NEW Comic Book Collectors Are LEAVING the Hobby

[@GemMintCollectibles]

It’s crazy to look at your background and see you taking shit about me.

[@codsworth9950]

For real. This is ridiculous, Gem. I’ve never once heard you say to run out and buy a book because it’s hot. This is a straight up hit piece filled with bullshit.

[@howlettcorps5996]

Good ol disingenuous stinkygoose likes to make drama. Those books DID spike and people DID make money. Now that the market is cooling you are blaming people that reported on the stats for your own decision. No one forced you to buy. Be a man and own up to your own decisions. This video is just click bate to get people mad.

[@uglyewok6715]

Take it in good humor Gem….we all still love your videos.. especially about statues, omnibuses and when you interview people. You’re at your best when you are doing your own thing. I personally love when you are on the con floor interviewing different studio reps or creators like McFarlane. Your series from Brazil was great. Hoping more creative companies would hire you for on-camera promotional work…because that is what you are excellent at.

[@ShaneMatlock]

​@codsworth9950 If Gem only covered statues or did comic or omnibus reviews and overviews I personally don't think he would have contributed to this but his appearances on Comictom are absolutely part of the problem that Stickygoose is talking about. I don't think anything he does on his own channel is part of this and I'm a subscriber. I unsubbed from Comictom and Very Gary a while back because I realized they don't really cover anything I love about comics and contribute to the kind of speculator crap that made comics almost die in the 90s. I do think Sticky featuring Gem so much in this video is a little disingenuous when it probably should have been Comictom but I have to admit it made me laugh. It seems like Gem manages to show up whenever anyone talks shit about him as he and his wife showed up in the Epic Collection group when it happened there when he's never even had an Epic Collection that Marvel didn't send him. But, like I said, I still sub to Gem as I enjoy his omnibus overviews and reviews. I'm not a hater at all. I don't hate Very Gary or Comictom either but that type of speculation comics tube isn't for me and I think it hurts the hobby as much as it helps it by driving sales.

[@jimmyhayes6017]

It’s all factual tho which is why Gem had to comment if it was all bs and noise he’d have just kept it moving. Remember that, anyone who reads this comment. 👋

[@pbales8951]

The problem with these new comic book collectors leaving the hobby is they aren't actually leaving the hobby--they are bailing on a bad business decision. The hobby is collecting comics for your own enjoyment. Collecting comics with the hope of selling them for a profit later on is not a hobby, it's a speculation business. So, they could have just done the same thing by buying stocks, getting nervous, and selling too early because they thought it was going to be a quick buck.

[@WilldonDowling]

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[@Flamehead315]

Anyone who is selling a few years after getting into comics is exactly who I'm excited to leave. I don't need people in my hobby making it more expensive. If you're worried about the value of your comics long term then you're a money collector, not a comic collector. I wish every comic was a $1 because I don't have any plans to sell mine.

[@deerichardz]

I think most collectors initially 'evolve' over a few years, as they get to see what they really like. I sold books where I've lost interest, and bought into another title or genre and had no regrets.

[@arthurfleck4320]

Comics are nowhere near as bad as cards when it comes to this...

[@bujindork]

I recently got back into comics and after a few dumb purchases I realized I just liked to books I though were awesome back in the late 80s/early 90s. So I just buy those graded and from that time period they are pretty cheap.

[@uglyewok6715]

I’ve been Collecting comics since early 80’s… I’ve seen it all.. but this generation of KZbin grifters takes the cake. Every book is a key… every book has a 1st appearance and is going to be the next big thing. I never bought into their hype and used car salesman approach. I just buy what I like.

[@Shortboxshark]

Snake oil salesmen the lot of them! I’ve collected comics since I was a kid and I’ll never stop! I just ignore these clowns. I feel sorry for people new to the hobby.

[@angelvalle9963]

Amen you are the goods my friend I feel you on every word .

[@ShuggsComicsandStatues]

I just Buy because I like them, and had them as a kid, not to make money out of them. All the Comic KZbinrs do this for click bait! 😊

[@UnearthedFilmsMedia]

If they're 35 years old... they are newbies and that's who has most of the channels. LOL

[@webb3201]

I totally agree…..cant believe how many “Keys” are out there lol. One moron was looking at “keys” from the 90s. Every book in the 90s was mass produced….its crazy. These people that have gotten into the hobby over the last few years of free money are feeling the pain of a slow economy.

[@SinbadComics]

I'm still amazed at the people who can't spot a snake oil salesman. There's just something about them that sets off alarm bells.

[@bcash1994]

You can NOT go into a single comictom whatnot sale or Davisrider and not fee this. It’s funny because people are catching on. And the sellers just double down on the car salesman tactic.

[@papakencomicsandmore3585]

I'm so glad I got into comic books in 2020. I don't think I'll ever leave the hobby and I'm glad that we're in a price decline. It benefits me greatly when it comes to buying keys. And filling those holes in runs that I'm looking for. Plus there's always going to be a different style of collection to look for a different genre such as the Marvel 25th anniversary style books or the bubble gum books. And right now I am getting into Omnibuses, which is a great way to be able to read all those old books from the '60s and '70s without paying a million dollars to read the run

[@doorsfan173]

I love that! The fact that you're actually reading the books tells me you're in this for a love of the medium. I don't mind if folks collect as cover collectors, or just like keys, whatever floats your boat. I just can't get behind speculation or people that treat comics like it's the S&P 500 - just buy into that if it's what you want lol. I've been an on/off collector my entire life (really just taken some small breaks when finances required). I got back in during the pandemic, and I'm so glad to still be reading and collecting.

[@codsworth9950]

This is just a hit piece on other comic KZbinrs. The shift in the market is not because of speculation. The entire industry has always been fueled by spec. Most of the price correction is due to so many new collectors getting into it during the pandemic. Everyone was stuck at home and they were looking for something to do to pass the time. Sales skyrocketed. Now that everyone is back to their everyday life, they’re realizing they might not want them or maybe they need the money due to inflation on everything else in life.

[@uglyewok6715]

Speculation was a major driving force of the Covid comic bubble… especially tied to the MCU… but now that the MCU is circling the toilet bowl at the moment and ..as you say… people have other things they must spend their money on… the market has way more supply than demand. Plus.. every Tom, Dick and Harry thought they would jump in and become dealers/sellers… way more comics out there than people that really want them.

[@iceman2796]

100% agree with you!!! Morons with a few extra bucks got in and thought they would become rich. These are the same idiots with everything else in life. I had to work the entire time the scamdemic was going. I didn't get time off of work to sit in front of a computer. I stayed away from the huge bubble. I'm trying to get books on the cheap right now!!! I'm not going anywhere.

[@horvathsogranfume658]

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[@codsworth9950]

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[@codsworth9950]

@@horvathsogranfume658 I call it as I see it. Apparently you use outdated memes instead.

[@EternalNightsCollectibles]

Going to be blunt here. Gem Mint, Comic Tom, Very Gary, are all resellers not collectors of comics. Gem Mint used to do a lot more Whatnot, but has stopped that and even isn't sponsored by them anymore. In fact, he barely makes any content now. ComicTom is a reseller and pushes all the things so he can sell them at his price. Very Gary is also a reselller, but he actually does look at the history of the book price wise and prices accordingly.

[@jaya076]

100% right man

[@Caseshells123]

Not at shows I seen him all the time at shows around here and I have not bought 1 book as it’s 20-30 percent cheaper on eBay

[@tikertiker2]

Old school comictom was awesome, I still watch his early day videos of 3-5 years ago. Bags and boards podcast, especially with the golden age guru. You’ll see his voice wasn’t even animated, and he was just talking about the hobby. Really good stuff. The new version, as you said, is just looking to sell his exclusives. I don’t see anything he broadcasts in the past 2-3 years, all just hyping for money in his pocket

[@EternalNightsCollectibles]

A lot of it has to do with Whatnot. When Whatnot hit, it was a way for folks to make a lot of money very quickly and artificially drive prices up past the normal price. Then Whatnot was like, hey we want to make exclusives and push them, let's bring in some of the bigger sellers to do so.

[@nikholman1287]

Professional grading is what ruined the hobby. A key that was an affordable $100 becomes $5000 after grading and even raw issues go up to $500. I’m making up numbers, but you get the idea. Can anyone honestly tell me there’s an $800 difference between a 9.2 and 9.6? It’s all a scam.

[@JoeCasnaw-xe1pz]

This is when the kids discover The Speculator Bust of the 90's

[@jimbomba4365]

As someone who lived through the Bubble Bursting after the Speculator Boom, it was easy to see the warning signs that the collector's market was heading back in that exact same direction. Most of the same mistakes were made again, most of the same people remained willfully ignorant because they were making money and that's all they cared about. Thankfully, if this is rock bottom then the market is nowhere near as bad as it was after the Bubble Burst back then. This time it's only affecting the "Blue Chip Keys" and the books the influencers spent all those years pumping up, but in the mid '90s EVERYTHING CRASHED. New issues, back issues, the indies, every company and every genre. If it was newsprint held together by staples, the demand was gone. If anything, the market is getting off light with this "market correction."

[@jimbomba4365]

@@jackiechun6540 Allow me to clarify. Yes, the losses from the collectors who invested in these big money books and graded slabs is bigger than those who invested in the spec books of the '90s. Without question. What I meant was that the overall drop in value of comics from major keys to box filler was more drastic in the '90s, and it did more damage to the comic book industry for both the back issue market and new comic publishing. My apologies for the confusion.

[@JoeCasnaw-xe1pz]

@@jimbomba4365 If your buying Keys Slabbed. They are a decent investment. If your buying a new #1 1:100 Variant. That book has nowhere to go but down

[@themanimal4667]

I’m just here for the comments lol

[@timo7203]

At what point is it the fault of the buyer? If someone is stupid enough to drop any amount of money on something to flip, then it's their fault. As you said, Very Gary, always tells people to do their own research. What else do you want them to say?

[@loki2stunt]

If you were in it for the cash then you're a clown to begin with...... what happened to the love of stories and art?

[@1297skypred]

I may be in the minority but I disagree with your takes. Not every comic collector is trying to flip and make money. If something grows in value awesome but I buy what I like because of the story. I buy what I want to read and ONLY what I want to read. Everything in ny collection means something to me outside of just being a market opportunity

[@iceman2796]

I highly doubt you're in the minority. I agree with you completely. I used to follow Sticky Goose, I unfollowed a while ago as I don't like his negativity. He's not an expert by any means. I was collecting before he was born. I only watched this video because he has pictures of three prominent people in this hobby. Sticky has a negative opinion that some people flock to. He rips on very Gary who is a seller. The keyword is seller. He's not here to make friends. He's here to make money. You need to know this hobby can be for fun or blood money. I'm here for fun. People who are new to the hobby need to ask people who are collectors about what to do and not to do. Don't follow KZbinrs who do this for a living on what to do. Watching people who are getting out of the hobby with a stack of new books that will never be worth anything doesn't bother me.

[@codsworth9950]

@@iceman2796 100 percent! I just unfollowed now because of this video. Overall, the hobby is very friendly place and a lot of fun. I’ve met some of the nicest people at comic shops and shows so the kind of negativity in this video is extremely off putting. I could understand if he was personally wronged by one of the KZbinrs he’s talking about, but to make a video targeting them as if they are everything wrong with the hobby is just absurd. I’d say this video brings more divisiveness to collecting than anything they’ve ever done.

[@casino_comics]

That's why I have stopped watching a lot of channels. It's like everything is a key and they are pushing books.

[@dlv0187]

same here

[@jaya076]

That’s why we watch the goose

[@codsworth9950]

I mean, you don’t have to buy them. Essentially, they’re only reporting the biggest movers on eBay each week. I’ve never once seen any of them saying “Buy this new key!” This can appeal to you or not, but I use that information to look at price increases in the market in case I want to sell a book. A lot of the time Comic Tom will specifically say not to buy a book because it seems like it may be at its peak.

[@GHOULGUYLOL]

@@codsworth9950it’s not really eBay, it’s 96% “Key collector” and that’s a fact. This is a big reason on why I stopped watching most of these channels.

[@thorodinson5520]

Gem Mint tricked me into buying a Richard Simmons comic book for $250!

[@C0nspiracyNy]

Not all of us who has been collecting for years is in it to flip books, that statement should be aimed at all of the 2020 boomers who jumped on the comic book and also the sports card wave, these books are Art pieces, regardless if a book jumps up in value because of spec, a good portion of us still actually like collecting comic books, its not about how much money you can make off of it, now if you hit the jackpot then cool, but to say all of us are in it for some type of profit gain is completely false

[@AaronAWeiss-of3ox]

I sold 90% of my collection and no longer purchase comics. All the negativity surrounding the hobby kills the joy and CGC is a straight up scam. Aside from health, time is the most valuable commodity and I am not wasting mine on this hobby. I hardly even watch youtubers anymore.

[@artesiabulldogs]

You sure right about time being the most valuable commodity. Good Point.

[@angelvalle9963]

Everything has its time and you had yours with comics no shame in that brother I can respect it.

[@Slammediadotca]

I don't understand how other people's negativity can affect your love of comics?? Maybe you never loved them? Who cares what others think about a hobby you love? It is mainly a solitary hobby that for me the joy could never be killed by anyone.

[@LanceMartin-gn3fi]

If I may ask why did u quit collecting and how did you sale your collection ? I have also quit and want to sale mine. My books are all raw copies.

[@yungyetti1679]

I buy to read. Lol I go weekly to my lcbs. When they have sales I’ll buy back issues. But I buy for the stories

[@slickjolly]

Every influencer out there is monetizing their status in some way either via KZbin paybacks, to their resale business, to their pressing/cleaning business, to their affiliations with CGC. It's unfortunate to me that collectors don't insist on the influencers disclosing their conflicts of interest. You're right though, I am a fairly new collector after getting back involved early last year and found all of these folks and ended up spending tons of money on WhatNot and eBay on stuff that I will never see any return on. Luckily, I've never really seen this hobby as an "Investment" like so many of the influencers in the community like to make it out to be. I collect what I like and expect that even if the value goes to zero, I'm still going to enjoy it.

[@ItsCactu5]

The hypocrisy is crazy.

[@MattMatt77]

This happens with many things people just need to be smart with their money and actually appreciate what they're buying. I have seen times with classic cars where the market would be down on that vehicle so nobody would want it and then a few years later it would spike by almost double. Also to add when a market is down not many people want to stick in it because it's shamed upon to like something that's not popular

[@copy801]

You literally said in the video that you bought the collection of someone who wants to get out of the hobby. You buy a collection to sell the parts and make money off of it. Then you go on about people who do similar things, which invalidates your original point.

[@barstoolentertainment]

What is going on with all the current comic book industry is the same thing that went on during the 1990s. Variant covers, exclusives, etc. Death of Superman was the big hype book, people were going to be wealthy in 20 years. This is a sad thing for the hobby. It can now happen at a much greater speed with the internet. Biggest lesson I learned when I started collecting 40 years ago, don't treat comics like stocks. They are not pure investment, comics are entertainment you might invest in. If the price never goes up, you at least got the enjoyment factor.

[@BryanH63]

I got back into collecting last November after 32 years. After my son was born I sold off my HUGE collection worth big bucks. I shake my head seeing what they go for now. Anyway, getting back into collecting, I have started off collecting 3 titles, 2 of my all-time favorites and a newer title that is pretty vast. I would have been ok had I stuck to that but NO, I go on Wednesday (New Comic Day) and have been spending $60 to $150 a week.. I can't do that! Starting to question myself for jumping back in!

[@uglyewok6715]

A turd is a turd… no matter how many times you claim it’s minty fresh.

[@lazarusxtc]

A lot of new collectors got burned pretty badly in the comic book boom.

[@berardoferrari]

same with video games and crypto!!!LOL!!!!!

[@user-bp2mi1nt3c]

Well, I have laid off buying since I got some great deals, just holding and waiting for the market to rebound, but I still love comics. Horrible time to sell, but people are spooked because of all the KZbin hysteria. And I started in 2018 again after 2 decades. I definitely didn't know what I liked, but I took it slow. Did fall victim to the speculation, KZbin videos, variant and retailer covers. I didn't spend too much, but I figure there is always a learning curve in anything you do. And comic collecting is highly subjective to each individual. But I figured it out. Didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth at all, it's how I learn, jump in and do it, just be cautious! Certainly wasn't buying any blue-chip keys!!

[@dhyde9780]

Buying anything based solely on the influencers opinion, then you are not a real collector. Sorry. But real collectors buy what THEY like. Not what someone says is the next big thing. If you don't know what you like, you go into a comic book store and buy some new issues for cover price. You as a person know what you like and the covers alone would call to your attention. You don't need to buy slabbed books. Plus I don't get people that slab everything. If a book isn't valued at least double the cost of slabbing then it's a waste of money. I have to correct you. I don't care and never have if my comics go up in value. But yes, I do keep them in the best possible conditions.

[@DanSchawbel]

No he brings up a good point. People didn’t know any better and were taken advantage of.

[@GHOULGUYLOL]

Firstly, I respect your opinion. Secondly, to each their own, respectfully. I have no problem with individuals who prefers to slab their books. I myself is one of many who does… 😅 For me it’s not about the money, it’s more about protecting that book, its history and content. For protection we use to place our comics in a shoe box 📦 or wherever possible, as long as our comics are safe, right? We can argue that “at least we can take it out of a box and read compare to having to break opening a slab like a piñata 🪅 “ and I would agree, wholeheartedly. But everyone has their own choices to make in whatever it is we do. So let’s respect each other’s decisions.

[@dhyde9780]

@@GHOULGUYLOL Good ole Ultra Pro Comic Preserver and One Touch UV protected slab from ultra pro and I'm good. No risk taken. And way cheaper. Food for thought.

[@Slammediadotca]

I have never bought a slabbed book but I have no problem with them. I own 4 slabbed books that I owned myself since I was 13 years old and I wanted to make sure they stayed in as good condition as possible so I sent them to get slabbed. I don't care if they are worth double what that cost because I am never selling them. They have sentimental value to me so it wasn't a waste of money for me.

[@Rush_yt1]

All the guys you are talking about have always said to do your own research. There are two reasons to get into this hobby: 1. you read and love comics. I buy comics every week to read KNOWING in six months most of this will be in a dollar bin, but I do it for the enjoyment. 2. You buy comics to flip to make money. If that is you, you know the risks and have taken it into account (or should have). I think you are giving these guys to much credit to swing the market. And my last point, its hard to take you serious with that hat on, but I do enjoy your channel.

[@reeftheseaforever]

the spec game is part o the comic book collecting ethos .. collecting since the 80s !!

[@codsworth9950]

Exactly. I’m not sure why everybody thinks this is something new. Hell, just going back to even the 90s you can see that trend. Everyone and their grandmother ran out to buy up copies of X-Men #1, Death of Superman and Youngblood.

[@yourlocalnemesisllc]

Collecting since the 90s, I just buy what I like and buy only the keys I want to own. I talk to other readers about the cool storylines they like or recommend. It’s easier to think for yourself and not buy into whats only popular. It’s what kept me around all these years.

[@DAnoChannel]

Exactly this

[@DeckDivMiniatures]

I was taught that if I have nothing nice to say I shouldn't say it. Both sides may be missing the point... If you want to buy to flip and make a quick buck.. do it. If you genuinely enjoy comics as a hobby then do it...I don't believe either side is wrong. Why not just leave speculators to speculate and readers to read? That's the beauty behind all of it and in both scenarios there are lessons to learn financially, professionally, and personally. Aspire to inspire and improve the next generation. I watched the full 11:02 and you actually seem like a pretty decent and honest person but the channel bashing and name calling of other creators shows a lack of integrity and discipline. For that it lessens the likelihood of me supporting your channel. My point being, you are creating the argument that the other influencers are wrong because they were possibly being nefarious, that their collecting/investing advice was possibly bad, and because of that new collectors are leaving the comic book hobby. There could also possibly be an argument made that you are nefariously using these creators in hopes of gaining traction to the right audience and also to gain publicity. I am not accusing you of doing that but that is how some may see it. I do think you make good content in terms of subject matter interest and content quality so I'm writing this as a piece of constructive criticism.

[@angelusmayella5096]

I used to think about collecting for sale. Now can't say that people are lying bro, Because i no longer care for the price of the book. After all, when I started it I purchased them for under 2 dollars and now is worth more than that. As a collector, i enjoy reading and keep it with me, however, if my children want to sell that is on them but for me, value is nothing to me, for real.

[@silk5627]

Someone new to collecting comic books should buy what they like to read. The stories are what these comics are all about. Buy the books containing the characters you enjoy. If you’re interested in this type of forum purely as an investment, you’d be better off buying original comic book art.

[@deerichardz]

Spot on. I think many new collectors are confused, and some tend to think they need to have books slabbed and slapped with a 9.8 label , and nothing less.

[@Drysdalien]

I was a collector as a kid but i really got into comics as an adult about 10 years ago. I'm a reader collector, so everything on my pull is for reading, then bag & board. I only buy what i like and want to read. Im fully in the school of "If my book goes up in value, great. If it doesn't, that's fine too."

[@stevechow2992]

Thumbs up!!! You got balls to say stuff that might piss ppl off, but you ALWAYS bring up points to chew on. Ppl may not like what you say, but here they are... watching your videos.

[@StraitTalkMedia]

Very good commentary I really enjoy your videos..I remember that feeling when I first started and when you develop the taste and vision of your collection you realize you have all these damn books I dont really want that somebody else convinced me to buy😢

[@madmanelsd123]

It was just a mid life crisis that happened during covid

[@tomviencek6340]

So I've watched a few if your videos. You seem to mean well, but damn dude you're kinda depressing. If someone bought a Hulk 181 in 2020/2021 it was just bad timing. It's been a solid investment for years, they just bought at the worst time in 50 years. That shit happens. If someone takes their ball and goes home it's all good. I also kind if feel people who sweat others leaving the hobby to hard are ultimately just trying to cover there own ass. I think you're genuine, but you put those vibes out a bit.

[@deerichardz]

If someone has money to burn, there is a good chance that is exactly what most will do. Besides that, I get what you're saying about this channel.

[@JHardy]

Well said, my friend! You are not wrong at all.

[@madmanelsd123]

You've all been scammed by CGC!! Haha

[@timothylee3105]

Hahahahaha 😅 This is the BEST comment I've read on KZbin this entire month. I Love it. Thank You Sir. 👍

[@txmoney]

I take ALL influencers with a grain of salt. I have learned a few things about the hobby from them (especially current events in the industry) but mostly it’s just entertaining. It’s fun to hear about books I already own. Otherwise, I don’t take any of it too seriously…since I’m not a flipper.

[@robertdeveau7445]

My man, wise words! I buy what I like and if it goes down in price, that's the way it is. I don't slab it to preserve it's value or to check to make sure it's not restored so I didn't get 'ripped off'. Collectibles are a highly speculative asset and no one should invest in them as a 'retirement' fund.

[@speedbagboxer7451]

I’ve been collecting for almost 3 decades. I only have a lil over 300 comics total. I’m an artist and comicbook illustration really inspires me. So for me… I buy comics I personally like. To b more specific, I buy comics if I like the artwork. Like Jim Lee, Todd Mcfarlane, Greg Capullo, David Finch and Marc Sivestri. If they happen to gain value over time that’s great. But I don’t intend on selling them anytime soon if at all.

[@jimmyhayes6017]

Wow dude, so full transparency I have hated many of your videos. This is an amazing video tho hit the nail on the head the entire community needs to watch this good job bro. 👍 this took guts too your gonna get their fanboys on you hard. Props for this one ☝️

[@evanfernandez87]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@0takuforlife]

Got in to comics this year. I don't collect. Mostly I purchase comics cause I like the cover art and want to hang it on the wall. If I want to read a comic I buy the omnibus, a reprint, or cheapest floppy I can get my hands on. No intention or desire to sell any of the comics I have. They are entertainment to me. I try to buy what I can from the local comic shop and go to ebay for the stuff they don't have.

[@The_Oak_Boat]

Honesty a really good tip is don't take to much buying advice from dealers, take that from buyers who have been in the hobby a while

[@joemrzlecki122]

My favourite line is: let the hobby fund itself 🙃

[@marcusgrissett7988]

GSX1,ASM 300,ASM 129,not selling

[@chrisfisher1110]

I think I'm getting back to enjoying collected editions more than single issue comics

[@PhoebeBrokenbrow]

Great show guys, thank you

[@chrisfisher1110]

Tbh I love buying key comic books, but sometimes I don't want to spend triple digit money for an old comic that's falling apart. I'd rather spend that on an omnibus and get more bang for my buck.

[@zuffin1864]

I can understand a lot of people having fun collecting, but I think the original artwork is more suited to that than just original comic prints

[@papakencomicsandmore3585]

They can't say that they didn't know that prices would eventually start to go down, but they definitely didn't know how long it was going to last. So I think that's the wave they were riding

[@CulleyUmayrMustafa]

Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!

[@BenitaTormented]

Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!

[@stefansnow4386]

The worst advice was ALWAYS press... don't always press, some comics are not worth it, sometimes it's not necessary, and if you do press, don't use CGC find local

[@AbortedEvolution]

Started collecting seriously ten years ago. It's been a thrilling and frustrating gigantic money hole. New generation people don't give a shit about collecting. The entire industry is going the way of the dodo. The old paper don't last for shit no how.

[@MichaelHollen]

You cannot put yourself another persons perspective. You can see it from their point of view, you can put yourself in their position or try to see it their way, but you cannot put yourself in someone’s perspective.

[@curtisnordstrom]

I’ve been collecting comics since I was a kid, 6 months ago I decided to get the comics I love to read and my favourite artist, cost being the reason I never tried before. I got amazing deals on a bunch of the Romita Amazing Spider-Man run. I never thought I would own a lot of those books. Great read and art. Awesome covers. I’m glad I waited until when I did. No plans to resell.

[@EqualOpportunityDestoroya]

I'm selling a large chunk of my media, because of how chess is taking over my life.

[@clairehogge1527]

Or maybe there are people who just genuinely want to collect their favorite books who just want to buy what they love at a good orice. There are a lot of life collectors who never sell

[@jaya076]

I sold 90% of my gold and silver, I can’t let the books go

[@KateBrimelow]

Great video, appreciate you sharing it!

[@Slammediadotca]

Comics should be something you love to read, investing is always risky. People who are just "getting into comics" aren't here for good reasons anyway so who cares if they get ripped off. I have a few grails I always wanted I don't care what they are worth since I will never be selling them anyway. My kids may care one day but i'll be long gone

[@unodestosdiaz2998]

I am a comics collector not because of key speculation, but because I enjoy and create comics. Today I got a massive library of collected editions, and many of the issues I own I'm gradually replacing them by collected editions and selling them or even donating them to popup libraries. It always depends in what you enter in this for, and if it is for the sole enjoyment, it will never be a loss.

[@BronzeAgeBryon]

If you were ever in this for money, then you may have a reason to be upset. But if you're in it as a hobby, then keep your comics. Books you don't want you can try to trade or give away to let someone else enjoy.

[@StarTrooper]

Collector or Speculator? I've been buying comics on and off since the seventies I buy it & read them and I also save them. I'm a collector. These newbie speculators are the ones that are getting screwed. They're not really into comics & they fall for the latest fads and buy up those high priced variant covers that are going to be forgotten about it in 6 months and will crash in price. To be honest I wish the Speculators would just stay out of the Comic book market they're the ones driving the prices up.

[@Socrates1973]

The psychology of grading has really gone astray. Originally designed to protect and insurance value. Now people chase the grade not the book… I grade my favorite books for protection, some are from my childhood. It’s really sad that the FMV is insanely varied. Collect what you love, sell what you don’t …. Don’t fall victim to FOMO, been there, doesn’t work out very often.

[@Socrates1973]

When I was a kid, my dad was a comic dealer (1970-1982). He flipped Action Comics #1, AF #15, ASM #1, Captain America Comics #1 (1941), Batman #1, Detective #27, all the blue chips…. He bought and sold. I got the “collector bug” some call it hoarding.

[@iankane1733]

StickyGoose Comics - subscribed. ComicTom101 - unsubscribed. I never bought based on anyone’s channel. I stick to things that just make me happy. And to be quite honest, the comic tom channel always repelled me. The main guy always seems like he’s on cocaine or something. I don’t think he is, but dude needs to chill out.

[@ArneGaysmark]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@big90sspec9]

If you get into a new hobby and let other people's opinions and recommendations change your mind...then you weren't really into the hobby in the first place. Find a new hobby and stop blaming others.

[@spinnerrackstudios]

"stop blaming others" -- Agreed!!

[@68arclight]

All you're doing is speculating. Just like the stock market or other investments. There's no guarantee of making profits.

[@fstgeorge]

Love that t shirt man! 😅 I agree with you, and I’ve fallen into some of those collecting traps. Best advice is always just go for what you like, not what you think may gain value over time. Keep up the great videos dude!

[@ImBanKa1]

The problem is people getting into comic books to try and get all the rarest single issues you can hardly find witch can be fun sometimes but in reality they should be getting into it by buying things they actually want to read and r interested in and build a collection off of that

[@ImBanKa1]

And also you shouldn't be buying anything that's OOP when your new cause prices are going to be crazy and that's just a dumb thing to do if your new

[@stephenmumford9995]

It's clearly wrong that someone can be both a dealer and an influencer of the market. If it was the stock exchange, it would be regulated and stopped. I dont trust anyone who talks up the value of comics and then tries to sell them to me.

[@RickInMaryland]

I think people have to go through a market crash before they actually get it. I picked up collecting comics in 1990. I read comics when I was a kid in the 70s, but I wasn't a collector. I read and re-read each book and traced the artwork inside. Then when I joined the Air Force and was in tech school, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars was the big thing. We didn't collect them. We all read the same copies. It wasn't until I came back stateside in 1990 that I began reading comics again. The difference was that I bought a short box , bags, and boards and made sure not damage any of my comics. I hardly collect floppies now. I spend my money and collected editions. I was buying omnibuses, but I've moved on to deluxe editions. Those are the sweet spot for me. Omnibuses are too heavy. The deluxe editions are just right. The only floppies I buy now are to frame and hang on the wall. I don't do it for monetary value, but for how much I like the art. I genuinely don't want my comics to go up in value. If they go up too much, I cannot justify owning them. For example, Catwoman #51, the Adam Hughes cover. I bought the floppie when I saw it in the magazine section at Borders.I framed it and it hung on my wall for years. I never knew it was worth a lot of money. Knowing it's worth a lot of money, I don't really want it anymore. I sent it to CGC this morning and when it comes back, I'm selling it. If it was still worth $7, it would still be on my wall. For me, comics has never been about investing. Comics are way too volatile. Anyone who wants to invest their money should put it into an index fund like the S&P 500.

[@codsworth9950]

I can understand wanting to sell it for a profit, but selling it just because you don’t want anything of value makes no sense. You bought the book because you liked the art. You don’t just start hating the art because it’s worth more than you paid for it. Do you sell you house as soon as there’s a profit to be had? Getting rid of something as soon as it’s popular is the most hipster thing I’ve ever heard of.

[@RickInMaryland]

@@codsworth9950 I like the art, I just don't like it more than I like $300. The other books I have framed and hung are at most $10 books. For example, my favorite is All Star Batman And Robin #4, the Frank Miller variant Superman cover. My point is there are a plethora of comics out there with fantastic covers that cost almost nothing.

[@davidtorres4514]

I have encountered lots of this. Most are hating the woke stories as well as the soaring cost of new books.

[@derekrice5203]

Your not wrong but people have to take responsibility for their own decisions. If someone is naive to think these dealer/CC’s aren’t in it for themselves then they are fools.

[@BerengarioZito]

Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!

[@ricardosamalot6058]

Like the rap group back in the days used to say in a song: Don’t believe the hype!

[@Vp-jt3vl]

Couldn't agree more dude! Buy what you like.

[@Unkindtaternuts]

Heard this before , nothing new yawn .

[@GabrielleSchule]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@davidevans-lv6uq]

This video is pretty funny, a you tuber trying to influence people talking about KZbin influencers… You should probably rewatch your own video.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

I don't like Re-sellers comic book salesmen who have channels. They do nothing to promote the fun of the collection hobby nor to express the joy of seeing and reading good comic book art or memories.

[@madmanelsd123]

People are going to be so pissed there just going to give these books away. I can't wait!!

[@danrend4986]

This souds so stupid to me. you buy a book because you like it, enjoy it. comics loose quality and value because people try to especulate around them, instead of ejoying them.'

[@lukeyznaga7627]

The fact is, there are a lot of hucksters, hyper sales grifters who say too many comics are worth something when they are not. They want you to pay them a lot of money for THEIR comics. They are bullshitters. They don't really know anything about what the comic story inside is about and they know zip about the artists.

[@restonslaststand9946]

So...in my experience most local comic book shops have new, open comics you can flip through and examine before you purchase. For newbies, that is an excellent time to see if the book interests you or not, and make your decisions based on your likes. Never, I repeat never take advice from comic book channels telling you "this is hot", or "don't miss out on this book", because clearly they have an agenda. Now if you're buying as a speculator, and looking for quick money, well you reap what you sow, so don't come crying when you lose money based on idiot shysters hawking goods.

[@1978stevil]

That's not how it works anyway if a book is trending that's when you sell it not when you buy it you have to already have it

[@mexsausagegaming1731]

Comic books are only worth something if therie is a movie coming out soon with that character. It goes up in price due to speculation and once the movie is out, the value decreases. Comparable to sports cards, once the player tanks so does the card!

[@ChesPadovano]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@wayneweidman1543]

The influencers helped get people excited about the hobby. Then so many of them got blinded by money and lost their way.

[@SadidAlTayyibMikhail]

Can't wait to start my collection

[@DesslockTX]

Instead of talking about comics or the comics market, you are talking about how you see other people talking about comics. This just seems strange to me. I don’t watch the guys you mention, but big deal. There’s nothing wrong with someone selling comics. Also - a comic can be a blue chip key - like Ultimate Fallout or Hulk 181 - and still lose value. This is all a market.

[@marcusgrissett7988]

Trade a lot of stuff for books I really want.