LOSSES I've Taken in Collecting

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Today I talk about the LOSSES I've taken in my collecting journey. I've been collecting everything from Comic Books, Trading Cards, Omnibus, and statues. Not all my deals have been good deals.
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@sandwhichism 3 жыл бұрын

Gem's "swingset self-reflection" was too real for me lol

@BAMCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

That Intro....I felt it deep down bro..... and maybe laughed when I shouldn’t have 🤣

@GemMintCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ryankelly3938 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bam u should do this to

@NiekVL 3 жыл бұрын

He even did the sad Naruto on swing xD.

@solehead90 3 жыл бұрын

"I made profit but coudve made more" Thats my whole flipping career slogan lol

@Ann-mq2te 3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@tattooeddragon 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain my friend. When I was first going to conventions back in the early 80’s I bought some original artwork from an unknown artist at the time. Mike Mignola the creator of hell boy was sitting in a corner drawing random characters so I bought two pieces. One was colored pencil of a Medusa the other felt pen of an astronaut. I payed 20 bucks for the pair. Flash forward several years and I’m in need of rent so I sold them to a comic book shop for a hundred bucks. I still wake up screaming!

@stukavonferno8858 3 жыл бұрын

I think all collectors have lost money indulging their hobby, It's the nature of the beast. It's better to collect purely for enjoyment as you care less about value fluctuation. I would always advocate taking ones time when buying statues, don't get caught up in the hype or worry about missing out on a piece, things can always be picked up at a later date. The main advice I would offer to new collectors is don't get into debt, stick within your means, even if you really want an item, nothing is worth the stress of breaking the bank!

@mr.miyagi3419 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree

@comiccapcollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

My biggest loss in collecting was about 15 years ago, when I was 91 years old, (I am currently 106 years old) was when I sold the first appearance of Thanos. I sold a lot of other books that I shouldn’t of, but that was the biggest.

@Tuskegee_Brown 3 жыл бұрын

I want to be you when I turn 106!

@superbatcat1278 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you did a video on the dark side of the collectables industry.

@craigmcleod7238 3 жыл бұрын

I'm year 2 into collecting and I already have a few regrets that I've made. These type of videos really help newcomers who just got started.

@DJSIQRIQ 3 жыл бұрын

That intro definitely gave me Eric Cartman vibes 😂

@riverdude90 3 жыл бұрын

Love this, I mean sorry about the losses, but love that you show your guard down, how there can be lows to the highs. That for success there is also loss and sacrifice. It's a good reality check, and thank you for lowering the curtain to let us see some of your own losses in the success you created. Keep the hustle going bud.

@BladedGolf23 3 жыл бұрын

You’re literally the reason I got into omnibus

@GemMintCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if that’s good or bad lol

@raycook1910 3 жыл бұрын

Takes a real man to make this kind of content. #Respect

@Mrrikardo1997 3 жыл бұрын

This actually is a very important subject, especially for me as a newcomer into the collectibles world. Great content as always Gem

@alexryantovar 3 жыл бұрын

My biggest L so far was receiving a limited poster and accidentally dropping it while it was in frame damaging it. I know it’s just a poster and not a comic/statue but it still haunts me

@austinjensen382 3 жыл бұрын

Gem hitting us right in the "feels" right off the bat with this video!

@knp33 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. We never really get to hear about the losses, just the wins. My worst loss still haunts me, selling an Ultimate Fallout 4, 9.8 waaaaay too early. I bought it for $360 and sold it for $1200 which was the going rate at the time. Now its a $3k book. Not totally a lose but hindsight is 20/20 i guess

@GemMintCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

That book is going crazy

@NotMorganFreeman. 3 жыл бұрын

I've collected a lot in my time, but never with the intention of making a profit. I believe that's why I enjoyed it so much.

@SCGSHOW 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gem, I got really emotional watching your video about you going Full Time on KZfaq. Emotional in the sense I was really happy for you man. Ive been following you since the beginning. The comic fam from Tom, Bueller, You, Regie etc, you are all like the best friends I never had. Your content touches so many in such a deep wonderful way. I smile when I get a Gem Mint notification. Genuinely. Well done on this decision and good luck on your new path SCG 👍🏻

@christopheraldrich5795 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your intro. I think the biggest thing is the enjoyment. I’ve bought things that aren’t worth what I paid for them. But the enjoyment I get from owning those items are what matters.

@BC-ni3sk 3 жыл бұрын

Bottom line for many of us out there we don't buy to resell, we buy because we like what we buy regardless of online reviews. In the end it's what you like not what others like, it's important to you and that's the key. Buying and selling is a business and shouldn't be confused with the true collector and their passion for what they consider valuable. I have a collection that spans 35 years and I haven't and won't sell a thing!!

@valorcomicservices 3 жыл бұрын

I love how humble this video is, great stuff Gem!

@Jcarroz 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty. I feel you and appreciate you being real with the community. We all take L and Ws, but we live to collect another day.

@MVPComicsUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I always enjoy your how I got to this point stories. Staying Minty Gem fresh.

@krishnansutewari470 3 жыл бұрын

I just love these introspective videos! Great job Gem Mint, as always

@gman2164 3 жыл бұрын

Had some big losses myself! It's always a bit of a bummer for sure! My biggest loss though is my childhood comic collection from 1960s 1970s and 1980s. I would get money from collecting pop bottles and a paper route to buy them all. I bought Hulk 181 of the rack. But all was stolen from me while I was on deployment in the Marines! I still go through all I head in my head! Someone else benefited from all that time I collected! Just staying minty fresh now!

@navi_toor 3 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie the resell value totally slips my mind when I collect... "I want, I need, I should be able to afford it today" seems to be the only thoughts that comes into my head! But definitely thanks for the channel, saved me from making mistakes on whales!

@JayVulture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be apart of the Geminites after being a long time viewer and starting to collect. Awesome community and awesome content! Wish you nothing but success brother

@jeffreyroberts4156 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, Gem! Words of wisdom and droppin' jewels...and not afraid of being transparent! Love it.

@CrimsonDarthMaul 3 жыл бұрын

I have been loving this type of content from you, keep up the great work

@halfdrawnpe 3 жыл бұрын

Retired and already sitting on a swing looking sad? This video helps people newer to collecting so I'm getting ready to expect some losses. Sometimes though, one man's loss is another man's gain. (cough cough, Gambit Omni) lol. Another great video Gem!

@Bobby-fy3ds 3 жыл бұрын

Great video G. I love the honesty. Your killing it!!

@rickyspanish4440 3 жыл бұрын

Who knew Gem was so creative! Love these new videos. Keep up the great work bro.

@borders22 3 жыл бұрын

That intro was amazing! I am glad you did this overview of your journey, and pointing out that not all were highs; there were lows as well. Great video, Gem!

@VinGeeVids 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely appreciate the honesty of this vid - very relatable. Keep hustling!

@goldendogs5398 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty in this video. Keeping it real.

@goldentiger187 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gem, really appreciate the honesty. Keeps the hobby down to earth. Enjoyed the video.

@sithlordx2521 3 жыл бұрын

That intro was hilarious. Like Charlie Brown in Snoopy come home.

@fabiangarcia750 3 жыл бұрын

Man I feel the L. I sold my voltron classic blue lion for $45, and the red for $60. Now they're both up to $150, to $200 each.

@davidgoldsworthy1640 3 жыл бұрын

Hey gem, I really enjoyed seeing your creativity at the start of the episode! Keep it up my man

@bdav1967 3 жыл бұрын

That was a excellent video. People need to know the struggles and successes which formed you and made you who you are today. Although as a collector you know you're going to lose some and win some but if someone is just getting into collection this was very helpful.

@craigmcdonald1714 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Gem!!! Love the swinging reflection at the beginning!

@rev.nathanbiornstad8494 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with us your experience! I appreciate it.

@numyumnumnum3522 3 жыл бұрын

Started watching your vids to seek out info on grading and understanding it. It helps a lot, and that spidey statue is a beauty. Started getting into that too lol

@mykllaneta27 3 жыл бұрын

You sitting on a swing tells me that it's going to be a fun video! Thanks Gem!

@daviclar867 3 жыл бұрын

Liked the honesty and subbed! There's all kinds of loses in collecting and life. The big win will come later!

@georgekassaras7317 3 жыл бұрын

I am always enjoying your videos Gem, keep it up!

@gabrielgutierrez9500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Gem. Glad you're honest about your ups and downs.

@m.a.cm.a.c9308 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the content, thanks!

@rockyflores3784 3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to that intro 💯

@Kookilla 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the REAL talk about collecting, great content! The statues are my favorite! Haven’t gotten one yet but I look around my house for where I could put a couple for when I do!

@marcinzwierzchowski918 3 жыл бұрын

I really love how you talk about all aspects of collecting

@theofarrugia2177 3 жыл бұрын

This video is excellent ! That's really good advices that you give here !

@jackmcfadden636 3 жыл бұрын

love the video man! Don't feel to bad about the losses because they could be a lot worse.

@cwilliamson47 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I really appreciate you sharing. We can all learn and relate from your experience. 🙏✌️

@ComicBookCorner2.0 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice from the master of Hustle. Loved this video.

@jptaylor8852 3 жыл бұрын

You got me into omnis and now statues. Love the channel.🤘🏻

@Lclifford 3 жыл бұрын

music+ the transition from the bench to the swing is A1. Haven't cried like this since John Coffee was on the green mile.

@nickchavez1050 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always Gem!!

@jimbartram9331 3 жыл бұрын

Very insightful! Thank you for sharing!

@arcticgears749 3 жыл бұрын

Learning the hustle!!! Great vid!

@TheSYS96 3 жыл бұрын

loving these videos

@JessicaGotThis 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Learned a lot. Just bought my first omnibus of the new teen titans vol 1 & 2.

@papageek7803 3 жыл бұрын

It's good advice you are giving us Gem. I too have been there where I made a deal to sell or trade something most times thinking I was getting the better of the deal only to have what I'd sold or traded go up in value vastly or the item I traded for totally tanking,it's the nature of collecting and it sucks but you have to roll with it and like you said hope your wins far outweigh your losses,matter of fact now before I sell or trade something I give myself a grace period to stop and think before I finalize the deal and ask myself if I'm ready for the particular item leave or enter the collection. Thanks again for your invaluable advice and wisdom.

@ghiblimetal 3 жыл бұрын

The reviews are fun but these types of videos probably my favorite from you, boss. Just now getting into collecting and it's cool to hear some ups and downs from that world 👍

@OmnibusRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff - I've been picking up X-Men key issues this year so in a couple years or so when we know more about their cinematic future I can sell them and make the hobby fund the hobby 8)!

@andrelapointe3209 3 жыл бұрын

This might be my fav of all your videos and I’ve liked a LOT of them.

@GemMintCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

🙌

@somedaydavinci4206 3 жыл бұрын

Good of you. A lot of time we only see the Wins -- just like fishing shows -- you only see the big catches. Keep up the hustle Gem, you've earned the spotlight you have.

@douglassmith9445 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Your content is always fresh.

@ICKY_Isaac 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you have the ratio of skit-content down! Nothing ever over stays it’s welcome and it just works. I can’t wait to see how awesome your future shakes out!! Cheers from ATX!

@michaelwalker2290 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I enjoyed this format.

@andycorbin1947 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It's nice to know I'm not alone when it comes to collection losses. I've sold a few videogames and action figures I wish I would have held on to a little longer.

@raymondlefebvre7027 3 жыл бұрын

Variety is the spice of life man, enjoying all the different videos lately Gem. You shouldn't worry about those losses you mentioned, the constant take away I got was that neither you or I or anyone else can see the future. (Like you're suppose to know when new comic book movie franchises or characters are coming.)

@DConstructiveCritic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real Gem Mint!

@dannydodd4452 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro, I felt a lot of what you said...you called it on trying to fill that omni backlog 😂🤣😂

@ComicswithDrew 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Really makes me feel better about parting with some books that have been sub-100 dollars in value.

@BerserkEDC 3 жыл бұрын

lovin all these vids!

@toolarmygrunt 3 жыл бұрын

Even owning Spideys 1st appearance for awhile is cool to me. 😎

@SaltySmurf Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work my guy

@ricost-rex8360 3 жыл бұрын

Its good to hear this side of your story!

@grizzlik7758 3 жыл бұрын

Love the truth of having to take home not only wins BUT the major loses as well, really teaches lessons we all gotta go thru👍🏻

@Bob-yi2dp 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

@0MG.Youtube 3 жыл бұрын

You on that swing killed me 🤣🤣🤣

@patricksgarage9416 3 жыл бұрын

Great video gem!!!

@kittowam 3 жыл бұрын

In the next 5 years there will be one of two types of people. Those who regret selling their comic books during the boom of 2020 and 2021 because they sold too cheap or those who regret buying their books during the boom of 2020 and 2021 because they paid too much.

@thanashskokkinhs6237 3 жыл бұрын

And I thought I was the only one. Great video.Keep the videos variety going.

@paulmarchano7238 3 жыл бұрын

I feel some of this pain. I’m just happy Gem is here and makes me not feel so alone on this. Thanks for keeping it real Gem.

@FallenHeroEM1 3 жыл бұрын

This video is as important as the grail videos. Have to appreciate the highs and the lows.

@nelsoncarvalho6338 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Your making good use of that extra time that you have now. Love the vids keep 'em coming

@GemMintCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@nelsoncarvalho6338 3 жыл бұрын

@@GemMintCollectibles I got a FF by hickman vol 2 with a cut in the dust jacket. I'm going to try to sell it on ebay before the reprint is announced.

@ssbfan33 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Gem Mint and I love that time you reviewed the Phase 1, 2, and Infinity Saga Box Set.

@michaeljohnson-curry3979 3 жыл бұрын

another great video! keep it up man!

@HStatsCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I been collecting for the last 5 years and boy have I taken losses. But Gem your absolutely right the hobby has to be funded or collectors will go bankrupt. My first lost was the PCS Street fighter Vega, its an extremely fragile statue, luckily I found a buyer that wanted it so I sold it for 50% lower than the retail price I paid for it. Keep Rocking Gem!

@cclouse14 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Thanks for sharing.

@danielhopkins9512 3 жыл бұрын

Keep dropping Gems. These are great!

@ether4153 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. Thank you!

@alibaba0428 3 жыл бұрын

not gonna lie your content is really refreshing and honest. really digging the direction your channel is headed.

@michaelsicilia 3 жыл бұрын

OMG…I thought that thumbnail was you at the race track taking a loss, but man, that sad Gem on swing kills it! Hahaha!

@AnimaGt619 3 жыл бұрын

Out of print omnibuses is definitely where I took some losses but I've also lucked out with some too. Great video Gem

@Jedi_Order81 3 жыл бұрын

Aww man timing is everything. Those are some insane jumps in value

@Bay6Print 3 жыл бұрын

14 min video without taking a breath or autocue... well that’s fantastic, talking must be your gift, and the video was entertaining too, and the start outside was hilarious 😂, crazy video Gem, crazy!!