Market Watch Revisited, Part 2
Summer is well underway and I’ve spent the better part of this month fixing little things around...
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Tag: CGC
Crack and Flip
I was at a local shop last month wanting to buy an X-Men #120. The book was certified by CGC as a...
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Thoughts on “Slabbing: The Results Are In”
Eric Kaylor in response to Charlie Kim’s Slabbing: The Results Are In. Eric started this as...
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Have Comics Peaked?
If you troll the auction sites as much as I do then you’ve noticed something interesting lately....
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Slabbing: The Results are In
It was a year ago that I went hunting for deals during Boxing Day. I end up with a handful of...
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What to Buy
If you’re in this hobby to read books and be entertained, then far be it for me to tell you...
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Pressing Issues
Many CGC collectors are engaged in an activity called “pressing”, which can greatly enhance the...
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Toronto Comic Book Show Report
On July 6th I had the opportunity to attend the Toronto Comic Book Show (TCBS) for the first time. This was the second TCBS after its inaugural show in May. You won’t see any cosplay or signings at TCBS—the show’s organizers are 100% focused on serving those who just want to get their hands on books (both raw and graded). The admission person I spoke with said they expected over 400 people throughout the day. While that’s a far cry from some of the bigger Toronto shows or US shows, it’s a pretty respectable number considering TCBS is a collector-first show.
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New Grading Company: Comic Book Certification Service
A few weeks ago, I attended a local comic convention here in Vancouver and I heard about the new...
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Collector or Businessman?
I often find myself arguing between Dennis the Collector and Dennis the businessman. The good part...
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A New Tipping Point?
On May 23, CGC announced a new class of labels. Starting next month CGC will introduce the...
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Interpreting Numbers
We’ve all heard the term “information age” and no where is this more true than the collector market. Armed with smart phones, buyers are able to access online resources and historical prices in order to gauge value. And when it comes to collectible back issues, the name of the game is to pick up books below market… or is it?
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