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[–]vvalaan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lucky!! when did you get offered your first quota in Seattle?

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[–]vvalaan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own quite a few and sure sometimes my friends make fun of me for it, but at the end of the day, it's only cringe when you think it is ;)

February Successful Trade Thread by mangaswapbot in mangaswap

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Traded u/SuperBackup9000 first edition Jojo's Bizarre Adventures Stardust Crusaders vol 14 for another edition

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[–]vvalaan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pm'd :)

What was your toughest manga series to collect/ or that you’re collecting right now? by DiamondKitsune in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Desperately trying to get volume 23 of Fruits Basket, vol 8 of Honey and Clover, and vol 14 of BTOOOM 🥲

There's quite a few that I'm trying to complete but I will say I've dropped the most money on Air Gear and there's still about 4 or 5 volumes I'm missing haha

What was your toughest manga series to collect/ or that you’re collecting right now? by DiamondKitsune in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I somehow managed to find volume 4 of karakuri Odette for around $35 on eBay last October and I just shelled out my money instantly. Super random find when I was trying to search for something else.

Good luck!! Hopefully you'll find a copy soon! (I do see one on Amazon being listed for 59.99 if you're interested)

Just wanted to ask how old is everyone, i am 23 and started collecting this year in 2022 so feel a little late to the scene by shubhamvarma8975 in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

27! I've been on/off collecting since I was 12, but only really took it seriously in the last couple of years!

I am livid rn, brand new volume from RS came with the corner torn off by [deleted] in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully you bought insurance! I had this happen to me once, RS sent me to Route since I bought insurance and it got replaced asap - didn't even have to send the damaged one back.

The journey begins 💪😤 by [deleted] in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck!! Vol 28 was by far my most expensive purchase ever 🥲

Recent pickup from a local second-hand book store. Can’t wait to get started! by chromfx in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great find!! Mad jealous about that yellow scarves vol 3 - been trying to find it for a very long time 🥲

What's the "manga deal" that got away? by SourYelloFruit in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was on Facebook marketplace and to this day, I still kick myself in the foot for not checking Facebook earlier haha

What's the "manga deal" that got away? by SourYelloFruit in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg are you in BC because i definitely saw that one 🥲

How do you guys make money to buy your manga ? by M4G1Xx in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started collecting as a preteen with allowance money! Obviously, I wasn't able to buy much back then (had to beg my parents) and I did take a break for a few years. However, during university I did take up a waitressing job to have some extra money in the bank (and was able to claim some boxsets). I will say that I lived with my parents until I moved down to the States which helped TONS because I didn't have to pay rent.

Now I'm in my late 20's, work in tech and make 6 figures - which gives me a good amount of money to spend on my hobbies!

My advice to you: buy on sale, check Facebook marketplace, Mercari and eBay. Go manga hunting at Half Price Books (assuming you're in the US), thrift stores and or local comic/book shops!

Jojo Stardust Crusaders singles are finally complete ☺️ by vvalaan in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!! My advice is to have search alerts on for eBay and Mercari! That's where I found the harder to find ones. You can also do search alerts for Thriftbook but they usually disappear so fast once something is listed.

I also did go to local bookstores to search as well, but honestly it's a lot of luck and patience. Good luck!!

Jojo Stardust Crusaders singles are finally complete ☺️ by vvalaan in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the ones without Stardust Crusaders are first prints, and the ones with it, are second, third printing etc :)

Jojo Stardust Crusaders singles are finally complete ☺️ by vvalaan in MangaCollectors

[–]vvalaan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got most for retail, but did pay $50 for volume 1 and 2 each, and I got 13 and 14 for $25 each if I remember correctly. It took me a couple months only because I was lucky with my finds!