JadeGiant Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good stuff - another fun article. One question for the masses ... who do you use as your "professional OA adviser"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good stuff - another fun article. One question for the masses ... who do you use as your "professional OA adviser"? As a general rule, for myself, anyone who is going to charge me a fee to advise me isn't worth it. Most folks I know network and socialize and people of like minds, like tastes (in a broad sense), and like ethics sets, tend to gravitate towards one another. The most valuable reason for this is the "Donnie Brasco Rules for Vouching" that come from it. After a while people will point you towards and away from people in this hobby. That will either burnish or tarnish their own reputations in the process. So most people I know are careful in regards to personal recommendations. After a while, hopefully, everyone develops their own circle of trusted advisors and they act in that capacity in return for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Good stuff - another fun article. One question for the masses ... who do you use as your "professional OA adviser"? As a general rule, for myself, anyone who is going to charge me a fee to advise me isn't worth it. Most folks I know network and socialize and people of like minds, like tastes (in a broad sense), and like ethics sets, tend to gravitate towards one another. The most valuable reason for this is the "Donnie Brasco Rules for Vouching" that come from it. After a while people will point you towards and away from people in this hobby. That will either burnish or tarnish their own reputations in the process. So most people I know are careful in regards to personal recommendations. After a while, hopefully, everyone develops their own circle of trusted advisors and they act in that capacity in return for them. Thanks. I agree Chris and this is how I generally thought this played out with most people as well. When I read the article it sounded so official and had me wondering for a minute if there is actually people out there that act in the role of professional (getting paid for their services) OA adviser in more than just a casual definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Hal Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Enjoyed the article, thanks. My professional OA adviser thought it was pretty good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks all, for your support! BTW I'm still in the market for a good professional OA adviser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 New article on 1st appearance OA and displaying art is up! Happy new year all! http://comicbookinvest.com/2016/12/30/first-appearances/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Inaugural collector spotlight is up, featuring CBSI editor Iñigo! http://comicbookinvest.com/2017/01/06/collector-spotlight-inigo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelfan1 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 This last article was great as it showed inside the mind of a regular (not big spender) collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Yup I've also heard from many new collectors and comic book collectors looking to jump into OA. Will try to provide more coverage on affordable/modern art, in addition to the 4-5 figure stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Agreed I enjoy hearing from all collectors. Old school, new school, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquareChaos Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 This last article was great as it showed inside the mind of a regular (not big spender) collector. I don't know, 80 pages in two years seems hefty to me for an average Joe I do agree that it is a nice compliment to Felix's podcast where I get to hear how the other half live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeBailey Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I spent a fair amount last year but only picked up 10 pieces. I seldom sell art so all art comes from new money so I try to be careful what I buy. John B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Great feedback, I'll be sure to include a broad mix of collectors in future articles. On that subject, if anyone here would like to share their collection or thoughts in a collector spotlight, do let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipB2k17 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The next couple of articles will be an introduction to OA collecting, then we'll commence with regular market reports and artist/collector spotlights. Sounds like a great concept! Artists who I'd like to see spolighted: Eduardo Barreto, Emanuela Lupacchino, Terry Dodson, Dan Spiegle, Scott Shaw!, Joe Staton, Don Rosa, Stan Lynde, Leonard Starr, Jim Holdaway & Gisèle Lagacé (availability, pricing etc). Let me add Will Meugniot to that list. Anyone who has some of his DNAgents pages knows you often get an extra special bonus pinup drawing on the back. I have a great double page splash of his, both with fully inked, multiple pin-up drawing character studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Appreciate the suggestions; hope you all enjoy tomorrow's artist spotlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 First artist spotlight is up, featuring the great Jim Lee! http://comicbookinvest.com/2017/01/13/artist-spotlight-jim-lee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex13 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 great article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquareChaos Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Nice article - it'd be nice to see such a write up on 'up and coming' artists as well. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Noted, thanks for the support all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Chang Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 hey man. great articles........... i finally found that iron man 55 page.......... email me and i will get you a scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...