Where to sell your comics? How to get the best price for comics? And how do you make sure your comics will go to a good home?
Contents1. Know the best place to sell comics2. Ask yourself:Are comics worth a lot of money?3. Learn more about the comic terms4. Protect comics by bagging and shipping 5. Take your own photos6. Give appropriate descriptions when selling online7. Separate valuable comics into a collection8. Think handbags9. Sell complete scenarios together10. Wait for the perfect opportunity to sell comics11. Consider selling a bundle of comics12. Share Your Comic Collection on Social MediaSold Your Comics:Now What?Sometimes circumstances change. Maybe you need to downsize your comic book collection. If so, you need to know the best way to sell your old comics, online or in person.
Here are some tips for successfully selling your comic book collection.
Life is easier if you can find a way to sell your old comics offline. Buyers can easily check the terms and you don't have to risk using the postal service.
Try your local comic book store:lots of stock issues pending and might be interested in your collection. Comics are popular right now, so you can find them in more stores than ever. It's worth asking second-hand bookstores or thrift stores.
Keep in mind that these are dealerships; they won't offer amazing prizes because they need to make a profit. The opportunity is there, however, for you to make money if, for example, the dealer wants a particular issue for his own collections or those of his customers.
If you want to make sure your comics will go to a good home, consider setting up a booth at a convention. They can be quite expensive, so you really have to ask yourself if it's worth it. As a bonus, dealers usually get additional incentives, such as skipping virtual autograph lines.
Otherwise, use auction sites like eBay, or more specialized online stores like Stanley Gibbons, best known for their stamps, but trying other collectibles. Webuycomics.com has an extensive search list; and Sellmycomicbooks.com will not only price your collection, but also offer a host of pricing guides to educate you on the process.
In terms of price, comics are a lot like cars. The second you buy them, they devalue — usually at least. There are exceptions. First appearances, first adventures and milestones often require a lot of money.
The most expensive comic in the world is Action Comics #01 (1938), Superman's first appearance, which sold for a record $3.2 million at auction.
The odds of you getting this, Amazing Fantasy #15, or Marvel Comics #1 are low. However, you could have The Walking Dead #1, Iron Man #281 (War Machine's debut), or Ultimate Spider-Man #1. They're not worth millions, but they could set you back a few hundred dollars each.
If you treasure your collection, chances are you keep it in good condition. This makes them more valuable. Small creases, yellowing of the pages and marks affect the price.
Telling people exactly what condition your comics are in will help sales. Their classification, however, is difficult. Many classify themselves as "mint" when their issues simply aren't.
The correct ranking is by number, with "Mint" ranked only as 9.8 or higher. "Near Mint" starts at 9.0. Most are "good". Here is a practical guide to assess your problems.
Most buyers don't expect such thorough grading. As long as you accurately tell if it's NM or F, you should be fine.
If this is a particularly interesting issue, check out CGC Comics, which professionally grades and seals your books in certified holders.
Buyers need to know that you are serious about your condition. You can show that the problems are well taken care of by placing them in specialized bags and supporting them with appropriate panels. They are usually inexpensive and can be purchased from all comic book suppliers.
This will attract serious collectors who will care about it as much as you do.
Don't use horrible old bags covered in decades-old tape. The boards should be acid free so they won't affect your comic. Normal tape is horrible to remove, so consider investing in a frosted or satin finish tape.
Dealerships usually use Google for photos, and it's very tempting with a large collection.
But you need people to trust you, especially when selling online – so take your own shots. This means potential buyers can see the condition for themselves. See our guide to selling more on eBay for more tips.
If the issues are wrapped up and addressed, try to protect them from reflections.
Properly listing your comics isn't just a matter of condition. Appropriate descriptions let buyers know they've found the right issue, if it's one of their favorite creators, and that you're investing in it, not just buying and selling in bulk.
If you're using an auction site, you only get a certain number of characters in the header to describe the comic, so narrow down exactly what is needed to attract buyers.
Title and issue numbers are essential, but what about volume number, publisher (especially Marvel or DC), and story arc? A misspelling can mean that your comic is ignored by search functions.
Do your research and create two stacks of comics:one with your daily $1 issues and another for the more expensive ones.
It's always best to keep your collection organized, but people rarely do. This is your chance to do it right.
Related:How to Organize Your Book Collection the Right Way
Your comic book collection might surprise you. Popular characters like Spider-Man and Batman always sell well, but doing some research can mean that a seemingly indescribable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue is worth $45. Filing this with all the others would be a big mistake.
Having two stacks makes it possible to grab bags. These are usually cheaper comics thrown together in a bag and sold at a set price. Think of them as a goody bag or a lucky dip.
After repeated attempts to get rid of an annoying problem that no one else wants, you will be happy to hide it among others who might attract attention.
Purses usually contain three or four numbers, but no more than five.
If you have matching release numbers, collect them into one bundle.
This will attract more bidders if there is a full race, as they will feel like they are getting a better deal. And they know these are part of a cherished collection.
You can list them separately, but together, so buyers can see that you have a range of issues to sell. They could bid on many comics to fill a gap in their collections. Do this sparingly.
Even a storyline with a missing issue or two is better put together than forcing buyers to fish for them from numerous listings.
Knowing you're a collector can also mean buyers will explore your other items.
Iron Man comics have been more sought after since Robert Downey Jr became Tony Stark. Popular media drives sales, so keep an eye out for upcoming production schedules and save comics related to these characters for transmission or release dates.
The popularity of certain titles generally remains the same, but the hero and the villain attract interest. The Avengers and Suicide Squad are good examples, with rolling rosters that mean regular cast turnover.
Many indie comics are being adapted for the screen; wait for them to air before getting rid of these issues unless you are desperate for the money.
It's not an ideal situation, but if you're looking for a quick fix – to save space or to save money – or just want to keep your collection together, a work lot might be the way to go. /P>
This could mean selling an entire series of a title together, or maybe all the issues you've already purchased. If the latter, include the comic boxes!
You could get $50 for a full title or $300 for everything:it could really go either way, especially if you're open to haggling.
Worried your comics won't go to a good home? Turn to Facebook. It's possible that a friend will take at least some of what you're selling from your hands, although they may expect a discount.
Also try Facebook groups. Many groups celebrate characters or publishers, but some are also created specifically to buy and sell items. Comic collection is particularly popular.
You had to sell your comic book collection, but at least you have as much money as possible for it. And of course, all is not lost. If circumstances change, you can start collecting comics again or turn to space-saving digital platforms like Marvel Unlimited and ComiXology.
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