Top 10 Ways That Collecting Comics Now SUCKS

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

Here is my mantra “if my life was fine before I owned the comic, my life will be fine without it” do want you want and collect what makes you happy, but don’t be a slave to your hobby

[@MintHunterComics]

I absolutely love this. I need to apply this to my life in general!

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

@@MintHunterComics of course! When your “hobby” controls you, it’s not a hobby anymore it’s an addiction. And that’s the case a lot of times for hardcore collectors. There is a different kind of “high” but grabbing a high value graded 9.8 is definitely something to be excited for. But like any drug, over time it’s going to get more and more expensive to get that’s same high.

[@wiseraccoon6387]

Me spending over $200 a month with comics Jesus

[@wylier]

@@MJRLHobbyStuff It's a question of resources. Every type of collecting requires time and money investments. We all have to find the right 'balance' - there is no 'one size fits all' here, it's a matter of tailoring your collecting methods so that they are both fun and sustainable, in the long run.

[@MintHunterComics]

Since I posted this I now see that comics are up to $4.99 minimum for 2021 hahaha #whyyyyyyyyyyy

[@ShadowDenizen]

Yeah, Im pruning DC almost completely post-future state due to the price hike. (Still reading GL and Catwoman, and that's about it.)

[@paulfancy9099]

In Canada that same comic Is over 6 dollars plus tax.

[@sinisterkyle4884]

Good news is Spawn is still $2.99 I enjoy that book more than a lot of the stuff that has a higher price tag

[@MintHunterComics]

@@paulfancy9099 UGH that's terrible

[@jayvalentine2046]

Yeah I refuse to buy

[@jamesnovotny2991]

Another thing that sucks is having to pay high shipping costs now because you cant find books at your LCS

[@MintHunterComics]

Exactly. Getting these rare variants not in store costs a ton in shipping and taxes

[@bigkidforever6388]

A lot of comic shops have closed up and are hard to find.

[@abhisheksamuel5986]

Scalpers, the plague of every community.

[@MintHunterComics]

Seriously. I still can't get a ps5 because of them. Not in the comic context but scalpers ruin everything

[@wylier]

I think 'scalping' is a bigger problem in terms of tickets to live events (music shows, especially). I would think the biggest problem in the comic-collecting universe is simply that some choice items are hard to find, due to too much demand and not enough copies in circulation.

[@sockjean2967]

Literally, not many people were able to get concert tickets as well and now they think someone’s gonna spend 300 for nosebleeds

[@DaleCoreySanford]

We are not a "community". We are enthusiasts. "Community" is what assholes like Mags and Ilk used to ruin comics. Collecting really sucks today because activists have ruined our heroes.

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Great vid, one thing that is frustrating is the trade waiting/series pre-orde cycle. If you like a series and follow it but doesn't have enough of a following, it gets cancelled. But buying the issues monthly can be costly compared to waiting for trade and then gets cancelled anyway because not enough purchases...it's a headache for sure.

[@jonathanbuescher8689]

What ruined my fun collecting comics was my local shop only orders what people have on pull lists now so if I don't remember to put something on my list at the beginning of the month I'm SOL and there isn't the discovery of finding a new book just looking through the stacks on release day

[@MintHunterComics]

Oh wow. Sounds like you need a new LCS! haha

[@briguy_3840]

I was a 90s kid. I started collecting comics in 1989 at the age of eight. I fell hard for the speculators market. After the market crashed I made a promise to myself. I swore to never buy a variant cover again. I also promised to never buy a book just because it was popular. Recently I had to take a step back and look at my buying habits for comics. I was not getting joy from my unbroken runs anymore. This, coupled with the price, forced me to cull my pull list and embrace more creator owned books. I’m enjoying reading comics again. As long as I can say I’m primarily a reader over a collector than I know I’m doing it right.

[@MintHunterComics]

It's a lesson that I think will repeat every 25 years

[@ench2112]

OMG!!!! I have a full run of Batman Adventures! never realized there was a key issue in there. Thank you for making this video. Now off to figure out how to send my comic to CGC for grading.

[@jfithian08]

Couldn't agree more. Variants make me long for the days of polybagged books and having to buy 2 copies.

[@MintHunterComics]

I canceled my variants and im just collecting the reg covers now. Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@Into_Oblivion]

I Agree 100% with Everything you have said & i have made the decision a while back to slowing ween myself off all the modern stuff coming out and focus on getting grails and comics from copper age or before.

[@comicbookninja5268]

Almost agree with you on everything. I wish they would go back to cheap newsprint again so that the price of new books would go down. Getting rid of the direct market would be great again and classify comics in the same class as newspapers so we won't get charged sales tax. But I have to disagree with you on one thing in that there is a LOT of unreadable crap out there as well.

[@stevenschaller1672]

Newsprint is the best!! Check out the Alterna line of books! You'll love it!

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahaha yes there are some books that fall short of an ending aren't there? Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@cable30]

Yea, kinda miss the pre gloosy days and now u gotta hit back issues for news print comics any lol.

[@martinhekkala2721]

Fricking killed it sir.

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahaha thanks my man

[@netowl3922]

#where'smycarrot I was born in 1967, I was raised on DC's Weird War Tales, DC's Star Spangled War Stories and Marvel's Sgt. Fury and started collecting Marvel's Star Wars Legends. I've also started getting Captain Carter, but man, you're right, I ran smack dab into variant covers. I'm like "WTF!". I'm bowing out of new comics and just sticking to the Silver and Bronze age stuff of my youth. :) I love your attitude "Just collect what you want and screw the haters" attitude! :) cheers

[@jayphilly7079]

This is the first time seeing a vid from you. Good stuff

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@oaktownr8der24]

Not just comics but also sports cards, non sports cards and toys. Things that were abundant in the 90’s and very common all of a sudden people are grading them just to make the values go up even though most of the time there is nothing special about them.

[@MintHunterComics]

the demand is there! hence the books go up up up!

[@richardmarvin8787]

You won me over by the Captain Carrot love. One of the few sets I'm never giving up.

[@texasscifi3431]

He expense of grading a comic seems to me to be such a barrier to getting a CGC grade.

[@MintHunterComics]

It can be quite daunting! it's fun but sometimes disappointing

[@adavis688]

Wow there was so much truth in this video. Agree with every point. As someone who collected comics in the 90s when I was a kid and am trying to get back into it nowadays, it's so annoying to see how every single book is a spec, how prices get driven up for certain issues just because a facebook group or subreddit made that happen, how there's just so many variants out there and everyone is acting like each one is worth $100. its nuts. just enjoy how you want to enjoy just like you said. Crazy. and worst of all... #wheresmycarrot??

[@paulharper9711]

I collect sports cards as well and that hobby has the same issue as variant comics. You can get a standard rookie card, a silver chrome rookie card, a blue variant rookie card... you get the point. Then, you have different brands on top of that. Collecting comics and cards are still fun to collect, but I understand your point 100%.

[@danielcochran9882]

Hashtag Carrot! This is one of the best comic book vids I have watched in a really long time! I would have added:" Too many number one issues." Every single month at the LCS...there are like 20 new #1 issues..If I see a number one issue from the 1970's...or prior....im interested....I suppose you covered this by "too many titles"...Great Video!! Thanks!

[@NHComics]

Just stumbled on your channel... Great video.

[@MintHunterComics]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the kind words!

[@hazimazman317]

Just followed your channel. Awesome channel and I agree with your episode here. Also, I just want to know where can I get your shirt.

[@johnconiglio9278]

LOL a lot of what you said reminds me of Last Ronin. Amazing series but has a 100 different covers. I went to my usually LCS a few days after it came out but sold out. Had to go on a hunt to a few shops before I got that first issue.

[@Mikah234]

Great list and I could personally add a few others...:) but love our hobby and been at it for some time now. Like you mentioned just enjoy and collect the way makes you happy. Any one with a problem with that. Can kick rocks! :)

[@tmargosian]

I agree way too many variants! Biggest problem!

[@MintHunterComics]

It's exhausting!

[@brucecarter5520]

Great stuff and spot on. Captain Carrot is an under appreciated icon!!! Ha!

[@21Million]

Your videos are always awesome. Great work. Can you do a video about 80s Indy comics?

[@thecomicbooknewb3932]

I agree with pretty much all your points (I am a sucker for some variants, so I don't mind them), trying to get your hands on a book you want to read or because you love the art/cover and the scalpers have beaten you to it always sucks. I collect for mostly for 2 simple things 1. Almost everything I buy, I buy to read with one exception and that is 2. I buy because I love the cover, there's probably 2-3 books a week that I'll pick the A cover up then spot a variant that I just can't pass up on that I pick up as well... In saying that I usually only collect variants of the titles I'm collecting, there has been the odd cover or two where I'll pick it up strictly for the variant with no intention of reading it (i.e. Batgirl 24 variant by Josh Middleton)

[@MintHunterComics]

I'm a sucker for ratio variants - those are really fun for me

[@robertt9342]

Detective comics has had 3 volumes. All they did was return to the original numbering. New 52 was in the middle there.

[@MintHunterComics]

This is correct

[@alancookson6772]

What a great video ,,,,I agree with most of what you said (not sure about the Captain Carrot statement though hahahahaha) Keep up the good work,, loving your Channel over here in the UK ,,,,

[@defenstrator4660]

Actually the reason prices are higher is because so many less people are reading. The larger the distribution the lower your unit price can be, as you pick up the profit on volume. The market has shrunk so much that only so small group of enthusiasts care, and are the only ones willing to pay.

[@MintHunterComics]

That means everyone needs to get out there and read!

[@dscomics5603]

for the books you missed when they came out and u cant find em, theres tons on ebay. unless peoole dont want to pay fmv for collectibles, then dont expect to fully enjoy the collectibles market if you dont want to pay fmv for the collectibles lol. know what else would be cool to collect for cheap? bitcoin, gold, real estate, sports cards, antiques, etc. gotta pay to play, its a competitive market, not a charity for fans. good vids, i understand the frustration and i see your points, but it is how it is. good vid! 👍👍

[@MintHunterComics]

I can't always trust eBay. Accoridng to eBay every comic in the universe is NM until you get it in hand and it's like F- hahaha

[@dscomics5603]

@@MintHunterComics so true. this is why 3rd party grading is so crucial. buy a cgc 9.8 and youre guaranteed to get a cgc 9.8. 👍👍

[@nbriez-c5914]

Where's my carrot!!!!! Lol

[@MintHunterComics]

Yasssssss

[@marktrafford1572]

Subbed!!! This guy is saying what 90% of collectors are thinking! Variants killed collecting for me. Now I only buy older keys when I find them at a decent price. That is getting really hard to do. There definitely seems to be a lot of artificial inflation. EBay is a perfect example. You’ll see an incomplete books with higher prices than the same complete books. My country has a smaller version of EBay and I still find some decent deals on it, without the huge shipping costs of EBay. Even still I find normies trying to sell 1991 Xmen #1’s for hundreds of dollars. Just cause you found a comic with #1 on it does mean it’s worth something!!! If that were the case we’d all be millionaires!

[@wylier]

There is a listing on e-bay right now, where the seller is asking literally half a million dollars (!) for that issue. Gee, think they are price gouging much? lol

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Hotwheels collector here and I feel your pain i guess every hobby has its bad points

[@MintHunterComics]

So true

[@ArmourRules]

The $3.99+ prices keep me from collecting current comics. I have Marvel Unlimited to read classic comics online. It's nice to be able to read expensive books that I wouldn't be able to afford. Now, if only DC would offer all their stuff online like Marvel does.

[@MintHunterComics]

Comic are even now 4.99 and 5.99 since I made this video less than a month ago. CRAZINESS!

[@terryhrach9450]

# where’s my carrot 😅 thanks for the advice ! Awesome videos well spoken 😎👍🏻

[@TheXtremeChannelMrX]

Nice to see your vids taking off!

[@MintHunterComics]

This latest video is doing so well I can't even keep up with it! I guess that's what it must be like all the time 🤣🤣🤣

[@adamburkhart4046]

I ran a store from 1993 to 2009, and back in the nineties Marvel offered lower priced versions of their regular titles, only with newsprint pages and a lighter cover stock than the more expensive versions. Guess what? Nobody bought them. Try to find a copy of ASM #400 without the gaudy, die-cut "Aunt May's grave" cover that was twice as expensive as the non-enhanced version. The problem then was that people wanted the more costly versions, and comics got away from producing the cheapest possible versions of their books. New printing techniques and computer-aided design were also kicking in around that time and they required a better paper stock and production values than what had been the industry standard for decades. I'm not a fan of $4.00 and $5.00 comics, but comparing old prices to current prices is a bit of an "apples to oranges" deal. Paper prices have also been steadily on the rise since those days, and rising fuel and energy costs affect the whole supply chain. One last thing to keep in mind: in the past comic creators were notoriously underpaid for their efforts, which also helped keep those comics from "the good old days" artificially cheap.

[@MintHunterComics]

I see, and thanks for lending your expertise! You make some great points and those prices are a reflection of a lot of reasons other than cash grab. I'm sure you have lots of amazing stories!

[@adamburkhart4046]

@@MintHunterComics Haha... thanks! Yes, amazing and "super". As in, when I took over the store we had enough unopened 200-count Diamond boxes of Reign of Superman die-cut cover issues that you could build a large throne out of them.

[@mikem3543]

This’ll tell you what kind of “collector” I am. The thought of spending more than $5 on a comic is nearly inconceivable to me, lol! Consequently my collection ain’t worth squat. $1 boxes are pretty much strictly my comfort zone. A huge chunk of the satisfaction for me comes with seeing new books, cataloguing, sorting, bagging, etc... sooo..., when faced with the option of 500 books from the dollah boxes or one $500 book, the answer is a complete no brainer.

[@fanboycomix9677]

Glad to hear your bring these up! I heavily agree with everyone of those EXCEPT that modern comics are great. Outside of a couple short runs every now and then, modern comics have been below average to downright terrible.

[@MintHunterComics]

You think so? man I just don't feel the same! (Or maybe you just need to read more DC haha)

[@fanboycomix9677]

@@MintHunterComics Lol 95% of what I read is DC. But overall I'm glad you enjoy the newer comics man, it's great to hear you're still enjoying the new content!

[@cable30]

I have scored some random new stuff but most time went for old stuff cause cost and whatever i read tehy push thier agenda or whatever. like comic was pulled or stop prints cause hidden message the bosses didnt notice any. so if got the issue any i guess worth some bank idk.

[@elitecarfanatic1754]

Based off your part about the cost of modern comics and inflation, I mean I have to imagine it's not as simple as this is what it was then, add inflation and what it should be now. There has to be intangibles not being taken into account there. I mean I could be wrong, and I get that's the whole purpose of inflation. But all that inflation calculator is taking into account is simply what 20 cents back then equals now. I don't believe it's taking into account additional costs the publishers may be incurring on top.

[@MintHunterComics]

True, I know it's not always this black and white

[@elitecarfanatic1754]

@@MintHunterComics Yeah I mean I just have to wonder if there's something missed in all that. Fact of the matter is though you still pick up on an important factor, which is modern comics ain't cheap haha.

[@ComicsWithBonics]

Love this list! Completely agree with all points. Great content my friend! 👍🤙

[@jayvalentine2046]

In the 80s there was no varients maybe a different color background on a second printing but that was about it

[@rainehappy7097]

Comics are not worth the price they charge in terms of art or story. There's so many different comics being released at the same time that it's quantity over quality. Shonen Jump had this figured out and they have a certain number of titles in their magazine at a time every week. They also have a ranking system that leads to quality control. If your series doesn't stay in the top ten for ten consecutive weeks, it gets axed. That makes writers and artists work three times as hard to stay in the game. We get epic battles and epic stories as a result.

[@MintHunterComics]

Such a shame. So many good books getting the cut...

[@MrPonytron]

I don't like how expensive comics are nowadays, too. It's super irksome

[@MintHunterComics]

It really is...

[@cable30]

I think i have read some have stopped getting so many titles cause of price going up any. cause if keep going up u gonna be paying close to hundred bucks for a nice stack any lol.

[@Jondoe297.]

I hate the bubble but it has given me a chance to buy those 90s books I wanted but just put off. Cyberforce, Darkness, Witchblade, Fathom, etc. Luckily they haven't risen that much.

[@MintHunterComics]

Right? this is honestly a terrible time for buying comics - very very very difficult

[@justinreilly5809]

Every point is spot on

[@MintHunterComics]

Thank you sir!

[@tanglimara100]

I always love the Oz Wonderland War that starred Captain Carrot. My only 9.8 New Teen Titans is his first appearance. What I hate about collecting is that a comic that is brand new and worth cover price gets sent off to a grading company, then is listed online for $100+ because it a graded copy of the comic.

[@Mattg1616]

pretty accurate list. I especially hate the multiple volumes....sick with the legacy number please

[@MintHunterComics]

I know! it makes it so confusing

[@mrbiggin747]

My biggest issue (no pun intended) is that nobody wants to trade anymore, and if you can find someone to trade they are really unreasonable about trade value. I was at a comic meet and one of the main advertising points was come and bring your comics and trade with us. When I got there they said "sure show us what you got and then offered 30% to 50% of what actual value was. They were acting like a pawn shop, well I can only give you X because I have to be able to sell it for Y. I thought trade meant we both get equal value. Just bugs the crap out of me.

[@LMFmaskO]

i still think it's fun, my brother and i buy what we like, host a show and sell it, if items dont sell we keep em LOL. perks of buying our faVs only

[@MintHunterComics]

That's pretty much my motto right now - I give away the stuff I don't want and keep what I love

[@SuperpowerReview]

This is all true. I wanted to make a video similar to this today about the market and why it's almost impossible to buy right now.

[@MintHunterComics]

It's really tough. I recently went through and adjusted my pick ups for the new year. It's just not doable!

[@potentialhotcomics2716]

Variant should be limited to 3 per book. Some books are just go crazy with Variants, like 25 Variants or 1000

[@MintHunterComics]

Yeah I agree haha (or just no variants but that's me being crazy)

[@cable30]

Like comics any, there is no value besides graded if too many copies of the comics i learned long ago.

[@scottduffy5552]

I just started collecting again and I have a modest collection…about 120 books. I’m trying to build my back issue collection but picking up new books as well when I go to my shop. My current strategy is going to the shop ever week and a half or two weeks. I stick to a budget of $30-$40 which gets me usually 3 books from the back issue room and 2 books off the new comic shelves. I agree with you’re opinion on modern comics…I’m usually a cool cover buyer, but these new books I love to read…I’m really into “The Scorched” the Spawn spinoff. I hope some of these newer books I’m buying at least hold that $3.99 value as I continue collecting them.

[@solsticecustoms7647]

I placed a hold on a last ronin issue 2 just so i could get a copy a dude bought all of them and tried to buy my hold off them issue 3 going to be a pain

[@MintHunterComics]

Geez....

[@bayouboyentertainment2106]

Everyone else raised their prices but Spawn is still $2.99 outside of the 300-301 issues.

[@MintHunterComics]

Oh wow I didn't know that! Time for me to read Spawn

[@bayouboyentertainment2106]

@@MintHunterComics yeah McFarlane talked about it in an interview he did recently about how he never wanted to raise the price from $2.99 for a normal book because he may really need to ask fans for that dollar or two in the future and if he's been getting it from you already thru price increases that weren't neccessary in his eyes, why would you ever give it to him.

[@Thirteenden]

ThanX for this video!

[@MintHunterComics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anerysium]

Recently I tried to comeback to comics. In fact I manage to complete Transformers 84: Secrets and Lies. I'm kind of an old school guy meaning I walk in on stores. I remember trying to get Street Fighter # 100 from a shop but told I can't buy it up front because people ordered. I was pretty bummed out. And if you're going to say a) Why not buy it off E-Bay or something and b) Why not go digital? Well shipping it to my country is way too expensive than the actual book and I would like to own a physical copy. Sure I can read it online but nothing beats a hard copy - at least for me. Then I tried to hook up with TMNT The Last Ronin. I went for a different shop and they said they are in stock in fact they have copies ready - only problem it's again it's only for those who ordered costumers. The sad fact is that a bunch of them haven't picked up by their "valued" costumers. It really bummed me out even more. Books that are not my thing are on the shelves while other books aren't available walk in folks. 😢 Look I may sound wrong at this and I'm not always online to know the latest release so please let me have this. This is really giving me a hard time to come back as if it prevents me in comic collecting and added that to the closure of my actual shop that I buy my comics from. Sorry for the very lengthy comment.

[@MintHunterComics]

Even just 5 years ago it was easier to come back to comics - but in the last few months the price hikes have been very daughnting

[@mjarndt]

#wheresmycarrot New comic collector here. I bought and read them growing up, but never got into collecting them. I just stepped foot into my LCS (just found out what this means) and spent about $50 and walked out with some new TMNT and The Walking Dead reading material. Looking forward to getting into it, even if it's for the stories and not necessarily for the collecting.

[@MintHunterComics]

The new walking dead reprints are great because you can read all those classic TWD stories! enjoy em man!

[@cardsfan5100]

Good points. I agree.

[@MintHunterComics]

Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@rainehappy7097]

Comics are printed on high grade gloss paper in full color but are short issues that are half ads, half comic. That and since they are name brands like Marvel and DC, they charge out the wazoo even in compilations in volumes be they paperback or hardcover, some charging up to 80 bucks! Fricking insane! Add that to all the weird crap they keep doing to everyone's favorite characters that do nothing for story and turn older fans off and it's no wonder why manga is kicking their asses. Manga is printed on regular paper in black and white and is super cheap for both digital and physical releases. On top of that, multiple issues are released in a single volume and each volume comes out roughly every month and go for 10 bucks on average. The stories are better planned out and the choreography for the fights and battles are fantastically drawn. The characters are super expressive and the stories are dramatic and treat characters fairly without doing anything drastic to ruin it.

[@MintHunterComics]

In some ways the page quality is better but for whatever reason all my 2016 comics I saved even though I barely read em all have spine ticks now. How????

[@kaymuk8553]

Have you got captain carrot and the zoo crew. I found some on eBay.

[@MintHunterComics]

I have the 1st app and his first solo title book both in 9.8!

[@oliverortiz8507]

#Where's my carrot? Nice list of valid points. I've been collecting for years and yes these reasons have taken the fun out of it. The big difference is that through youtube I have discovered like minded people who love comics. Maybe add that to a 10 good things about comic collecting today. This was a cool video.

[@MintHunterComics]

I love this community. And that brings me to some of the things I live about collecting! Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@jarredsmith9187]

Great video James,it's funny I been collecting for over 15 years now and I only have 4 short boxes full of keys, low print runs and rare variants and I have only read a few comics like Dark Knight Returns,The Killing Joke,Batman#544. James,if you get a chance you need to read Batman#544 it's where the Joker uses a demon to kill Batman and it is a great story so check it out

[@DarkGloComics]

Heh. DC books going up to $5.99. Good thing I don’t collect mainstream comics anymore.

[@MintHunterComics]

Sigh, what are we to do! The only thing is to really think about what books we want

[@kchishol1970]

I love Captain Carrot, and DC has treated the property horribly over the years. Furthermore, I would love a new series, but only if Alley-Kat-Abra is a part of it.

[@MintHunterComics]

All joking aside I genuinely love captain C. It does feel weird that he only gets the occasional cameo

[@albekevin]

First time here popped up as youtube suggestion glad it did I AGREE with you 100 % I feel like I'm back in 90s as great as it was the bad side of it also comes with it : liked & Sub thanks

[@MintHunterComics]

You got it my friend! Glad you enjoyed! Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@rainehappy7097]

Shonen Jump series are way easier to find than specific Marvel or DC comics, and you can often order them if they don't have specific volumes. Comics end up going out of print and shooting up in value and price. Why pay so much for crap when you can pay less for a better, more complete story with better art?

[@MintHunterComics]

I don't know too much about that actually!

[@frankcastle7972]

I really like that Doomsday statue

[@MintHunterComics]

Amen

[@JamesSackett]

New here and this list is 100% accurate. At least CPT Carrot got the cover of Dark Nights: Death Metal: Multiverse's End variant. great list got a new subscriber. #whereismycarrot

[@MintHunterComics]

Welcome to the family! I was so glad about that variant lol - I have my copy

[@half-manhalf-amazing]

True, true and true! I thought I was alone and taking crazy pills! Great video and happy to sub. #Whereismycarrot

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahaha glad I could speak some truth! Thabks for sharing half-man!

[@jamesgoodwin4528]

I applaud you & agree with everything said 100% !!!

[@MintHunterComics]

Thank you sir!

[@Bluepatriot96]

#WheresMyCarrot! I would love a Captain Carrot book! You really nailed it on some of these points (I say some because some don't apply to my experiences) especially the idea that people should just enjoy the books coming out and let everyone collect what and how they want. There should be no shame about collecting the wrong way or anything else.

[@MintHunterComics]

I think if everyone just let everyone have fun and stop blaming them for how they collect we'll all be one beautiful happy family!

[@Eyrrll]

Agreed on most points. On a good (and bad) note, I think we are due for a bit of a bubble burst soon, so a lot of those prices should fall to reasonable levels within a year or two. There are too many people buying right now that have no real love of the actual books… and that will eventually become evident when the market stats to soften. There are a couple of minor keys that I never got around to getting (Marvel Spotlight 5, Ghost Rider 1, etc), so I am going to have to wait this out until the crash happens. I have no real love for Cpt Carrot, but good luck to you… although I figure that was more to get an idea how many people made it to the end of the video.

[@_vixen_4504]

Fear of missing out is at least a thing that i can't relate to because the only new comics that i buy is the phantom, all the other comics that i buy are old because i prefer the older drawing style in a lot of comics.

[@steventhompson4278]

I won't pay $4 plus for brand new comics, I'll hit the bargain bins and buy a bunch of great reads at $1 each.

[@MintHunterComics]

And now they're 5 and 6 dollars!

[@JamesHill-su2jo]

I'd also add accessibility to that list. I used to be able to get comic books (not DM) at gas stations, grocery stores, and local bookstores. Can't any more, and there's not really any local bookstores either. There's specialized comic shops but not really convenient to drive to and expensive. Not really a collector but do like reading them.

[@mackinmall]

very enjoyable and relatable video

[@MeanMrMayo]

I'm so glad I grew up collecting in the 1970s.

[@SwytchComics]

I think it's important to note that the comic market is changing. Comics used to just be for the nerds. Now people are being introduced to these characters through tv shows and movie in ways that were never thought possible until now. So we have tons of new collectors entering the scene. Some of them wanting more to read on these characters they have fallen in love with while others just want cool covers to put up on the wall. Scalpers have always been around. although before we may have called them hustlers. They had to put in the work and have the knowledge to really make it work out. Now anyone can open up the key collector app and know what to look for. I work in a comic shop and have watched how people that only collected funko pops or action figures have started getting into comics. It just takes one really cool looking book to get someone in and hooked.

[@MintHunterComics]

I miss when it was for nerds - now it's for investors

[@MrGuyOnTheFly]

I go into comics like 2 months ago. I’ve read maybe 2 of my 50+ books I’ve bought . I collect for the art not the story, and if that’s a bad thing then I guess I’m a shitty comic collector . Before comics it was yugioh cards again I collected those for the art not to play the game . And when there are 10 different variants , some with holo or chromium or foil , it makes buying for the art that much more worth it .

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Haha. That same dude commented on my videos. I swatted his grumpy old buns off my channel.

[@MintHunterComics]

I think I remember the guy too! He went around to everyone's channel copy and pasting the same stupid comment 🤣🤣🤣 what a pointlessly sour stance on things! Haha

[@albertlovescomics]

This video was way better than I expected! I’m now following! #whereismycarrot

[@ericwilliams1845]

Great video agree 100% with all of it

[@MintHunterComics]

Thank you sir!

[@adamomernick7463]

What was the screen you showed where you could subscribe to different volumes in your video?

[@mamodokod]

Most modern comics are a let down to me, I dont buy new comics very often unless it's a character I love unconditionally like Daredevil.

[@MintHunterComics]

Often can be

[@BF-Gator]

What comic are those new captain carrot pictures from, I thought his newest one was FInal ark

[@PyroClit]

Been wanting to collect for some time now. But i have a high prerequisite. A beautiful face on the cover. Couldn't find anything for the last 2 years. and 1 came out 3 days ago as a variant and i bought tons of copies and my first. LEL

[@johnmonachelli9292]

I agree with everything on the list!! Loved #1. #Wheres my carrot!

[@MintHunterComics]

Hahaha yes! thanks for watching til the end!

[@jerryp7721]

Nearly 25 years into my second collecting career. I freed myself from the concerns of modern book buying. I really only have one book,ASM 14, that I want to get back. After that, I’m on IG looking to swap multiple graded books for one that I don’t have and condense my collection to a about one hundred graded super keys.

[@MintHunterComics]

I think 2022 me is going to be Copper, bronze and silver only

[@ThorLord8]

I appreciate the good content. I agree 100%. Do what makes you happy, doesn't matter what someone tells you. #wheresmycarrot

[@MintHunterComics]

Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@Kal-Grayskull]

I'm cutting down on collecting graphic novels after I get the last 2 graphic novels on wish list. On the further note they are not longer lasting compared to hardcovers and I don't really wanna carry on buying graphic novels at the age 25, let bygone's be bygones.

[@MintHunterComics]

I'm a HARDCOVER guy through and through

[@leerogers5318]

First, to get the best experience from comic collecting collect what you like and do not listen to anyone else. Second, to have the best ROI depends on your knowledge and how much time you spend on collecting comics. The more knowledge and time invested on comic collecting, the better the ROI. Third, be a Stand-Up guy. Do the right thing when buying and selling comics.

[@bnferguson9827]

I've been collecting for almost 40 years and all I can say is you need to take brakes those hot ticket items right now will go down in price you are in a era of it being a hot craze. Trust me it will go down you need to be patient. I 100% agree with you but what you don't want to do is over pay when you don't have to.Good luck to you brother😀👍

[@MintHunterComics]

I'm taking my foot off the pedal for a bit. Otherwise I'll go bankrupt haha. Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@cable30]

I know from news any online and off i have by chance any comics worth money but know how comics are rated and valued any, i dont try sell any cause got for reason and not wanna regret not having any. so valued or not i dont selling any unless really had to later any. not slabbed but atleast bag and board any. have not read so still decent and guess get a high grade unless any flaws noticed i dont see any. got cause cover at time and told the maker i liked and by chance got some free signed comic or comics out of it by chance and pic with at time..

[@bnferguson9827]

@@MintHunterComics amen brother!

[@bnferguson9827]

@@cable30 I feel the same way brother👍

[@jesselynch1928]

Genius!!! Spo on. And where is my carrot?

[@MintHunterComics]

Top 10 BEST things about collecting is dropping today at 11am!

[@unsungno1]

10: Yes. Oh FUCK yes!!!! And which variant is which? Which is 1:10 variant, and which is 1 per 10 incentive variant? And why SO MANY "ONE PER STORE" variants? And so many different incentive variants? And store exclusive variants? And "variants for the sake of variants" variants, Baby variants, Animal variants, On Sale Wednesday variants, Party variants.... AAAAAARRGH!!! 9: Again, yes. 8: Fortunately, I have never faced this. 7: Never suffered from this, thank blob. 6: PREACH IT, BROTHER!! 5: Agreed. 4: Unfortunate reality for those of us whose favourite character doesn't always sell continuously (e.g. Ghost Rider) - they stop the run, then years later try again. Agreed, though, for larger titles such as Avengers, Justice League, et al. 3: But if you're not reading them, WHY? 2: Scalpers for variants!!! 1: That's how I feel about Ghost Rider.

[@MintHunterComics]

I saw your question about ratio variants - you might want to check out todays video!

[@TwoBrothersComics]

Agreed with all these points!

[@GarbageKnight]

i like collecting villians with no powers outside spawn, and green lantern. Because most of the time, they are mean, SMART. becasue they have no powers to protect them outside being smart, and MEAN!

[@FuzzyDan]

#5 is why this week's comics are my last. $4 to $5 per comic (which takes 10 to 15 minutes to read) just isn't worth it. I really, REALLY wish the 100 page giant series DC was doing for Wal-Mart had taken off like a rocket. They were, in my opinion, the future of comics had they marketed them right. There is no reason for readers to keep shelling out $4.99 for 24 pages when DC showed it could be done at the same price for 100 pages.

[@austinrains8877]

The Flippers wiping out online retailers in minutes after release just to go make Pre-Sales listings on Ebay for 3 and 4 times what they paid... Grrrrr! Gleason offered Virgin covers of the ASM 55 you showed on his website but if you didnt hit buy in the first 3 or 4 minutes, sorry too slow but you can get it on Ebay for a premium. Wheres my carrot, well if I could it would be up some flipper's yea... keeping it PG. Great list, I agree with you in so many ways.

[@MintHunterComics]

Doesn't it just make you mad? ughhhhh