sumberThere are many types of collectors in the comic book world. When
looking at using comic books as an investment, it is important to
figure out what kind of collector you are. Depending on how you view
collecting will greatly determine if using comic books as an investment
is right for you. Here are ten different types of collectors and their
views on comic books.
1. The Investor
This type of collector views comic books
as one thing – money. They view their comics as stocks and a way to
acquire wealth. Very little emotional ties are held to their comic
books. They buy, sell, and trade with ease with only one thing in mind
– how much money they can make.
2. The Obsessive Collector
The obsessive collector will
not rest until they have every issue of their favorite series. The
comics are catalogued, indexed, with maybe even an excel file of
missing issues and the condition and worth of current issues in their
collection. They are protected well in bags and boards and held in the
correct type of storage bins. To part with anything in their collection
is very difficult and would take a large some of money, or something
else they desire more.
3. The Quick Buck
This collector is mostly motivated by
quick cash. They buy as many copies of an issue as they can, if they
think they can sell it quickly at an inflated price. They are
constantly scooping out what is the latest or hottest thing. If the
price is right, they will quickly sell things from their collection.
4. The Inheritor
This person acquired their collection
from a friend or relative. The collection is more of a hassle than a
treasure. They wonder how they can get rid of the collection quickly
and for how much.
5. The Curator
The Curator is the person who sees comics
as art and to be valued and displayed as such. Their comics are to be
seen and read, but treasured. Special steps are taken to protect their
comic books, even to the extent of special frames. Comic book art is
something that may become part of the collection as well. While they
may read them from time to time, bare hands are out of the question.
Don’t you know how much that is worth?
6. The Average Joe
This collector sees comics as a great,
enjoyable, and fun hobby. While steps may be taken to protect their
comics, they are often banished to basements, attics, and other
undesirable places. The Average Joe collector loves both the story, and
the thought that their comics are gaining in value. There is a strong
emotional investment in their comics and the thought of parting with
them is difficult. Dreams of owning that rare comic or art are aplenty,
but the money just isn’t there.
7. The Graphic Novelist Collector
The Graphic Novelist
Collector is quickly becoming a popular lifestyle for many comic
readers. Graphic Novels are generally cheaper than buying comics
individually and one can read an entire story arc in one sitting.
Although not worth as much as individual comic books, the Graphic Novel
collector is more concerned with a great read at a great price.
8. The Ebayer
Ebay has offered up a great source of comic
books to many collectors. The Ebayer is thrilled with the rush of the
auction, watching the items they are selling or buying go up in price.
The Ebayer is ecstatic when they get a good deal or an auction sells
well. Reading is generally a part of this collectors life, but it may
be unsure whether which is more important, the act of auctioning or
reading a great comic book.
9. The Part Timer
This collector comes in and out of
collecting, often stopping and starting with different series. They are
not attracted to any one series for long and their collection can be
rather piecemeal. They hope that what they have is worth something
though, and may just have that one rare issue, due to their comic book
hopping.
10. The Reader
This type of collector uses their floor as a
comic book storage bin. Sometimes they may have a comic rolled up and
stashed in their back pocket. Tears, folds, and rips are meaningless.
What truly matters is the story, the story man! Comics are read for
pleasure and not collected for profit.
Which One Are You?
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