Considering comic books as an investment?   by JSYoon

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Are you looking for an investment that can be fun and profitable?
Those looking to diversify their investment portfolios could explore comic books as an investment. Vintage comic books have a decades-long track record of rising values and the titles range across many genres. If you are selective, the gains can rival or surpass that of stocks but you should view these as long-term investments to be held several years.
There are grading services that certify the quality and authenticity of every comic book they grade and seal them in a clear plastic case. This has greatly enhanced the credibility of the sector and put it on par with other collectibles such as baseball cards, numismatics and stamps.

Traditional choices vs. comic books as an investment: 

STOCKS
Pros: Advantages include liquidity, popularity and about an average 10% annual return overall. There are many ways to invest such as direct stock ownership, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
Cons: Sudden unexpected collapses can occur such as the market crashes of 1929 or 1987. Likewise, the S&P 500 dropped 50% from 2000 to 2003.

 

REAL ESTATE
Pros: Many fortunes have been made from real estate, especially if the land is in a prime location. Plus, you can live on it.
Cons: You have no control over land valuations and property taxes which you must pay. Plus the government can use eminent domain to seize your property and sell it to another private party.

 

PRECIOUS METALS
Pros: Gold and silver have stood the test of time as stores of value. Gold especially is a popular hedge against inflation. Investment choices include physical ownership, mining company stocks and exchange traded funds.
Cons: Gold has been seized by the government in the past as Franklin Roosevelt did in the 1930s. Precious metals don't pay interest.

 

COLLECTIBLES (comic books, baseball cards, stamps, coins, etc.)
Pros: You have a tangible object in your possession. They can be graded and certified. In small quantities they are very portable and easy to store safely. For the average person just a few are enough to diversify a portfolio.
Cons: Not as liquid as stocks or bonds. Generate no interest or dividends. Insurance and storage costs generate expenses.

Blue-chip comic book investments: 

Not all comic books are good investments (just like stocks). But if you stick with the 'blue-chip' key issues your prospects should be quite good. These tend to be the rarer comics that date from the Golden Age (1930s thru 1950s) and the Silver Age (1960s thru early 1970s). Because these vintage comics are rarer they can be harder to find if you are looking for a specific one. Yet within this select group there are several dozen titles to choose from (as opposed to the many thousands of comics in general).
Before you spend money on comic books as an investment you should consult a comic book price guide.

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