Harley Quinn Hold till the Movie?

[Wolf8MeVillie]

So I do not flip books, I buy to read, pick a few variants with my regular books but some times I get bored with a book or lose interest. Harley Quinn I have been collecting and reading since series 2 came out, I think 0-38 is the run. I have every book up to this month with a ton of variants from series 2, book 15, till now. I was trying to read today and realized I have little to interest in Harley Quinn anymore. So decided to move my collection to make room for new stuff I am reading, and old, started in on Deadpool finally and New Mutants, late start for me but I buy lots here and there and connect them together! Anyhow, I am not sure if it is worth hanging on to Harley till her movie, or just drop em now. Usually movies tend to help increase in value, but not sure how much upside there is being I usually only collect!

Thanks

[Spider-Fan]

I don't see anything happening that would bump up the price on HQ books. Movie hype tends to be the biggest driver, and that ship has sailed...

[Mysterio]

Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

I don't see anything happening that would bump up the price on HQ books. Movie hype tends to be the biggest driver, and that ship has sailed...

GSC could help renew interest in the character. She's not top-of-mind right now so values are low. Now is the time to buy on HQ, but not sell.

[aja3217]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

GSC could help renew interest in the character. She's not top-of-mind right now so values are low. Now is the time to buy on HQ, but not sell.

This! She's kinda like Boba Fett - super cool character that can be over done/over exposed. If done right - I think he books have tons of room to grow. I'm buying as many low priced Harley Quinn #'1s I can find from either her 1st volume or New 52. I can't afford BA #12

[Comix Guy]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

GSC could help renew interest in the character. She's not top-of-mind right now so values are low. Now is the time to buy on HQ, but not sell.

+1

[natbornkiller]

Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

I don't see anything happening that would bump up the price on HQ books. Movie hype tends to be the biggest driver, and that ship has sailed...

but but
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[Spider-Fan]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

GSC could help renew interest in the character. She's not top-of-mind right now so values are low. Now is the time to buy on HQ, but not sell.

A bunch of books already jumped from the GSC hype back in june/July. They might see a little more growth (or even a lot more if the movie turns out to be amazing), but it's hardly a buyers market.

[Mysterio]

Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

A bunch of books already jumped from the GSC hype back in june/July. They might see a little more growth (or even a lot more if the movie turns out to be amazing), but it's hardly a buyers market.

I still think it's more of a buyer's market right now than a seller's. The trend I'm noticing is that "hot," top of mind properties/characters sell quickly as soon as news is announced then die off in a week or two. Then the next character/property steps in and the process is repeated. HQ had peaks and valleys during the lead-up to SS but now you can get copies of BA12 cheaper than you could right before, and during, the movie release.

Example 1: Suicide Squad #1 (New 52) was selling for $100+ right before the movie. Now, you can get them for $30-40. I think the same thing will happen when the Harley movie is close to being released.

Example 2: Quick glance at completed sales on eBay, I see:

Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 sold for $89.95 ($2.90 an issue)
Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 + Annual 1 sold for $129.95 ($4.06 an issue)
Harley Quinn (Rebirth) - #1-20 sold for $50.00 ($2.50 an issue)
Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 + 5 other HQ issues sold for $71.00 ($1.97 an issue)

If you're buying now, most of those can be had for cover price or below. I'd say that's good for buyers! Take out your 13.9% for eBay and PP fees and being the seller is no bueno.

All I'm saying is, if you have a stack of HQ books you don't want and you can afford to hang onto them, hold for a bit longer and you should see a bump down the road.

[pjray55]

I am asking and not telling by posting this because I genuinely do not know the answer.

Shouldn't New 52 price realizations be taken out of the equation because new 52 back issue sales took a huge hit in general once Rebirth launched?

[Mysterio]

Originally Posted by pjray55

I am asking and not telling by posting this because I genuinely do not know the answer.

Shouldn't New 52 price realizations be taken out of the equation because new 52 back issue sales took a huge hit in general once Rebirth launched?

I kept those in there in answer to OP's question. He has New52 and Rebirth books he wants to sell.

[pjray55]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

I kept those in there in answer to OP's question. He has New52 and Rebirth books he wants to sell.

sorry, serves me right for not reading everything

[Donkaylove]

Deadpool first series and hq first series are still the ones to hold. Low prints, no variants, and solid throughout.

[Mysterio]

Originally Posted by Donkaylove

Deadpool first series and hq first series are still the ones to hold. Low prints, no variants, and solid throughout.

Agreed!

[Wolf8MeVillie]

Thanks for all the insight. I just have the cover price invested so I will hang on to em. Just having a hard time reading the newer stuff so I am removing this from my monthly list, there are a lot of new comics I enjoy so I'll move her box to the back of the closet and move on!

[Spider-Fan]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

I still think it's more of a buyer's market right now than a seller's. The trend I'm noticing is that "hot," top of mind properties/characters sell quickly as soon as news is announced then die off in a week or two. Then the next character/property steps in and the process is repeated. HQ had peaks and valleys during the lead-up to SS but now you can get copies of BA12 cheaper than you could right before, and during, the movie release.

Example 1: Suicide Squad #1 (New 52) was selling for $100+ right before the movie. Now, you can get them for $30-40. I think the same thing will happen when the Harley movie is close to being released.

Example 2: Quick glance at completed sales on eBay, I see:

Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 sold for $89.95 ($2.90 an issue)
Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 + Annual 1 sold for $129.95 ($4.06 an issue)
Harley Quinn (Rebirth) - #1-20 sold for $50.00 ($2.50 an issue)
Harley Quinn (New 52) - #0-30 + 5 other HQ issues sold for $71.00 ($1.97 an issue)

If you're buying now, most of those can be had for cover price or below. I'd say that's good for buyers! Take out your 13.9% for eBay and PP fees and being the seller is no bueno.

All I'm saying is, if you have a stack of HQ books you don't want and you can afford to hang onto them, hold for a bit longer and you should see a bump down the road.

I honestly dont see much investment potential in those books, besides a few noteworthy variant covers. They are fun to read and I love AC's covers but thats all. Just my opinion.

I watch a lot of Harley keys and they don't seem at all depressed to me right now. Suicide Squad #1... Suicide Squad movie. Some Gotham Sirens books might see more action, but the buyers market on those was pre-announcement.

[Stat Monsters]

Originally Posted by Wolf8MeVillie

Thanks for all the insight. I just have the cover price invested so I will hang on to em. Just having a hard time reading the newer stuff so I am removing this from my monthly list, there are a lot of new comics I enjoy so I'll move her box to the back of the closet and move on!

I'd say Harley Quinn has "jumped the shark" proverbially as the cliche goes, as has Deadpool where the characters are a caricature of it's former-self to the point where it's over-saturated with poor writing and very goofy silly stupid depictions that are a bit over-the-top.

Both titles probably have a half-dozen to dozen books (excluding the manufactured variants with low print runs whose values are handcuffed to scarcity more so than popularity) that are worth anything worth mentioning or holding onto, otherwise the majority of releases are dollar bin fodder.

The 1st appearance books are worth holding onto since the characters themselves with the costume design, recognizably by non-comic fans, and general popularity as well as the licensing of the character's images for merchandise make's 'em not so much "flash-in-the-pan" (as let's say "Guardians of the Galaxy" is), and will retain their values as well as have steady increases.

The rest of the stuff like the "New 52" isn't worth holding and waiting, but at the same time isn't worth anything in terms of selling either. Your best bet is to try to get them signed by the artist/writer at a convention then sell the signed lot for a premium over cover price, otherwise be at peace knowing you'll probably take a loss selling 'em, but if you didn't buy them as an investment, read them and somewhat enjoyed them, you got your money's worth and should sell them (think if them as being a newspaper, entertainment weekly, sports illustrated, etc. - a periodical you read and toss away, to that point)

[garrow21]

Originally Posted by Mysterio

GSC could help renew interest in the character. She's not top-of-mind right now so values are low. Now is the time to buy on HQ, but not sell.

im a little tired so asking this might be a dumb question but what is GSC?

[westercampus]

Originally Posted by garrow21

im a little tired so asking this might be a dumb question but what is GSC?

I'm guessing Gotham City Sirens but not for sure

[Comix Guy]

Originally Posted by Spider-Fan

A bunch of books already jumped from the GSC hype back in june/July. They might see a little more growth (or even a lot more if the movie turns out to be amazing), but it's hardly a buyers market.

Yes, they jumped but are now back down. I bought a GCS #1 9.8 for $120 when they announced the Harley movie would be a team movie. Then reports came out it was going to be Birds or Prey and I was pissed. Luckily that turned out being wrong and I sold my 9.8 for $350 I believe. It's now back down to $250 and I fully anticipate it will go back up to $400 when some images and trailers start to drop.

If you want to buy and sell for a profit it's about knowing how the market works, in general. Impossible to predict what will really be the ceiling or low point for any one book.

[IndySportsCards]

Originally Posted by Comix Guy

Impossible to predict what will really be the ceiling or low point for any one book.

Quoted for Truth! This is not an exact science, but hanging around a bunch of comic mavens like us helps.

[Rip67vdub]

Originally Posted by garrow21

im a little tired so asking this might be a dumb question but what is GSC?

Girl Scout Cookies

[IndySportsCards]

Originally Posted by Rip67vdub

Girl Scout Cookies

I'll take 12 boxes of Thin Mints please!

[Spider-Fan]

Originally Posted by Comix Guy

Yes, they jumped but are now back down. I bought a GCS #1 9.8 for $120 when they announced the Harley movie would be a team movie. Then reports came out it was going to be Birds or Prey and I was pissed. Luckily that turned out being wrong and I sold my 9.8 for $350 I believe. It's now back down to $250 and I fully anticipate it will go back up to $400 when some images and trailers start to drop.

If you want to buy and sell for a profit it's about knowing how the market works, in general. Impossible to predict what will really be the ceiling or low point for any one book.

Yeah but remember we are talking about a new 52 and rebirth run here...

[Rip67vdub]

Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

I'll take 12 boxes of Thin Mints please!

Lmfao. Thin Mints are my favorite!

[Mysterio]

Originally Posted by garrow21

im a little tired so asking this might be a dumb question but what is GSC?

Originally Posted by westercampus

I'm guessing Gotham City Sirens but not for sure

Originally Posted by Rip67vdub

Girl Scout Cookies

LOL. I meant "GCS" or Gotham City Sirens. Buncha commodians around here...