Author: Joseph Overaitis

by Joseph Overaitis | July 26, 2022

Sometimes, things that seem to be easy are instead very complex.  There is more to a book being valuable than appearing on a hot list.  In my previous article, I covered grading, plot elements, and other attributes that can make a book more valuable...

by Joseph Overaitis | July 24, 2022

Collectors and investors know that certain comic books sell for more than other issues. Various factors can cause a book to be in demand and sell for a premium. The more favorable elements the issue possesses, the more in demand it will become on the market, if...

by Joseph Overaitis | July 10, 2022

The economy is changing.  The Consumer Price Index rose.  The CPI is a good indicator of everyday prices of goods we use like gasoline, food, rent, and other items.  This means that everyone is paying across the board more for goods.  The increase in the CPI will...

by Joseph Overaitis | July 3, 2022

Most of our writers read and respond to comments.  Many of the writers even base articles on those comments.  We try to meet the needs of our readers.  Over and over, though, the comments on this site seem to share one mistaken belief... That this site and...

by Joseph Overaitis | June 22, 2022

The Internet is full of comic book investing and collecting advice.  Many sites have a "HOT PICK" or heard a rumor that makes buying into the next MCU characters a can't-miss proposition. Rarely is the advice backed up by data or an identifiable source.  The rising...

by Joseph Overaitis | June 20, 2022

The Internet is full of comic book investing and collecting advice.  Many sites have a "HOT PICK" or heard a rumor that makes buying into the next MCU characters a can't-miss proposition. Rarely is the advice backed up by data or an identifiable source.  The rising cost...

by Joseph Overaitis | June 6, 2022

Bloggers write their personal opinions from a safe place in their homes.  Journalists go out into the field and conduct research. This data will allow collectors, investors, speculators, and hobbyists to better navigate the worlds you travel. The following is a comic market report from the Motor...

by Joseph Overaitis | May 31, 2022

GoCollect's Top 100 lists always have comics that are new to the party.  More important than what is on the list is why they are on the list. This will allow investors and speculators to avoid bad choices and help collectors not overpay for books.  The...

by Joseph Overaitis | May 30, 2022

I was sent to the Motor City Comic Con ("MC3") to get some source material for my future articles.  Many of you could not attend MC3, so I want to share with you a convention event that was ONE OF A KIND.  This event truly was...

by Joseph Overaitis | May 23, 2022

I spent May 13-15 working the Motor City Comic Con ("MC3") to obtain source material for stories that impact you.  On the last day, I managed to obtain a major lead on a new collectible and I spent all day trying to obtain facts about it.  I...