Author: Joseph Overaitis
The key to any good experiment is starting on the right foot. My first step was to find out more about the grading process from someone who understood pressing, cleaning, and grading. My choice for obtaining this information was to approach CGC President Matt Nelson and...
Readers of my articles know that I study sales data to conduct research for my articles. In recent months, I have been tracking comic book sales to try to get ahead of the market. I am concerned about rising inflation and my short-term books. ...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the biggest drivers of comic book investing. Casting news and plot rumors cause stampedes to key issues. The problem is that by the time you hear the news, so has everyone else. Unless you have access to an unlimited source...
A new year brings new beginnings and New Year resolutions. Resolutions are meant to improve our lives with a fresh start. I have learned many tricks that hobbyists use to improve their collections, and I want to share these with our readers. Here are a few resolutions...
A sub-genre of comic book cover collectors has emerged that investors and collectors should know. I must admit that I have only recently become aware of this market after reviewing several live auction comic book catalogs. These individuals collect comic book bondage covers. The reason our readers...
Comic book collectors always seek out key moments in comic book history. These events can influence a storyline for generations. First appearances are sought after, but another key event that collectors value is the death of characters. Let's look at a few key factors...
Grading is a norm in the comic book hobby. Investors and collectors alike must deal with this aspect of the hobby. Comic book social media boards are filled with questions about pressing, cleaning, and grading. Well, I decided to do something creative to answer the questions. I...
Thanksgiving is a time of the year to give thanks for all the good things in your life. The following are some books that I give thanks for the comic book investing lessons they have taught me, from Alpha Flight all the way back to the Golden...
My field editor made an interesting observation at the 2021 Motor City Comic Con ("MC3"). He is a former comic book buyer who recently returned to the hobby. He noted that fewer young people were attending the show for the comics than compared to shows held...
The autograph of a celebrity can increase the value of any collectible. A photograph of a baseball player may be valuable on its own, but you add a rare signature and you get a record sale for a collector. Other collectors value the autograph, but not...
