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Forum: NON-SPORTS 05-03-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 414
Posted By BHotz
I don't get all the hate for Origins...

I don't get all the hate for Origins all-of-a-sudden. When it was released and ~6 months afterwards everyone thought it was good to mediocre. Now like every other person is on the "hate bandwagon."...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-29-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 206
Posted By BHotz
Very nice! Almost pulled the trigger on that...

Very nice!

Almost pulled the trigger on that X-23, Calzada so many times - glad it has a good home!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-20-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,990
Posted By BHotz
Isn't that the point? If you can't trust...

Isn't that the point? If you can't trust JSA/Authenticators, who can you trust.

People like to try to be smart on forums. Professional "opinions" should be all the proof a collector needs with...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-18-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 3,523
Posted By BHotz
To be fair to Rian, he's done a ton of good deeds...

To be fair to Rian, he's done a ton of good deeds for the hobby in the last few years. From what I've seen, most of the "Rian vs." started as soon as Rian became "critical/judgmental" of artist's...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-10-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 2,077
Posted By BHotz
Technically it took about a month for Acar and...

Technically it took about a month for Acar and Tan to both reach $200+. There were a few dozen Anthony Tans go on eBay from X-Men Archives for under $100 for a few weeks then BAMN they were...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-10-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 2,077
Posted By BHotz
Here's a bubble. Walking Dead sketch cards. To...

Here's a bubble. Walking Dead sketch cards. To each their own and obviously rarity is a factor with WD sketch cards, but the prices there are NOT sustainable for the next ~3 years.

The...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-09-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 2,077
Posted By BHotz
This is the main factor. But supply by the...

This is the main factor. But supply by the individual artist is also significant. Anthony Tan and Charles Hall are great examples.

Your safest bets are those artists who do the occasional set...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-06-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,215
Posted By BHotz
Squirrel Girl sold pretty well. Slightly above...

Squirrel Girl sold pretty well. Slightly above average for a 'female sketch' from my experience when breaking 3-6 cases (each set) of Rittenhouse in 2009-2012.

There's a grand total of TWO SG...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 04-03-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,215
Posted By BHotz
So these are worth a gazillion dollars now? ...

So these are worth a gazillion dollars now?


http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2629/img1264p.jpg


MONEY! Actually this is kinda sad...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 03-24-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 627
Posted By BHotz
One of my favorite B&W sketches... ...

One of my favorite B&W sketches...


http://www.sketchcollectors.com/gallery/blhotz/1337119413.jpg


It's a little darker in person. The line-work is captivating!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 03-22-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 398
Posted By BHotz
Sketchcollectors.com - AWESOME assortment of...

Sketchcollectors.com - AWESOME assortment of viewing pleasure.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 03-07-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,607
Posted By BHotz
Cryptozoic needs to get some pointers from UD on...

Cryptozoic needs to get some pointers from UD on how to get more diverse and "industry" artists for sketch cards. :p

UD's Avengers Assemble and Premier were huge successes in my book. The other...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 02-25-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,602
Posted By BHotz
Would I be trolling if I said every sketch...

Would I be trolling if I said every sketch (outside of Hall/Glebe) over $100 is over-valued? ;)

To each their own, but it's absolutely crazy the premium of WD vs. comic/Star Wars sketch. ...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 02-04-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 7,153
Posted By BHotz
You have a point but so does Lak. There's...

You have a point but so does Lak.

There's only so much "different levels of quality" is a factor. At some point many pieces are very similar. And these pieces can be $100s of dollars in...
Forum: BASEBALL 01-11-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 4,731
Posted By BHotz
Lol, no. There are weirdos everywhere but...

Lol, no. There are weirdos everywhere but because you are 30+ and playing MTG (or collecting sports cards) does not mean you are weird or uncool anymore. For instance I picked MTG back up (I'm 31)...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-07-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By BHotz
Return to Ravnica (the most recent MTG expansion)...

Return to Ravnica (the most recent MTG expansion) had a return of 150%+ ... which is out of the norm... some large dealers were bringing very close to 200% returns. Of course this is all within the...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 01-06-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 909
Posted By BHotz
Supply is the biggest factor. You can also get...

Supply is the biggest factor. You can also get bargains on Charles Hall and Anthony Tan sketches where initially neither sold below $200 EVER.

But, quality and the misspelled name are also...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-23-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Nah, it's all supply right now. EVERYONE was...

Nah, it's all supply right now. EVERYONE was ready for this set and opened up so much of it... give it a few months and autographs will be going up.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-19-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By BHotz
That Chung is beautiful and should get you close...

That Chung is beautiful and should get you close if not more than box value (~$60)... females almost always carry a premium especially by an artist like Chung.
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX Breaks 12-19-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By BHotz
Human Torch is Mathew Clark

Human Torch is Mathew Clark
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-19-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Thanks for the heads-up - the $180 seller you...

Thanks for the heads-up - the $180 seller you mentioned sold me the last box for $120 shipped!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-16-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Exactly. Now is probably the best time to...

Exactly.

Now is probably the best time to buy everything.
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX Breaks 12-16-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By BHotz
It's all about supply right now. Rick will be...

It's all about supply right now. Rick will be among if not the first to shoot up when this huge supply dwindles down very soon.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-16-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By BHotz
Nice - thanks for sharing!

Nice - thanks for sharing!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-15-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
It sold for just under $1000 ... WOW. ...

It sold for just under $1000 ... WOW.

Walking Dead is most definitely a huge price driver because their comic stuff is a lot less/dropping because of all the sets (mostly Marvel) they are pumping...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-14-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Rittenhouse typically has nice 18-case incentives...

Rittenhouse typically has nice 18-case incentives so yeah dealers/flippers do break that much ;).
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX Breaks 12-13-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By BHotz
The only wardrobe short-print (dale white...

The only wardrobe short-print (dale white tank-top) in one box and a sketch in the other? WOW, nice 2-box breaks everywhere here lately!
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-13-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,790
Posted By BHotz
^^ BOTH of those are amazing, Rian! ...would...

^^ BOTH of those are amazing, Rian! ...would love to see Slickaway do more Rittenhouse (or UD) stuff.


PSC: Benjamin Glendenning - Mystique/Rogue (my only PSC); Women of Marvel: Cat Staggs -...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-12-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By BHotz
Put it as a 7/10 day auction (3/5 day might be...

Put it as a 7/10 day auction (3/5 day might be sufficient too). Now is the perfect time to see true value.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-12-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,790
Posted By BHotz
How about a 12 card Artist "versus" - started...

How about a 12 card Artist "versus" - started noticing pairs in my collection recently.

Edward Cherniga vs. Lak Lim

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4199/img1262tl.jpg

Scott Cohn vs. Mike...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-11-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
I've only seen four TOTAL so far (breaks...

I've only seen four TOTAL so far (breaks here/elsewhere + eBay listings). The two on eBay sold for $40-$50 immediately. It's not extremely rare... but, being ~15%+ more rare (according to Miranda),...
Forum: NON-SPORT BOX Breaks 12-11-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By BHotz
Nice break! Gratz on the "white tank", Dale...

Nice break!

Gratz on the "white tank", Dale - pretty sure that's the only real "short-print." And only the second I've seen so far.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-11-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,790
Posted By BHotz
NAR used to have every single Marvel Masterpiece...

NAR used to have every single Marvel Masterpiece (I and II) sketch displayed on his website... I'm sure there's scans somewhere still. Think I saved them... I'll have to look.

/Agree, it's...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-10-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Pretty much same as Wardrobe. 3.5mm / ~138PT...

Pretty much same as Wardrobe.

3.5mm / ~138PT with a "thick card sleeve" seems perfect.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-10-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
1-box-break (will post scans @ 12am unless others...

1-box-break (will post scans @ 12am unless others start before then in "break forum")

Sarah Wayne Callies/Lori Grimes Auto
Andrea "Blue Hoodie" (brown textured variant?)
Walker Horde (3 colors)...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-10-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 4,599
Posted By BHotz
Good points. But things have definitely...

Good points.

But things have definitely changed. A few years ago (around the time of Spiderman Archives), the LOWEST sketches went for $18-20... now we see some go for below $5.

"Supply" is...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-07-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 4,599
Posted By BHotz
True! But, personally, I had a blast...

True!

But, personally, I had a blast refreshing those threads and seeing others breaks and reaction. Also facilitated trading so you can get the sketch you are looking for.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-07-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 4,599
Posted By BHotz
I sold this --> ...

I sold this -->
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1322/a4high.jpg

for $140 shipped if that helps. Pretty sure Perna did very few sketches for Avengers Assemble (might want to look @ the...
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-06-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Mine too. East Coast FTL but have had West Coast...

Mine too. East Coast FTL but have had West Coast orders get moved up a day so Tuesday is a real possibility. It's all good though - at least they weren't shipped on release day.
Forum: NON-SPORTS 12-06-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3,435
Views: 155,566
Posted By BHotz
Guess it's time to go buy Season 2... Shane...

Guess it's time to go buy Season 2... Shane Walker... what... LOL.

Yeah, thanks for info, Miranda! Also very interested in any Retail info.
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