdom Collection'.

[@horvathsogranfume658]

hell yeah 🤘

[@Swagglehaus]

w00t!

[@tikertiker2]

I personally don’t like the layout of their site, link, HA, and some of the smaller ones are easier to navigate and see what’s being offered. I think it needs to be brought up to date with how websites are designed they seem to have a website from 1999

[@markusmuckey1249]

@swagglehaus Should we do a go fund me so he can get a bigger private office.. damn.

[@MrOldboy360]

Spider-Boy to the moon!

[@christophertomasello1227]

Take this as good news or bad news but know the prices are going to continue to drop

[@timreierson26]

I have bought comics from all of the auction houses. Vincent claims his process is the best because of the 3 minute clock at the end. He might be right from a seller’s perspective as it likely pushes the price higher as bidders compete. But from a buyer’s perspective, it is the worse. I really dislike it. Hakes is another auction house that does something similar. Heritage also favors sellers over buyers as the Live auction process can accomplish the same thing. I like ComicLink (and EBAY too) better because the auction ends and it requires you to make you best bid without being granted a another chance. I have lost comics due to last minute sniping but it doesn’t generate the negative emotions that I feel when an auction item stays open (and someone increases a bid in the last 20 seconds to restart the clock). Regardless of which auction house I use, I have never overpaid for single purchase and have consistently gotten good to great deals every time (10-30% < FMV). Sorry sellers. I also believe that the Golden Age and Pre-code market is overheated. Pricing today for many of these books is following the similar pattern as the Silver Age and Bronze Age did in 2021/2022. Also not surprised your guest is bullish on the comic market. He has to be as it is his core business.

[@ddougherty8266]

agreed - I no longer use their site for this reason....Waiting a week for an auction to end, and then this going, going, gone thing? Not for me. ebay works for me... there are always dozens of copies of almost any comic that I want.... just wait, and it will come around for a price that I'm willing to pay. But that's just me.

[@birdo18]

How do you feel about the DC NFT COMICS?!

[@thecomickeeper5127]

Many people who have money don't need to walk around acting or looking like they have it .

[@johnedwards2051]

That is so true

[@W0ngwaytravels]

Nice podcast with Vincent. I think i just saw him at Heroescon! What kind of video software did u use for the interview?

[@Swagglehaus]

This was done over Streamyard

[@W0ngwaytravels]

@@Swagglehaus appreciate the response; keep up the good work!

[@danielmarquez4935]

Comment 🚀🚀🚀 I’ve been collecting for years and years how ever I haven’t been able to land nor sale a big grail other then an NFTs….

[@andrewhoffman4245]

Speculating on comic book died with endgame and why would you all say it in the dumpster you have all your money in them.

[@DanSchawbel]

Well said

[@lukemorley3540]

Comic dealer thinks you should buy Similar advice as when in the boom Funny that

[@Swagglehaus]

True, he's dedicated his life to it, so he's going to be bullish on the hobby. But info is info, so take it in and make your own decisions :)

[@DanSchawbel]

Lol ya

[@horvathsogranfume658]

at least he qualified his reasoning based on the evidence as he saw it, also he wasnt as optimistic about silver/modern

[@ddougherty8266]

Agreed - That said, it's likely that all of the big dealers do the same... they make their living off of collectors buying things that they don't need. Millions of comics in personal collections - 100 times more copies than could be absorbed if they started to come onto the market. Prices would plummet, so the hype must be maintained. Buy what you want and don't pay a nickle over what you're willing to pay for a comic, and assume that it may someday be worthless, and you'll be fine. Comics are not investments - if collectors keep it in mind that the only people who make money from comics are the people doing it for a living, then they'll never be disappointed.