TIME TO SELL MY COMIC COLLECTION??

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  • @05SiLLYrado
    @05SiLLYrado 6 місяців тому +3

    Man oh man!!! What an amazing collection!!! I envy the person who is able to buy your Jim Lee XMen run.

  • @Earthman99999
    @Earthman99999 7 місяців тому +7

    I lately see a lot of comics up for sale at swap meets for bargain prices. The people selling inherited them after their relative who owned the items passed away... and they have no interest in keeping the many boxes of books. Their goal is not to make a lot of money... but to get rid of "all of this stuff" they got stuck with because those boxes of books take up too much space. Then I see owners from the LCS come by and make an offer to buy the entire collection for (imo) "peanuts". I was told by the sellers they realize they could probably ask for more money on a number of those books... but they just want to sell everything asap and pack up, go home early. As long as they got rid of all the boxes... and get enough money to go out to dinner later on... they are happy.
    When I see that... I too think it is time to start thinking about "thinning out the herd" with my collection as well. That would be less of a burden on my family members later on after I'm gone.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely! I see that a lot too. I will be taking my time selling. I’m in no rush. But it’s definitely time to lessen the load! Thanks!!

  • @jonathanramirez1951
    @jonathanramirez1951 7 місяців тому +6

    I like videos such as this, which shows you the other side of being a comic book collector. Too many content creators are fixated on top 10 lists lol. Keep up the great work Matt! Can't wait to see this process unfold.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much brother! I really appreciate that! I will definitely keep everyone posted with the progress. 👍👍

  • @SonOfCrom-1932
    @SonOfCrom-1932 Місяць тому +1

    Love watching people's older videos sometimes. Enjoyed seeing your books! My original comic collection with was bought off the rack from around 1970 to 1993, was in the 1000's for sure. The main "keys" that I guess people would have liked was my ASM #1, TMNT #1-4 first prints, Hulk #181, GSX #1 (along with all the X-Men from issue #50 up to whatever number they were on in 1993. LOL Those I had to sell ALL of them to a comics shop, for peanuts. I needed money to divorce my abusive ex-wife LMAO!!! Boy, Divorces were expensive in Hawaii! Best loss of money I ever had. I tried to start collecting again around 2008-2014, then stopped due to war and being out of the country so much with the Army. When I started up again recently, I decided to trade away all my books but my Conan/Savage Swords and Batmans. I gave away all my ASM's, Hulks, and FF's; and now I am already starting to collect again what I basically gave away. LOL I am not good at making profits with comics for sure hahahaha. The things I didn't trade away, I just sent them as an AOK for free! Most of this is covered in my first 3-4 videos I think. So now, I am keeping my Conan modern and GA books (pulps), and My GA and Modern BM, and trying to start a collection of All Slabbed ASM 1-441 (for my kids when I am gone, not for me...I am not a slab guy either). That's about it.... Basically, I just think I am addicted like many of us to the thrill of collecting, and reading great comics!!

  • @ComicSnags
    @ComicSnags 7 місяців тому +4

    I don't envy you. Looks like alot of work. Goog luck!

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      For sure! Going to take some serious work but it’ll be fun going through my collection again after a while of not looking through it!😂 Thanks!!

  • @BrianCenti-j4d
    @BrianCenti-j4d 7 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful 😍 collection. I have been buying / collecting since 1969. So i know the feeling.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I still enjoy collecting but I definitely need to weed out the books I don’t want/need..

  • @terrylee1223-l5e
    @terrylee1223-l5e 7 місяців тому +3

    Love your video Matt. I’m dreading the day when I have to thin out my collection of comics. I’ve got close to 10,000 books after selling off my bronze and silver age collection in 1990 out of necessity and hated it to this very day.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! Sorry to hear you had to sell and have regrets. That’s why I really want you to decide what I want to keep and what I want to sell. I don’t want to regret any of my decisions.. Thanks again!!!

  • @brianrichards8013
    @brianrichards8013 6 місяців тому +1

    That’s cool all the extra books you have. But if your trying to show off the box’s you wanna unload I’d recommend pulling what you want first so not to shrink the purge collection by 3 or 5 box’s. I’m a huge venom fan and carnage so I’d be interested for comics in that range and could possibly buy a bit too.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому +1

      Ok thanks! I’ll keep that in mind.

  • @troublemagnet1
    @troublemagnet1 6 місяців тому +1

    I sold 8 long boxes of mostly common stuff for 250 dollars to pay a DUI fine two years ago, I know I got ripped off, but I'm really glad about how much space I now have.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, the extra space is definitely what I’m trying to accomplish.

  • @cardio1campbell840
    @cardio1campbell840 7 місяців тому +1

    How are you planning to sell them...what platform are you going to use? Thanks

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I sell at local comic shows and flea markets. And as for online, I sell on eBay and WhatNot.

  • @ericcasagrande
    @ericcasagrande 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh man, love that TOMB OF DRACULA #1. Whew!!! Just subbed your channel.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it! Tomb of Dracula is one of my all time favorites!

  • @Johnthecomicguy
    @Johnthecomicguy 7 місяців тому +2

    I totally understand brother. I think I try to thin out the herd nearly every time I cherry pick collections. I’d definitely be interested to seeing what you decide to move.

  • @TwistedRealm512
    @TwistedRealm512 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m currently doing the same. I’m going to be a vendor for the first time at a local comic show next weekend. I’ve been pulling out stuff I am not attached to.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Very nice! That’s great that you have an outlet to sell your books! Best of luck!!

  • @bronzevillecomics2581
    @bronzevillecomics2581 6 місяців тому +1

    A few years ago I started to catalog my collection with the intent to downsize...then I started buying collections and going to shows and fleas....and here we are, well a project for retirement!

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому

      It’s not easy to give up comics that have been in your collection for a while. But I’m happy I was able to cut my collection in (almost) half. And now I have plenty of inventory for the next comic show or flea market that I set up at. But like you, I’m still buying! 😁
      Thanks for watching!

  • @katiekaboom9780
    @katiekaboom9780 7 місяців тому +1

    Please make a video of your going thru your collection.

  • @TransformersCollector
    @TransformersCollector 6 місяців тому +1

    You should probably have an inventory list or app.

  • @paytonardoin688
    @paytonardoin688 7 місяців тому +1

    Man I get it. I only have 9 short boxes and I got overwhelmed recently reorganizing them. Now I’m in the process of thinning them out.

    • @paytonardoin688
      @paytonardoin688 7 місяців тому +1

      1 box at a time and you’ll get it done! I’d get a few empty short boxes to move “for sale” books to or else you’ll get more overwhelmed just stacking them like I did lol

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yeah it’s a little overwhelming but I’m getting them organized pretty quick. I have a video coming soon showing the progress. 👍👍

  • @delonanderson7701
    @delonanderson7701 7 місяців тому +3

    That's a lot of books but I do understand you only have so much space it's a lot of work for sure keep up the amazing content bro

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks brother! I love my collection, but there is some books. I just have no attachment to anymore. Time to thin out the collection and possibly use the money I make selling some of my books to buy some bigger keys that I’ve always wanted for the collection!

  • @doctorwhok9p103
    @doctorwhok9p103 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I did this a few years ago.. was a great feeling if you just don't have any attachment to some of them anymore. Let someone else enjoy them. I have really focused on quality over quantity. I just turned that sales money into funds for some keys I wanted. Good luck and I'll be watching for your online sales. Please update us when you start listing them or when your whatnot will be.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I will definitely keep you updated!

  • @kristopherparker6871
    @kristopherparker6871 7 місяців тому +1

    Whats your hulk run consist of? I'm interested

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I have silver age all the way to modern. I’ll keep you posted when I have everything organized and ready to sell. Thanks bro!

  • @peter2359
    @peter2359 7 місяців тому +2

    I am watching you doing this instead of beginning with my own collection. 😄

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      Haha! Yeah I’ve been procrastinating for a while now…

  • @Steven-ip8xo
    @Steven-ip8xo 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi Matt, Great video about Time To Sell My Comic Collection?? Keep them coming, Also your latest video was outstanding, Also Beautiful 😍 Collection Matt. I have been buying/Collecting/reading Comic Books since 1983. So I know the feeling. Also your Comic Collection was Superb, Also both The Tour and Walkthrough tour Mancave was spectacular, Also I not only like but also love such as this, which shows you the other side of being a Comic Book collector. Also thanks for sharing Matt keep up the good work stay safe out there in New Jersey Can't wait to see this process unfold and have a Good day and have a Happy Juneteenth day.🙂😍🇺🇲🦸❤️💪😃😎😉4:40 pm.

  • @ericcake5075
    @ericcake5075 6 місяців тому +1

    Why not see if you can trade your bulk for a nice banger or two. Unload some weight and pick up a grail

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому

      Absolutely! That’s basically my plan. I probably should have mentioned that in the video.. lol

  • @DEE-o4v
    @DEE-o4v 6 місяців тому +1

    Time to start doing some local comic shows.....yup.....fleas, etc. Purging occasionally is always a good idea. Ultimately, It will make you a more discerning collector...

  • @Chandasouk
    @Chandasouk 7 місяців тому +1

    I need to get rid of a buncha crap too. I was disciplined before but then started collecting all willy nilly back when I had space. Now I don't really have any room for floppies lol. Works out for me since I mainly collect omnibuses and such. My bookshelves are getting full but they're all stories I really like reading!

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      That’s exactly what I did too! I was disciplined, but then started collecting everything and anything! Now I need to decide what I actually want to keep and what I want to sell. Because there’s just way too much now! Thanks so much for watching my friend!

  • @BrokeBoyComics
    @BrokeBoyComics 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m definitely at that point now with my growing collection. I’m enjoying your videos you got a sub from me today👍👍

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! Subbed to you as well!

    • @BrokeBoyComics
      @BrokeBoyComics 3 місяці тому +1

      @@patriotcomics Thank you so much!!

  • @jtravis45
    @jtravis45 7 місяців тому +1

    Keep us informed when you are setting up your next show, and I'll be there.

  • @eggplantcomics8336
    @eggplantcomics8336 7 місяців тому +1

    How much for it all?

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      Lol. I won’t be bulking this out. After I decide what I want to keep and what I want to sell, I will be selling at local shows and online. But I’m sure I’ll see you out there brother!

  • @jarredsmith9187
    @jarredsmith9187 6 місяців тому +1

    I had 5 short boxes and sold one and will sell all of them and just keep 2 short boxes of the books i care about. I am still trying to get a TMNT#1 and then I am done collecting cause a X-Men#1 and Batman#1 are way too expensive.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому

      Yeah those big grail books are definitely out of reach for most of us collecting on a budget. I hope to sell what I can and get some kind of grail I really want.

  • @rohn-zc5sx
    @rohn-zc5sx 7 місяців тому +1

    I totally agree these days you have to pick and choose on what to collect I was collecting statues and comics and toys and I made a choice to sell all of my toy collection and statues I kept some of my favorite statues but now I only collect comics and let me know on what you are selling I would be interested in buying some from you

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I’m trying to keep a balance with toys and comics. It’s not easy. I’ll keep you posted when I get everything organized and ready to sell.

  • @swaggduhh
    @swaggduhh 7 місяців тому +2

    wish i stayed where you are at i would definitely buy a box or 2, but great video by the way.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! Wish you were around here too! As soon as I have everything organized, I’ll be having a lot of sales locally and some online as well. I’ll keep everybody posted with videos!

  • @mikein60fps30
    @mikein60fps30 7 місяців тому +2

    Hmmm I know this is kinda random and out there, I saw your tattoo; were you in the NAVY back in the day? I was a quartermaster way back when on a ship (thats the quartermaster rating symbol) anyhoo, just thought i would ask. Also i collect guitars , no Gibson, but way into Gretsch and have a ESP Gibson Les Paul clone, (some say there better)debatable, but I digress, and few semi hollowbidies... ehhh and also i got that issue of sub mariner graded and yeh 7.5/ not on the wall but I always thought it was a pretty cool issue and unique book ,don't see it around too much. So em let me get to the point/ am I possibly your long lost evil twin brother? ha ha no i Kid, I kid, but we seem to have similar tastes, great vid -Cheers

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      No I’m not Navy. I’ve just been a boater/fisherman my whole life. Lived on the water and always loved the ocean. And yeah I love my guitars! Been playing professionally for a long time with bands and solo. Thanks for watching my friend!

  • @Markus465
    @Markus465 7 місяців тому +1

    Sort of thinning out now, but keeping full runs of characters I love and getting rid of characters who don't really do anything for me. It's weird that you said you would grade keys to sell them even though you are not a graded book guy. You are cutting out a large potential buyer group by doing that. Yes, you can sell the graded book for more but even that depends on the book and the grade. Good luck, man!

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      I don’t collect graded comics, but I feel like if you are to sell expensive books it’s easier to sell them if they were already graded because there’s no question on the condition and grade. But I also see what you mean because people like me rather buy the book raw then have it graded already. It’s a double edged sword, but doesn’t really matter to me right now lol because I’m not grading anything! I’m keeping all my expensive and bigger keys for my personal collection. Thanks for watching!

  • @youlovecomicbooks
    @youlovecomicbooks 7 місяців тому +1

    Would love to sell off half my collection, but I keep finding stuff LOL.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I know the feeling.. it’s not easy. lol

  • @2hugebros241
    @2hugebros241 7 місяців тому +3

    I just sold off 80% of my books in the past year why? Because I had no attachment plus I can use those books that I let go in order to grab 1 big book that I would appreciate more. When you have so many boxes over 40 long boxes and don’t know what is in them it’s time to let it go.You seriously can’t enjoy the hobby when you have all that “stuff” it’s just clutter when I see boxes and boxes it creates stress also because they all have to have a place to store. That’s also another prob when I see other channels who hoard them like it’s there kidney.

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      I absolutely agree! And that’s exactly why I’m doing this myself. I want you to enjoy what I have. 👍👍🙌🙌

    • @2hugebros241
      @2hugebros241 7 місяців тому +1

      Minimise your books is the best advice I can give someone. Your books start to own you if you don’t control what you buy and that’s another thing it’s getting costly very costly

  • @2hugebros241
    @2hugebros241 7 місяців тому +1

    Collect what you love but don’t let the collection run your life.

  • @GordonPyzik
    @GordonPyzik 6 місяців тому +1

    Never sell all your collection. Words of the wise

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому

      I hear ya. I’m definitely keeping everything I love.

  • @sade281
    @sade281 6 місяців тому +1

    I always say if it’s in the box and u hav not touched it for a year sell it because your not using it 😮😮 sell it all 😮😮

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  6 місяців тому

      That’s exactly why I’m ready to move a lot if these books. They just sit there.

  • @MattMatt77
    @MattMatt77 7 місяців тому +1

    Well... Yes and I'm trying to sell some stuff now but not great at it.
    Long story short I need to sell stuff do to I have too much and I sadly can't work anymore do to I'm on the Spectrum and when you get older things are easy and people get very nasty to you. So I need money

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      It’s not easy selling. It’s takes a lot of time and effort. Best of luck with everything my friend!! 🙏

  • @gregparks1785
    @gregparks1785 7 місяців тому +1

    For the slabs you wish you had raw, why not just crack them out and then have them raw? Probably easier than selling them just to turn around and buy raw copies. Just a thought. Good luck with minimizing your collection!

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому +1

      I thought about that but I don’t mind having a couple graded books in the collection. They look good up on my wall. I just probably won’t buy more in the future. Thanks!

    • @gregparks1785
      @gregparks1785 7 місяців тому +1

      @@patriotcomics understandable! I started all in on slabs when I first got back into collecting, now I’m focusing on raw books or signature series that I get signed in person.

  • @chi-tn
    @chi-tn 7 місяців тому +1

    WoW

  • @KendallKidd63
    @KendallKidd63 7 місяців тому +3

    Get rid of comics?!? Never heard of such tomfoolery Matt 😅

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      Ha ha ha! My collecting has turned into hoarding! Lol. I still love my comics, but there’s just some stuff that doesn’t belong in my collection anymore.

  • @Luke-xb9nf
    @Luke-xb9nf 7 місяців тому +1

    Mile high, Comics or very Gary Comics

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I sell comics and collectibles so I will be selling them myself online and at shows. Thanks for the info though! Those sellers don’t pay much for comic collections.

  • @MrMkim
    @MrMkim 7 місяців тому +2

    The market is done, pandemic was the window to sell. Comics are pretty much worthless. Except the key issues of course

    • @patriotcomics
      @patriotcomics  7 місяців тому

      I don’t completely disagree.. market is down for sure. But I still see many people buying. Just not for top dollar. I’m sure it won’t be easy selling everything I have. Unless I take a bit hit on what I have invested.

  • @neilsimon544
    @neilsimon544 7 місяців тому +1

    so what nerd