Category: Collectible Investing

by Lauren Sisselman | August 6, 2023

Buck Rogers has spawned an all-but-forgotten media empire since his introduction in January 1929. Even more impressive is that the pulp era hero inspired countless other (and arguably more well-known) space operas including Flash Gordon and Star Wars. In 1979, NBC's Buck Rogers in the 25th Century...

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by Cassaundra Thomas | August 5, 2023

In the 1990s, Beanie Babies created a surge of popularity and an intense collecting frenzy. As quickly as it had come, the craze was gone and the market for these collectibles crashed. For decades now, many have wondered if Beanie Babies will ever make a...

by Lauren Sisselman | August 4, 2023

In the 1980s and 1990s, wrestling was on a roll. The Monday night wars between WWF and WCW were the stuff of legends, but once WWF talent started jumping to WCW, fans knew the beef was serious. This was also before finding clips and whole matches on...

by Joseph Overaitis | August 3, 2023

Over a year ago, I decided to gather some comics from varying ages and in varying conditions and submit them to CGC for grading, testing out different shipping companies and methods along the way. Here is the latest installment on the journey! Previous...

by Don | August 2, 2023

When most collectors think of Silver Age X-Men key issues, the list is usually pretty short: X-Men #1, X-Men #4 (1st Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver), X-Men #12 (1st Juggernaut), and X-Men #14 (1st Sentinels)....

by Joseph Overaitis | August 1, 2023

Comic book investors and fans have looked at film and television announcements to guide them to their targets in the past.  This modus operandi produced many successful purchases for buyers.  An announcement of any type of media project drove interest in those impacted key books.  Purchasers only...

by Joseph Overaitis | July 28, 2023

For over a year now, I've been conducting a comic grading experiment. Books have been selected, shipping methods researched, and months ago, they were sent to CGC. Ready for the next part of this experiment? Good, because we have updates! I must make a confession...

by daviscollection | July 27, 2023

There is a growing interest in whether the Overstreet Price Guides themselves hold collectible appeal. This article explores the answer to the question: Are Overstreet Price Guides collectible themselves? Historical Significance The...

by Lauren Sisselman | July 26, 2023

The Gary Munson collection of horror and fantasy is filled with some of the rarest books a collector could own. On July 27, Heritage is auctioning off many pieces from this illustrious collection, which includes first editions, out-of-pprint books, and antique books as well....

by Cassaundra Thomas | July 24, 2023

Nostalgia has become a profitable business, but is it worth investing in? VHS, vinyl, and cassettes have become increasingly valuable as they become rarer and rarer. In this blog post, we will take a look at these three mediums of nostalgia and evaluate their value...