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Chris Pounds (Eggman)
Junior Member
Username: Eggman
Post Number: 53
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 6:52 pm: | |
Been collecting for about 25 years now and have a solid collection of ~2,000 comic books myself; numerous keys, runs, etc. I agree with other posts regarding the comic book "hobby."
Post some of 'em on here WITH the corresponding grade. We'll help out if you want. I'd be interested to see if you found any diamonds in the rough. Good luck.
Chris. |
Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Junior Member
Username: Iluv4res
Post Number: 182
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 2:49 pm: | |
As already pointed out, expect to get less than 50% of the 'book' value when selling.
Best place would probably be e-bay. Any local/regional dealer and/or show will only want them to re-sell at a higher price than they paid you. Like anything else, finding the end-user who wants to pay the most is the trick. Unfortunately, each comic book and coin could have individual end-users. This can be time consuming.
Coins are the same as comic books, the value is dependent upon condition and rarity. Some coins, if in bad condition, are only worth the silver weight.
Post (or e-mail me) what you have. I (and perhaps others) may be interested in some coins and others (I have no interst in comics) may have an interest in the comics. |
Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
New member
Username: Ferrariguy
Post Number: 29
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 10:17 am: | |
Hi Stu,
I don't know much about coins but I've been a collector of comic books for over 20 years. Comic books in terms of assessing value are similar to coins where rarity and condition are paramount. 'Key books' are especially hot for example the first appearance of Superman or Batman. You didn't mention what book you got for the comics but the 'bible' is the Overstreet Price guide. It details how you can grade your books.
Recently a lot of dealers have turned to an independent company to grade their books called CGC. On Ebay you'll see a lot of CGC-graded books which are desirable to collectors, however, there is a cost to grade your comics. Also, reputable comic book stores will help you grade your books and if you're going to sell to a dealer, as Stu says, will only give you approx 50% or less of book value.
I've been collecting comics published from the Golden and Silver Age (from 1939 to 1968). If you want email me a list of what you have (title and issue number) and I can tell you if it's a worthwhile book to sell.
Hope this helps! |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 2472
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 9:38 am: | |
A store will typically give you 20-40% of book value.
ebay is the best judge of collectable values right now. |
stu cordova (Balataboy)
Member
Username: Balataboy
Post Number: 254
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 9:10 am: | |
While helping to move my mom last week, I found some old stuff in storage....a stack of old comics and a briefcase full of old silver coins. (Not as good as an old, mint condition Ferrari under a tarp in the barn, but oh well...) Anyway, I bought a couple of books on coins and comics (since I know nothing about either) and have recorded what I have and how much the "books" say the items are worth. But what do I do now if I want to sell? Is it as simple as talking with coin stores and comic book stores to see if they are interested? And how do I know I'm getting accurate values and advice?
Anyone have a bit more experience with this kind of thing than I? Help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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