I've liquidated my T-206s already. And about 1/2 of my patch cards. I still have most all my HOFer autographs (single signed balls, pics, framed cuts), a few more patch cards left and some true 1 of 1s. I "collected" only HOFers but obviously I accumulated a lot along the way. Also have some very rare sets but as a general rule, post 1975 MLB sets don't sell all that well regardless of the rarity. I have some sets where you got 1 card per case but still the set is pennies. I know they printed the common set in mass but I originally thought the subset's rarity would be collectable. But collectable value is more about where the number of collectors is greater than the number of things that exist. There are collectors today that still collect HOFer autos and there are a lot of deceased ones that have good value because of the rarity with most in collector's hands not wanting to sell. There will come a point where the heirs just want to liquidate after someone's passing. And will the next generation care so much to pay that much? I think the interest will wain over time. Hence why I think I'll sell when I retire. It gives me one last time with the collection (going through things I forgot I had) before passing it on to someone else who would enjoy it. And it will give me something to do at a relaxed pace. Once I get tired of it all, I may go auction house if there is any value left. Edit: I just checked today and some of the set cards are good money. I may have to separate those and sell the high dollar singles separately and sell the lot for the rest. Man I thought I was underwater on my sets Yeah comic values are in the age, story, illustrator and condition. I had a huge collection of Archie's growing up that got trashed along the way but those aren't the Marvel or DC that are highly sought after today so I don't feel I lost too much. I bought a few Hulks one year as a rookie collector on the cheap thinking I'd hold them (and maybe one day...) before I found out that artist makes a difference and I got the wrong illustrator.
I finally recycled my lifelong collection of alkaline batteries at Staples. I no longer collect batteries.
Yeah, those old Archies from the 50s are worth a lot nowadays. It's a shame since you could get them for chump change just a few years ago, probably. People would kill for something like Pep #22, the first appearance of Archie in a comic book. A lower-grade copy just sold for around $70,000 a few months ago. I'm not a huge fan of Archie, but some of the ones that are popular like the inuendo covers, are really collectible. A lot of these comic book prices are correcting, or in the case of bronze, silver, etc. era comics, they've crashed back to pre-pandemic levels or close. I may have to switch from collecting golden age back to those in the next few months depending on the price trends, but golden age comics are some of the coolest in terms of nostalgia and history. I don't really mess with the modern stuff (post-1980s) for the most part - too generic, produced in volume, and boring to me.
I collect the unpopular stuff, but stuff that's nostalgic to me. Early 90s Valiant Comic CGC 9.8 keys that I missed out on when I was a kid. They're not worth entirely nothing, but absolutely nowhere near their Marvel/DC counterparts. I just feel like a kid again when I take them out to look at them every so often. That's worth it alone for me. Also mint condition or unopened smartphones 10+ years old that were fan favs. This i don't know why I do. I guess looking back on how fun smartphone tech was in its infancy compared to now is also fun? I dunno. In other words things that may not be worth much now or down the road. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thanks for this old post on the Arcade1up cabs. Was browsing Woot a few days ago thinking about getting one and purchased the Mortal Kombat 2 version today to spice up the home decor. https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-arcade1up-mortal-kombat-ii-legacy-edition-arcade-machine#
That’s not a bad price. You can get matching stools too. If you play the **** out of it I would recommend stick and button upgrades, but again, only if you are going to play it a lot. I would also check Facebook marketplace for gently used versions. Personally I’m maxed out on cabs and need to sell a couple
1. physical copies of video games 2. Watches have over 200 3. Coins 4. MTG cards 5. Some comics. Also, used to do bobbleheads, but don't like em anymore, giving them away if interested...PM me, mostly Rocket's and Astros players. DD
Didn't know about the chairs, so saw what you were taking about in Amazon and saw the matching one... https://a.co/d/6aLkHXD . Thx again. Will likely only play for 15 to 30 minutes or so every weekend at the most. Hopefully it'll hold up playing that often. Got it 1. for fun and 2. for a "wtf factor" when people visit us. :grin: Depending on how it looks with our setup, we may get a 4 player cab... TMNT, X-Men, or The Simpsons.
If you sign up for an 'arcade1up' alert on slickdeals, you can occasionally get the stools for cheap (and games, it's dangerous, I've gotten a couple for $50-100).
I've mentioned before how my company's president has a massive comic book collection and how 3/4 of my interview with him was just talking about comics. He's pretty humble and doesn't really brag about it outside of just telling a couple of comic dorks at the company about his latest acquisitions. Today he DMs us that he's won an award. His handle on this site is 'Sweet Lou 14' https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/13132/registry-award-winners-2024/ John Verzyl Sr. Registry Masterpiece Award Sweet Lou 14 – John Verzyl Sr. Registry Masterpiece Award John Verzyl was one of the most incredible comic collectors the hobby has ever known. His expertise and knowledge were invaluable, his instincts unmatched, and his collection unparalleled. His devotion to the hobby was only matched in passion by his devotion to family and friends. As friends of John Verzyl, CGC has the honor each year of paying tribute to him by recognizing a Registry member who shares his qualities, and this year CGC is proud to award Sweet Lou 14 with the John Verzyl Sr. Registry Masterpiece Award. Since joining us way back in 2009, Registry member Sweet Lou 14 has been hard at work building a collection of comic books over 2,800 entries strong across nearly 200 sets — of which half are in ranked in the top 5 — and has risen to the top 3 in rank for overall scoring. This expansive collection of primarily Marvel title runs touches all comic eras, and the examples in many of these sets are nothing short of stunning. But this is more than just a collection. It’s an ever-evolving testament of devotion to the hobby, and we’re fortunate to have it here on the Registry. Kicking off in the summer of 2020, the Marvel Bronze Age 1st Appearances (1970-1979) set is a newer addition to the collection but is already top ranked for completion and teeming with gorgeous examples throughout. Seeing all the keys from this era together in the same place is a real pleasure. The trio of Amazing Spider-Man #129, Incredible Hulk #181 and Marvel Spotlight #5 are real bangers in this amazing set, all gorgeous 9.6 white page copies! The Marvel Super Hero Comics (1961-1965) set is incredible! Assembling the early issues of Marvel’s top-of-the-line characters, this set really has it all. The majority of the books are graded 9.4, and with high-grade Silver Age books becoming increasingly difficult to acquire, this is a set that’s truly mindboggling to see. Aside from the grails in Amazing Fantasy #15, Tales of Suspense #39 and Incredible Hulk #1, we also appreciate some of the other keys in this outstanding collection. The first appearance of Mysterio, Amazing Spider-Man #13 graded 9.4 with white pages, is very impressive; there are only 25 entries on the census in that grade. And if we’re talking rare, the first appearance of Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four #5 is unreal in 9.0! Only 16 entries in this grade on the census for this mega key! The #3 ranked X-Men (1963) 1-201 set is another complete run of beautiful, high-grade copies in Sweet Lou 14’s colossal collection. Issues #2 to #100 come in at 9.4 or 9.6, and from issue #101-#201 it’s a straight run of stunning 9.8’s. This set also includes Giant-Size X-Men #1 and the set copy is graded an enviable 9.6 with white pages. We really like X-Men #4 for its introduction of the Scarlet Witch and iconic Jack Kirby cover — and the 9.4 grade doesn’t hurt either! Of course X-Men #1 is the crown jewel of this set graded 9.0, one of only 51 entries in this grade. A gorgeous trio of mega keys! We’ve only highlighted a handful of the sets and keys here and would like to encourage everyone to stop by and check out the dozens of others. Congratulations to Sweet Lou 14 for all the amazing sets in this collection, and the 2024 win for the John Verzyl Sr. Masterpiece Award!
