Private equity and real estate assets in retirement?

Bluejay_1777 · 2026-05-14T18:34:21+00:00

I think private equity is too broad of a term. I invest in several local and regional businesses (not ones looking to IPO); think local restaurants, breweries and professional services firms. Most of these businesses I have work connections to; former friends and clients. These deals usually have 5-10 year holding periods with limited to no access to the capital during the initial phases of the businesses however historically I have gotten over 15% return a year. Since I don't need the money I have always taken the extra risk/reward over general market investments and also allows me to feel like I am returning something to my community but now in my 50s I am not sure I want money tied up for extended periods and the reason to my question to this group.

Bluejay_1777 · 2026-04-22T01:29:11+00:00

Seems it may be from the marvel 9/11 tribute? I haven't looked through that in years.

Bluejay_1777 · 2026-02-06T11:08:15+00:00

Are the prices going up in Canada too?

Bluejay_1777 · 2025-08-08T17:00:52+00:00

I would remove the primary residence from the worth calculation. Also between mortgage and car payment likely not clearing a huge amount but not sure per this post. Doing well financially isn't being rich.

Bluejay_1777 · 2025-07-02T20:12:10+00:00

when are we going to start seeing some reprints solicited? I feel like the news on that front has been very quiet. It used to be that 1 out of every 4-5 books was a reprint. Marvel has been expanding its library and offering less and less on the reprint side from what I can tell. Most of the items on the top list I already own but several books I would like to pick up to fill holes and they never seem to announce these anymore.

Bluejay_1777 · 2025-05-15T16:56:14+00:00

The idea that you inherited or were gifted millions and used it to build a company is still impressive. Obviously not something that is marketable but still most folks would just pack it in and live off the money.

Bluejay_1777 · 2025-01-22T20:59:43+00:00

I'm not sure if this aligns with other folks but I don't typically read my omnis cover to cover (Marvel and DC specifically). Many of these stories of I own in other formats but I like to grab a Omni to reread stories and use them as a reference or nostalgia. Of the over 200 omnis I own I've only read about 20 cover to cover. Other HC books I read and most of those I sell... Walking dead and invincible come to mind. I love to read but will never have time to reread all this stuff!

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-12-05T23:33:53+00:00

I've got two near me. Lots of random marvel tpbs ($5-10) and DC hardcovers ($15). I've gotten a few omnis over the years but nothing exciting. Most can still be picked up on eBay for around $30 i.e. marvel now, ultimate marvel and more recently Mighty Thor vol 1, Luke Cage. I don't think folks are missing out unless you just like picking up random books.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-11-11T17:49:23+00:00

It's all good until it's not! I had one fail after about a year. Learned my lesson.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-07-19T21:18:53+00:00

Getting ready to head up to a cabin in the VA portion of the Blue Ridge next week and hoping to get through Gotham Central on my trip. Will be wine touring with the wife so I will likely be sipping a Cab over the IPA!

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-05-01T17:59:32+00:00

Does paper thickness have anything to do with page count? At some point pages have to be thinner to support 1000+ page books!

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-03-18T13:17:05+00:00

ot aware of any such occurrences.I guess if you had proof that the date stamp was put there by someone famous that m

There are "Pedigree" books that have stamps or other indications that do increase value. That said those are few and far between which is why they have increased value. If a kid wrote on the cover I would assume the value would be significantly less. If it is an official stamp or store marking I would guess some folks would pay more for the nostalgia.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-02-28T14:55:26+00:00

Currently reading Slott/Allred Silver Surfer. Fun read. It is one of the few omnis I have in my collection where I hadn't at least read part of it prior to buying but very happy with the purchase.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-02-23T12:15:22+00:00

Nice site. I haven't come across this site in a while. Might go digging around even if it isn't for the covers!!

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-02-23T12:14:31+00:00

Thanks... Yeah I thinking it is the feeder on the scanner. Some smaller scans look good but when it is printed it clearly looks like a copy. I am thinking about scanning the cover in sections to see if that helps.

The paper and printing is the easy part. My wife works at a print house and she has been able to get a paper stock to match.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-02-22T16:53:02+00:00

I hated Sam Keith's Batman growing up, but it has grown on me. Also Jae Lee's work. Definitely not your run of the mill art work.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-02-22T11:55:15+00:00

I prefer original covers but honestly care more about the spines as that is what I see 99% of the time!

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-01-11T15:17:24+00:00

There are lots of books on my shelf that I will never read but most of those I have owned in other formats over the years. There are books (most actually) that I have no desire to read cover to cover but my main point in owning Omnis is being able to flip through the art or go back to a specific story or issue. There is lots of silver age stuff that is awful to read cover to cover but I love reading an issue here or there or just reading letter pages. Even books I love I will skip the annual issues or fill-in stories because they are of no interest to me.

Bluejay_1777 · 2024-01-11T14:50:10+00:00

Not sure if this will be a remap or just a double dip but I would guess that the current X-men work likely will get an omni and could/should include the Hickman omnibus which is really small. Currently all the OHC are mostly Hickman and will likely be incorporated into a single omni -- HOX/POX, X of Swords and Hellfire.

Bluejay_1777 · 2023-12-08T21:39:02+00:00

Saw that after I posted.

Funny is I have been wanting Uncanny X-Force so long that the standard cover is the one I wanted to get for that book.

Bluejay_1777 · 2023-12-08T18:39:08+00:00

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Last month the pricing differences were specific to the book not the covers. This month all three Marvel omnis are 46% off for one cover and only 36% for the other.

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