Category: Comic Collecting 101
Anyone who has been collecting comics either for profit or just fun has experienced the joy of the hunt. Yes, much like a cheetah on the plains of Africa we stalk our prey. Then when the moment is right, we pounce! Our tenacity could give any...
Collecting a complete run is no small task, but the challenge is rewarding in and of itself. Here are five more recommendations for your undertaking. Considering the number of runs there are in comics, I can't cover them all. You'll notice that I left out...
I'm going to outline my strategy for comic book speculation, especially online, given our current situation. These maxims can apply to all comic book collecting as well, regardless of an intent to sell. Given that speculation should be approached as a business, take...
Mega keys and first appearances aren't the only issues worth collecting. Piecing together a complete run is well worth your time and can make you fall in love with the hobby. For rookie collectors, it seems like the hobby is all about key issues, mainly first appearances....
Well, maybe not LOTS of Lots, but you should probably be buying more than you are. Here's why. If you're an eBay hound like me, you are probably watching a few items at all times. You can't be everywhere at once, and it always seems...
UDATED VERSION COMING SOON! Now that our brand new site is live, there is a lot more to tell you about! Welcome to the amazing world of GoCollect! Before writing for GoCollect, I used the site religiously to know how much I should pay for my...
I recently came across an article over at comicbook.com from several years ago that ranked, based on the author's opinions, the 75 most iconic panels in Marvel Comics history. Inspired by this subjective exercise, I thought I would look at my own choices for five...
Spring is close, and that signals the start of comic convention season. If you're new to the con scene, it can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you, the rookie con-goer, navigate the sweaty maze. I haven’t always been a...
If you have been in business, long enough, you learn one incontrovertible fact: relationships matter. The comic book world is filled with all manner of people. They have a variety of different backgrounds, cultures, and life goals; there is no monolithic comic book speculator. When...
eBay may be the king of online auctions, but in the world of comics, Facebook’s comic auction pages are a nice alternative. When it comes to buying comics, it’s hard to beat eBay. On the massive site, there’s virtually every mainstream comic...
