SuperBird Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 After 15 years on here I feel like I should know this answer, but which is the best (most profitable) venue for auctioning GA books these days, Heritage vs. Comic Connect vs. Clink vs. eBay? I know Heritage typically has the highest sale prices, but they also seem to take the highest % in fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteel Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I’ve sold books on all four, and CC is my first choice. Good prices, prepaid shipping labels and fast payouts. HA does seem to fetch the highest prices, but as you mentioned, they take the most at about 30%. Randall Dowling and SuperBird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szav Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) On 1/8/2022 at 11:05 AM, SuperBird said: After 15 years on here I feel like I should know this answer, but which is the best (most profitable) venue for auctioning GA books these days, Heritage vs. Comic Connect vs. Clink vs. eBay? I know Heritage typically has the highest sale prices, but they also seem to take the highest % in fees. On 1/8/2022 at 4:01 PM, manofsteel said: they take the most at about 30%. HA all the way. As others will probably say, this is very easily negotiated down even with a modest consignment. I was given very close to an effective 10% rate a year and a half ago when I let go of about 150 books in order to start pursuing quality over quantity. My books did phenomenally well, customer service was great, no issues getting paid, shipping was comped etc. I'm not sure if their cutoffs and calculus have changed with all the people beating down their door to consign with them... but I would absolutely say HA. I have no doubt whatsoever I'd not have done as well going with CC or CL for what I sold. Never even considered ebay considering how much more work it would have been for me, Edited January 8, 2022 by szav tth2, Ricksneatstuff and SuperBird 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 6:18 PM, szav said: HA all the way. As others will probably say, this is very easily negotiated down even with a modest consignment. I was given very close to an effective 10% rate a year and a half ago when I let go of about 150 books in order to start pursuing quality over quantity. My books did phenomenally well, customer service was great, no issues getting paid, shipping was comped etc. I'm not sure if their cutoffs and calculus have changed with all the people beating down their door to consign with them... but I would absolutely say HA. I have no doubt whatsoever I'd not have done as well going with CC or CL for what I sold. Never even considered ebay considering how much more work it would have been for me, thanks for the response: as for the 10%, I assume that's on top of the 20% buyer's premium? (in which case, in total, that's the 30% I am referring to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 7:41 AM, SuperBird said: thanks for the response: as for the 10%, I assume that's on top of the 20% buyer's premium? (in which case, in total, that's the 30% I am referring to) No, he's saying that Heritage will waive the seller's commission and offer a rebate on the Buyer's Premium so that the overall fee he's paying on the total price (hammer + BP) is around 10%. SuperBird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 6:53 PM, tth2 said: No, he's saying that Heritage will waive the seller's commission and offer a rebate on the Buyer's Premium so that the overall fee he's paying on the total price (hammer + BP) is around 10%. If that’s the case, then definitely HA. I’m going to contact Matt and see what we can come up with. I’ve been debating selling some books. SuperBird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofsteel Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 6:41 PM, SuperBird said: thanks for the response: as for the 10%, I assume that's on top of the 20% buyer's premium? (in which case, in total, that's the 30% I am referring to) Last time I sold with them, they took 15% from the final bid, plus they add their 20% on top of the final bid. So, a $1000 bid totals for $1200, and the consignor gets $850. Thats 30% they get. SuperBird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifties Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I've only ever used eBay for selling. Just sold an EC for $175.00 +$7.00 shipping. eBay not only bases their fee on the item, but shipping as well, as I'm sure everyone knows. They ALSO however add it on state sales tax. So my $175 + shipping became $194.74, for the fees sake. They SAY they only charge 12.55% + .30, but total fee was $24.74. or in the real world, 14.13% of the item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 6:53 PM, tth2 said: No, he's saying that Heritage will waive the seller's commission and offer a rebate on the Buyer's Premium so that the overall fee he's paying on the total price (hammer + BP) is around 10%. Well if that's the case then the choice is simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Unless I'm selling a super-premium book, I find MCS beats all of the bigger auction houses, and none of them pay anywhere near as fast. Point Five, Randall Dowling and jimjum12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 10:15 AM, SuperBird said: On 1/9/2022 at 7:53 AM, tth2 said: No, he's saying that Heritage will waive the seller's commission and offer a rebate on the Buyer's Premium so that the overall fee he's paying on the total price (hammer + BP) is around 10%. Well if that's the case then the choice is simple. You have to offer them a big enough consignment to get that kind of deal. But all things being equal, I would go with Heritage. Their reach and their service is second to none. If you can't get that kind of deal, and (i) you're mostly consigning SA and BA Marvels, then I would go with Comiclink, or (ii) you're mostly consigning GA (except for Ducks), then I would go with CC. If you're consigning Ducks (GA or SA), then go with Heritage regardless. Dr. Love 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBird Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 9:30 PM, tth2 said: You have to offer them a big enough consignment to get that kind of deal. But all things being equal, I would go with Heritage. Their reach and their service is second to none. If you can't get that kind of deal, and (i) you're mostly consigning SA and BA Marvels, then I would go with Comiclink, or (ii) you're mostly consigning GA (except for Ducks), then I would go with CC. If you're consigning Ducks (GA or SA), then go with Heritage regardless. It's pretty obvious what I'm consigning, as it's basically all I own. Professor K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrBedrock Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) I have had the very best results simply selling directly to Bedrock City. Their service is spectacular and their "same day payment" plan is the best in the business. Give Richard a call...or better yet, PM him here! Edited January 10, 2022 by MrBedrock Bird, D84, fifties and 16 others 8 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor K Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 7:30 AM, SuperBird said: It's pretty obvious what I'm consigning, as it's basically all I own. Oh no really? Say it ain't so. Well if you go through with it yeah, HA or CC. Whoever gives you the best deal. With a run like you have they'll get a lot of attention on either venue. Maybe, and I'm not joking, they'll put a sticker on them. The SuperBird Collection has a nice ring. SuperBird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SuperBird Posted January 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 6:11 AM, Professor K said: Oh no really? Say it ain't so. Well if you go through with it yeah, HA or CC. Whoever gives you the best deal. With a run like you have they'll get a lot of attention on either venue. Maybe, and I'm not joking, they'll put a sticker on them. The SuperBird Collection has a nice ring. Yeah, it was always the plan to sell them when my daughter went to college. Randall Dowling, tth2, batman_fan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I always have such good experiences with Josh at ComicLink selling and buying to be honest SuperBird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbledclam Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 10:16 AM, MrBedrock said: I have had the very best results simply selling directly to Bedrock City. Their service is spectacular and their "same day payment" plan is the best in the business. Give Richard a call...or better yet, PM him here! jimjum12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 11:16 AM, MrBedrock said: I have had the very best results simply selling directly to Bedrock City. Their service is spectacular and their "same day payment" plan is the best in the business. Give Richard a call...or better yet, PM him here! Does Bedrock City 1099 you? Asking for a friend rsouxlja7, zosocane and Courageous Cat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDarkseid1 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I've been selling through Clink for years with Jason as my contact. No complaints for me. Great customer service and communication. Always got quick advances if I requested, books listed quickly and solid results for the most part. I'm done with Ebay. Blah! fishbone and jimjum12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 8:11 PM, batman_fan said: On 1/9/2022 at 12:16 PM, MrBedrock said: I have had the very best results simply selling directly to Bedrock City. Their service is spectacular and their "same day payment" plan is the best in the business. Give Richard a call...or better yet, PM him here! Does Bedrock City 1099 you? Asking for a friend Only if you request it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
