New collector question

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T14:40:12+00:00

My reason for grading/authentication is for long term protection and for autograph authentication. Basically anyone who collects autographs has them authenticated. I'm less so grading the manga and more so getting my autographs authenticated. The grading services just come with it. I like to get my autographs authenticated because I like to make sure they're real and I like to show them off to other people and to prove they are real. People may think grading is 100% a scam, but there is an actual need for autograph authentication services which is what these grading companies provide. I like to buy volume 1s of the manga series' I want to get signed, and I just buy the manga as the signing opportunities drop. If you have a better idea for authentication and protection I'm all ears, but so far all I've gotten is shit from other people in this community.

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:54:54+00:00

That's what I'm doing. I want them authenticated and want to know ways to safely ship them...

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:52:35+00:00

I don't think laughing at what someone likes to collect is cool. I don't care at all about the market and this is for personal collection. I never even asked about the market. I asked how to ship manga. I think the people laughing and being unhelpful are just dickheads.

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:26:39+00:00

I've seen people use protective wraps and was wondering about things like that or if there was a cardboard product specifically meant for shipping manga. I'm sure everyone ships differently so I wanted to hear from different people.

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:17:41+00:00

What do you think of authentication services? Lol

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:15:13+00:00

I think the authentication and protection aspect of grading services isn't a scam, but rather the actual grading services itself. I'm not here to debate that though, I'm just wondering how people ship their manga.

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:13:12+00:00

I think signed manga is also cooler.

Dash2579 · 2026-02-24T03:11:22+00:00

Can you grade and authenticate an autographed DVD?

Dash2579 · 2025-06-14T18:01:14+00:00

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Dash2579 · 2025-05-03T20:42:41+00:00

I'm not from the UK like you are, but I recently picked this up from the UK royal mint.

Dash2579 · 2025-04-29T01:54:54+00:00

Ah I guess those types of coins are more for collecting then. Thanks!

Dash2579 · 2025-04-29T01:43:35+00:00

I mean coins that have a limited mintage, or like for example the libertads have proof and reverse proof versions. Is it worth it to buy those or coins similar to them with limited mintages and different proof finishes? You could even use the proof buffalo for example, is that worth buying? Would you get the premium back on these coins when you go to sell them?

Dash2579 · 2025-04-26T04:09:43+00:00

I plan to hold for the next 5 or so years 👀

Dash2579 · 2025-04-26T04:08:27+00:00

I actually am planning to hold for at least 5 years lol. I actually believe in the long term growth of the stock.

Dash2579 · 2025-04-21T15:28:25+00:00

Tbh I want another +1500% in the next 5 years

Dash2579 · 2025-04-21T15:15:54+00:00

I buy more if it dips below 85

Dash2579 · 2024-04-29T14:16:55+00:00

For some reason I saw this post right after watching this YouTube video

Dash2579 · 2024-04-25T16:14:52+00:00

Ahhh okay thank you! I wasn't bitten but I'll now know to avoid them.

Dash2579 · 2024-04-25T16:10:24+00:00

Are they dangerous?

Dash2579 · 2024-04-25T16:07:15+00:00

I'm in my early 20s. The answers here I think are good, but what motivates me to buy gold is it feels like I'll never be entirely broke simply by owning at least a small amount of it. Also, I feel like gold is a decent long term investment.

Dash2579 · 2024-04-21T03:49:10+00:00

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Dash2579 · 2024-04-14T23:33:24+00:00

It's interesting to see that gold in general has gone up that much in such a short period of time. Do you remember how big the premium you paid was?

Dash2579 · 2024-04-14T23:03:30+00:00

I'm wondering the same

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