#32-Spider Man, Quarters, and the Insane Ferrari Discovery
“The pleasure of reading a story and wondering what will come next for the hero is a pleasure that has lasted for centuries and, I think, will always be with us." - Stan Lee
Coins, Cards, Collector Cars, and Collectibles!
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Three Things -
You could read about rare coins, sports cards, and cool collectibles all day long - but right now I only have three things for you to consider.
#1 - Spider-Man #1 Comic Breaks Record
Just in case you missed it, a highly graded CGC 9.6 issue of the very first Spider-Man comic sold for $520,000.
If you’re concerned about comic book values… you’re not alone! But here’s some good news, the auction broke the record for a comparable sale last year, when a similar CGC 9.6 Spider-Man #1 issue sold for $336,000.
I have a few old comics, which I’ll probably never sell. But I was curious about the comic market in general. Does anyone know of a collector comic price index for looking at long-term historical price trends?
#2 - The Love of Quarters
One of the reasons I love working on a collecting website is you get to learn new things every day.
Something I’ve been learning recently is… people really love quarters! Yes, that’s right, U.S. quarter-dollar coins. I get tons of inquires about quarters - more than any other coin, by a long shot.
What is it about collecting quarters that people love? Other than the fact that there are trillions of them in circulation, it just might be the perfect coin for beginner collectors.
So where do you start?
Begin with the basics. Learn the different types of quarters, and their key dates. By knowing quarter key dates, you can quickly distinguish valuable silver quarters from common clad coins.
Then, figure out how to spot rare errors. And of course the basics of grading and evaluating coin condition will always be a major factor.
It appears people are having a great time collecting quarters - from what I’m hearing!
#3 - Insane Ferrari Collection Barn Find
Anytime I read headlines about a barn find full of million-dollar collector cars… I’m skeptical.
Call me crazy, but I’ve learned not to trust everything I see on the *news. Plus, do you really want a car that’s been rotting away, covered in manure for 8 decades?? See this classic Hemmings article, Barn Find Delusions…
But this one looks legit. So Far. No, I haven’t personally been on-site to confirm the discovery. But I have good reason to believe this barn find actually took place the way it has been reported.
And that reason is - Sotheby’s has already auctioned off 20 cars from the “Lost & Found Collection.” See the results for yourself.
If, in fact, these 20 Ferrari’s were gathering dust in a barn, it’s one of the great Ferrari discoveries of all time.
The collection included a 1965 Ferrari 275 that sold for $3.3 million, and a 1965 Ferrari 410 which sold for $2.8 mil.
Collecting Quote -
"The pleasure of reading a story and wondering what will come next for the hero is a pleasure that has lasted for centuries and, I think, will always be with us." - Stan Lee, Comic Book Legend
Do You Need Help?
Are My 1987 Topps Baseball Cards Worth Anything? - Probably not. But I can try to make you laugh. It’s not always about the money, is it!?
Why do values of my collectibles go up and down!? - First, I have no idea. Second, check out this entertaining market gauge called the “Fear & Greed Index.” It will get you thinking about the psychology behind buyers and sellers.
I have marbles!! What are they worth? - Check out the most valuable marbles in the world.
Featured Articles -
Feel free to share a few of our recent stories, and help me inspire the next generation of collectors!
Understanding The World Of Ancient Coins - I must admit, I’m only beginning to understand ancient coins. But they are fascinating - and many are amazingly affordable too!
Beginners Guide for Coin Roll Hunting - Much respect to all the coin roll hunters out there! There’s almost unlimited potential in treasure hunting, and that includes coin rolls. It’s a thrilling, but tedious task.
Great Places to Buy Vinyl Records Online - I could browse classic vinyl records all day long. What’s better than a large cup of coffee inside a record shop, with a few hours to kill?? Nothing. But you can always check out vinyl online from your couch - if you must.
Inside the World of Comic Book Collecting - The world of comic book collecting is insane. Some of the most interesting, dedicated, and die-hard collectors you will find are into comics. Who’s the greatest comic book collector of all time?
Question for You -
What is your favorite Twitter account and YouTube Channel in the collector community? Coins, comics, cards, cars, vintage watches… whatever it is, let me know so I can shout them out!
We have a YouTube Channel, but I need your help. I’m looking for a suggestion for the next video!
Our visitor traffic is steadily growing - and they love collecting! Do you want to advertise with us? Reach out for rates.
Update - I’m still working on my Attic Capital Giveaway Plan! I will get there… eventually… and when I do, it will be epic! I can guarantee it.
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!