preordered 22 ultimate Spiderman 1 and ultimate black panther 1 each. sold 20 of each and kept 2 for the pc. made major profit. FOMO is alive and well and is a disease that I refuse to go on. Great content and video. thumbs up!!!
No one is talking about the condition of these books and how the spine is messed up. I got 2 copies of ultimate black panther and the spine is not good because the paper quality marvel is using to print these comics
Reggie, thank you so much for doing these awesome videos. You are very well spoken and always seem to stay focused on the topics and I am always recommending people your way. I wanted to bring up a topic no one seems to be talking about in the "Collecting Community". When I say collecting community I mean anything that can be collected. I have really been watching the "markets" for a few years now.. Not only do I collect Comics but I also collect Gold & Silver along with sports cards. From a "Value" standpoint comics are out performing Gold & Silver when it comes to return on investment. I give away Gold & Silver on my UA-cam channel before comics even though I give away comics also. I would truly like to see you do a video on what kind of investment return folks are getting on the more popular comics. Now you mentions not to buy these comics and why in your video. What of we already have them, would you recommend at this time having those books graded? Once again, You Rock!!!
Thanks for the kind words. I feel like it’s easy to calculate return on gold/silver given spot price data but more complex to do it with comics. You have to deal with raw versus graded as well as the various grades of the book. Our pricing data is also very wonky. I struggle with being able to do a video like this in a compelling way that will resonate with people. As for your second question around what to grade versus not, I release a video monthly highlighting books that people should think about grading if they have them. One was released on Monday. If you search UA-cam for “Regie Collects grade” you will find the series. You’ll also pull up videos where I highlight books that folks should stop grading. If you flip the logic in these videos, it’s basically a road map for the things that people should consider before grading any book-market conditions, movies, etc.
So I have a question. With all of the Fomo, variant gimick covers of new books (e.g. Thundercats by Dynamite). Do you think the industry is headed for another 90's market crash?
As of August black panther 1 cover a is still going for about 30 bucks and Spiderman 1 cover a is going for about 80-100 bucks (both raw) I like the ultimate spiderman series so far it’s good 👍
I can't believe people are paying that much for modern comics. That is wild to me but people have always over spend on things since forever. Hope they're happy with their additions though.
Crazy how much people are buying these comics for. I can go to my comic book store and pick a few up. That just tells you not every shop gets all the variants
Wait on the second printings of Ultimate Spider-Man & Ultimate Black Panther 2024, but buy and read them, as they are the best comics to come out of Marvel in a very long time.
I was able to walk in my LCS and get both for cover price. A few variants too. Can’t do now but for the first few days we’re good. I love me some Peach Momoko but I wasn’t sure about getting the UXM, but I may reconsider. FOMO got me😂
Reggie! I respect your and value your opinion…do I trust CGC and go out buying slabs again? I only have a few as I’m a raw guy(I like to read what I buy) I started buying slab’s literally 6 months ago and then the scandals starting happening…. Are you still grabbin slabs? Do you trust or prefer CGC’s competitors now?..
It’s not about trust for me. It’s about being smart with my money. I buy when others aren’t. I have not stopped buying graded books. I am taking advantage of the economy and all the fear to get solid deals on great books. At the end of the day, you’ll need to decide what makes sense for you.
I got 2 for preorder price and I'm sending both of them to cgc. If I can turn $6 into $500(before fees), then I have a hard time not doing it. I will circle around later on for a raw copy for my personal collection. I had the chance to preorder the black costume variant and I went back and forth on it, but ultimately whiffed, off.
I know folks that snagged the books for cover price due to comic shop policy and inventory. Not every shop pulls the books down from the shelf to load to eBay. It helps to have a relationship with shops in the local area.
You can get it, but probably not online, but you never know. Best chance is at an actual physical shop. Maybe not the same amount of hype, but I remember several days after BP3(1st Tosin) I snagged two copies for cover price plus shipping from a website. It's always worth looking at least.
What are you trying to buy? Raw? Graded? Do you want a free service or a paid service? Are you buying CGC, CBCS, EGS or PGX? ua-cam.com/users/lives_11o0F_jKo?si=dpsPUTGqJWQI7Zr8 The link above will give you some insight.
Thanks for the video and perspective. The new books are going to be a trap for so many that chase. Dollar book find sooner than later. Readers are looking for something relating to a “good story” at this point. That’s all this is though. Just my view.
Good video Reggie.. and in IMHO, dazzler is a terrible character and I hope they do a bait and switch and have Madonna instead of swift. . Just for the laughs that deadpool is known for 😂
There's no way these books hold value. It's ALL nonsensical hype. People think they're hot.. so the price gets inflated based on purchases.. but I'm reality, there's no scarcity, or value. 100% these books crash.
That’s just bad advice bro. Do you know how many folks I’ve spoken with that make emotional decisions and over spend. I know guys getting divorced over comics. Guys in major credit card debt because they didn’t think before spending. Just bad advice.
@RegieCollects that's what makes the world go round. Notice I said "if you can afford it." People buy every item emotionally. Houses, cars, clothes, and so on. It's all to appear a certain way. Look at you. You spent money on some 100k collection. You put nice expensive slabs behind you. How can you tell someone you wouldn't buy a $60 or even $20 book. Which wouldn't hurt someone financially as much as a $500 or 2k book? I'm sure you're not selling 40% off Ebay prices and telling someone not to buy your book. "No, don't buy that book over there. Come and buy my book over here. "
You continue to prove my point. "People buy every item emotionally" which is why most people are in debt. My goal is to make people smarter about the hobby period. We have seen comics consistently spike and drop in value so why in the world would I encourage people to be irresponsible when waiting a few weeks could save them money?? I stand by my statements that your advice is bad.
@RegieCollects because it's a $20 or $60 book. No one is getting a divorce over low-priced books. Divorces happen over youtubers pumping their golden age and silver age books. Creating FOMO on a 2k or 3k book that drops to $1,200 or more. That's where divorces happen. When you're losing a grand or more. If Ultimate Spiderman drops to $40, and they spend $60. That's alright. It may go back up to $100 one day. It may not. Who knows. But it's only $60. No one's getting a divorce over that.
preordered 22 ultimate Spiderman 1 and ultimate black panther 1 each. sold 20 of each and kept 2 for the pc. made major profit. FOMO is alive and well and is a disease that I refuse to go on. Great content and video. thumbs up!!!
As a business man I say nice 👍, as a comic collector I say 🤮 to the flipper aspect
@@jimmyhayes6017 I always stay ahead of the game
I told my LCS to add every future ‘ultimate’ book from Marvel to my pull list and make them all cover A’s.
No one is talking about the condition of these books and how the spine is messed up. I got 2 copies of ultimate black panther and the spine is not good because the paper quality marvel is using to print these comics
Reggie, thank you so much for doing these awesome videos. You are very well spoken and always seem to stay focused on the topics and I am always recommending people your way. I wanted to bring up a topic no one seems to be talking about in the "Collecting Community". When I say collecting community I mean anything that can be collected. I have really been watching the "markets" for a few years now.. Not only do I collect Comics but I also collect Gold & Silver along with sports cards. From a "Value" standpoint comics are out performing Gold & Silver when it comes to return on investment. I give away Gold & Silver on my UA-cam channel before comics even though I give away comics also. I would truly like to see you do a video on what kind of investment return folks are getting on the more popular comics. Now you mentions not to buy these comics and why in your video. What of we already have them, would you recommend at this time having those books graded? Once again, You Rock!!!
Thanks for the kind words. I feel like it’s easy to calculate return on gold/silver given spot price data but more complex to do it with comics. You have to deal with raw versus graded as well as the various grades of the book. Our pricing data is also very wonky. I struggle with being able to do a video like this in a compelling way that will resonate with people.
As for your second question around what to grade versus not, I release a video monthly highlighting books that people should think about grading if they have them. One was released on Monday. If you search UA-cam for “Regie Collects grade” you will find the series. You’ll also pull up videos where I highlight books that folks should stop grading. If you flip the logic in these videos, it’s basically a road map for the things that people should consider before grading any book-market conditions, movies, etc.
Hey Reggie! How are those slabs attached to the wall? That's an awesome display, and I notice they must be easy to swap in and out repeatedly.
I’m waiting to read the new ultimate books through the MU app except for ultimate X-men. I find Peach’s art flows better in print than online.
That $20 UK shipping cost is what it would be to ship to YOUR address in the USA, not theirs. The person who bought that most likely lives in the UK.
So I have a question. With all of the Fomo, variant gimick covers of new books (e.g. Thundercats by Dynamite). Do you think the industry is headed for another 90's market crash?
No. We have to stop comparing two entirely different situations despite how similar they may look.
...good guidance! My local store saved a copy of UBP for me last week.. i'll sign up for UXM there tomorrow!
As of August black panther 1 cover a is still going for about 30 bucks and Spiderman 1 cover a is going for about 80-100 bucks (both raw) I like the ultimate spiderman series so far it’s good 👍
The final order cutoff past for Ultimate X-Mem #1 . So if you did not pre-order you might want to hit your LCS early on the release day.
I don't think Ultimate X-men's price action will follow spider-man or black panther. I hope I'm 1000% wrong, though.
I can't believe people are paying that much for modern comics. That is wild to me but people have always over spend on things since forever. Hope they're happy with their additions though.
Looking forward to Ultimate X-Men. Is Feb 15 too late to get a LCS pre-order for March 8?
It might be late, since sometimes stores don't get all their comics they ordered before FOC.
Crazy how much people are buying these comics for. I can go to my comic book store and pick a few up. That just tells you not every shop gets all the variants
Wait on the second printings of Ultimate Spider-Man & Ultimate Black Panther 2024, but buy and read them, as they are the best comics to come out of Marvel in a very long time.
Midtown only let you order 1 of each the day they came out at cover price along with UBP ....now they have copies for 20-30 apiece
I refuse to buy from there. I feel like everything is overpriced.
Yep, I knew they were going to do that. They did the same thing with spider- man 7(first spiderboy) last year. They still have spider-boys for sale.
I was able to walk in my LCS and get both for cover price. A few variants too. Can’t do now but for the first few days we’re good. I love me some Peach Momoko but I wasn’t sure about getting the UXM, but I may reconsider. FOMO got me😂
If you can afford to buy a couple of issues for a book, it's worth it. If it blows up, great, if not, then oh well, you only paid cover price.
I got lucky pre-ordered and got at cover price
Love how you think you can tell me how to spend my money! Oh and by the way...Low grade is better than no grade!
Yeah, this is 100% a "I'll pay $10 or less for it in a month or three" kind of book for all the Ultimate books that have blown up.
Reggie! I respect your and value your opinion…do I trust CGC and go out buying slabs again? I only have a few as I’m a raw guy(I like to read what I buy) I started buying slab’s literally 6 months ago and then the scandals starting happening…. Are you still grabbin slabs? Do you trust or prefer CGC’s competitors now?..
It’s not about trust for me. It’s about being smart with my money. I buy when others aren’t. I have not stopped buying graded books. I am taking advantage of the economy and all the fear to get solid deals on great books. At the end of the day, you’ll need to decide what makes sense for you.
Bruv, everybody collects on different levels... if i can sell each raw copy for $25-$50, its happening 110%
The CGC 9.8 was sub $100 3 weeks ago😅
I never said that you should sale and make money. 🤷🏾♂️ I just told people to be smart by not buying. 😂 Two different things. Hope this helps.
Ultimate Black Panther and Spiderman are great reads..I got both at cover price
I thought you would mention Thundercats #1
Bought 3 USM 1 at preorder price think I'll sell one while I can around $75 and file the other 2 away as paid for! 😂
I got 2 for preorder price and I'm sending both of them to cgc. If I can turn $6 into $500(before fees), then I have a hard time not doing it. I will circle around later on for a raw copy for my personal collection. I had the chance to preorder the black costume variant and I went back and forth on it, but ultimately whiffed, off.
@@bandoogiemanz good luck! 👍
I was lucky enough to pick up a couple of copies from my LCSs. Now, what to do with them?
Sell a couple of them. 😂 Take the cash and buy something else.
I have two spider-man's I'm sending them to cgc tomorrow. Hard for me to pass on the opportunity to turn $6 into $400-$500.
If you didn't get your pre-order in for these books, I really doubt you're going to get any of these for cover price (even it's just been out a week).
I know folks that snagged the books for cover price due to comic shop policy and inventory. Not every shop pulls the books down from the shelf to load to eBay. It helps to have a relationship with shops in the local area.
You can get it, but probably not online, but you never know. Best chance is at an actual physical shop. Maybe not the same amount of hype, but I remember several days after BP3(1st Tosin) I snagged two copies for cover price plus shipping from a website. It's always worth looking at least.
Where is best place to find comics value. Looking to buy but not sure fair price
What are you trying to buy? Raw? Graded? Do you want a free service or a paid service? Are you buying CGC, CBCS, EGS or PGX?
ua-cam.com/users/lives_11o0F_jKo?si=dpsPUTGqJWQI7Zr8
The link above will give you some insight.
Thanks for the video and perspective. The new books are going to be a trap for so many that chase. Dollar book find sooner than later.
Readers are looking for something relating to a “good story” at this point. That’s all this is though. Just my view.
If you think ultimate spiderman #1 will ever be a dollarbook, comics arent your thing.
Bet👍🏻
Uncle Reg looking out for the new kids on the block.
Good video Reggie.. and in IMHO, dazzler is a terrible character and I hope they do a bait and switch and have Madonna instead of swift. . Just for the laughs that deadpool is known for 😂
That FOMO get you everytime! FPP!
People are nuts..I was going to buy it for 20$ and I walked away from ultimate Spider-Man 1
Didn't Deadpool/ Dazzler issue have a low print run
Not certain
Its super weird. I can still buy these at any shop in my city.. like all variants.
2nd printings?
@@burnsbabe87 I live in mtl. There's a billion lcs's. First prints. 25$ each. They not rare at all
There's no way these books hold value. It's ALL nonsensical hype. People think they're hot.. so the price gets inflated based on purchases.. but I'm reality, there's no scarcity, or value. 100% these books crash.
Wait till it hits the dollar bin
😊
How do you lose 12k comic books?!
This book will stay around 30 bucks. Not many copies
Not many copies based upon what? 😂 We don’t even know how many were printed much less sold.
Buy what you love. No matter the cost. Happiness doesn't have a price. If you can afford it, buy it. My guess is that these will be future movies.
That’s just bad advice bro.
Do you know how many folks I’ve spoken with that make emotional decisions and over spend. I know guys getting divorced over comics. Guys in major credit card debt because they didn’t think before spending.
Just bad advice.
@RegieCollects that's what makes the world go round. Notice I said "if you can afford it."
People buy every item emotionally. Houses, cars, clothes, and so on. It's all to appear a certain way.
Look at you. You spent money on some 100k collection. You put nice expensive slabs behind you.
How can you tell someone you wouldn't buy a $60 or even $20 book. Which wouldn't hurt someone financially as much as a $500 or 2k book? I'm sure you're not selling 40% off Ebay prices and telling someone not to buy your book. "No, don't buy that book over there. Come and buy my book over here. "
You continue to prove my point. "People buy every item emotionally" which is why most people are in debt. My goal is to make people smarter about the hobby period. We have seen comics consistently spike and drop in value so why in the world would I encourage people to be irresponsible when waiting a few weeks could save them money?? I stand by my statements that your advice is bad.
@RegieCollects because it's a $20 or $60 book. No one is getting a divorce over low-priced books.
Divorces happen over youtubers pumping their golden age and silver age books. Creating FOMO on a 2k or 3k book that drops to $1,200 or more. That's where divorces happen. When you're losing a grand or more. If Ultimate Spiderman drops to $40, and they spend $60. That's alright. It may go back up to $100 one day. It may not. Who knows. But it's only $60. No one's getting a divorce over that.
So glad you finally agree that your advice of "Buy what you love. No matter the cost." is bad advice.