How to Buy Old Comic Books
Buying old comic books can a great source of fun for anyone that loves to collect or read comic books regularly. Most old comic books are quickly becoming collector’s items that are worth a lot of money. Searching for old comic books at different yard or estate sales is a good place to start. Remember the whole point is to identify and buy old comic books cheaply so that you can earn something if you or when you decide to sell them. Another point to keep note of is the fact that some old comic books that you might think are worthless could have some value to someone who is collecting that series for their own personal collection.
Instructions
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Research Comic Books:
Remember to research the different categories of old comic books that might be available in your area. Use the internet to check which old comics might have some resale value which you can eventually turn for some profit. -
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Visit Comic Book Trade Fairs:
Find out the location of various comic book trade fairs that take place all around the country. Visit the different dealers that make a living buying and selling old comic books to get some valuable tips on where to buy old comics. -
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Find Online Dealers:
Search the internet and find some reputable online comic book dealers. You will also be able to identify which old comics are in demand and what to look for in terms of quality and prices as well. -
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Go for the Classics:
Classic comics like Spiderman, Batman, Superman and others are always a good place to start as they are very popular and usually have a decent resale value attached to them. -
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Find Yard Sales:
On the weekend try to locate yard, garage or estate sales that might be taking place in and around your area. This is a good place to start as many people sell of their old comic books not knowing their actual value for very low prices. -
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Buy Entire Collections:
It is important to try and find complete collections of old comic books. If you cannot find the whole collection, then look for the different old comics that might be missing from a different series to try and complete it. Remember that a complete series or collection is worth a lot more than just a few different old comics. -
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Make a Website:
If you have a decent budget, then making your own website to buy and sell old comics could be a wise move for you. Having a website can get you global coverage and many different customers from around the world.
