Back to the past collectibles is always on the hunt for pop culture treasures of all sorts, from comic books to rock posters, as well as coins and military items. It might also be a lot easier to have the buyer come to you and avoid shipping hassles, which can be quite difficult when you are talking about shipping a fragile item like a comic book. Search over 150,000 pieces of comic art for sale from. Comicconnect the online marketplace for comic buyers.
If the purchase is large enough, well even come to you. We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. We buy millions of comics a year from individuals, collectors, and estates. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Kruk cards we want to buy your baseball cards and other. This gives you the control as to how and when you sell your comic book collection. It is very rare, especially in older vintage comic books, to discover a comic in these grades as they are virtually nonexistent. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Open your very own comic book shop and start selling fast. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Located in the heart of downtown toronto, we specialize in comic books, graphic novels, statues, action figures, model kits, and board games. Free comic book day, which is usually held in may, has been postponed. Bookscouter says theyre just for textbook buyback, but ive had some good luck checking prices of regular trade books.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. San diego comiccon canceled due to coronavirus fox news. It will help you avoid any costs or complaints when you go to sell books. Weve got options for selling textbooks, as well as hardcovers and paperbacks. Local comic book stores, much like their fellow independent. The direct market is the dominant distribution and retail network for american comic books. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you.
For free comic book day we are providing free comics. Learn how easy it is to sell your disneyana collection to us in a private transaction. We know that the decision to sell old comic books can sometimes be a tough one to make, due to a cash crunch, and that your books may have sentimental as well as financial value. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more.
How canceling comiccon affects these southern california. Superworld comics is home to many rare and valuable comics for fun and investment. Lees comics comics, graphic novels, manga and anime. It cant hurt to try to sell your comic books locally to avoid the fees associated with auction sites. Founder of free comic book day joe field established flying colors comics located in concord, california in 1988 and for the. Plus, it ensures that i get to recommend good reads to fellow booksellers and book buyers in advance so that when books do hit the shelves, we can all hit the ground running with staff favorites. For more than 22 years animation connection has been an authorized gallery for walt disney, warner bros. Warehouses, large accumulations, nothing is too big for us here at kruk cards. We pay you the amount of the sale minus our commission. Contact comics buyer for a prompt evaluation of your collection. Southern california comics one of the largest selections of comic book back issues available at the comic book store level. The first and most obvious choice to sell your comic books is your local comic book store. For, ultimately, that is my advice to any comic book collector.
In order to sell comic books at the best price possible, you need to attract the right crowd and know the right buyers, and your local comic book store has these connections. Support your local comic shop during the covid19 crisis. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of. Mike ps please check out my other comic ads by checking out my kijiji profile. Oct 31, 2017 heres where to sell used books, whether online or inperson. Please make sure if you plan on stopping by, to keep within the. We buy collectibles well pay top dollar for your dusty treasures and were always buying. Sell comic books, graphic novels, action figures, and more. An abundance of golden era and silver age goods, and plenty of vintage issues and. Sellers just need a valid paypal account so buyer s can pay you, and a credit card for nominal store fees. Book buyers should offer to pick up the tab for the shipping costs. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. I was going to title this column selling your collection, but after some thought i felt it best to use the imperative that you see above.
Be careful, though, as the more whistles you add to your auction, the more it costs. We carry a full range of comic book supplies including comic book bags, comic book backing boards, comic book boxes, and comic book mylars. All you need is an account with them and youre good to go. Coronavirus halts comic distribution this week, diamond comic distributionthe sole distributor of most comic books in americaannounced that theyve been forced to temporarily suspend distribution operations until further notice. The toronto comic arts festival also recently announced that the annual. So they will be willing to pay a decent price for your comics. This will help us determine if your collection is something we handle and whether it would be worth a road trip to travel to your location for a full appraisal. If you have any comic books, magazine, video games or toys from 1930s to 1990s and want to make quick money, bring them in and the doctor will buy them from you instantly. Do you have a pile of old boxes in the back of a closet that would be better converted to cash. Carmel art galleries is the premier website for viewing a wide variety of fine art galleries in carmelbythesea, california. California bookstore, news stand businesses for sale and wanted to buy postings.
Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Jan 10, 2019 the best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. Share bgfg 2020 toronto buyers registration with your friends. When we say we buy everything thats what we mean, everything. Sell your collection back to the past collectibles. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Building a collection of comic books is a fun and rewarding hobby.
We ve been selling comics since 1961 and are the largest comic book retailer in. For 43 years we have been pleased to offer the best pricing on our graphic novels and comic books. If youre looking for where to sell used books, and have found some places online or locally, remember these few tips. When youre ready to clean them out, hopefully recycling is on your mind. Original comic art al capp, robert crumb, jim davis, frank frazetta, gil kane, walt kelly, jack kirby, john romita sr. Even outside of california, events such as seattles emerald city comic con, which was. It seems that many people want to sell their comic book collections. Barry sandoval, a vice president of heritage auctions, joined the company in 2004. So they will be willing to pay a decent price for your. She was talking about comic shops and i never thought of it, but i said that would be cool. Australias largest science fiction, fantasy and horror mail order bookstore. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. If you sell action figures, comic books, coins, funko pops, old.
You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic industry news, comic book sales and auctions. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals. Save tcbs 5th annual spring comic book expo to your collection. Its vital for me as a book buyer to know before buying the book as to whether or not itd be a good fit for my stores and, of course, my customers.
The best possible existing condition of that comic book. The funny thing about collections is that eventually they simply become too big to be properly enjoyed. If a book was in excellent condition when you shipped it, but it arrived in fair condition, youre going to be paid the fair book rate. Once a consigned item has sold, we charge a commission based on the sale price. Barry is an advisor to the overstreet comic book price guide. Organizers say they are planning for the festival to return in july 2021. Learn about the different media we buy and how to sell us your books, records, magazines and more when you visit one of our many stores. California the state of california has ordered a shelter in place. Weve been selling comics since 1961 and are the largest comic book retailer in. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. California bookstore, news stand businesses for sale and.
Bring in your memorabilia and well help you determine its value and make an offer right over the counter. Find comics in books buy or sell books in toronto gta all the good books you can read. News, people, places, events, articles, and discussions on toronto. This years san diego comic con has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Does anyone know of any comic book stores or people that would buy my comic book collection. West end comics is an independent, family run shop. Visit us in ma, or we are happy to do comic book appraisals on location. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Toronto is a good filter for buyers, because it brings back to earth the films that get overly fawning treatment at telluride and venice, but add to that the. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. Only very minute printing and bindery defects or the most barely noticeable handling defects present. When you consign a comic book with us, we help you sell your comics through our web site. For larger collections, our buyer can travel to you.
We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. So i have all these comic books, how do i sell them. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. The mycomicshop consignment service what is consignment. Due to current covid 19 restrictions, we have decided to still offer our customers a road side service. The best place for the individual to sell is through an auction site, such as ebay. We opened up because we love comics and realized that there were no comic shops in the west end to find our favourite books. I could learn a lot working at a comic book store, since thats the reason i. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. A handful of early comic book specialty shops first appeared in the late 1960s, stocking back issues as well as. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock.
Sep 05, 2014 in the age of studio tentpole strategies promoting largescale comic book movies downey is obviously no stranger to that its nice to see an old fashioned family drama creep into the system. One of the greatest benefits of selling through comic collector live is that you get paid instantly. I am moving out of province and sadly cant keep them. We also wanted a place were we could build a community. Youre responsible for getting the book there in one piece, so take the time to wrap it well. Kruk cards also specializes in purchasing large lots and accumulations. Comic book owners explain how to start a comics retail store at. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
Founded in 1982, lees comics is the leading buyer of vintage comics and related items in northern california. Founded in 1976, we are a toronto based comic shop now with a cafe. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Search more than 150,000 pieces of original comic art for sale from over 45 comic art dealers, auction houses. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Use our articles to identify and value the comic books in your collection, or let us do the hard work for you with a free appraisal. Well contact you within a few days, well contact you and conduct an initial consultation. If you have a quality vintage comic book collection that you are selling, you need to consult a specialist.
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