A few weeks ago, I wrote about the dramatic rise in value of Shuri's first appearance in Black Panther #2 following Chadwick Boseman's tragic death. I suggested that speculators should also consider the first appearances of M'Baku and W'Kabi in Avengers #62. Unlike Shuri's...
Well, it's like this. I spent $12.50 plus five bucks shipping on a bound collection of Kull the Destroyer 20-29. Sure, even with tax, I paid less than twenty bucks. Certainly, I paid less than the original owner spent on binding costs. But, was it really worth...
When there are 1,001 comics to list every week, something has to be on the bottom shelf. This week, Thor and Venom held the distinction of having the biggest fall and landing themselves on this week's Coldest Comics List. It’s time again to...
With so many collectibles auctions going on all the time, it's next to impossible to keep up with the excitement. Let's take a look at a few interesting auctions that are going on now. Maybe you'll find your dream item? There are some AWESOME auctions in the...
GoCollect is one of the leading sites for collecting. One area that has never been touched upon is movie and television props. I have used some props on set and also collect them. Here is a beginner's guide to purchasing these types of items. 1. Provenance It...
Powerful villains are important in Marvel, but only one bruiser could go toe-to-toe with the Hulk without a scratch. That man is Cain Marko. Who? Yep, you might have guessed it, The Juggernaut. The superhero requires one thing to be a crime-fighting hero. Is it brawn, brains,...
For those of us who are still looking for a good deal, the 1st appearances of classic costumes worn by our favorite heroes are still pretty affordable and present good value. We'll discuss two issues below from the Silver Age and one from the Modern Age. ...
Marvel reclaimed this week’s top spot thanks to Pip the Troll while the Thundercats broke records on the heels of their movie announcement. Welcome to this week’s Hottest Comics. Things returned to normal this time around. Following DC’s...
2500 posters. 248 foil variants. 10 signature copies. A collector’s DREAM giveaway! Will you be one of the lucky winners of the Buzz City Series Poster Event? GoCollect has partnered with the Charlotte Hornets on an exciting initiative called the Buzz City Series Poster Event. This set of 5 posters will tell a...
Hey comic collectors, how much should you invest in your comic book collection? You can use the same investment ratios as ultra-high net worth investors when it comes to managing your investment in collectibles! A recent report published by Deloitte showed that ultra-high net worth...
I have had several people ask me what makes a comic book a key issue. This is such a simple question and yet knowing the answer can help you in the long run. I will be focusing on major keys. That is your first lesson; not all...
Buying the dip is hard to do in this hot comic book market. Personally, I recommend waiting until the market inevitably cools down once people begin spending their discretionary dollars on travel, vacations, etc. instead of on stay-at-home hobbies. For those of us who are looking to...
Spider-Man this… Spider-Man that… Is his popularity all a ruse? Because when we take a closer look at a random sampling of Spider-Man and his other spider family books, we find the long-term spec opportunities to have a poor outlook.
Welcome back to sportscard collecting 101! Today’s Blog/Class will continue to prepare you for the rigors, excitement, and journey of card collecting and speculation. Today’s focus is on cautionary tales and teases some possibilities in sport card purchases! Did I mention that you should finish this sportscard...
Demand has increased significantly on bound comics, so GoCollect readers need a market update. In my three-part series, I covered Golden Age bounds, Silver Age bounds, and Bound Readers. Those articles illustrated the historic affordability of bound comics. That rule applied for the most...
It is common knowledge that not every beloved or notable character originated from the comics. There are many notable characters that have gained serious popularity on-screen before making their debut in the comic world. Meaning, characters such as Batman, Superman, and Iron Man all came derived and...
Not long ago, I was browsing GoCollect's Top 100 list for the Silver Age - the books that are selling the most over the past month from that era. Like many of you, I was struck by the unbelievable prices of these books. In the past...
GoCollect asked you what you wanted. The readers responded. One sector wanted more golden age comics articles. Another group wanted more insight into how to use GoCollect data. This article combines the two requests from our readers to produce one blog. These are some tricks I use...
So here is another example I like to share with the illustrious GoCollect community out there. I found a sample of some comic books from the same comic book auction lot that can portray the picture further in what collectors want. Keep in mind that a...
Welcome back to the Blogger Dome! Here, bloggers will argue different topics involving the comic book market and industry. This will be a combination of the Big Bang Theory meets the WWE. Smack talk mixed with comic book debates. Bloggers going at each other to amuse and...
