You paid a very fair price and more importantly established a good relationship with the owner which will lead to better purchases from him down the road! 👍
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, and it paid off almost immediately when he invited me back to buy the rest. Treating others fairly always pays off in the end.
@ccculture9681
Жыл бұрын
Nobody got scammed and from what you say the dude appreciated your honesty. So don't worry, hell isn't your destiny yet.
@SamTran-mc6rt
4 ай бұрын
That is one Kool haul!!! I only get to live and die on eBay. You are having so much fun hunting books in the wild. Thank you for sharing the fond books from the 1980's. And as for the pay-out, the gentleman got three time the money than what he was expecting. Thumb up on your part😄
@christophersagan5573
4 ай бұрын
You totally did him rite anytime you offer more then asking it’s commendable! You probably got first rites to possibly some great new purchases without competition bravo
@lunchmoneycomics
4 ай бұрын
There is a follow up video to this where he invited me to see the video at of his collection, I think you’ll enjoy it!
@Colspex
11 ай бұрын
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1008">16:48</a> - never seen that cover before, absolutely magical! Now I understand where Todd McFarlane got some of his cover ideas from!
@zachbrobst9473
Жыл бұрын
The character art indicates that it's a copy that was sold directly to a comic shop (direct edition) as opposed to a book with a barcode which indicates it was sold to a newsstand or something like that (newsstand edition). Neither is particularly first or second but newsstand books often sell for a premium.
@anthonyandreolli4844
Жыл бұрын
I think you did the right thing and you built a good relationship that might pan out in the future you came away happy and he was probably beyond happy with getting more money for what he didn't want anymore nice pick up
@richardperez7355
25 күн бұрын
Is it the right thing very honest congratulations on your collection. I would’ve done the same thing more power to you. Congratulations. Congratulations again very happy for you.
@jomehi6863
3 ай бұрын
You're a superhero. 😊
@bobbybright6868
Жыл бұрын
the spider man head you question in your video means it is a direct sale edition that you got at comic stores.they are first editions!
@comicspa
Жыл бұрын
Great honey hole. I think everyone lives for these kind of finds. Enjoy the memory…
@rftaitague
Жыл бұрын
I respect that you offered more. Knowing that even so. You were still getting a great deal
@Colspex
11 ай бұрын
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1027">17:07</a> That's the Spider-Man TV-actor Nicholas Hammond. He did Spider-Man 1977-1979. He was also 14-year-old Friedrich von Trapp in the movie "Sound of Music" in 1965!
@mariofigueroa6776
3 ай бұрын
Great deal!!!
@aqua794
4 ай бұрын
Secret wars 10 is the best Dr Doom cover
@bitmor2628
Жыл бұрын
I have a full size poster art of the cover of Wolverine #27 without the background. I've had it for 35 years.
@kathleenemerick3814
2 ай бұрын
You handled it perfectly.
@kbar4462
Жыл бұрын
I think you did a great thing, paid the seller more than he was expecting and still came away with a great price. Really happy to see you didn't rip him off and take the 50cent per issue price. There's a lot of scummy sellers and buyers of comics running around, so it really makes me happy to see someone do right by another person. Good stuff man, looking forward to future videos 👍 Also, holy heck, some phenomenal finds, great pickups!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it felt good to help him out especially since he seemed to really appreciate my honesty. And yeah, you almost never find stuff like that at yard sales, lucky day for sure!
@RoyThe4th
11 ай бұрын
In my opinion, there's a huge difference between low-balling someone, and accepting their asking price. Paying their asking price doesn't make you a bad person. Personally, I would have Probably said something like, Hey, you know, you got some pretty nice books here. Are you sure you only want 50 cents each? I mean, seriously if I found hulk 181 Or some other Grail I would have told him, maybe lol jk Nice haul cheers.
@leftyB82
Жыл бұрын
Mice went for the plastic sleeve because plastic is made out of oil . Same reason they eat wires out of cars . Just a fun fact. Great books lots of fun
@feridradoncic2237
Жыл бұрын
Cool comics
@samuelsiedschlag4486
Жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@jamesschulziii9098
Жыл бұрын
Very nice. 😎
@junofluke
Жыл бұрын
Keep on grinding.
@BMWfan86
Жыл бұрын
You got an amazing deal X-Men 221 alone is worth $100 dollars.
@anthonyrford
Жыл бұрын
I personally think you paid a very fair price. If it would’ve been from a second hand source (relative of the deceased , etc.,) letting them know the value they really had would be nice. Considering it came from a 1st hand source (the seller, collector, whatever it may be ) I personally think it’s their responsibility to know the value of what they’re selling. Just my two cents
@joelblock9185
Жыл бұрын
I don’t buy many comics, but I feel that you are extremely intelligent and a very fair business man. You are running a business you need to get some bargains, but I can tell that developing long term contacts is very important to you. Keep it up, Mike. I just started following you and I am enjoying all of your videos and I am learning a lot from you. Buffy The Vampire Slayer is the only comic that is my pull box.
@richardcampbell2025
11 ай бұрын
You did the right thing
@jaymiah8595
11 ай бұрын
Came up as a recommendation on KZitem. SUBSCRIBED
@lunchmoneycomics
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, I hope you enjoy the content!
@libasanAdventures
Күн бұрын
Hey Mike I was your 1000th like on this video! You are coming across some great scores & good things happen to good people! My 1-month-old daughter, Gladia had her eyes wide open watching your video. Keep up the good content!
@lunchmoneycomics
Күн бұрын
@@libasanAdventures awesome, thank you for being number 1000!
@nighttigercomics7323
Жыл бұрын
killer haul, brother! I advise always paying what you're comfortable and when both parties agree it's a win/win.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and advice! I wholeheartedly agree.
@sebastianstark8517
Жыл бұрын
It was a win-win. You got a good deal, he got more than he asked for. You showed integrity by giving him more than he asked for the reasons stated. I would have done the same, though not sure what amount I would have offered, since I don't know the value of those comics myself, even if I know some of them are sought after.
@user-ml5tn9rw5x
Ай бұрын
Ypur the dude love you man.. Kerp up all the amazing wprk you do for the community
@ilijamilovanovic4859
Жыл бұрын
Rockstar Find
@petergallman1279
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to future videos on the development of this reationship. :)
@4stringerbass540
Жыл бұрын
It was the exact right thing to do. Gaining trust of a possible local source aside, you have now earned the respect of all that watch your finds videos which will definitely help down the road. I know I subscribed right after.
@johnolensky7825
Жыл бұрын
What goes around comes around look at the bright side you made a new friend for doing the right thing
@rauljordanpanganiban9702
Жыл бұрын
i think you paid a fair price. The LCS I go to offers 25% of retail value. Creating that relationship is probably the best long term move! Great job!
@robertt9342
Жыл бұрын
That also might be an average, 25% on sought after keys is very low, but 25% on filler can be high and difficult for an LcS to recoup. The Time/effort/money.
@vorazi08
Жыл бұрын
Integrity is hard to find these days. Well done.
@kennethturner8290
Жыл бұрын
Comic grades are subjective, and the market fluctuates. Shops and dealers would only give someone 30% of what the books are worth, and you gave the seller more than double what he was asking. Whatever the two of you agree on is what is fair, no need to fret about it. You found them 'in the wild' as they say, and you probably did save some of those from being destroyed. P.S. You should be able to see what printing those Secret Wars are in the little fine print edition note just inside the cover first page.
@Luke-xb9nf
Жыл бұрын
You did great and let him know that there were value there. Maybe when you go back he’ll give you even a better deal on what he has in the basement.
@Redeemer23collectibles
Жыл бұрын
You are a really nice guy love your honesty that's why you were blessed with great keys , honesty and humility take you very far love that you blessed the man with more than what he asked for much respect to you my man 💪🏼 God bless .
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@shanegroves3095
Жыл бұрын
I respect that you offered more because you were honest about a few that are worth more then 0.50 each.. That's how you build a relationship with others and because of you being honest and fair that's way you are able to go back and buy more again.
@poochman640
Жыл бұрын
you earned my subscription for being fair with this guy!!!! good man wish there were more collectors like you!!!!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Got to set a good example for the kids.
@GrantzComics
Жыл бұрын
New mutants 18 is first full apperance of Demon Bear
@Leatherhead4Hire
Жыл бұрын
You did well! I feel most people would take and run. The fact you offered any amount over what he asked shows your good nature and character! Good karma coming around! Awesome video man! 👍👍
@amazingmurfinator6338
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I absolutely love great stories like this! Congrats on being diligent and calling ahead. Good move on paying up. Future contacts can be priceless!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feel like being fair always pays off in the long run. Thanks for the comment!
@bryankitchen555
Жыл бұрын
Great pick up thanks for sharing Bryan Kitchen Houston Texas
@kevingeary2072
Жыл бұрын
You did a nice thing to offer more money for the books. You have a son that you showed to be fair and honest with people and that is worth more than saving a few dollars. God bless you and your family.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The same to you and yours!
@AnthonyOldhandGarcia
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I picked up a Wolverine #23 at a Bronx comic show last June in 2022, and asked E-Rod212 if he could sign it which he did, a cool Wolverine cover too. You did well being honest with the seller about the values of certain comicbooks which helps build the trust and the business relationship to get a call back to continue dealing with seller.
@MrODIE1972
Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid 👌
@artenthusiast5936
Жыл бұрын
personally i think if you are trying to resell then i think the great thing to do is pay a little more even though the seller didn't know. but i think if you are trying to acquire for your personal collection it doesn't matter. pay what they want even if it is way under. there is so much that i am trying to acquire to satisfy my own PC that if i can get a deal and if the seller doesn't care, then there is no harm. That being said i was recently going through a bunch of boxes and i saw keys (first deadpool/wolverine cover, first thunderbolts, etc) that i didn't want for myself but i told the seller to put those aside and price them higher because they were keys. could i have purchased them and resold them to help pay for my own collecting? i guess i could have but that didn't sit right with me. ultimately they were just comics i didn't care about but the market does.
@tristanrujano
Жыл бұрын
I just read web of spiderman last night ironically! Glad I just found your channel :) subbed
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
WoS is a great series! Thanks for the sub!
@l.greenemachine66
Жыл бұрын
Awesome books!Great deal.
@macorourke2222
Жыл бұрын
Great video. It's always good to be fair with the seller. Good on You! Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures Brother 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ♥️📚🎉🎉👏👏🎉🎉💯💯
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bosvarkutube
Жыл бұрын
Loved the video and subscribed. I’m an ER doc and my blood froze when I watched the vid. Please promise me and all your fans you will put on your safety belt and stop driving distracted , you no good to your family when you are dead
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a fair point, someone else had told me the same thing. I used to only film on my dead end street with a mounted camera, but the point is still taken especially since I actually work in roadway transportation and I’m very cognizant of distracted driving… Not a good look even if it is on my street. So because of the concerns others have mentioned before, I have definitely stopped filming anything in my car at all. A heartfelt thank you for your concern!
@bosvarkutube
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics thank you sir. I love your content and appreciate the person you obviously are. Merry Xmas and I hope your channel grows huge in 2023 👍🏻
@jimmieleonardjr.7264
Жыл бұрын
You paid really low but still you were right to educate the seller and I appreciate you for it, and if you ever come to the Memphis Tennessee area I want to sell you my collection that I also was given a lot of my comics from my Dad and I have been collecting since the 70's.
@dylanlloyd9297
Жыл бұрын
I think you did the right thing. They set a price they were comfortable with, and any amount you gave him that was higher is just a net positive. Well done. Getting a deal is great but it needs to be balanced with the fact there is a person on the other end of the transaction that doesnt have the same information you do. No perfect way to do these things.
@dprescott1970
Жыл бұрын
I loved the Army War Heroes. You made an awesome haul.
@PopeOfChiliTown
Жыл бұрын
secret wars, if it has a spider corner and an M shaped price box it is first print, if it has a spider corner and a square shaped price box it is second print
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jtoves5734
7 ай бұрын
Hafa adai(Guam Aloha) LMC! Great Video, Great Kindness, & Great Comic Finds! 6 of your books are some of My All-Time Favorites! Your Kindness Won my Subscription and Likes! “Enjoy The Chase!” IslandJ
@lunchmoneycomics
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@technodestructo
Жыл бұрын
If its a one and done take the deal always .but if its someone your trying to network with or build future deals you did the right thing.
@michaelbernstein9442
Жыл бұрын
I would have done the samething, you got a great deal and gave him 3 times what he expected. God job
@joshm8158
Жыл бұрын
Great finds!!! Really enjoyed watching you go through everything. Looking forward to future videos
@jaya076
Жыл бұрын
Brother I picked up the spectacular Spider-Man 101 in a 9.8 a few weeks back, I love it I payed $380 US,
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Aw man that’s awesome. I just sent this one in to get graded (future vid). Not going to be a 9.8 but happy to have it slabbed.
@jaya076
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics for sure Brother. Having it alone is perfect. I don’t drink or anything. I work really hard. So I treated myself. Have you Instagram? I can send a photo ☯️
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
@@jaya076 working on setting up an instagram soon.
@alancarr7718
Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon I am new to your channel and I love it. I love your ethic! A clear love of the comic! respecting the original owner, and in this case no doubt saving these comics from a sad trash can death. Here in Australia we never get much chance to pick up such hauls. Like you I used to live on starvation lunch rations to save those valused coins for a comic run to City a long day on a bus to this great little used book store with a crate of comic books. Just thrown it! But this was in thedays where comic books held no value for adults, but I am guessing those that dug through those piles way back then still care about comic books. Keep up the great work The Gold Key Kid
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the story! I’m always happy to hear from those who can relate. And thanks for watching!
@robertt9342
Жыл бұрын
Honestly is a great deal for you, but also a fair price. You did the right thing. If you wanted to pay full FMV for each of those books then your shopping at the wrong place.
@-edsense-rivera3716
Жыл бұрын
Awesome pick up 👍🏼👏👊🏼
@DLIGHTFULLVIDEOS
Жыл бұрын
Think it was cool that you gave him more money. Can’t wait to see what he has in his other collection!
@BrooklynTrippe
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed seeing your score. Glad went to a collector sure he feels the same
@keithhuntscoins1375
Жыл бұрын
I think your offer was fair. And it's good you offered more. That kind of positive energy always comes back to you. I do wish I could find some deals like that though! LOL
@mykilfremn26
Жыл бұрын
Comic Karma I wonder what is going to come back to you in a positive way some feel it all comes back around others don't believe in b******* like that I wish you well in your journey my friend
@jeffgarrett6898
Жыл бұрын
You did the right thing--Paid Up.
@chrisingram5777
Жыл бұрын
Good lick!
@RLDesrochers
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! This is dream haul! Lol
@geraldteske9783
11 ай бұрын
I really like how honest you are with the people you buy from. I try to do the same if I know what I'm bidding on.
@shawnleonard3429
Жыл бұрын
You did what I would of did if It was me there great haul
@davidbooks.and.comics
Жыл бұрын
Great books and nice presentation!
@chadcarter30101
Жыл бұрын
So the way a UPC works on a comic book is the first digit is a UPC digit (has nothing to do with the comic book). The next 5 digits identify the publisher (DC, Marvel... etc)... The next set of digits identify the Volume (for example a Volume 1 The Amazing Spider-Man would be a different number than Volume 2 The Amazing Spider-Man. However all the Volume 2 The Amazing Spider-Man will be the same). The last single digit is called a check digit and is used for computations. Then you have the last 5 digits and these are broken into the first 3 digits are the issue number. The fourth digit is the cover version and the last digit is *drum roll* the print run number (if it is a 2nd print - this number will be a 2). Everything you ever needed to know about a comic book can be figured out by the UPC.
@stlron1
Жыл бұрын
Glad I came across your channel...great haul video! You definitely got an excellent deal, but more impressed with your honesty! Obviously the guy was more interested in unloading the books, but for you to offer more was stellar. Much respect for you! Oh, and I dig the name and origin of your channel👍🏽 I definitely subscribed!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment and sub!
@vintiquesokc
Жыл бұрын
Building the relationship was worth the extra money. If you would have been at the garage sale while it was open I would say just pay their asking price but getting to go early and pick at your own pace made it worth more. And you should have really just made a play for everything. If he was willing to do 50 cents a book he probably would have taken $50 a box and been totally happy with that. Have you been able to go back to look at the good stuff yet?
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Not yet, been too busy hitting flea markets but I’ll contact him soon hopefully!
@ozhunter6708
Жыл бұрын
I think with anything it is the sellers obligation to find the fair market value. Especially if it is the original collector and not a mom or widow type situation. It's the sellers job to get the most and the buyers to pat the least.
@dwaynem.1194
Жыл бұрын
Man I just paid $160 for SW 8. I think you were fair for giving more than he wanted.
@Atomic_Comic512
Жыл бұрын
I think you did the right thing. Killer haul. Definitely going to subscribe. I recently bought a collection of 47 boxes. Found a secret wars 8 too but the back is ripped.
@michaelgallant1977
Жыл бұрын
Great looking books 👍
@keng.2468
Жыл бұрын
I think you did the right thing and not try to fleece him.
@imperiousrex1873
Жыл бұрын
Your honestly will go along way to future finds. I found a little haul recently paid 40 bucks for about 300 hundred bucks worth of books in raw form. 15 books That is a typical win. What you got is otherworldly and you did the right thing. Also those 80 and 90s books will tell you in the vol and publishing info if it is a 2nd printing.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment!
@NightWing1st
Жыл бұрын
Great video and nice on 1k subs
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Very humbled!
@FabioHLo
Жыл бұрын
You did the right thing, I would have offered the same amount considering his request and the cool books you have got which btw should all be first print, just direct editions.
@ColeCollects
Жыл бұрын
I came here recommended by Alex the comic Hoarder, I stayed and subbed for the awesome video 🙌 that was a great pickup bud, and I think you did the right thing offering more money, many others would have paid pennies and ran. You've likely built a trusting relationship now.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! And thanks to one of my favorite KZitemrs @Alex the Comic Hoarder
@garyduggan897
Жыл бұрын
Loved this and your following video. Incredibly cool finds. Deffo even more good stuff in there than you highlighted. Love your attitude and enthusiasm and think it was good of ya to give more than he was asking as you still got incredible deals even at what you paid! I'm collecting here in Ireland and would never have a chance to get a fraction of these issues at anything as low as you picked them up for there. Being a small island and not really having a strong history or supply of comics in the country, issues are a LOT harder and more expensive to come by. It's such a buzz when you find a vein of old issues for an affordable price here. Love your taste in covers! I've put together an almost complete set of those Sienkiewicz New Mutants and they're so treasured now. Only one I'm missing is that first full appearance of Legion which would set you back about 20-40$ if I found it here! Good luck with the future hunting and keep the videos coming. Cheers!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment and I’m glad there are some Sienkiewicz fans across the pond!
@bobjohnson1096
10 ай бұрын
Yeah it is highly debatable. If this guy was hurting for money I could see giving him more. But it always pays to know what you have and research its value.
@groovyashyslashy6338
Жыл бұрын
I would cry
@fossiladventures2926
Жыл бұрын
Loving your channel. Great haul and as you said they look great for being raw in boxes. Karma 😊
@kendallkidd3893
Жыл бұрын
Nice haul of comics at a great price good to be honest, I would have asked for 300 if I was selling lol
@davidbooks.and.comics
Жыл бұрын
I think you told him, by your offer that his comics have value.
@SUPERRBENSONN
Жыл бұрын
Bro you got so much awesome stuff. Everything is priceless everything 😱
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Finds like that don’t happen often, a good day for sure!
@robsabella4392
Жыл бұрын
I think the mask in upc box changed to black when his costume changed.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yeah in looking it up afterwards I think the only one you can see the normal spidey head is issue #1, because after that the black suit appeared in normal Spider-Man comics for a year before they revealed its origin in #8. So only a black Spider-Man suit on #1 means 2nd printing. Otherwise you have to check the inside cover.
@johnbigdaddyross2158
Жыл бұрын
You did good...all the way around.
@drancealot
Жыл бұрын
It depends if it was his collection or someone else's. I like to give a fair price to people selling their own collection and if they don't know what they have. I have no problem taking advantage of a reseller or consignment companies mistakes. That's on them. Professionals should no better.
@AlextheComicHoarder
Жыл бұрын
Shared your video! Great haul!
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! Thanks so much Alex, you are one of my favorite comic KZitemrs, I LOVE your content!
@AlextheComicHoarder
Жыл бұрын
@@lunchmoneycomics much appreciated my friend. I’m sure you will be one of mine. I was talking with some guys about your vlog style. It’s so well done. I’ve tried to record stuff like that and end up scrapping the whole thing. If you’re into sports cards at all check out Chasing Cardboard. Even if you’re not it’s still a great channel and I feel like you could have a similar quality to your videos.
@lunchmoneycomics
Жыл бұрын
@@AlextheComicHoarder Thanks for the compliment! I’ll check out Chasing Cardboard. As for filming I throw out at least half my material, it’s a lot of work!
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