How to Buy and Sell Comic Books
Collecting comic books isn't just kid stuff anymore. A copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, sold for 10 cents in 1938. Today it could bring $1 million. Windfalls like that are extremely rare, but who knows what you might find in your parents' attic.
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Instructions
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If you're looking to sell your old collection for a bundle, it'll help to have some #1s (the first comic in a series) or issues that introduce popular characters.
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Condition is key whether you're buying or selling; the cover is especially critical. Keep comics in top condition by sliding them into plastic sleeves with a piece of acid-free cardboard. Store protected comics upright on bookshelves in a cool, dry place.
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Internet auctions offer the best access to other buyers and sellers of older comic books. Another good place to make a deal on older material is at one of the many comic book conventions.
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If you're looking to unload more recent comics (5 or 6 years old), try a local comic book shop. That's also the place to look if you need just a couple of comics to fill out a series.
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Tips & Warnings
As a rule, the older the comic book, the more value it has. Before the 1970s, people treated comic books like magazines; many ended up in the trash. Today, collectors treat them more like books, coveting creative storylines and colorful artwork.
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Comments
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tattoo
Oct 13, 2008
i have complete sets of spiderman 1989 to 1993 also felix the cat first issue 1991 also 100 thor isues,60 hulk isues,also thunderbolt,war of the gods,thunderbolt,the inhumans,eclips,the face of vengence,night stalker,venom,and more call 360 356 8814 -
tattoo
Oct 13, 2008
i have complete sets of spiderman 1989 to 1993 also felix the cat first issue 1991 also 100 thor isues,60 hulk isues,also thunderbolt,war of the gods,thunderbolt,the inhumans,eclips,the face of vengence,night stalker,venom,and more call 360 356 8814
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yearoftheboar
Mar 02, 2007
What are the best internet auction sites to list comic books for sale if you are trying to liquidate an older collection?
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Nov 22, 2005
Probably the #1 source of what is hot in the comic book world is none other than the store owner. They have all the buzz on the hottest selling books coming out and are more than glad to share this information with customers. This can benefit a collector who buys multiple issues to resell at a later date. Think of it as getting insider information on the stock market!
