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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 5, 2017 9:55:13 GMT -8
Please Read (LINK)This is the 'Ditch Fahrenheit's Virtual Comic Collector Universe Game Discussion Thread.' Please read the post in the link above for a game outline description. I'm posting this here in Comics General to make sure everyone sees this, but I'll eventually move this discussion to the game forum.
This game is new. This game is huge. This game should be a lot of fun. I'll be rolling out various aspects of the game in stages because it's so large - it's a universe after all.  You will have questions for me. I will have questions for you. The initial discussion will take place here.
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 5, 2017 11:29:02 GMT -8
My first question to you is very important because it will dictate the type and value of the books the game will use.
Question: How much should your yearly comic book budget be (and still be realistic)?
Assume an avid comic book collector with no other hobbies, full approval from the 'significant other,' and spending 100% of the available *Discretionary Income on comic books.
*Discretionary Income - the amount of income that a household or individual has to invest, save or spend after taxes and necessities are paid.
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Post by Bats on Apr 5, 2017 13:09:35 GMT -8
$2000.
Don't laugh.
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Post by thebrain on Apr 5, 2017 15:40:17 GMT -8
Single. No "other". At most $700 a year.
I buy mostly moderns.
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Post by MetalPSI™ on Apr 5, 2017 15:45:19 GMT -8
If I was to go with last year alone, I spent roughly $6000 on books. Which doesn't include airfare, accommodations and convention fees.
If I was to set a realistic goal for an average acquisition of books I would like to have this year, I'll go with half, $3000
Edit : I should extrapolate on this.
This is for mostly graded, older books. In no way would I condone someone spending this amount on moderns. Ever. This budget would be for real collector books, lets say at least an average of $100 a book. And not just confined to books, but memorabilia like statues, signatures, and other comic related items
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 15:52:35 GMT -8
You don't want to know what I've spent on propa, er comics and comics accessories last year.
It's embarrassing, because CGC costs a lot of money.
If I was a normal person, I'd say....$5,000.
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Apr 5, 2017 16:30:09 GMT -8
This is great input for the game. Thank you very much. And for those who haven't answered, please keep the responses coming in.
Second Question
Assume that in addition to your regular job, you supplement your income with some form of small comic book business. This could be:
A) eBay business selling off unwanted parts of your collection
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B) You flip books by buying through eBay, garage sales, Craigslist ads, conventions, etc.; and then you sell them somewhere.
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C) You flip books through the signature series - buy, get sig, sell.
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D) Some other form of comic related business.
How much additional Discretionary Income (after all costs) do you think could realistically be earned through this hypothetical activity?
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Apr 5, 2017 17:42:45 GMT -8
Q1: $600
Q2: $400
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Post by thebrain on Apr 5, 2017 17:53:30 GMT -8
 Question two is interesting. The problem I have is space. I plan to "cull through" my collection, find what I want hold onto, what needs to go( either selling or just giving away), what has value, and what will have value later. I don't really collect to make a profit. I am happy to get a reasonable price on my books. I just like to read, save, store, sell.  By the way your avatar in disturbing on many levels.
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Post by 50 Fiddy on Apr 5, 2017 18:10:51 GMT -8
Q1: $3,000
Q2: $1,200.
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Post by steveinthecity on Apr 5, 2017 20:07:33 GMT -8
I've become more of a reader/collector in recent years, so some somewhere between $2 - 2.5K seems normal for me.
Edit: My autocorrect changed "somewhere" to "shrewbeer". What the hey?
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Post by Bats on Apr 5, 2017 22:00:58 GMT -8
Q2. $1000.
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Post by Jeffro on Apr 6, 2017 4:33:22 GMT -8
Q1 - $2000
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Post by Jeffro on Apr 6, 2017 4:35:33 GMT -8
This is great input for the game. Thank you very much. And for those who haven't answered, please keep the responses coming in. Second QuestionAssume that in addition to your regular job, you supplement your income with some form of small comic book business. This could be: A) eBay business selling off unwanted parts of your collection or B) You flip books by buying through eBay, garage sales, Craigslist ads, conventions, etc.; and then you sell them somewhere. or C) You flip books through the signature series - buy, get sig, sell. or D) Some other form of comic related business. How much additional Discretionary Income (after all costs) do you think could realistically be earned through this hypothetical activity? Does this apply to selling off non comic stuff to buy comics? I ask this because I have over the last couple years sold off Magic The Gathering cards and Dungeons & Dragons books to supplement my comic budget. I have also sold off some comics. |
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Post by MetalPSI™ on Apr 6, 2017 7:30:22 GMT -8
I have no idea how to answer question #2. While I have sold some stuff to people, they were doubles in my collection. I wouldn't want to supplement my income in this fashion, as I am not interested in what's hot and what's not. However, getting rid of doubles as stated before, or books I am just ready to get rid of, is something I can work with.
I'd put that income as 3000, just like my spending.
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Question two is interesting. The problem I have is space.
By the way your avatar in disturbing on many levels.
?Not on my poutine.
