100 Things I Wish I Had Known About Comic Collecting

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@MPScrimshaw
@MPScrimshaw 3 жыл бұрын
"Just cause it's old doesn't mean it's valuable" is something people need to tell antique shop vendors. I was in one yesterday with a stack of older Justice League, ASM, and Avengers titles, $5 each. Cool stuff but Google tells me they're all worth about $3. Come on guys.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Antique shops are TRIPPPINGGGG they have no idea how to price comics
@benportzer
@benportzer 3 жыл бұрын
I gotta tell my dad that because he basically says the opposite which is annoying af
@florianneumann9441
@florianneumann9441 3 жыл бұрын
Well, this sounds like some minor pricing issue that can be solved with basic negotiation... 5$ is not so far of for someone who has no glue. And never forget you don't have to buy right now, just because they are there at the moment - just walk if you can't get it for the price you're willing to pay. Also, a good thing is to tell them you would be willing to buy a bulk of them for a price and leave your card ( write the offer on the card ) and leave it there. A lot of times you're not talking to the person who can/want to decide that on the fly - but maybe come back to you after thinking about it.
@UpTheDown7
@UpTheDown7 3 жыл бұрын
You're complaining about a comic that's priced for $5 because google told you it was $3? Wut?
@robertt9342
@robertt9342 3 жыл бұрын
$3? What is older to you? Either the books aren't all that "old", or your expectations on pricing is way off.
@jackb8008
@jackb8008 3 жыл бұрын
I've been collecting comics off and on for over 40 years....all of your advice is spot on! Great video, great channel. Thank you.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!!!
@michaelemond7315
@michaelemond7315 3 жыл бұрын
I love the "mystery boxes suck" tip. You are paying a high price for comics you didn't specifically want. Even if it is a "good deal" - it is a good deal on things you don't want and wouldn't buy if you had known they would be there ahead of time. To put it another way - Would you buy a mystery box of groceries?
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
There's many reasons why mystery boxes are dumb haha - I was disappointed to the point of hilarity one time
@JediFarce
@JediFarce 3 жыл бұрын
This is true, but it does make for interesting KZbin videos.
@DW3010
@DW3010 5 ай бұрын
It depends on who’s giving the mystery box. I love spider Gwen, so I bought a mystery box last month, but two of the comics they showed would be in the box were two spider. Gwen variant covers, whatever else is coming in the box, I have no idea, But at least there’s something I want in it 😄
@StoicMadman
@StoicMadman 3 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes I have learned almost the exact same things over the past 6 years since I got back into this! I wish I could back in time and tell myself not to be so cheap and avoid buying the higher grade keys back when spending $50 on a comic was a lot for me! Great advice my man
@MrSintastic
@MrSintastic 3 жыл бұрын
Great list. Garage sales are a great source. I found the mother load this past weekend where there were 10 long boxes at 10 cents a book. I couldn’t believe what I found. Almost felt bad.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
DON'T FELL BAD THAT's AMAZING! woot woot!
@MrSintastic
@MrSintastic 3 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics check out the last 10 minutes of my last video to see what I got. A) I would greatly appreciate it B) you will be shocked and Awed! 😂
@binkysphinx
@binkysphinx 3 жыл бұрын
I have a real problem with this. So many people just don't know what they have and it gets confusing very fast when they try to figure it out. I've seen it, I've heard about it. They may have been desperate, they may have been strapped for time and couldn't do the research... It's one thing to score a deal when buying a collection from a collector, or buying at auction or through a retailer, but I think taking advantage of people's ignorance about what they possess isn't right. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the number of times I've told people to pull their books from sale and given them advice on researching values. It's the right thing to do. For example, imagine your family members struggling to deal with your comics after you died, or had some sort of debilitating illness...maybe your family is different, but my wife and kid don't know anything about the books I collect they'd likely liquidate them in a similar way and it irks me to know there a comic vultures out there, circling, waiting, ready to pounce on the unexpected.
@Darkglobe1977
@Darkglobe1977 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on a year. I really enjoy your videos. I'm glad it's more accepted to tell people you collect comics. Back when I first started I never told anyone apart from the locals at the LCS .
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Now it's COOL to collect comics lol
@barstoolentertainment
@barstoolentertainment 3 жыл бұрын
If you are collecting a run of comics, check to see if it is reprinted in an omnibus format. I was trying to collect Man Eating Cow, and could not find two issues. I just bought the omnibus reprint of the title, and gave up finding the two missing issues.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed - always good to see if it's reprinted so it's easily readable
@coydogf23
@coydogf23 3 жыл бұрын
Love your page, boss. Your videos are fun to watch, really really informative. Keep it up!!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@emmanuelcabrera1813
@emmanuelcabrera1813 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome list! I also tell myself 1) Resist Fomo! You missed out. It happens. 2) Books are written for trades, so you can get them to catch up on a run or you want to continue reading after the first issue. 3) Know your niche! Don’t let Fomo wreck your goals and budget! 4) Subscribe to newsletters to get a jump on books or key issues. 5) Order books directly from companies whenever possible (IDW). Crispier copies! 6) Have your family on standby when it’s only one per customer (i.e Usagi 20). Lol. 7) If you’re doing eBay, ask for more pictures, cover every angle- it’s your money, and ask,”any defects not visible in the pictures.”
@andrewcai5042
@andrewcai5042 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday James, also check your Instagram messages. Starting off I wish I didn't get so crazy with variants and mystery boxes.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
$%@^Variants! And will do! It's getting hard to manage all my dma lately I need a secretary hahaha
@chipsmith2256
@chipsmith2256 3 жыл бұрын
happy birthday, and thanks for the tips and always solid content!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chip!
@Band_Aid_Man_
@Band_Aid_Man_ 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! So I recently picked up 5 issues of Darker Image: first appearance of The Maxx, Deathblow and Bluudwolf! 4 of them are in the poly bag and one is not! Now my question is: I would like to get them graded, but do I submit them in the poly or out of it? That's always stumped because, well, you'd think the comic being in it's most original state would be king! But I'm stumped here! Please let me know, thanks.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Get em out of the poly bag! they only are going to have bad indentations because of it. I recommend getting it pressed
@Band_Aid_Man_
@Band_Aid_Man_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics Cool! Good to know! I'll get them out as soon as I can! thanks for your insight.
@wastedanguish9927
@wastedanguish9927 3 жыл бұрын
Tremendous list James! But you forgot the most important piece of advice, “The squirrels are ALWAYS watching!” Lol. Happy Birthday.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS
@catfancy1708
@catfancy1708 3 жыл бұрын
collecting everything for one character is expensive... I can confirm this, but I regret nothing. do you think you will be up for doing a monthly video reviewing other peoples collections ?
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
maybeeeee... that's actually not a bad idea... I know Batman Statue Collector does that!
@rugeorge2908
@rugeorge2908 3 жыл бұрын
Great (concise) Summary! Lots of credos I do live by. I loved #26 because all the shipping materials I receive that can be re-used, get re-used (eventually). I perceive my experience on #17 for the slight bindery tears is different but who knows for sure. They do always make me paranoid when I determine which books to send in for grading.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Hahah this was a bitch to edit but I wanted to make sure I got a good vid out as I won't be able to record due to birthday festivities
@ericturczynowsky3243
@ericturczynowsky3243 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday and congrats on 1 year anniversary of your channel...you might have left out an important tip; this is a hobby and hobbies are supposed to be fun, if you're not having fun it might be time to stop.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Great point! the moment it becomes a chore or stressful pick a different hobby!
@evanwilliams3895
@evanwilliams3895 2 жыл бұрын
I’d say for omnibus, store them on their side unless you have a platform to support the pages underneath. The weight of the paper will start to pull it forward and the spine isn’t gonna hold up overtime compared to a regular TPB hardcover
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 2 жыл бұрын
Good call, I don't think I knew that one actually
@evanwilliams3895
@evanwilliams3895 2 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics it’s one I learned very recently. Learn something new every day
@spinecheese
@spinecheese 3 жыл бұрын
I've been collecting most of my life and that list was not only spot on but also a good reminder to long time collectors. Great vid!
@scooobydoo27
@scooobydoo27 3 жыл бұрын
Great list! There's one very big one that you missed: BEWARE OF FOMO!
@jasonkurtzhall5375
@jasonkurtzhall5375 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Appreciate the info. I am an old guy but new collector. Just recently bought a friend's collection. Lots of silver and bronze age comics (not greatest shape) and some modern comics that are in much better condition. Key comics: 3x usagi yojimbo #1, new gods #1, 1st thor (1966 reprint)....and much more... im excited and about get some sent out for grading.
@fightthegoodfight52
@fightthegoodfight52 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I've only been collecting for just over 3 months, so I can definitely utilize lots of these tips as I continue to grow my collection. The large majority of my collection is for my personal collection. However, wherever possible, I still try to get the best quality possible where it makes senses. You never know what opportunity might present itself down the road. Also, I'm not sending any of my comics off for grading anytime soon, but I love to maximize their protection and also like to display several of them. To accomplish this, I use the Ultra Pro One Touch cases. They are very rigid and have UV protection. Another great option I've found for wrap-around comics are Comic Pro Line clear Backer Boards. I use the 80 point variety and they are pretty rigid!
@VidaDeRoman
@VidaDeRoman 2 ай бұрын
I'm new to comics and wish I knew the bag and board thing... I got 1,000 of the smaller current/standard size because google said if it's too big they slide around and get beat up... but what you said makes sense, I even thought that myself because when I buy online they usually send them in bigger size and usually the board gets damaged in the corners instead of the comics...
@RPRsChannel
@RPRsChannel 3 жыл бұрын
If your comic book has a hologram, it's better to slice up the bag on the side to get the comic book out than pull it up and out of the (tight) bag. Then you slide it back in. Then out again, ect. Many holograms get these horizontal streaks from being pulled in/out of the bag and I think that is why so many are 9.6's. Oh, and happy B-Day!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
This
@Joesomebody73
@Joesomebody73 3 жыл бұрын
honest question: where can I go BESIDES Ebay? I cannot find the books I want anywhere else
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
IG sales!
@RPRsChannel
@RPRsChannel 3 жыл бұрын
It seems you can press embossed covers. I don't quiet get how that is possible, but it's only foil that can't really be pressed, unless it's a very slow and cold press. I am sure no one who offers a pressing service will press an embossed, let alone a foil embossed cover. Too risky, even if it's possible. I will look into this. I've never tried to press an embossed cover.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Cold press foil can actually work - emboss can work only if you target certain spots but usually pressers say that you can't. Last time I sent one in it was returned to me
@LimitedInfinity9
@LimitedInfinity9 3 жыл бұрын
6:01 Are BCW boards truly acid free now? I remember seeing a thread on the cgc forum years ago about the ph/acidity levels of a few backing boards and BCW's didn't fair too well.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
BCW isn't the only options - there's other great companies that offer better solutions!
@robertt9342
@robertt9342 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure the BCW is just buffered on the surface.
@mcewb726
@mcewb726 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and congrats on 1 year. Huge growth and development in a short period of time! Hope you have many more great KZbin years to come!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! who KNOWS where we'll be next year
@graypliskin
@graypliskin 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthdays. Man I started collecting Vampirella and Red Sonja which means I have like a million variants on my boxes so everytime I go to my LCS I spend way too much.
@SyntheticDividend
@SyntheticDividend 2 жыл бұрын
you mentioned silver age for mylites and boards but when you show the photo you have standard comic sized mylites and boards. what do you recommend?
@mikegonzalez503
@mikegonzalez503 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday, my friend! I love your channel so much. The variant advice is the so true. I wish I hadn’t spent all that money on the black and white Batman 92 punchline cover
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
(It's still a cool cover) but yes def not worth that price!
@karlburkhardt9902
@karlburkhardt9902 3 жыл бұрын
My variant purchases are usually visually driven. The A cover still comes home though.
@jarredsmith4629
@jarredsmith4629 3 жыл бұрын
The regret part you said still gets to me cause i had a short box of all keys and needed the money and now those books are worth a ton more. Anyways i have been going bat crazy on batman keys and i was wondering can you do a video of all your batman keys???
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed - the biggest part of comics is being able to let it go
@philcamacho127
@philcamacho127 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday and 1yr YT Anniversary to you! Thanks for the wonderful 100 comic "secrets." These are great tips for new and long time collectors. Nice vid 👌😃
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much Phil!
@glenclark8696
@glenclark8696 3 жыл бұрын
Some great tips there. I laughed at once you go Mylar you never go back because it’s so true. I was intrigued by your It’s okay to store comics in binders tip. Could you do a video on that showing the final product and what supplies you use. I would be interested in knowing more.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I actually always used custom binders from Zazzle.com - best way I could get binders to my specifications
@therealpaulortiz
@therealpaulortiz 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video James! I've been collecting awhile and you bring up some avoidable mistakes I've had to learn over the years! Way to pay it forward!! Thanks!
@jackhole1979
@jackhole1979 3 жыл бұрын
Like the list! I don't agree with absolutely everything, but hey, that's ok! You can tell there's a lot of learned lessons in there. Also, wishing you a Happy belated Birthday James!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! and thanks man!
@allstarsteinman1
@allstarsteinman1 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday!! Great advice as always!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuu! I LOVE YOU GUYS!
@michaelhaigh4192
@michaelhaigh4192 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday James🎂. Another great vid. I like how you put a positive spin on collecting and acknowledge that there is a balance to real life. Keep up the great work my friend.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!!!
@robertbaker4811
@robertbaker4811 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid James and happy b-day sir! "Just cuz it's old doesn't mean it's valuable" I'm always trying to hammer that home with fellow collectors.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! and thanks my man! Your support has been amazing!
@milkdaily
@milkdaily 3 жыл бұрын
probably a stupid question but why is it bad to store books flat? i have most in a long box standing up but i do have some laying flat in a box, all bagged and boarded though
@milkdaily
@milkdaily 3 жыл бұрын
i just remembered why i have some laying flat in a box, they are golden age and didn’t fix properly in my long boxes. is it really a problem to store them flat? i never thought about it
@adriandqTR
@adriandqTR Жыл бұрын
I just bought some acid free polypropylene bags for my collection. Should I switch to something else? Are poly bags that bad?
@cjtrules1
@cjtrules1 3 жыл бұрын
Question about Mylar bags, when doing a little bit of research I've found people say they don't fit in the standard comic book long box. What do you recommend? Thanks man and I really appreciate these types of videos.
@kevingino-gino2610
@kevingino-gino2610 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday James! Sorry I wasn't able to leave a small message in the last video, had to fix something urgent. anyways, Happy Birthday and happy anniversary!!! 🎊🎂
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hope all is qell! Happy one year anniversary of channel to YOU guys as well! You're the reason I'm doing this!
@AidenHackley
@AidenHackley 3 жыл бұрын
Happy 1 year today James! Just in this first year alone you've done a great job with your channel and are really getting into your own style. I can't wait to see what you do in the future years!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I have so many ideas my brain is overloaded haha!
@jemagu6
@jemagu6 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday James! I've been enjoying your channel, despite that you're more of a DC guy and I'm almost exclusively a Marvel guy. Never been into statues, or DC, but that Flash statue is seriously awesome!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I've been dabbling with Marvel lately haha! thanks man
@thecomicsamurai
@thecomicsamurai 2 жыл бұрын
Hey James! Great stuff!!! Why do you say to end auctions on Sundays and Mondays between 7-9? Also, what time zone should we use? One last question: Why do you suggest to insure anything shipped over $50? THANK YOU! (I just listed 31 CGC comics on Ebay (Ending Monday between 7-9) and I'm going to have to ship them out soon. Any advice is very much appreciated!!!)
@native_nerd_comics
@native_nerd_comics 3 жыл бұрын
“Mystery Boxes Suck” hahaha The list was on point 💯
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@APG2112
@APG2112 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday MH! Hope you find some sweet books today🙌🏻
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I did indeed actually!
@BobShacklock
@BobShacklock 3 жыл бұрын
Good list! You said always buy #1s, buy #2s as well! The print run on #2 issues can be significantly lower than the #1 issue, possibly pushing the value up.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Good point!
@CleanBeanComics
@CleanBeanComics 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been collecting since 2016 (relatively new) and even I’m guilty of some of these to this day! Great video and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you!
@RalphBelkIII
@RalphBelkIII 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday, man! Thanks for the advice. I'm keeping this for anyone else coming back after a long break.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Please do! glad it helps!
@Amanda-if7ey
@Amanda-if7ey 3 жыл бұрын
Nice list. I appreciate that you condensed it and it's not an hour long video. Happy (late) birthday!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@geekimusprime
@geekimusprime 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats and happy birthday! I’ve been keeping books in polybags. Should I not? 😩 I’ll still get them pressed before slabbing.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Get em out!
@hieinh
@hieinh 2 жыл бұрын
The tip on submitting like comics, is early 2000s and the present fine to mix?
@reichertcomics3233
@reichertcomics3233 3 жыл бұрын
Great topic and thanks for the tips! The no tape when submitting to CGC is a great takeaway. Neve would have guessed!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AlexSzostak13
@AlexSzostak13 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video! (Some minor spelling errors, but my friends call me a grammar Nazi. I can't help it. Spelling errors JUMP out at me like a 10.0 on a CGC Slab!) Great Advice! I learn something new everyday! Hope you have a great Birthday! I think I just might see if I can sell the entire Batman Adventures 1-36 in one shot. Happy Birthday!!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I just noticed all that hahaha. Ugh that's a pet peeve too. Ah well. I finished up this video at 4am so I'm allowed a couple mistakes! 🤣🤣🤣
@drsinz79
@drsinz79 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday to you, and happy anniversary to your channel!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@potentialhotcomics2716
@potentialhotcomics2716 3 жыл бұрын
I like to add: If you think CGC is too greedy And CBCS's labels are boring And PGX slabs suck, .....there is an AWESOME option. EGS, just plain awesome and gorgeous labels.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
EGS is underrated! cool looking slabs but I doubt they'll take over the market any decade soon
@potentialhotcomics2716
@potentialhotcomics2716 3 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics true, definitely better than PGX
@tobiasbaumgartner8629
@tobiasbaumgartner8629 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome list! You have quickly become one of my favourite comic book channel. A question if a I have a comic that some one has written on will it get a blue label? And how much will it effect the grade?
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah - thank you Tobias!!! writing can get blue label but if it's a signature it may risk getting green... green labels hurt value of books pretty sharply
@tobiasbaumgartner8629
@tobiasbaumgartner8629 3 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics On my comics some one has written 23 but at least it’s small and in the corner. How much would that affect the grading if it gets a blue label? Thanks.
@jonhummel3639
@jonhummel3639 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Belated Birthday. 🍻 Marvel Comic Books being minted as NFT’s on the VeVe app, can’t wait!!! Great vid and info mate!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@zachbilinsky
@zachbilinsky 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday James !!! 🎂🎂🎂 and Happy Birthday to my favourite comic book channel on KZbin !!! 📚📚📚
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Cheers!
@Esteban_T
@Esteban_T Жыл бұрын
"Don't look back, look forward." Genuinely, thank you for that. It's been a rough few months and I've been stuck in the past. I think it's time I move on.
@joeythestuntmaster6210
@joeythestuntmaster6210 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday. Another fun and insightful video. I’m onboard with 99/100. eBay doesn’t suck, but does have it’s problems. Same goes with CGC.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I call it "FeeBay" hahaha - and thanks my man!
@MrRanman91
@MrRanman91 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you had a great birthday, and happy 1 year anniversary!!! Great list!!! Actually have that Supergirl Adam Hughes cover you showed. Mylar is great.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! and yes.... such a beautiful cover
@timdanner2596
@timdanner2596 3 жыл бұрын
My neck hurts from shaking my head in agreement for 11 minutes and 44 seconds, especially to eBay (there so many better auction sites) and...no tape!!!! Many of these I learned either decades ago when I was much younger than my current self or I've noticed since getting back into collecting after being out of it for 11 years. The silver age 3.0 and 3.5 grades being respectable grades is something I've come to realize over the last month and have been targeting issues in that range, particularly with Amazing Spider-Man. I've also realized recently, like you mentioned, that 9.6's are awesome.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
9.6s ARE awesome, they're identical to 98s basically! hahaha I'm glad you're in agreement
@CrescendoQuest
@CrescendoQuest 3 жыл бұрын
Yes bro! Congratulations on 1 year. Thank you for these morsels of wisdom!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
1 year...can't believe it. Thanks dude!
@HARL3QUINgaming
@HARL3QUINgaming 3 жыл бұрын
How about for trade paperbacks - would you still use Mylar instead of Poly?
@nicholaspalazzo8855
@nicholaspalazzo8855 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great birthday!!! Treat yourself to something nice.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will! some comics prolly hahaha
@justinshannon814
@justinshannon814 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday James and congrats on the one year anniversary of your channel! Lot of great advice in your video. I had always been a casual comic book collector until about 5 years ago. Action figures were always my big thing. When I first started collecting hard it was at the time of DC's Rebirth. I bought every variant of Batman 1 I could get my hands on and a bunch of the Harley Quinn #1 variants. I went to Baltimore Comic Con for the first time and got those Batmans signed by King and Finch and graded by CGC with no pressing of course. I did get a lot of 9.8s anyway but really...so what? I sold all but six of the slabs and ended up losing money on the deal. My time in Baltimore could have been soooooo much better spent buying keys at 2016 prices. Incidentally, the 6 books I kept were the Michael Turner variant and the sketch of it and 4 copies of issue A. I'm sure that Gotham and Gotham Girl will be showing up on the big screen any day now right? Lol. Like you said it is best to look at the future and not dwell on the past. I still had a great time in Baltimore (and in the subsequent times I've gone) and it was a learning experience.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Must not forget about gotham and gotham girl! (I'm not sure sure about those two) I actually LOVED the Tom King run but the first 6 issues were my least favorite
@AutomaticPoker
@AutomaticPoker 3 жыл бұрын
Pure gold. Thanks! (And Happy B-Day)
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! cheers!
@shawnmarcus8173
@shawnmarcus8173 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Brother !!! cheers to another year around the sun
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@LXA2008
@LXA2008 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best comic-related videos I’ve ever seen… and the CGC not UV resistant one had me laughing 😂
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, thanks my friend! lololol
@flynnryder6113
@flynnryder6113 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday bro! Just wondering why it’s bad to mix old and new books while submitting to cgc??
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
More expensive! They charge extra for handling if mixed
@flynnryder6113
@flynnryder6113 3 жыл бұрын
@@MintHunterComics didn’t know that thanks for the info!
@paulharper9711
@paulharper9711 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday James! This is a very helpful video. I know I’m going to have to keep referring back to it as a collecting tool. 👍🏻
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! cheers!
@potishen
@potishen 3 жыл бұрын
🥳 Happy Birthday ... very informative!!!!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@dannyj5608
@dannyj5608 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday! I watch all your videos with my two boys. You do a fantastic job. Looking forward to another great year ahead!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh - that's so awesome! thanks man!
@johnmonachelli9292
@johnmonachelli9292 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthaversary! Another great video! Thanks for all the tips!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
You got it John!
@toddmusic
@toddmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Best comic video out there right now. Keep it up man.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@SPalochik
@SPalochik 3 жыл бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES! Thanks for all the fantastic content you put out on the channel.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and THANK YOU for your support - you've been a supporter and fan for pretty much the entire year!!!
@funwithcomicsandtoys8752
@funwithcomicsandtoys8752 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday to you James. Really nice tips on this video appreciate it as always. I also feel what you're saying about getting a complete run of something if money allows. However in My experience For me it is The thrill of the hunt And pay off years later.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
The thrill of the hunt indeed. This is very very true
@andymanning4886
@andymanning4886 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday James! Great set of tips too.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Poohsoftserve
@Poohsoftserve 2 жыл бұрын
Fun video. Cuts straight to the meat. Media mail sucks cause you can’t use media mail for comics. It’s the USPS rule because of the advertising inside. Sellers have to package to make sure USPS doesn’t open to check contents. I’ve seen funny tricks like stuffing in old vinyl sleeves. I’d rather have comics packages safely instead of playing games for a couple bucks.
@dharmadank
@dharmadank 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Actually quoted linked this in one of my descriptions.Too good. And also just fun.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@karlburkhardt9902
@karlburkhardt9902 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday. Those are some great pointers. Media Mail sucks. Lol 😆
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
It really does lol
@LegionofComics
@LegionofComics 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video brother. Congrats on the continued success. #WeAreLegion
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Legion indeed - cheers for the support man
@James-os9ku
@James-os9ku 3 жыл бұрын
Great video,James. A lot of really valuable information here. Happy Birthday as well man !
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@FreeKeyLoowee
@FreeKeyLoowee 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice man, Happy birthday brother
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the birthday wishes Free Key!
@imdronedout
@imdronedout 3 жыл бұрын
Stan Lee would approve of this super slam packed video "nuff said" ! Happy B day James !
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! thanks mate
@GoldGauntletComix
@GoldGauntletComix 3 жыл бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS GOLD GAUNTLET!
@Tragiksouls
@Tragiksouls 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday to you and your channel!!!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@jackpot_heroes
@jackpot_heroes 3 жыл бұрын
"Mystery boxes suck" I love that one. Meanwhile don't mid me just wasting more money on one that is guaranteed to have less value than what I paid for it....yay?
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so done with mystery boxes lol
@oztiks1
@oztiks1 3 жыл бұрын
Great points...mystery boxes? I mostly agree,but there is 1 particular seller on ebay called 15maya, I have slowly purchased 4 mystery boxes,and I keep saving my money for more (I'm only 14,so yeah) I believe it's a woman,and she has the best mystery boxes I have ever seen,Unfortunately,she is away until the end of month,and I am counting the days until she's back. You should try 1, and make video for KZbin.
@robertt9342
@robertt9342 3 жыл бұрын
I have done ok. But usually the value is only like 20% above, but you’d be better off paying for something you actually want.
@soldjer21
@soldjer21 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips James always good stuff, what type of mylars are you using can you post a link. Thanks
@KimNguyen-zm7gi
@KimNguyen-zm7gi 3 жыл бұрын
Words of wisdom from time and experience. Wheelie says, “find friends today”. Thank you for your videos.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Love that! Thanks Kim
@mikegattis9411
@mikegattis9411 3 жыл бұрын
Great video…Happy birthday!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!!
@Riel2Reel
@Riel2Reel 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday, James! Enjoying the content. Cheers!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Cheers mate!
@alexarevalo5695
@alexarevalo5695 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Recently discovered your channel, but I've been working my way through watching almost every video. Keep it coming!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you! more to come! after I get nice and birthday drunk that is
@joelatorre
@joelatorre 3 жыл бұрын
Words of wisdom right there! Happy anniversary and happy birthday to you bud! You goin anywhere to hang out in the Doylestown area tomorrow? Lol
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Actually my girlfriend has me for the day and it's a complete surprise, so I have NO IDEA what I'll be doing and where!
@ronweaver4135
@ronweaver4135 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I love this channel. Keep up the great work.
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@morgant5160
@morgant5160 3 жыл бұрын
great advice and Happy Birthday!!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
You got it Morgan T!
@CallenLowe
@CallenLowe 3 жыл бұрын
Man, some great advice!! Happy B-Day! Also congrats on the youtube year, lookin forward to the next year!
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Who knows where we'll be by then!
@Jagdosh
@Jagdosh 3 жыл бұрын
The variant tips were personal attacks LOL
@MintHunterComics
@MintHunterComics 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha screw vars man
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