tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post5742836620338694796..comments2023-10-26T03:57:50.903-07:00Comments on Comics Fairplay: Comic Economics- The ComparisonHeidi Meeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01436991028382498324noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-90007367875380657952009-01-19T02:23:00.000-08:002009-01-19T02:23:00.000-08:00Well thought out post, and an interesting view whe...Well thought out post, and an interesting view when looking at it like that with those numbers. Still a shame though that you have to forgo a hobby you love for the almighty dollar, but you're right - being a grown up sucks. (except for staying up late and eating cookies before dinner :)<BR/><BR/>However, Carl raises a good point that going too far down this road of thinking can result in no fun at all. I've been getting a little too close to that myself. Gotta keep some enjoyment in the works. And so while you won't see me buying monthlies, nothing will stop me from buying Criminal or Garth Ennis trades!Eaglewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372974358045440796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-68613135086542767772009-01-18T23:50:00.000-08:002009-01-18T23:50:00.000-08:00Hmmmmm, I, of course, love to be the Devil's advoc...Hmmmmm, I, of course, love to be the Devil's advocate here. I got a better job, more hours and contribute half (sometimes more) of my paycheck to the family budget. Before, my paycheck took care of my expenses, freeing my bride from spending on me. But I had crappy hours and pay. Ssssssssssssooooooo, now, if I want to spend my share on my comics and so on, so what? She got her cut, it's my money. And if I am not depriving anyone of anything and I ENJOY my comics and I am WASTING my money, tough!<BR/>And while I have cut back, mostly 'cause the stories and stupid stunts, death of beloved characters and so on, if I went down this road of thinking, I would never do anything fun again. No movies, no days out with the kids, going to the malls, eating out as a treat and so on. I'd be sitting there, in the dark, eating gruel like Ebneezer Scrooge waiting for Marley. And yeah, we should be afraid since some seriously naive people just elected a guy who is going to raise taxes through the roof and especially after his party destroyed the economy, you should very afraid. But I am not going to live like that. People said not to hide and cower after 9/11. Now, while I am not saying blow your money like there's no tomorrow, you don't have to hide during the Economic 911 and the coming of Obama Tax and Spend Mania. I'm not letting anything or anyone (outside of a family crisis or the like, knock on wood) take away my enjoyment of The Walking Dead, The JSA, The Man With No Name, The Spirit, Solomon Kane, Kull, Zorro and so on. While I understand the anxiety, you can't let the world and its bs ruin your life and your passions. I'm not going to let it happen to me, damned straight...Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642758191046222448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-48409430539432750892009-01-13T15:17:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:17:00.000-08:00While the monthly, or god forbid, yearly bill is d...While the monthly, or god forbid, yearly bill is daunting to conceive, consider what people have lost in their retirement accounts this past year. By comparison, the value of comic books has remained stable. Some investors have even recommended buying key issues instead of putting money in the market.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198822711120153686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-61901640541206958902009-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:00Be sure to check out your local library for the TP...Be sure to check out your local library for the TPBs as well. <BR/><BR/>The Multnomah County Library in Oregon has practically every every TPB printed, including the hardcover DC, Marvel and The Spirit archives! <BR/><BR/>Why spend all that hard earned money when you can check them out for free!Kirk Jarvinenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839279720563596276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-63552233625639525052009-01-10T19:47:00.000-08:002009-01-10T19:47:00.000-08:00I have virtually eliminated my comic orders. The ...I have virtually eliminated my comic orders. The only one I pick up at full price now is walking dead. A few ideas for you.<BR/><BR/>1. Ebay, get TPBs or collections cheaply, takes some work though. You will also not get the current comics.<BR/><BR/>2. Half Price Books! I have 5 half price books in my town and they have all comics for $1. They sometimes get the most current issues as well, I routinely get Scalped, Northlanders, and DMZ's current issues there without fail. I always find some books to pick up, they have lots of TPBs too. Its also a ton of fun.<BR/><BR/>Its been a bummer to let go, but I have adjusted, my daughters college fund is far more important to me.Bakers25https://www.blogger.com/profile/12996908386905413666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747146.post-90342305678399611092009-01-10T15:02:00.000-08:002009-01-10T15:02:00.000-08:00I'm in exactly the same situation. I haven't been...I'm in exactly the same situation. I haven't been going to the comic shop once a week, I've cut down on the titles in my hold box, and I don't read half the ones that I bring home.<BR/><BR/>Therefore, I haven't been blogging regularly because I've got nothing new to write about. <BR/><BR/>I'm about to cancel my hold box which, to be honest, I've only kept this long because I don't want to be part of the reason that my favorite FLCS goes out of business.<BR/><BR/>But with the economy like it is, my bills are going up and my salary isn't. Something's got to go.Vaklamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839979414750032302noreply@blogger.com