Category: Comic Collecting 101
One of the first things you have to learn as a new collector is how to grade comics. Here are the basics to help you get started. KNOW YOUR GRADES So you have decided to...
Is grading original comic book art as simple as looking for clean, white paper? Are good grades assigned for smooth, shiny pages with minimal smudges, free of food stains...overall nice appearance? Well, no... I assert that grades assigned to original...
Whether you are looking to sell some comics online, have a few graded, or you're participating in a mail-in signing, you need to know the ins and outs of safely packing and shipping your issues. Here are some tips on packing comics.
In part two we introduced you to the Copper Age and stated that it ended in 2008. I also stated the end of the Copper Age signified the end of an era for the comic book industry. The person I credit for that is Robert Downey Jr....
If you read part one of this trilogy you will remember we went over how comic book Ages are defined. We also went over how metals are used for naming purposes. So let us now introduce... A new Age begins... The Copper Age...
The Overstreet Guide has been at the pinnacle of price quotations for many years. Perhaps some of this relevance has been superseded by technology but only in real-time. The value of the Overstreet Guide is not just pricing. That is one of many positive elements in this...
With today's modern technology it is easier than ever to spot a quality graded comic. If you are new to collecting you will definitely find some key points in this article. If you are a seasoned collector perhaps I can share some insight and give...
I have read some great arguments on GoCollect and listened to GoCollect YouTube host Regie. I feel now is the time for me to put my two cents into this argument. Here is my position on the subject of the "Modern Age of Comics". In...
Pop quiz: what is the single best thing you can do to improve the value of your collection? Answer: up your grading game. Improving your skills in this area does at least three things for you. One, by using CGC or CBCS to grade comics,...
As an attorney, I am dumbfounded as to the number one mistake people make when it comes to their investments. I see the same mistake made by teens starting out and multi-millionaires looking to retire. No where do I see this mistake made more than...
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