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.
Unless you have been living under a rock, ground breaking news has emerged in regards to the fate of DC Comics... and that news may or may not be good.
Here is some research that GoCollect has been reviewing that may be an interest to you the reader.
Attorneys spend most of their time reading. Recently some of the articles that came across my desk intersect with my writing. Here are a few of the most recent legal events that impact the GoCollect community.
Quality is better than quantity. Chose quality books rather than books that have high volatility but with no real measurable attributes. If not, you too may find your doom.
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.
