Selling old comic books is a way to make some extra money. It takes a little research to make sure you can get top dollar. You should study the trends, look at price guides to determine what they are selling for. Using the right resources can help greatly. Here are some tips that can help you:
Instructions
1. Grade Your Comic:
Grading your comic book is actually determining the condition that it is in. There are a lot of different factors to determine that. First there is the cover of the book. Is it torn, have creases in it. Do not forget about the inside of the comic book. Has the color faced or yellowed. Has the book been cut in any way? For example, have coupons been cut out. This will decrease the value greatly. But take heart if the comic book is rare that will give it a sign of character. They can be highly sought after and could still be worth a good deal of money.
2. Check A Price Guide:
Price guides will list the comic book's name and its value based on the condition. You can find different price guides that will either give you a range or just one price. But the true measure of the worth is how much someone is willing to pay for it.
3. Use A Price Guide:
Always compare the price against current sales. You can do this thru auction sites such as eBay or any other auction site. If the market has too many of the same book the price will become diluted and you may not get what you want. If another copy is in better condition you may have to drop your price. You will only know once you begin to at the market place for comic books.
4. Be Realistic:
You may want thousands of dollars but in reality what will someone pay. Here are a few tips to look at:
What truly makes your comic book worth something is the rarity, how popular it is and of course its condition. Try to avoid comic books stores. They will not pay top dollar because they need to make a profit. Getting the most money depends on how fast you want to sell your book. Sometimes the market will not pay the amount you are asking for. If you are selling online you must be honest about its condition. It is a good idea if you can practice patience it may take time to sell your comic book.
