Author: Joseph Overaitis

Hurricane Ian's Impact on Comics

Hurricane Ian hit the coast of Florida.  This article is not meant to trivialize the cost the hurricane will have on people.  Other sites will cover the toll this storm will have on human lives. The purpose of this article is to make sure readers are fully...

Different Ways to Sell Comic Books and Collectibles: Part One

One of the greatest problems collectors and investors have is deciding how to liquidate all or parts of their accumulation of comic books. Collectors can try to believe they do not have to liquidate any of their books, but eventually selling will become an inevitability, be it...

September Comic Book Market Observations

Sociology is the study of human society.  Understanding how one functions in society can help collectors and investors navigate the comic book market.  The way these two groups interact in the comic book community is constantly evolving.  Understanding these changes could be the difference between success or...

Should you invest in The Thunderbolts keys after D23?

Matt Tuck is a great GoCollect writer.  He recently wrote an article about cold comics.  One of those comics mentioned was Incredible Hulk #449 and the first appearance of the Thunderbolts. Matt still has hope in the book but believes it suffered fallout because of the fans'...

Controversial Comic Covers: To Collect or Not to Collect?

Comic books serve as time capsules of society.  Things that were acceptable in one time frame may not be acceptable now.  The norms and knowledge of society evolve as time passes.  Doctors once used the practice of bleeding to treat many ailments.  Publishers, too, acted in the...

Knowledge is Power: Comic Market Odds, Ends, & Hidden Gems

Throughout the year, GoCollect writers research many potential articles.  Some of these articles are important but may not make it into the schedule to be published on the site. That does not mean they will not help the readers navigate the collector marketplace.  Here are a few...

Grading Experiment Pt 3: Submitting Books to CGC

The grading experiment is back on track after some delays caused by the pandemic and life events. The intent of the series was to provide our readers with a first-hand account and a "how to"  for the grading process.  The first part of the experiment was interviewing...

Buyers Beware: Mistakes Made by Sellers that Could Hurt You

Retailers are facing difficult times in this economy.  Buyers have many different ways to make their purchases.  Competition requires retailers to be on top of their game to survive during the tough times.  Comic book stores and online retailers are not immune from competition.   A bad comic...

BATGIRL FILM CANCELLED - What this Means to Investors and Collectors

The recession and cost-cutting again rears its ugly head.  The upcoming Batgirl film that was in post-production has been cancelled. The director seemed in shock at the sudden news and posted their thoughts on Instagram.  Sadly, the move was sudden but not unexpected in this...

Inflation's Impact on Comic Collecting and Investing

Inflation has impacted the world's economy. The cause of inflation? Too many dollars chasing too few goods.  The result is prices rising because demand is up for those goods.  Once the price reaches a tipping point, people will stop buying the goods because of not only that...