Are News-stand comic books more valuable than Direct editions?

[nld3]

I think they are when it come to condition. Its definitely rarer to find a news-stand comics in the real higher grades than the direct editions.

[Ferdelance]

I think they are when it come to condition. Its definitely rarer to find a news-stand comics in the real higher grades than the direct editions.

It is harder to find some newstand copies in high grade, but when it comes to key issues, a lower grade news-stand copy can sell for more than a higher grade direct edition.

I sold a direct edition Amazing Spiderman 36(black Cover) in raw vf-nm condition for $20.

I sold a news-stand copy in raw vg condition for $50.

[Ringfinger]

I haven't seen one in a long time.

[ashrael]

Depends on the buyer. Some don't care, while some would pay a premium. I guess (when selling) you can hope for two who will pay a premium.

 

I remember a super-common newsstand book (Spidey 1 or Spawn 1 probably) selling for a lot for a little while.

[MattP]

Newsstands (especially after 2005) have typically been harder in higher grade, simply due to the disappearance of distribution points. I personally spent several recent years acquiring both the direct and newsstand versions of UXM. After issue #500, they are particularly challenging. If i ever sold my copies, i would certainly ask for a premium ...

[Marty Mann]

What would you consider comics from Barnes & Noble...newsstand, direct editions or something

else?

 

mm

[NewEnglandGothic]

Well, all the Marvels said Newsstand Editions there. So, I would say Newsstand would be the best answer. It's kinda cool how you still can get Newsstand copies in old General Stores up here.

[MattP]

yup - Newsstands are at B&N.