Author: Joseph Overaitis
Joseph F. Overaitis is a licensed attorney currently in private practice. He has handled cases involving rare comic books, collectibles, movie memorabilia and pop art for his legal clients. He has also served as a professional buyer's agent bidding on various types of collectibles for third parties. Joseph Overaitis has spent several decades dealing with the legal and financial ramifications of buying and selling collectibles for both fun and profit. During his spare time he has served as a background actor and member of precision drive teams for major movies and television shows. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOTHING IN THESE POSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE NOR SHALL ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP.
Comic characters all have the ability to thrive if done correctly. The problem is that sometimes they are not put in the best situations to maximize their potential. Some of the books mentioned have keys that are flying under the radar right now.
Here are ten characters that could bring something to the table if given but a chance either as the focus or additional character in a film, television show or featured comic story. Their keys are priced well below their true values.
Collectors and investors must review stats to see what characters and books offer potential to produce both in stories and dollars. Not all have to be home run hitters. Four singles is still good. Here are a few important issues people should focus on to get some good deals.
Here are some books that collectors and investors may be wise to seek out now because of their unique attributes besides also being rare.
These types of sales seem to go against market trends causing the buyer's reasoning to come into play. A recent article covered this type of sale in the hobby and I want to dive deeper on it to get what the GoCollect universe thinks.
Use the force and ignore emotions. These are not the type of books you are looking for.
Here are a few books from some notable artists that may not break your wallet but should be on your range finders.
Tired of chasing those "hot" flavor of the week books where you invest a lot of time and financial resources competing with others in the pack? Here are a few books that people should look into before others catch on to their potential.
Imagine an item even more rare than the first appearance of Batman, and sold more infrequently, how difficult it would be to attach a good FMV. Most know of one such area in comics.
Recently GoCollect went to the Motor City Comic Con ("MC3") to see what was on the mind of collectors, vendors, and attendees. Here are a few revelations from that event as well as some tips to make a visit to your local comic con more enjoyable.
