I Finally Got My Comic Book Grail! How it Only Cost Me $5…

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This is it guys, the big one, I finally got my comic book GRAIL! Watch the video to hear the story of how I purchased my dream book using nothing more than cheap comics I found in strange and unusual places! Hopefully my journey inspires some of you to try and achieve your own lofty goals!
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@lunchmoneycomics 6 месяцев назад

Hey everyone, one thing I really hope isn’t lost in the video is how many people I have to thank for helping me get this book. It’s not just the diligent hunting that leads to good things, it’s the personal connections you make along the way that provide so many great opportunities. So a special thanks to Allan the Comic Collector Geek, Ryan from Automatic Comics, and Archie Andrews for all their great advice, to Rohan from Absolute Game of Nerds for connecting me with Steve, to Steve and Comic Link for the great personal touch their company provided, to Comic Spa for their exemplary work on the book, and of course to everyone else who provided information and followed my journey to this book. It takes a village sometimes and our comic book community is a village full of wonderful people!

@DanQR5 6 месяцев назад

I would like to thank you for promoting and normalizing about being frugal in buying comic books. A lot of collectors try to "keeo up with the jonses" and buy expensive grails and just shun other collectors that are frugal and want a good deal. It's like "Show how rich you are."

@CharlesGoldSkinned 6 месяцев назад

I computed the value of all the comics you have on display in your wall and I think it's worth roughly 15-16,000 dollars. If you add your X-men 1 there then it's worth 20,000 dollars. Make sure you have tight security in your house. Buy a few added padlocks on the doors, keep your house fire and calamity proof and get comics insurance.

@barrysergent5905 6 месяцев назад

The look of sheer, unadulterated JOY when you looked at it, just made my day! As a fellow X-Men fan, I'm so happy for you ......and I'm jealous! lol Great job, Mike!

@RudeMekanicals 6 месяцев назад

Textbook definition of ''make the hobby pay for itself''!! Congratulations on getting that grail!!

@dustinmerton8416 6 месяцев назад

I’ve got some tears in my eyes for you. How you aren’t more emotional about it I’ll never know. I know you are keeping it together for the video. I will be where you are one day. I’ve been saving for years. $10 a paycheck for so long. Now doing $30. I’m ready to be a member of the x-men #1 club

@DrewW57 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations!!! This is so great. I had a chance at a LCS back in the late 70"s to buy X-Men #1 of the wall for $100.00 but I had only been working for a year or so. That was a lot money back then and I just could not justify it to my myself. I passed on it and have regretted it ever since. LOL Still can't afford it but seeing you do it brings a lot of joy. Enjoy your prize. You earned it.

@EdLovesComics 6 месяцев назад

"Wow, stumbling upon your channel was like finding a hidden treasure chest of inspiration! Your dedication, creativity, and passion for comic books shine through every video. Watching you fearlessly pursue your goals and dream books, has truly motivated me to do the same in my own life, and maybe start a channel of my own someday. I too have a love of X-Men comics, I have a run from #50 - #544, and I'm still trying to complete that run from #1. X-Men #1 and Giant Size X-Men #1 are my two grail books, and I have been trying to find some way to afford those books. Seeing this video has inspired me to keep hunting and put some extra work in searching in strange and unusual places, and who knows maybe I can have a story like yours. Thank you, for being such a beacon of light and showing us all what's possible when you put some work in and follow your heart!"

@lunchmoneycomics 6 месяцев назад

What a wonderful comment, thank you for that and for watching, and I’m sure you will get your own grails one day!

@ericschroeder4065 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations! My wife bought me a 0.5 X-men #1 for Xmas this year. I cried. Like yours, it is the best presenting .5 ever. Some writing on the cover, but most damage on the back. I display it PROUDLY and tell everyone how awesome my wife is! 😁

@KenJohnson5ve 6 месяцев назад

I understand the struggle during childhood for getting comics with whatever coins you had in your pocket. I can totally relate. I got comics from the local grocery stores and the 7-11. Those 3 packs for 99c were the best. And hearing that turnstile with new books was music to my ears. Well done on getting that X-Men 1.

@johnnylive8575 Месяц назад

I also had a similar childhood my friend and also happen to love the X-Men . I'm a CABLE collector and do enjoy your channel very much good sir😊

@ajguez 6 месяцев назад

That’s super awesome. Great book! That’s really great that you “hunted” it down with a lot of elbow grease. I feel so great that you are enjoying this amazing book.

@jEdi_bUddhA_YOGi 6 месяцев назад

Love the story. My lil' brother & I too were somewhat poorer than the average kid. Never had money to buy comics. So, similar to your story; my mother couldn't make our lunch every Friday, so she would give us $3 each to buy a pizza pizza slice or a 6" subway sandwich. My brother & I bought a beef patty instead for 75 cents, & used the rest of the money to buy our comic book. & if we didn't find any books we wanted that Friday, we would hit up the arcade (local convince store) & play arcade games. Loved the video. & that 1.8 looks superb to my eyes! Awesome find, & awesome trade!!

@ratface44 28 дней назад

Really amazing story. An awesome finds!

@rwc3500 6 месяцев назад

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy - all that good karma you're shared has come back to you in spades! - Congratulations!

@henrypacheco6007 День назад

Inspired. I learned a lot from watching you dig. Helps me make better decisions in the wild!

@JonathanNg4 6 месяцев назад

Wow. Great 1.8 you got there. This goes into the personal collection so who cares about the number on the corner. It looks great and will be displayed perfectly behind you on the wall. So happy for you.

@charlesmardanes7028 6 месяцев назад

When I was a kid buying comics I thought it was the end of the world when the price went to 12 cents.

@macorourke2222 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations Brother. Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😎👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️✨️✨️💯💯💯💯💯

@Moncomics 6 месяцев назад

Ahhh there it is! So happy for you my friend! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. So what’s next?! Great video and tale my man, on to the next!

@RmforeverTv 6 месяцев назад

what a story!!!! mike absolutely amazing!!! greetings from europe!🙌🙌

@JamesMincksFeb81 6 месяцев назад

Congrats on your grail X-Men number one 😄 there is no failure only lessons. Everything happens for a reason. Your story is inspiring 😄

@AntonioG.2405 6 месяцев назад

Great video!

@drspidey4739 5 месяцев назад

Great story. Congrats on the Holy Grail book. I grew up poor as well and got free lunch from the school. Sold my lunch for 25 to 50 cents and bought comics which were 25 to 30 cents at the time. My mother found out and was not happy.

@Colin-DaleMarcelle 19 дней назад

Wow. Congratulations man. I''ve been looking at your videos for a couple weeks, not long, but the look on your face and the gleam in your eyes were priceless. I think only fellow collectors can identify with moments like those. X-Men no. 1 is definitely in my top 3. Keep up these great videos. Before I go I just want to mention I'm looking at your videos in Trinidad and Tobago. Your videos are easy to relate to because of your joy and enthusiasm. Keep it up!!

@bobbymartinez8922 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations on your Xmen #1..... My Grail is Incredible Hulk #1.... Hopefully one day I'll get it !!

@RonDale-jy8et 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the life lesson...Work = achieving your dreams...

@robertneuman3800 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations! You always have the best stories and comic book related content.

@RobbyBoy00 6 месяцев назад

Great job Mike!!!! Sooo HAPPY FOR YOU BROTHA!!! YOU DESERVE THAT.. Especially because of who you are and what you represent.. I've been a fan of your channel and seen a bit of your journey.. GREAT JOB.. KEEP IT UP¡

@ncslapjacks8556 6 месяцев назад

Congrats. Great story. I made a huge trade for my ASM 1 cgc1.8. It allowed me to complete my ASM run. 1 - current. What did I trade. ASM 4,4,5,14,300,300 ff48,52 xmen 4

@oaklandfan5262 2 месяца назад

Great story. I wish I never gave and sold my Bronze Age collection for pennies on the dollar in the early 2000’s to lighten the load when I was moving. I’ll never collect BB cards and comics again, so I’ll live through your channel. Great content and an even better delivery that keeps me engaged and reminiscing about my Captain America and collection of X-Men comics from the 70’s and early 80’s… smh

@shanecassity3485 5 месяцев назад

Yes was thinking same thing wow beautiful Bro!!!! Awesomenes

@hermbolt1 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations MIke! That is a very nice looking 1.8!

@ShuggsComicsandStatues 6 месяцев назад

Looks better than a 1.8! Congratulations! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@glennlittle124 6 месяцев назад

What an amazing and inspirational video! It's such a great coincidence that the last video (and my first of your channel) was the one where you got your #2 and #3 grails! (Hulk 181 and the FF 48!) Congratulations again! Not sure if I will ever get my grail( Amazing fantasy #15- huge Spider Man fan) but now I feel like it's more possible than ever and never too late to make it happen! Thanks for the confidence boost! Also noticed that Hulk has been graded! Nice!

@TemT8 6 месяцев назад

Thats an awesome book. I'm a big X-Men fan and also really like the nostalgic part of your Archie book. So, i guess I feel your gut-wrenching problem of selling a 1949 book graded at a 9.2. for the chance of a 1.8 graded X-men #1. Dude I'm not sure what I would have done. But if your happy that is all that matters! Cheerz!

@danielosborn6902 6 месяцев назад

Always enjoy your content. So happy for you finding your grail! Excelsior

@NYCVega 6 месяцев назад

this was an AMAZING story! congratulations!

@CretanBull 6 месяцев назад

Wow! Congrats!! That's an incredible 1.8 I'm still missing #1 to complete my X-Men collection, and I've been trying to figure out how to raise the money for a 2.5-4.0 (currently the lowest grade in my run is a 5.0), but if I ever come across a 1.8 that looks as good as that I'm going to jump on it without hesitation. Congrats again!! Your story is great and inspiring...you've already got me thinking of ways to get my own X-Men #1 :)

@grumpyiam6300 6 месяцев назад

Pursuit, the thrill of the chase, well done Mike, your enthusiasm is infectious. Another thoroughly enjoyable video 😃

@donaldmiller9648 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations, good looking copy....every time I see an X-Men #1 I wonder if it is one I saved in late 1970s...I had four copies at one time...all bought for $10@ back in those days at four different places.. Of course that was a lot of money for me back then. Just wish I had held on to one...:-)..

@stevenm8429 6 месяцев назад

Awesome life story. Thanks Mike. Cognates.

@maverick7291 6 месяцев назад

Congrats man. This looks way better than a 1.8. beautiful cover

@mth80555 6 месяцев назад

Love your videos and watched this late. Happy for what you did here. Inspiring. Thank you!

@T.R.R.Jolkien 2 месяца назад

I love your passion for old Marvel comics. If I had an X-Man number 1, I would give it to you… 🙂

@anthonyrucci 6 месяцев назад

Congrats!! Epic! Well-earned and well-deserved! Have been following and happy to see you finally grab that grail. Such a great story too. You've definitely inspired me in my new journey in collecting, and to be patient and hunt for the deals. Kudos, and enjoy the karma!

@kristopherparker6871 6 месяцев назад

Truly an inspiring video. Beyond happy for ypu. And big thanks to archie comics! Thanks for sharing

@MrEdWeirdoShow 6 месяцев назад

1.8? No, while I can't see it close up, I call it a 3.0. Then shortly after I thought that, Mike the video guy said it presents like a 3.0. Called it!

@kuldipbinning1989 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, if you have to pay a high price, this is the way to do it. The Cover looks so much better than 1.8. One of the first comics l read was a reprint with JiM#83 & X-Men #1. I got JiM 83 a few years ago, just need to get X-Men 1,2&3.

@joeday17821 6 месяцев назад

This is the way to do any hobby! Well done! I do the same thing with cards...I have real world money and I have hobby money. I am not going to buy that Tom Brady Rookie Card Autograph unless I can use hobby money for it and that hobby money may have come from finding old pokemon cards or grading cards out of a box I opened and selling them for a premium. Love this story...congrats on the X-Men 1...that copy presents beautifully!

@iangreene2316 6 месяцев назад

Man I love this!!!! I remember watching that original video when you got the Archie. Very very cool video. I was def that kid in the late 80s early 90s wanting this book. My lcs has a copy for $400 and that seemed like a million dollars at age 12 lol. Nicely done and congrats!!!

@RonDale-jy8et 6 месяцев назад

Your mental postcard comment choked me up.. NICE!!

@JamesFoley-h6t 6 месяцев назад

Congrats, really happy for you. Looking forward to the next goal. I finished Captain America Tales of Suspense to now last year. Then early this year Iron Man Vol 1. The goal for this year is Avengers fingers crossed.

@carymoshman1180 6 месяцев назад

I am so happy for you. That is an outstanding acquisition. Not as good but I picked up and Uncanny X-Men 129 for $2.00.

@knp33 6 месяцев назад

huge congrats on that. i have a 2.0 and your 1.8 easily looks better than mine

@redskorpion75 6 месяцев назад

JLA #1 is my grail, but I refuse to buy anything in a slab. I'm a reader and collector, not a reseller, which is probably what is holding me back.

@paulshores8166 6 месяцев назад

I don't know, Mike, that's by far the best looking 1.8 I've ever seen. I think it's undergraded. Any way you look at it - it's still in your hands. Most have weak ink and lots of tanning, but yours has excellent, bright color strike and the white looks pretty white. Great pickup! Only bad news is that you have to redo the wall again.... #SilverAgeSucker

@thequietrevolution3404 6 месяцев назад

Congrats and salutations. Though not for nothing I was half expecting something along the line of "Raiders" or "Temple of Doom". Including a tomb of snakes or some giant reptile from prehistoric times. Ending with a final conflict against Magneto himself. However, it was still a great story. Now it's on to the sequel for the next Holy Grail (you know it never ends, right?)

@txmoney 6 месяцев назад

That is one fine looking 1.8 I’ve seen other partially detached covers that looked much worse get over 2.0

@earlyoshihara5019 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations! That is an amazing presenting copy of X-men #1! I lost my chance to get my copy a few years back before the boom! Holding out for a special find also. I have parlayed some of my other finds into some very nice books but not that big a grail! Someday!

@NicolaiStig 6 месяцев назад

Dont see a lot of your vids (sorry), but I remember that archie. Great to see the outcome and value of it. And congratulations on the X1 .. That's amazing :)

@brucecree9170 6 месяцев назад

Congrats Mike! What a fantastic story! I have wondered what ever became of that odd Archie comic you found and now I know. How cool to find such a rarity at an estate sale. Very inspirational. Keep up the great vibes and fun content my friend. Excelsior!

@gdoggo2024 6 месяцев назад

Big day! Congrats! Oh, and yes, the way that book shows, it is punching way, way above its weight class! I'd take that 1.8 any day of the week!

@jefferydecker6652 6 месяцев назад

Awesome feeling when you find things wish you luck find you next Book!

@shanecassity3485 5 месяцев назад

Not silly, not that book. Thats also a very good investment. I mean ASM#1 went up 200% in a matter of 20 years thats insanity.

@Gooey61 6 месяцев назад

Very motivating and inspiring video for me to watch. It’s great because I remember watching that video where you got that Archie comic. I look forward to many more!

@hugoperla4462 6 месяцев назад

What a great story, Mike. This is the reason why I always watch your channel. You're a great youtubber. Keep up the awesome work.

@PrecodeThing 6 месяцев назад

Awesome story and congrats on your X-men #1. Really enjoyed hearing the success of the wild Archie find. Crossing my fingers for another successful hunt for you.

@guyzuponstaeg6598 6 месяцев назад

That's great! Congratulations, amazing looking book.

@iceman2796 6 месяцев назад

congrats on getting your grail!!! I bought an X-Men #1 last year which was an incredible thrill. It was my grail at the time but not biggest book ever as I had bought an ASM #1 a while back which is my all time most desired book. Congrats again as the book does look much nicer than a 1.8

@monsterphile 6 месяцев назад

I guess "Skimming Change Off The Lunch Money From My Parents Comics " was too long a name for channel? lol

@evilminky111 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations Mike. I think I might have seen a tear when you opened it. I don’t blame you. I’d do the same.😁

@richardvieth2094 6 месяцев назад

Great story! Very awesome to see the process in action. Appreciate you taking the time to map it all out and show just how possible it is! Sure, luck is involved, but I think that's true in most aspects of life. You just have to work to get lucky! Thanks again for a great video and congratulations!!

@robertmoreau2818 6 месяцев назад

Your story sounds exactly like my own. I would save 25 cents every day from the lunch money I'd get for school so I'd go to the convenience store every other day to pick up 1 comic. I would also collect all the cans and newspapers and bring them to the scrapyard in town. The real money came from all the MA deposit cans so every 6 months my dad would take me down to Amesbury to cash them in and those 2 trips per year would give me enough money to bring to the annual Boston comic convention at the Hynes Auditorium. Is scrounging for money like this a New England thing? I guess when your 11 and 12 years old you have to do whatever it takes and it taught me some great lessons on money and budgeting. Keep up the great videos and who knows, maybe I'll bump into you at a show down the road.

@Inktransfercomics 6 месяцев назад

Bravo, Mike! Well done. Very inspiring for me to focus my priorities for the rest of 2024.

@keithoneil9894 6 месяцев назад

As Yoda once said, "The greatest teacher, failure is." Congrats on getting your grail.

@xrayha1 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations Mike! Big fan! So excited you made your goal! Now, you can plan to trade up as you go along. Cheers!

@ericcake5075 6 месяцев назад

Reminds me of the time I found 2 copies of Secrets of Haunted House #5 in a comic shops attic back stock. Hadn’t seen the light of day in probably 20 years. Sure only mid grade but I cherish both of them and the story that goes along with them

@edwingeisslerjr.6371 6 месяцев назад

Super happy for ya! I’m still looking for my 1st ASM 1. Keep up the great work.

@EmpireHockey936 6 месяцев назад

Congrats! Phenomenal looking “1.8”

@tartuffethespry 6 месяцев назад

Love it. I do something similar with Magic cards. I am attempting to put together a 7th edition foil set (the most coveted MTG foils) only using money from Magic flips.

@Gilgg001 3 месяца назад

Congratulations on your amazing journey, loved your story

@dbulls33 6 месяцев назад

Man! What an absolutely fantastic story! thanks for sharing! I remember when you were hunting for the estate sale and You Came upon that rare Archie comic so cool I'm so happy for you man! can't wait for my story for something similar to yours, so I can share it as well! thanks again man and happy Hunting!

@chaisebellchambers369 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations Mike don't think anyone is going to complain about you spending a big chunk of lunch money on this one . I mean who in there right mind if they had ample opportunity would pass up the Grail book theve always wanted. Awesome stuff

@socratesalvarez7196 6 месяцев назад

Great story. Awesome comic. I remember hustling as a kid for 90s comics too.

@melw2100 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic story and a great looking 1.8! Congratulations!

@DaveTHouse 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations ! Welcome to the X-men #1 club ! It is a great feeling and I am so happy for you :D Get that one in the vault or something LOL

@DaydreamAboutNiceThings 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations ! Awesome story ! So happy for you !

@FantasticComics83 6 месяцев назад

I’m so happy for you, LMC! What a great comic to have and own. 🔥👏🏻👏🏻

@travisqpender 6 месяцев назад

very happy for you Mike. awesome backstory. i've heard the pieces while watching over time but nice to hear it all together and see the final win. keep up the great content. looking forward to following you through the strange and unusual path that leads to your next big PC goal.

@micpar2 6 месяцев назад

Very cool Mike! I'd crack it open, have it cleaned/pressed and possibly. Washed too then see if it can be bumped up to a higher grade. Maybe the spine can be repaired too.

@stevedriskell59 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations on your super Grail X-Men book. By the way I have been hearing you say I can't believe I own this book a lot lately you are on a streak. What a wonderful story of how you built up to the book. This is a fantastic show congratulations again.

@erraticstatic70 6 месяцев назад

in my town, it seems like the collectors/ sellers are cutthroat and just wanna make money, and don't really care about the hobby, or the comic collecting community for that matter! everything is soooo overpriced, even the local flea markets here pretty much charge Ebay prices, and most of the time over Ebay prices! it's so frustrating to try and find any deals here!

@MrMatsod 6 месяцев назад

I never comment but I enjoy your content so much. This was an excellent video, absolutely incredible and congrats on the grail! Top notch content from a top notch guy.

@lunchmoneycomics 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, and thanks for commenting!

@davidfitzgibbon6343 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations….so jealous, but you are a great guy and totally deserve to finally own that grail…hope to have that same luck someday!

@verygreedy100 6 месяцев назад

Incredible deal! You did very well on that 1.8 that presents better.

@rohn-zc5sx 6 месяцев назад

Wow awesome congratulations my friend 🥳 👍

@DragonInkComics 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations! The dark green on that copy really pops! 😎

@isaacgomez9285 6 месяцев назад

This made my day what I great story. I remember when you made the flea market video so happy to see you reach your goal and your channel grow. Congratulations keep it up.

@SideQuestComicsChat 6 месяцев назад

Wow! 🎉 Congratulations Mike and thanks for the inspirational story. It is very much the trill of the hunt and love the journey as well. I have been learning so much from your journeys and can only hope I'm doing it right. Thanks for the fun!❤

@EddieFromTheBatcave 6 месяцев назад

Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 I remember collecting cans to by extra comic, especially the x-cutioner song( man I wasn’t happy with that story line that was a lot of cans) but that is my opinion, at that time I had three little kids and diapers were expensive. So I do understand. I’m so happy for you, Ps . I wish I spent the money from the cans on a daredevil instead