MegaCon 2023 FINAL DAY! Trading GOLDEN AGE COMICS & Buying Original Spider-Man Art!

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@redhulk8144 Жыл бұрын

I love what Living Dead said, “I don’t want to trade non-work for work.” We all try to trade bulk keys for grails, true 💯

@RedRockShane Жыл бұрын

Con trades are super hard to pull off. It's much easier outside of that environment. This was a great video. Accurate depiction of how things usually go.

@Lithograph_Comics Жыл бұрын

I know what the seller is saying about "presentation" books being overpriced, but that's a double-edged sword. If I see a book or two that's outrageous at a booth, *especially* if that book drew me to that booth, I keep walking and don't even look at their other stuff, as I assume they're out of their minds on everything else. It's their loss also, as I'm a serious buyer and I would venture a guess I'm not the only person that thinks that way. 🤷‍♂ But anyway...great sequence of videos, and I'm glad you two had a great time!

@kennethturner8290 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have to agree. Very often I am either likely to buy or not to buy from a particular seller. If I decide to buy one book I am very likely going to buy multiple books from that seller. If I cannot get the book I want then I am likely going to just move on.

@RockVideos21 Жыл бұрын

I'm the same way. I might know what the price of a key is because I've been looking at sales and tracking it so if that key is their "presentation" book and it's priced super high I'm not going to spend my time looking at a bunch of other keys to see if they're all priced high or not

@jerryunderwood6130 Жыл бұрын

@@RockVideos21 Mile High in Denver is probably the worst culprit of this mess. I was out there for a work trip a year ago and only bought (1) book. A raw TMNT Adventures #1 for $80 bucks. It came back from CGC a 9.8 and I ended up "ahead", but yes, their prices are straight comical for what a joke they are. If you have the patience to rummage, eventually you can find a book at a value point at almost any comic seller as nobody is going to know everything about all books. Some fall through the cracks such as that 9.8 candidate which came back exactly where I knew it would.

@markalbert4316 Жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of Alex Saviuk. I loved his work on Web of Spider-Man. That was an awesome sketch.

@charliedogg7683 Жыл бұрын

The MegaCon videos have all been great and worth re-watching one after the other to get a real sense of the event from the perspective of fans and dealers. Of course seeing the wall books is fantastic but I also liked the vicarious going through boxes, it always brings up memories of buying certain comics when they first came out - the "I remember when....." moment. Great work Angelo and Sarah.

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dakoitcave817 Жыл бұрын

I was very young when I realized that dealers don't care about your books unless they are rare/desirable and they can make money. That means often not being fair (I don't blame them as its their source of income). I did kind of cringe when you tried to offer your mid grade/low grade slabbed books for a pre-code horror book (which are very rare). Reality is, you would have to give up all of those slabs plus substantial cash for a book like that. It's just a learning game, and you need to think about it as a business. Great video guys!

@jerryunderwood6130 Жыл бұрын

The pre-code books they were trying to trade for aren't ultra rare golden keys. In general, yes, EC horror books are hard to find, but in time, you'll run into many with the level of exposure Angelo and Sara have in the community. None of those books were Crime Suspense 22, Tales from the Crypt #33 (First Crypt Keeper), Crypt #46 (Last EC horror book), female torture, or person hanging from a suicide type of cover which is the "top tier" of what people are after. From a monetary standpoint, Angelo's offer makes plenty of sense. This vendor has more of an infatuation with building a wall museum rather than actually moving books. This is evidenced by putting stupid prices on books they really don't want to move and "doubling the price" along with the Hulk #1 for 35K. I'm big into horror books, sold a Crime Suspense 22 for profit a year ago, but people need to stop with the "but, but.. it's a horror book!". Not all horror books have the same level of desire or movement. You see this when the same seller has the same book a year later pretending it's "hot".

@alexcastrejon7118 Жыл бұрын

Father of two toddlers, in my early forties..i can’t express my gratitude for the content you create!! As a re-collector reliving my youth, want to thank you for your efforts and hard work creating your videos for us to enjoy! Keep pushin’ and hustlin’ and many many blessings for year to come! Gracias!!

@williammedina8682 Жыл бұрын

If planning for NYCC you need to arrive days early to settle in with hotel and area Artist Alley will be busy so plan who you want to meet and if the creator will be own booth or with store.

@deanb6489 Жыл бұрын

Ive only pulled off 1 trade. It was a late 90's x-men for bloodstone #1. The X-men wasn't a key so I felt like it was fair and the prices were close to each other. Both of us were happy so that's all that matters.

@timdanner2596 Жыл бұрын

If you're looking to trade for GA, especially for the books you wanted (pre-code horror, Shock Suspenstories) and in the condition they were, you have offer up some big books. And ones that could be sold quickly and for a profit.

@chorlesteajones6794 Жыл бұрын

I got in to collecting Pokémon just over a year ago and I'm slapping myself for not getting in to it sooner because I actually use to live in Sanford, Florida. I could have went to two MegaCons while I lived down there. Maybe one year I'll take a vacation back down there just for it!

@joaquinrubio3230 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. Thank you, guys, for always making the best content.

@WWRITD Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel

@mikegeyer4138 11 ай бұрын

you two are the epitome of soulmates....we should all be so lucky

@theradzone934 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to this con, so I really appreciate your vlogs! I hope you all make it down to fan expo in Dallas one day.

@ryan7288 Жыл бұрын

I want original Tales from the Crypt comics.

@Steven-ip8xo Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarangelo,great but remarkable video,keep them coming,also both the Tour and Walkthrough Megacon 2023 Final Day in Florida was superb,also the walkthrough The Megacon Comic Book Convention was outstanding, I'm also a huge fan of Alex Saviuk. I loved his work on Web Of Spider-Man.That was an awesome but great sketch.also excellent Golden Age Comic Book Haul,Also Can't go wrong with pre-code EC Comics.I also like Planet Comics from Fiction House has some nice covers.Also The MegaCon Videos have all been great and worth re-watching one after the other to get a real sense of the event from the perspective of fans and dealers. Of course seeing the wall books is fantastic but superb but I also liked the vicarious going through boxes, it always brings up memories of buying certain comics when they first came out- the "I remember when "moment. Also Great work Angelo and Sarah all I can say is keep up the good work stay safe out there and have a great day.🙂💪🏋️🦸🟢🇺🇸👍🌇

@chorlesteajones6794 Жыл бұрын

Okay for real, are you going to copy paste comments from several other people in to one post in the hopes people will like your comment? This is kind of rude to the original comments. I noticed you did this on their other video as well about the stolen comic. Be original and post your own well thought out comment.

@LU3MC2003 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the EC comics but never bought one throughout my young collecting years, that is until about 10 years ago, when I started to purchase them. I currently own ten EC comics from the Golden age, all raw copies. Love the golden age horror. I think every collector should have some golden age in their collection.

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

EC's are NOT Golden age. They are "new trend". Golden age refers to books from New Funnies #1 to the end of WWII. The "Golden Age" of sales & readership.

@jerryunderwood6130 Жыл бұрын

@@popalberta4688 My understanding of Golden age is an "era" of comic. Specifically books produced from 1938-1956, which many, if not all, EC books fall under.

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

@@jerryunderwood6130 A lot of hair splitting in the comic biz. I refer to that era as precode myself. Umbrella term.

@BlessedVet Жыл бұрын

Last guy made a great point. Tickets, parking, food etc are expensive. I hope to see $1-2 books when I go. I'm sure I will but the quality might not be there. Plus folks will bring higher grade to pay for booths. So hit or miss. Ill hit up ebay and local shops. And if I see something at this years show that'll be good. I thought yall picked up a blue superman already? 2nd copy? God bless

@fossiladventures2926 Жыл бұрын

With dealers its their business and as such need to make money. GA is hot again many are just ghosts even in low grade. Look at say AF 15 expensive book but there are loads of them . Cannot blame them for not taking those trades. Thanks for taking us along 😊

@papamoose13 Жыл бұрын

As ALWAYS, I love the video, except for that big tall ugly fat guy at the 10:03 marker :) LOVE the Spiderman sketch you got , what a great piece. Sorry you didn't have much luck trading for the juicy golden age stuff but I am sure you will find some soon. Always nice to see you Miss Sarah and Angelo !!! Happy Hunting !!

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a great weekend😊❗

@leeniren3706 Жыл бұрын

Did not make mega con live, but your 4 videos were great

@roger69501 Жыл бұрын

good video series,im going to megacon next year 2024 for the first time.

@GENOTALKSCOMICS Жыл бұрын

Diggin the MegaCon content, y'all. Enjoyed your look at the show. I was at C2E2 that weekend. I saw MegaCon had a stacked guest list. So many cool creators. Considering going next year with the date change. Happy hunting!

@D00M3R_MAVS Жыл бұрын

I didn't go because I live in the UK, but one of the Independents here gets the exclusive comics. I'm definitely going to pick up those foil superman covers and that miles foil as well if he still has them when I get paid next week. They're a little more expensive, but that's to be expected (I'd love that TMNT one as well actually)

@Mr_Rob_otto Жыл бұрын

A con is not the place to sell or trade books to dealers. Unless they can get your books for next to nothing, they are there to sell, not buy. They have time and money invested in their booth and they don’t want money going out, they want it coming in. Also, why would anyone want to lug their books around the convention floor all day on the chance someone might be interested. Best to take a photo of your books on your phone and show that to dealers to gauge their interest (or more likely, their lack thereof).

@macorourke2222 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brother and Sister Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😀 👍 ❤️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ❤️💯💯

@tyson2102 Жыл бұрын

Hoping to see you guys at NYCC this year!!

@comicfanagain8405 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys!

@antonmassopust568 9 ай бұрын

Sorry guys I wouldn't even try doing that I tried that once at a time with some Daredevils and they didn't want any of them so I said well I learned my lesson they don't want to buy they don't want to trade

@Matty728 Жыл бұрын

Them foil are amazing, 40 now when sold out gota double that price stay safe always ❤

@ccculture9681 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Pretty informative for the shorter video run time.

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jimwojton7369 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Dale Roberts still active.

@noodle3384 Жыл бұрын

Most people know what they have anymore. the deals are way harder to get. every week a need key is discovered that was a 3$ book before. i still try to be fair with people like it was 2018 again but a store isnt going to loose money. who knows when the comic bubble will burst.

@leighwestfall1578 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Gigdriver Жыл бұрын

Golden is the gold

@BusyBeeCompany Жыл бұрын

coin trading versus comic trading are swings.,everyone will trade coins but not comics it seems.

@timothylee3105 Жыл бұрын

I could never see anyone trading that Golden Age book you wanted for the Silver Age books you had. 😅

@ecesperante Жыл бұрын

😊

@ronaldbourgeois1255 Жыл бұрын

Nice con

@FuriousGeorge_ Жыл бұрын

Idk man I think some of these con sellers need to get with the times. Marking their prices up just way too much its a bit insulting personally. I'm sure some of these sales tactics worked back when ebay, go-collect, gpa etc etc didnt exist

@stevenmartin6812 Жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong with pre code EC comics. I also like planet comics from fiction house has some nice covers.

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with post-code EC either.

@CBs_Bill_from_Montana Жыл бұрын

I can’t blame them for wanting to trade for those EC’s. You’re show is awesome!

@ratpacknyc6910 Жыл бұрын

yeah but it would be a terrible trade to take in for those books they offered just doesn't make any sense.

@CBs_Bill_from_Montana Жыл бұрын

@@ratpacknyc6910 agreed. But I liked that they tried and showed it.

@ratpacknyc6910 Жыл бұрын

Also when it comes to dealers they are always going to want the one up on a trade never expect it to be a fair deal that's why you see online all the time someone willing to do a trade is asking for the trade price in comics and some more. Personally I'm not about to take a loss while someone else gets more for it.

@leroyortiz3987 11 ай бұрын

I just watched ur video I can't believe that some could Steel a rare comic book do you know if they ever found out who took the book I be surprised if there don't lock up the comic books next year Comic-Con I feel sorry for the dealer

@BrandonMcIntyre541 Жыл бұрын

My first Comicon in Portland was difficult. I brought Thor 337 9.6 and X-Men annual 14 9.8 both graded CGC to potentially trade and couldnt find any biters. Albeit, there was very minor issues during encapsulation yet, easily rectified given a little money and investment. I was willing to come way down in value for a straight across trade. It was also the worst time as the market was still way up and slowly transitioning out of covid lockdowns. I just wanted a 9.8 Wolverine 1 vol. 2. My total trade value was $550 even though my purchase total was around $800. That Wolverine book at the time was $450 and I was willing to move forward with that and still no trade? I would have taken a pretty big loss at the time. Now I see that book selling for less but, I still have these graded books hoping for a future trade. Maybe this year or the next. Cons are hard for trading, hopefully get easier.

@sladewilson6811 Жыл бұрын

hi, would you happen to know the name of the 1st booth ? they have some cool stuff there, thanks

@PoisonMojo Жыл бұрын

what was the name of second booth that had the Crime Suspense? I saw something on the wall I wanted.

@dumpsterbaby3155 Жыл бұрын

common silver age for GA? Good luck

@jeffstanley6013 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've seen that before; you actually had to scan your badge to leave?? 12:17

@jerryunderwood6130 Жыл бұрын

I think so because of the Fire Marshall in terms of capacity. They were called a few times throughout the weekend. Apparently someone also fainted in the celebrities line and it took awhile to get to them.

@kylebigos2756 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the name or contact info for the guys you were trying to trade with for the Crime Suspense stories?

@juahnsonn Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to compete with cons sellers. It’s better trading with other collectors

@keithoneil9894 Жыл бұрын

Any update on the stolen Amazing Fantasy #15?

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Nothing has turned up yet but we are hopeful. Thanks for watching!

@D00M3R_MAVS Жыл бұрын

I imagine likely they are going to keep it. If it was someone at a comic con then they are likely into comics and just want to keep it. Does this kind of thing happen very often? I mean I know FP gets loads of stuff stolen here in the UK, but they are just trades and stuff on the shelves, not rare stuff like this.

@ratpacknyc6910 Жыл бұрын

@@D00M3R_MAVS or they steal it wait a while to then sell it when people forget about it...they probably will break the slab and possibly do some form of restoration to make it look not like the same book it once was to be easily identified.

@keithoneil9894 Жыл бұрын

@@TheComicsDen Keep us posted. The criminal shouldn't get away with it.

@jaya076 Жыл бұрын

Good job, your tried to trade and that’s all you can do, I. Don’t agree with what others are saying, that’s the business you’re in, same thing happened to me recently at a show, t’s all learning, try not to take people’s comments to personal,

@LUMBEEPHENOM2012 Жыл бұрын

As a vendor you spend so much on booth , so you’re looking to sale as much as possible not really trade.

@subedei Жыл бұрын

I collect comics and cards. The card market will deal with you and you can usually purchase for eBay or below eBay prices. Dealers want to sell comic books for 25 percent or above FMV. It makes me mad

@kennethturner8290 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you probably aren't going to get much trade action at a con. You are always going to be better off just selling your own books yourself at least financial wise.

@ericupchurch2967 Жыл бұрын

Trading Slabs at Comic Con? 📚📚📚 Comics Dealers are like Pawn Shops they will Cheat You on the Price! They don't care about your comics only if they are rare and valuable, something they can purchase from you cheap! 💵💵💵

@mathchemboss7487 Жыл бұрын

Trading is not what dealers want, they want to sell, and I can understand that. The guy said it perfectly, "people want to trade some medium grade semi-keys for a grail" Great that you showed this on camera. But I fail to see (from a collector standpoint) the attraction of the golden age books. The covers may be nice, but the interior art is often lousy. Beside that, I think you should find your own niche as a channel and as a dealer, and concentrate on that. Don't try to do all at the same time, that will not work. And while I am giving advice (you can ignore it if you want :)), give Sarah a more prominent role in your videos. She is enthousiastic, very pretty, smart, loves great artwork (Vampirella!) and this will boost your channel enormously. That is a unique selling point. I love what you two are doing, keep on the good work!

@user-jb6if007gr Жыл бұрын

Any Joe tent sale videos on the horizon?

@TheComicsDen Жыл бұрын

Next week!

@user-jb6if007gr Жыл бұрын

@@TheComicsDen Fantastic!

@BusyBeeCompany Жыл бұрын

If you had a $5000 budget what would you buy?.

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

I spent over that in the last 2 months. I bought comics that I can sell & make $$$. It included 36 ECs in high grade (& a few junkers). My fave was a pre-new trend "Crime Patrol". I sold it of course.

@BusyBeeCompany Жыл бұрын

@@popalberta4688 ec's?

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

@@BusyBeeCompany EC? They published wholesome comics such as "Tales from the Crypt" & "Weird Science". The CCA was basically designed to put them out of business, "MAD" magazine saved them. ( "MAD" was a color comic book for it's 1st 23 issues.)

@BusyBeeCompany Жыл бұрын

@@popalberta4688 howabout if y9u had $5000 to buy 6 comics, which ones would you buy to value as going up and holding for yourself and why?.

@popalberta4688 Жыл бұрын

@@BusyBeeCompany Interesting question. Thank you for asking. One title I personally desire is "Phantom Lady" #1. That's 5 large right there I think If I had any money left I would spend it on more Matt Baker or L.B. Cole work. Or perhaps 1st appearance Batmite or perhaps "John Wayne Adventure Comics" with Frazetta art. I would buy them because I like them. Especially Batmite.

@Marro-ss9dv Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately thats how a lot of those dealers are. Old fat and to attached to their books. Lol Hard to pull off a trade with those mofos

@isaiahbanks3888 Жыл бұрын

God find that thief

@coolcollects8912 Жыл бұрын

Bring stuff you don’t want to sell and have higher than FMV prices so nobody buys it…business 101 🤓😂

@davidwarring1572 Жыл бұрын

I personally don't send in books to be graded unless I can make 5 times what I have into the book plus pressing grading shipping fees. I don't even think you could get case cost on those books, from a dealer. It's a buyers market right now and dealers will only buy at a percentage of what books are actually selling for. They didn't want to say hey I can't even give you case cost. Those books would probably sell best off eBay starting at a penny auction. I think that dealer also was putting eye candy from there personal collection with the crap they want to sale, and put ridiculous over priced prices on the eye candy books because they really aren't going to sale them. And you found some eye candy from there wall that there not going to part with unless they get way over market value for it.

@SWMartin Жыл бұрын

Florida, don't be so Florida and grab books of the wall - let the dealer do that for you SIGH....

@ratpacknyc6910 Жыл бұрын

Don't want to sound like a dick here but those books you offered up for those Pre Code Horror would not be a good trade for the dealers there. They know at any point they can sell those horror books if they really want to those books you offered him are nothing spectacular or anywhere near on the same level as those books. I would of turned down the trade as well.