Bro, I just barely saw this. I subscribed to your channel and I just barely saw this makes sense. I know a lot of stuff has changed, but food for thought. Thanks. Appreciate it. People do listen to your advice. By the way you’re awesome bro keep it up.
Really enjoyed this video and think you did a great job of explaining the process. I was inspired after watching this and got out the latest DC Connect to pick out which issues and covers I want to make sure I get them added to my pull list.
Thank you for the 101..I just randomly bought a previews magazine and didn't understand the process. I'm fairly new to comics so this helps a lot to see the bigger picture!
This is a really good breakdown, Kicks. Really important to stress the impact of not skipping out on the books in your file. Also, the number 5 would disagree with your comment that 25 is a Prime Number.
Lol 25 is absolutely not a prime number. I wanted to say Even, then Round, then settled on Prime in my head before thinking “that’s not right either. Oh well. Moving on” lol
@@comicsaredope you guys talking about actual prime numbers, or is this some collector lingo? TBH I just buy books with covers I like (I mainly just collect variant covers) it;s nice to have a lot of 1st's, but I'll totally buy an issue deep into a story/set I have nothing else for, just because I like the variant cover art. Granted, I never really got into hardcore collecting. I don't really know the etiquette. I was really into comics as a young kid, but only for the Art, I rarely ever even read the stories. I got into reading more when I was older, but I'd mainly buy omnibus stories (these are called "trades" right, when they have the full story in one book?) for reading. I don't read the variants buy., I don't even touch them with a bare hand. they go straight into a bag and then I only look at the cover. If I want the story I'll read it digitally these days (although I do miss getting the fat books, I used to love ,my spider man volumes, had tons of them when I wad young (Lol, I actually liked the clone epic saga as well. It reminded me of a convoluted video game story. Love a good twist, LoL) but I sold them off at some point when I got back into Warhammer. I think now I will just invest in a Tablet and read digitally though. Comic collecting will strictly be to collect them for the cover art. PS: Also I noticed some really sick, base art on covers these days. I guess they do this so people buy the standard cover as well? I guess I'm probably part of a niche within comic collecting, but I'm sure variant cover collecting is going to be pretty standard by now?
I just want to thank you for this. I've had that dead pixel for years, but was too much of a noob to fix it when it first happened. Just googled how to fix it again because of this comment. And now it's fixed. 🙌
the best way I've seen to find FOC is to visit the websites of each distributor. For DC, that's Lunar Distribution. FOC is every Sunday, so I'd probably check every monday for the upcoming week.
You should also mention the other option of buying comics. I buy my comics online from a large retailer. I do occasionally go into a LCS and buy issues that I may have missed or want later but my local LCS gives NO discounts on a pull list...none, so I went online, 35% off pre-orders, they come shipped and packaged very well and you can have them shipped as often as you want and all are bagged/boarded. The site has a dedicated pre-order web site that you can read the solicitation and even see most covers. I unfortunately don't have a great selection of LCS's in my area. Great info!
@the4deadlyvenoms could you share what retailer you use? I don’t have many LCS options either and the one I’m currently using hasn’t been very transparent on what they’re charging.
Not necessarily. Often, the solicit text will hint at deaths or debuts of major characters. So you can make educated guesses, but it’s not always certain.
I go on FP and order absolutely everything new (the pre orders for what's coming up) You don't pay for anything until it's in stock, and you only pay shipping on the first thing they send out. I currently have an order for nearly 2k, and only paying 5 pounds (UK) shipping. I'll get this stuff over the next 4 months or something as it comes in stock. They aren't the quickest at shipping stuff though. I ordered around 200 pounds worth of Variants at the start of the week (I just got back into it) and they have only processed half my order, despite it all being in stock. They're really slow, but not having to pay on pre order is amazing. I mean if you are ordering low volume then you probably want to pay up front, but I'm making sure I get everything I want, and only have to pay for it as it comes in stock. Also dude, what's with variant covers that end up being worth a lot. Do they initially sell them for the standard price, then when something becomes "hot!" they bump the price, or do they sell these Virgin covers and stuff for the mark up to start with? I know signed comics go for a lot out of the gate, but that's signed stuff. Also Marvel can thanks 2nd Diner for bringing in lots of new collectors, and reigniting the hobby for guys like me. "Marvel Snap" got a lot more people buying comics.
@@comicsaredope thanks man I’ll let you know :) I really enjoyed this prompt because as a collected editions man this pull list thing has mystified me to some degree 😂
Really good video with great information. I am really close with my LCS owner and I hate to see people take advantage and him for granted. Communication will go a long way. Are you doing a series called Comic Book 101? Plus I hate it when people buy multiple copies off the shelf, and like you said if you know you're going to buy multiple copies then order then in advance.
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Dude...this is fire🔥content...🤘🏼💯✔️ One thousand thanks...👍🏼 My knowledge grows stronger the more I watch...👀
Great video! Even though I’ve been collecting for a year and half now there’s still so much that I don’t know! Info like this is really helpful!
Bro, I just barely saw this. I subscribed to your channel and I just barely saw this makes sense. I know a lot of stuff has changed, but food for thought. Thanks. Appreciate it. People do listen to your advice. By the way you’re awesome bro keep it up.
I didn't know they were making a static 1 polybag reprint. 😳
they literally didn't advertise it anywhere ☹. But it did show up on their FOC ordering list
Finally a video that explains this topic. My local comic store owner got stressed out every time i missed pre order times
i can't figure out how to switch covers on subscriptions. Is there a deadline to change covers maybe.
Dude I stopped the latest Spider-Man run right before #7 came out lol.
TIP: get everything pre-order and save $$$$$$$ . make it a habit!! a bad habit!! lol
Really enjoyed this video and think you did a great job of explaining the process. I was inspired after watching this and got out the latest DC Connect to pick out which issues and covers I want to make sure I get them added to my pull list.
Pre order works like school lunch when they ask who wants to eat in the morning
Thank you for the 101..I just randomly bought a previews magazine and didn't understand the process. I'm fairly new to comics so this helps a lot to see the bigger picture!
no problem! I'm glad this was helpful
This is a really good breakdown, Kicks. Really important to stress the impact of not skipping out on the books in your file.
Also, the number 5 would disagree with your comment that 25 is a Prime Number.
Lol 25 is absolutely not a prime number. I wanted to say Even, then Round, then settled on Prime in my head before thinking “that’s not right either. Oh well. Moving on” lol
@@comicsaredope you guys talking about actual prime numbers, or is this some collector lingo? TBH I just buy books with covers I like (I mainly just collect variant covers) it;s nice to have a lot of 1st's, but I'll totally buy an issue deep into a story/set I have nothing else for, just because I like the variant cover art.
Granted, I never really got into hardcore collecting. I don't really know the etiquette. I was really into comics as a young kid, but only for the Art, I rarely ever even read the stories. I got into reading more when I was older, but I'd mainly buy omnibus stories (these are called "trades" right, when they have the full story in one book?) for reading. I don't read the variants buy., I don't even touch them with a bare hand. they go straight into a bag and then I only look at the cover.
If I want the story I'll read it digitally these days (although I do miss getting the fat books, I used to love ,my spider man volumes, had tons of them when I wad young (Lol, I actually liked the clone epic saga as well. It reminded me of a convoluted video game story. Love a good twist, LoL) but I sold them off at some point when I got back into Warhammer.
I think now I will just invest in a Tablet and read digitally though. Comic collecting will strictly be to collect them for the cover art.
PS:
Also I noticed some really sick, base art on covers these days. I guess they do this so people buy the standard cover as well? I guess I'm probably part of a niche within comic collecting, but I'm sure variant cover collecting is going to be pretty standard by now?
This is supppppper useful!
This is a big help. Thanks!
Good stuff👍🏽
dead pixel in the camera.. i thought my new laptop was messed up but then I resized.
I just want to thank you for this. I've had that dead pixel for years, but was too much of a noob to fix it when it first happened. Just googled how to fix it again because of this comment. And now it's fixed. 🙌
Bro, thanks for making this video
No problem! Thanks for watching
The etiquette!
Super important
I always look at DC Connect but cannot for the life of me see where a book’s FOC is located, can you help me?
the best way I've seen to find FOC is to visit the websites of each distributor. For DC, that's Lunar Distribution. FOC is every Sunday, so I'd probably check every monday for the upcoming week.
@@comicsaredope ahhh thank you!
You should also mention the other option of buying comics. I buy my comics online from a large retailer. I do occasionally go into a LCS and buy issues that I may have missed or want later but my local LCS gives NO discounts on a pull list...none, so I went online, 35% off pre-orders, they come shipped and packaged very well and you can have them shipped as often as you want and all are bagged/boarded. The site has a dedicated pre-order web site that you can read the solicitation and even see most covers. I unfortunately don't have a great selection of LCS's in my area. Great info!
True. I should've mentioned online shops. I recommend Things From Another World. bjkicks.link/tfaw
@the4deadlyvenoms could you share what retailer you use? I don’t have many LCS options either and the one I’m currently using hasn’t been very transparent on what they’re charging.
I love this video. Your best yet
Thank you!
Great Video! Does the pre-order list say which comics are keys?
Not necessarily. Often, the solicit text will hint at deaths or debuts of major characters. So you can make educated guesses, but it’s not always certain.
Thanks! @@comicsaredope
I go on FP and order absolutely everything new (the pre orders for what's coming up) You don't pay for anything until it's in stock, and you only pay shipping on the first thing they send out.
I currently have an order for nearly 2k, and only paying 5 pounds (UK) shipping. I'll get this stuff over the next 4 months or something as it comes in stock.
They aren't the quickest at shipping stuff though. I ordered around 200 pounds worth of Variants at the start of the week (I just got back into it) and they have only processed half my order, despite it all being in stock. They're really slow, but not having to pay on pre order is amazing. I mean if you are ordering low volume then you probably want to pay up front, but I'm making sure I get everything I want, and only have to pay for it as it comes in stock.
Also dude, what's with variant covers that end up being worth a lot. Do they initially sell them for the standard price, then when something becomes "hot!" they bump the price, or do they sell these Virgin covers and stuff for the mark up to start with? I know signed comics go for a lot out of the gate, but that's signed stuff.
Also Marvel can thanks 2nd Diner for bringing in lots of new collectors, and reigniting the hobby for guys like me. "Marvel Snap" got a lot more people buying comics.
Great comics 101 topic 👏👏
thank you! If you have questions/ideas for a future episode, I'm all ears.
@@comicsaredope thanks man I’ll let you know :)
I really enjoyed this prompt because as a collected editions man this pull list thing has mystified me to some degree 😂
Really good video with great information. I am really close with my LCS owner and I hate to see people take advantage and him for granted. Communication will go a long way. Are you doing a series called Comic Book 101? Plus I hate it when people buy multiple copies off the shelf, and like you said if you know you're going to buy multiple copies then order then in advance.
I learned some new stuff in this Video. Thanks Kicks! I've been looking forward on League of comics geeks 3 months out so see what coming.
Emphasis on the pull list etiquette. Don't leave your store hanging (and have them looking at others suspiciously because you broke the trust chain).
Super helpful! Thank you!
Great content!! Thanks 🙏
This video was incredible. I have a pull list at my lcs. It really helps.
thank you! I hope this was helpful to you
This is super helpful, thanks!
any time!
Very good information .. thanks