I Found an AWESOME New Comic and Collectible Shop… that Intentionally Prices their Comic Books LOW?!

Hey comic book and vintage toy fans! A new comic and collectible store opened not too far from me so of course I had to check it out! The comics and toys were incredible… but were his prices too LOW?
I interviewed the owner who has a fascinating history in the toy business, and when he asked me to help him price his silver age books I couldn’t say no! Check out the video to see this amazing store, the great prices, and what awesome books I brought home!
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[@Inkdnext]

You are the gold standard of how people should be. Keep rocking brother!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you!

[@lvdctrcntry]

@@lunchmoneycomics Mike is the Bob Ross of comic collecting

[@lunchmoneycomics]

@@lvdctrcntry I love my happy little comic books

[@victorsuarez1857]

Every time you post a video, you make me want to book a flight to New England to go comic shopping

[@fluxcap_collects]

Rick's store is what I've always imagined the perfect comic & retro toy store to be. Exhilarating video. Coming from a creative background, it's nice to see people like Rick get the spotlight here since key people from our childhood who worked behind the scenes on the properties we love rarely get acknowledged. Hope we see more of Rick!

[@DanQR5]

Finding good deals and finding key comics for cheap at strange and unusual places just hits different then buying comics at a comic con, online, on whatnot or even in an LCS. Like finding them at a barn, or a basement like Mike did, or a yard sale, an estate sale, or even in your great uncle's attic. Just hits different! Especially when you get them for almost zero dollars!

[@havis-gf5mz]

💯

[@crushlemons]

This is the type of Comic book shop I like every book is priced and no haggling, went to a new Comic book store over the weekend and none of the books were priced and when I went up to the counter to buy the books the guy pulled out his phone to check on eBay for the prices on the books I had to leave.

[@robertt9342]

I wouldn’t shop there either. Smart move.

[@paytonardoin688]

So refreshing to see shop owners like this actually do exist. Nearly impossible to find these days. Great pickups!

[@user-bi9fo3sx6l]

Amen

[@erraticstatic70]

i love that you seem like a very humble guy, and your willing to share your honey hole spots! you represent what the comic collecting community should be!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

I truly appreciate that!

[@BenjaminToz]

great job Michael, your honesty and support of local shops is what keeps them in business and gives us a place to go other than shopping on eBay and whatnot!

[@Gappasaurus]

Wow, blast from the past! 😳 I met Rik “J.E.” Alvarez at Botcon after his “Unofficial Guide to Transformers” book had dropped, like… 20~25 years ago?! Oh man i feel old 😅 Actually met lots of up-and-coming names in the community at that show, Rik, TF artist Dan Khanna, BBTS founder Joel Boblit, Alex Bickmore of the Super Toy Archive… good times 😌

[@scottduffy5552]

I think part of it is because of your platform and he knows you probably have a following and can bring him more business through this video and future trips to his store…but it’s also because of your aura and personality. You’re one of the most friendly and personable content creators I follow so it is no surprise to me you hit it off with this store owner and got a good deal.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

I really do appreciate that, I needed that comment today. Thank you!

[@bennydictusest]

I hit the jackpot on comics 2 times in my life. Months ago I found a Batman 181, first appearance of Poison Ivy at a garage sale in Ohio when I was visiting my sister who lives there. Well first I found the cover it was detached then I found the entire coverless book, complete pages with the pin up on another box. Paid $60 for it along with some vintage 80's toys! The 2nd time I hit treasure was 9 years ago. My neighbor at the time who was in his 60's was cleaning out his basement. Thank god he took put those comics in a transparent trash bag and thank god I saw him take it out of his house. He was about to throw them into the trash because he said his wife wanted them thrown out because they were cleaning the clutter in his house. Those were his childhood comics!!! I found an ASM number 1-70 complete run along with a few other vintage comics!

[@jebtan2001]

What a great shop! Rick, what a nice guy! I was salivating over those DCs and crime comics. Anything by Gil Kane I can look at all day long. You are a good guy Mike. Help this guy out, he deserves success. Genuine geezer. Great show as always. Cheers mate.

[@charliedogg7683]

Phenomenal comics. Rummaging through piles of disorganised comics can be just as much fun as buying and reading them - it's the thrill of discovery.

[@barrysaide]

My god. I would drop $2K in this store, and feel like I got a good deal. What a reasonable person with reasonably priced books. He has comic con prices in a comic book store. Who knew!?

[@BretBrooks]

Why can't I have stores like this close to wear I live! I am in awe and jealous. On the plus side, the wife is thankful for not living in your part of the country, or we would be broke!

[@DanQR5]

You gotta look and look. Look not just in comic shops but look in your family's or friend's attics or basements, look in schools, old library's, mabe befriend a senior citizen who read comics as a child coz they might still have those comics stored away in their house collecting dust!

[@MostlyMajestic]

Awesome episode. I love that you share the love with the community. Keep being a better person.

[@thewalruswasjason101]

He told him his prices were too low so he went back and raised them all.

[@Sainfinitum]

So, this is the first video that I stumbled upon of yours. It makes me really excited to see more of your content. In this hobby, there are so many people looking to turn a quick buck that many people miss what collecting is about. The joy, the excitement, the thrill of finding that personal grail, and most importantly, sharing that passion with others. You and Rick have shown that. I look forward to more of your videos in the future and contacting HasBeen to see if I can find my next grail!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you so much for saying so, and I hope you enjoy the content!

[@paytonardoin688]

Moving from Texas to western Mass rn

[@michaelsaritelli]

I think you deserve the same credit as you gave Rick. He does seem cool and honest. You sharing and helping is just as cool. I am coming home to N.E. at the end of the month. I am driving up to see Rick, I hope I bump into you. I cannot wait to visit this store. Thank you for sharing. I am also a New Sub! I look forward to future content.

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thank you so much for the great comment and the sub!

[@tonymiles273]

Sounds like a great guy and an absolutely awesome store!

[@SideQuestComicsChat]

Cool store! Some huge books in there, but I would come out with more than books. All those toys are in great shape and it would be hard to resist so much of that Kenner stuff!!!❤

[@leeniren3706]

Amazing that you are sharing with us in the community, unfortunately many of us are not in New England and cannot benefit

[@kevinyoung9557]

This store rocks.

[@GoodysResale]

That's Awesome Mike I saw the Facebook Marketplace ad for his store too and have been meaning to get there since I live in the area as well and of course you found it first 😂 it's awesome seeing you help out the local guys you are truly a representative and gold standard of what people in the community strive to be. Still hoping to run into you one of these days. Keep being you man and happy Hunting 😁

[@Joeboyscomics]

Incredible prices and wow, wow to everything in there!! And just pulling great stuff from everywhere!!

[@joeydelpercio1581]

Hey Mike, just wanted to say I’ve been binging your videos for the last few weeks and you’ve rejuvenated my feelings for collecting. I’m only 22 years old but I stopped buying books a while ago but now I’ve had the urges to go out and find good books cheap and build an actual single issue collection. Currently my goal is to complete the Power Man and Iron Fist run and I’ve already secured the pricey issue #50 for only $10!!! In just a few weeks I’ve managed to get around half the run with $7 being the most I’ve spent per issue, many less than $1 now. Just wanted to say thank you for making me enjoy the hobby again and keep up the great hunting content!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

You’re very welcome and thanks for the amazing comment!

[@RG_iiTGrimmy]

so jealous! rick is a awesome guy! definitely would love to have that kind of shop around!

[@ThingComics]

Awesome!! And this is how it should be, all around goodness!

[@MarcSpectorComics]

Awesome finding a new shop near you and the shop had soo much great stock in there great vidoe mike!

[@robphoenix1182]

ASM 67 is a super amazing grab!!😮 I would have grabbed up the 1st Mirror Master in a heartbeat!! He is my favorite Flash villain.

[@daveofford]

This was amazing! It’s been 30 years since I had an LCS that gave me the feeling you conveyed so well in this video. Loved it!

[@gaistrop]

Man, if still lived in New Hampshire I would be there in a heart beat to buy so many of those comics. I love the old 12 cent comics and don't buy many others.

[@BrokeBoyComics]

Wow that’s absolutely insane! What an awesome looking store and incredible prices! Always happy to see another great store opening. This is adding to my list of stores to visit. Great pickups!!

[@grumpyiam6300]

Another awesome video Mike 😃 Rick is a collector’s dream, great stock priced to sell. This will bring customers back over & over. Plus you’ve made another great contact/pal. Can’t wait to see more footage.

[@grumpyiam6300]

Thanks for the ❤ Mike, makes my day here in the U.K. 😊

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Well then here’s another one!

[@grumpyiam6300]

@@lunchmoneycomics 😆

[@nickmort1197]

Rick sounds like the sort of person you want to sit and talk to and listen to all his stories! What a fantastic person and he has a wonderful shop. Look forward to seeing the other videos you make with him.

[@aidanumpherson]

As you were going through those books my thoughts and emotions can only be described by one emoji: 😲

[@upnorthcomics]

Great shop, great books, great prices, and great dudes! What more can I say. Keep being your genuine self mike. Thanks for taking us along on the journey 🙏

[@billyrod1980]

Dang Mike you got a lot of great shops to buy comics in your area. Would love a place a Hasbeen that actually priced their books to sell and also open to trading!

[@philipowen-keepers]

I will be stopping at the shop. I saw a few DC Action Comics I want in this vid and as a comic artist, I think I'll see what his framing prices are.

[@williamoscar1234]

LMC I am about to have to take a road trip to the northeast!!! Those books were crazy.... the mirror master book literally made me jump out of my chair

[@leighwestfall1578]

After seeing this video I really wanted to stop by this store. My dad and I were at my sisters house in maine for Father’s Day and were heading home back to Orlando Florida the next day. I checked our route home and noticed that Ricks shop was just off the highway a little ways and thought how cool it would be to stop in and check it out on the way home. Great shop lots of great comics. I purchased a good stack of comics lots of great stuff. Seems I was a little late. Rick said it was the busiest day he’s had so far at the shop. Even had people waiting for him to open. I still got a lot of really great stuff but a lot of the really good books were already sold. Great video, great content, really cool how it all worked out. If you’re ever in the central Florida area I own Living Dead Comics in Orlando Fl. Would be cool.

[@scottsimon615]

God, who doesn’t just want to hang with Mike all day? Fantastic new place! Thanks Mike! You are the best!

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Thanks! Come to Massachusetts, I’ll hang out with anyone!

[@abbasaref4815]

Another great video. I love it, makes me want to get on a plane and cross that big Atlantic pond and visit western Massachusetts just to visit these LCS’s but also the flee markets 😁. Thank you for another enjoyable video Mike.

[@thewalruswasjason101]

America is awesome

[@SikoGamer]

I jumped out of my seat when I saw that Flash 105. That’s the grail I’m currently chasing!

[@User8vfjhejf]

It's not a grail

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

​@@User8vfjhejfit's a grail to him and many more. I see you around here and there being a negative person. What's your problem, Bruce Wayne?! Get off here!!!

[@kevingendron463]

Awesome Mike, that's great! I will have to make the trip from CT. Thanks brotha! Nocolorbreaks

[@Lando452]

Wow great pickups as always, and awesome store, you guys on the east coast have all the cool shops, here in west coast its hard to find a decent lcs

[@GorbaducButton]

That’s fantastic, thanks for sharing

[@wolverado1322]

Cool store with a great name, awesome books at a great price and a really friendly owner! #ComicKarma

[@KATSEYEILLIT3]

I saw you at a comic show! Didnt know you were a short king! So that's why you love Nightcrawler, because his nickname is elf!

[@O_G_HELLBOY]

Again...sooooooooooo jealous of all of the stores you have available to you! Great content Mike. 👍

[@User8vfjhejf]

They''re everywhere in the New England Area

[@O_G_HELLBOY]

@@User8vfjhejf I'm in Florida and it's sparse.

[@garyinthefrozen]

I’m a Spider-Man collector Great pick ups Mikes!

[@comicspa]

Met Rik myself and like you said an all around great guy. His back story was so interesting so I was glad he had time to tell me about it. And you weren’t kidding about his prices. I picked up Tales to Astonish 41 which I was missing in my collection. Looks like you got some good ones also. Congrats Mike!

[@Batsforcomics]

Running into that situation was the best . The way it used to be and giving a fellow collector a break with the great books you picked up, was the icing on the cake. I am gong to visit that store!

[@darklinkosmar]

12:18 first appereance of Dr. Simon Hurt

[@Tosh16]

I'd love to spend my $ with this gentleman. And would love to hear some toy stories while I did. Being 16 hrs away makes that difficult though. I imagine he's gonna get alot of business very soon. Shops by me don't have nearly the quality titles he has. Usually a bunch of the same stuff you see everywhere and overpriced.

[@magicgeeks1955]

Looks like a great place! Have to check it out

[@GrumpyColoradoDad]

Love that store!! I will have to visit it come September!

[@A_Heathen]

The people that say oh why are you giving up a new honey hole are what is wrong with the world and collectibles good on you for promoting the guy store seems like a humble guy looking to make money while giving other people a great deal

[@glennlittle124]

Seems to be a common sentiment, but you're so lucky to gave such great places close to you. Made the trip to Greenfield( 2.5 hours) but this one is even further. Maybe on vacation! Lol! ASM is my favorite and loved what he had and what you got!! Another amazing video! Can't wait to see more!

[@purpleavenger1243]

I wish I could find Flash 105 in a box 😭🔥that’s actually insane my grail

[@marksiniard9731]

Wow, great deals

[@jthomascruz4890]

I love hearing stories like this, it sure gives you makes you feel like there are still some great people out there in the collecting community that just want to give back.

[@CharlesGoldSkinned]

Hmm, probably the nicest deals I got for comic books are at Joe's barn sale when I visited Florida. Do you know Angelo and Sara from The Comic Den KZbin channel? They got almost 20k subscribers. They frequently go to Joe's. He is an 80 year old man who has been a comic book dealer since the 1970's and he sells comics really cheap. Sometimes he gives them away for free! Joes does monthly barn sales of thousands of comics. It's a "honey hole". If any one of you in the comments are visiting Florida, just direct message The Comic Den on the location of Joe's comic barn sale!

[@KATSEYEILLIT3]

I love @the Comics Den!

[@user-bi9fo3sx6l]

This is easily the best comic story i heard in years. Your kindness towards rick quickly made me a subscriber to your channel. I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying your video and ricks kindnesses about giving books away to a mutual friend. I'm so glad you have another outlet in the new England area besides Superworld comics. I have Nothing nice to say about them. When they " price "comics online, they should stick to those prices. Not change them cause of a mistake on there part. They should Honor that original price. Now you have Rick's store and from what i seen so far, i recommend everyone to check out his place. Thanks again for this great video 😊😊😊😅😅

[@gdoggo2024]

LOL Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer reference.

[@LimitedInfinity9]

8:06 nice to see some golden age crime comics in the bunch! Crime Does Not Pay issues 54 and 67 sure caught my attention!

[@lvdctrcntry]

Amazing comic shop. I’m jealous I’m nowhere near there. Great books ya got at an even better price! I can’t wait to see what other gems ya find there in future videos.

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Oh how I would love to have those early ten and twelve cent Batman, Detective, Action, Superman, and early marvels fantastic and unbelievable!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness God of Thunder and Lightning

[@misfitmike13]

Because of this video, I called the store to ask about a few comics. He had one of comics I was looking for! Unfortunately, my terrible cell service caused me to miss out on the comic, but he was more than willing to work something out with me! I am in Oklahoma by the way lol.

[@AlbertMusso]

Great video as always, keep up the great work

[@DylanHodgetts]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@jayhays8267]

Thanks for this video! Wilbraham is my OLD hometown... it's a two-hour ride for me now, but when I'm visiting relatives in the area I will definitely stop in and check the place out!

[@user-ql4by3iw9d]

Scored a treasure!

[@erraticstatic70]

that guy is awesome! i wish i lived in your area, i would be in that guys shop every day! thats a good comic seller that i wish i had in my area!

[@georgedavis9975]

Wow, for single issue collectors Rick is a dream come true. Once again wish i could visit your area Mike. Truly awesome!!!

[@dansxmencomics]

Great comics and a great help to those around you! Enjoy the. We spot, my man! ❤

[@lunchmoneycomics]

i appreciate that that Dan!

[@donaldmiller9648]

I get nostalgia looking at all of the books I used to have three to four copies of each back in 1980s..hah. Especially the Spider mans but still have examples of some of silver age runs. Still have that key Action Comics book as kept some DC runs..nice variety ...Cool shop...

[@badbadandy73]

Hey Mike, idk what your plans are for Saturday but I'll be in Northboro at a small comic show. Called the 'Boro Comic & Card show 185 Otis St.. It's the 1st at this new venue and it's free.

[@xbamfedit]

it seems like massachusetts has all the good comic book places! guess it's time to move 🤣

[@DanQR5]

it's everywhere. You just gotta look.

[@macorourke2222]

So cool Brother! Love this adventure! Thanks always for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😎👍❤️❤️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️💯💯💯💯💯

[@user-is6cs2nu5s]

Great shop

[@synisterpeep339]

Man my dad would love that Magnus Robot Hunter. Ever since he retired from the military he has been starting to collect that series.

[@ruckus24]

Hi Mike, this was a great deal from someone who seems like he has a similar collecting philosophy to you. Please don't stress about "giving away a honey hole." What you can potentially bring in to the store in business far outweighs any static you might get from local collectors. One special request though. I know that LMC is primarily devoted to comics, but I'll bet you most of your viewers also collect action figures as well. Please, please, please let's see a slower pan around that amazing toy selection. Cheers, Dan.

[@DanQR5]

There are more honey holes out there. A lot more! We just gotta look hard and tlk to the right people. It happened to me yesterday!

[@robertt9342]

Keeping these places secret is selfish and hurts the business.

[@Kal-el_of_Krypton]

Another store i'm going to need to venture out to western mass to check out on ypur suggestion. Thanks Mike!

[@EvolutionaryComics]

Wow, man that's absolutely awesome Mike. great find. I sorta met a guy the same way and wish that we lived closer (his shop is an hour away from me), so that I could help him out as well. That is truly the fun part of collecting. The Discovery!

[@JHardy]

Those are my kind of stores! I need to come up to New England for sure!

[@RingsideRebel785]

Your videos have inspired me to finally go out and hunt down the other 7 issues of Devil Dinosaur

[@danh5070]

Wish I lived in New England. Hope Rick the best, used to be a framer as a part time job. Tell him to design frames where you can pull the comic out of the back and put UV or museum glass on so you can actually read them in the future and they’re protected from the sun. New revenue stream!

[@JMChick47]

Another fantastic video and and great find. So jealous!!

[@bradforddillman7671]

Great looking store for sure! Pretty sure those Bob Hopes are not by Owen Fitzgerald however. The covers are by Bob Oskner and Mort (MAD) Drucker. Fitzgerald did many of the earlier issues

[@jdharris2165]

WHAT! Another great copy of Amazing Spider-Man #50. Wish I lived closer. Phoenix, Arizona is too far away 😢

[@jay-remedy-plz]

Just a hop up the street from a mom and pop aquarium fish store that I frequent. Shout out to School Of Fish. Love seeing stores like this!

[@Exodus_comics]

Dream trip to the lcs 🥵 I live in TN and about to drive up

[@mikehaggs7721]

I might have to take a little drive up north ! killing it bro.

[@ryanbuell4692]

Love your videos brother, thank you for the great content and being both a scholar and a gentleman :-)

[@lunchmoneycomics]

Why thank you very much!

[@andresrienzi8518]

F terrificon! Keep buying from that guy!!

[@CharlesGoldSkinned]

I'm on the hunt for a Batman Adventures 12, first appearance of Harley Quinn in comics. It's value is around 600 to 2,000 USD, depends on the grade but I dont want to pay that amount for it. I know a lot of collectors who found that comic in the wild through a friend's closet or in a garage sale for very dirt cheap! It's a high print and hope to find one someday, I know I will!

[@jeffstanley6013]

Have a store similar to this near me: mostly vintage toys with some comic books. Unfortunately, they priced all their books during the comic boom and haven't updated their prices since.

[@rohn-zc5sx]

fantastic haul and cool place 💯👍

[@jayvalentine2046]

Jezuz those are good prices i would have bought half those books