Author: Joseph Overaitis

by Joseph Overaitis | January 10, 2022

A new year brings new beginnings and New Year resolutions.  Resolutions are meant to improve our lives with a fresh start. I have learned many tricks that hobbyists use to improve their collections, and I want to share these with our readers. Here are a few resolutions...

by Joseph Overaitis | December 26, 2021

A sub-genre of comic book cover collectors has emerged that investors and collectors should know.  I must admit that I have only recently become aware of this market after reviewing several live auction comic book catalogs. These individuals collect comic book bondage covers.  The reason our readers...

by Joseph Overaitis | December 21, 2021

Comic book collectors always seek out key moments in comic book history.  These events can influence a storyline for generations.  First appearances are sought after, but another key event that collectors value is the death of characters. Let's look at a few key factors...

by Joseph Overaitis | December 20, 2021

Grading is a norm in the comic book hobby.  Investors and collectors alike must deal with this aspect of the hobby.  Comic book social media boards are filled with questions about pressing, cleaning, and grading.  Well, I decided to do something creative to answer the questions.  I...

by Joseph Overaitis | November 25, 2021

Thanksgiving is a time of the year to give thanks for all the good things in your life. The following are some books that I give thanks for the comic book investing lessons they have taught me, from Alpha Flight all the way back to the Golden...

by Joseph Overaitis | November 21, 2021

My field editor made an interesting observation at the 2021 Motor City Comic Con ("MC3").  He is a former comic book buyer who recently returned to the hobby.  He noted that fewer young people were attending the show for the comics than compared to shows held...

by Joseph Overaitis | November 15, 2021

The autograph of a celebrity can increase the value of any collectible. A photograph of a baseball player may be valuable on its own, but you add a rare signature and you get a record sale for a collector.  Other collectors value the autograph, but not...

by Joseph Overaitis | November 7, 2021

Independent comic books are vastly underappreciated by investors, yet these books are highly sought-after by collectors.  Investors should find these books and invest in them now, before others realize their full potential. Marvel Comics are the hottest comic books on the market. ...

by Joseph Overaitis | October 23, 2021

All hail the magic of Comic Cons! I (GoCollect blogger Joseph) had the opportunity to sit down with world-famous wrestler Adam Scherr at Motor City Comic Con to discuss his career as an athlete and where his passions have shifted over the past few years. Nowadays, his...

by Joseph Overaitis | October 22, 2021

Regular visitors have noticed new things happening with GoCollect.  We are constantly evolving to give you what you need to know because knowledge is power! On October 15-17 I spent the whole weekend covering the Motor City Comic Con to give you an insider's view of the...