Do you have a box of old comics? Have you found a bunch of comic books at a yard sale or in an attic? If you have old comic books, and you think you might sell them to make some money, you should take your time to be sure you are getting what you deserve for them. Some of them, while old, might not be worth much. However, you never know if you might have one that is very rare and worth a lot of money. Guessing is never good enough, and if you sell without knowing the comic books values for what you have, you may end up getting ripped off. Worse, you may not even know it.

Factors In Comic Book Values

Comic books values depend on a lot of things. The most important thing is demand. If no one wants the books you have, they aren’t going to be worth anything. There are certain ones that always make money, and the best way to find out if you have any of those is to find a guide to comic books values. You can look around online for information, buy a book that lists values, or you can see if you can find what you have on auction sites. That will give you a good idea of what they are going for, or if they are going at all. Popular titles tend to have quite a bit higher interest. If there happens to be a movie about your comic coming out soon, it may be a good time to sell if your considering it.

Comic Book Condition

Another consideration in comic books values is the condition of the books. Those kept in acid free paper away from dust are going to be in the best shape. If your book has creases, tears, or missing pages, the value is going to go down quickly. If you have something very rare, you might still sell it, but it won’t be worth as much as if it were in mint condition. The yellowing of the pages is a problem too. Study the condition of your books so you know what you have. Comics that have been sitting in boxes for years without protection and backing will not be mint or near meant. You are looking at a “very fine” type of comic rating.

Also pay attention to the printing of your comic. Many people who are novices just assume that their books are always the first printing. There are 2nd, 3rd, and even more printings of popular books oftentimes. Buying comic bulk packs that are new, or getting comics from cereal boxes and department store giveaways etc.. tend to come to you as 2nd printing. Printings after the first are generally less valuable.

Appraising Comics

Once you find out your comic books values, it is up to you if you would take less for it, or if you want to hold on to it until you get someone to pay your asking price. If you really need the money, you might want to take what you can get, as long as it is somewhere near what it is worth. So many collectors get great books at low prices because many don’t know their comic books values, or they simply need the money so badly they are willing to take less. If you aren’t in dire need, do your research, take your time, and the right buyer is sure to come along and give you what you want for your books. I definately recommend if you have a large collection, getting them valued by more than one person, especially if that person is considering buying them from you.

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