Comic book investing vs the Stock Market
It has been a lousy year for the stock market, but not so for collectible comic books. Those quoted in this article from The Calgary Herald say that prices for rare comics have been going up significantly over the past months. So much so that investors are looking to comic books as an addition to their portfolio.
For investors, the biggest drawback to collecting comic books is the fear that you may have to attend a comic book convention and rub shoulders with middle-aged, pot-bellied delegates dressed in spandex superhero outfits.
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EXTREMELY RARE HINDER COMIC BOOK TAKE IT TOO THE LIMIT! US $2.17 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 12:18:37 PST Add to watch list |
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RARE Barbie First Edition Comic books in a Pack of 2 US $1.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:30:40 PST Add to watch list |
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RARE Barbie First Edition Comic books in a Pack of 2 US $1.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:30:59 PST Add to watch list |
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RETRO COMIC BOOKS DC MARVEL LOT OF 13 RARE COLLECTORS US $79.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:29:43 PST Add to watch list |
10 Brutal Truths About Making Money From Your Comic Book Collection
You can make money from your comic book collection. However, it’s not as easy as you think. Too many casual comic collectors have charged gung ho into investing in comics without thinking about the risks involved. From my experience, here are the 10 brutal truths you need to know if your goal is to make money by investing in your comic collection.
1. If you want to make money from your comics, you first have to find a buyer. Comics are not currency. You cannot spend or eat a comic. A particular comic is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it, not what you think or what the price guide says.
2. For some comic books, it may take months or even years to find a buyer who will give you the price you want. Obviously, you don’t want to tie cash you to live on to buy comic books.
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EXTREMELY RARE HINDER COMIC BOOK TAKE IT TOO THE LIMIT! US $2.17 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 12:18:37 PST Add to watch list |
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RARE Barbie First Edition Comic books in a Pack of 2 US $1.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:30:40 PST Add to watch list |
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RARE Barbie First Edition Comic books in a Pack of 2 US $1.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 13:30:59 PST Add to watch list |
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